What Are the Benefits of Shea Butter in Hair?

Shea butter has healing benefits for hair.

Shea butter is an extract from a nut found only in the African tropics. The use of shea butter provides healing benefits for damaged hair.

Dry Scalp Treatment

Shea butter helps add moisture to soothe and treat a dry, itchy scalp. Unlike many scalp treatments, shea butter restores moisture to the scalp without clogging pores.

Restores Elasticity

Heat styling methods like blow drying, flat ironing or curling decrease hair's elasticity by stripping moisture from the hair. Hair that is chemically processed also often loses some elasticity. This can cause hair to become prone to breakage and damage. Hair quickly absorbs shea butter, restoring moisture and elasticity.

Natural

While there are types of shea butter that have been highly processed, shea butter is effective in its natural form. There are many brands of shea butter available to treat hair with no added chemicals.

Application

You can apply shea butter directly to your hair and scalp, making it easy to use. Unrefined shea butter is solid and may need to be melted down some to spread easily. You can melt shea butter by placing it briefly in the microwave or just by rubbing it between your palms.

Other Uses

Shea butter also has healing properties for your skin. Some people use it as a daily moisturizer, a way to treat eczema or even as a way to soothe itching from stretch marks.

References

• Treasured Locks
• Short Hair Style