This will be a quick and easy guide on how to make the vegan hair grease that I have been using for a while.
The recipe is incredibly simple, uses the fewest ingredients I’ve ever seen, and costs less than £1.00 to make.
Vegan Hair Grease Recipe
Here is a vegan hair grease recipe that might just be the ticket to healthier vegan locks!
This recipe is great for sealing in moisture while simultaneously protecting your hair from outside forces.
It also helps detangle your hair without any parabens or harsh ingredients.
This recipe is flexible and can work on all kinds of hair, whether curly or straight.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup shea butter
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp aloe vera gel
- 1 tbsp tablespoon distilled water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Mix the coconut oil, shea butter and olive oil in a medium pot over low heat.
- The mixture will start out looking like it’s curdled.
- Keep stirring until everything melts together and looks smooth again.
- Stir in the aloe vera gel, mixing until it’s well incorporated.
- Then add the water and cornstarch, if using, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the essential oils, if using. Pour into a glass jar or other nonreactive container.
- Set aside for 2 hours for it to harden before using. Store in a cool place.
Benefits of making your own vegan hair grease
Vegan hair grease has been popular in the natural hair community for years.
It’s a great way to moisturize and strengthen your hair without the use of harsh chemicals or animal by-products.
Making your own vegan hair grease is an affordable and easy way to start practicing self-care.
Here are some benefits of making your own vegan hair grease.
1. Save money
Making your own DIY products will save you money in the long run.
This is especially true with vegan hair grease because you can make a large batch at once, and it will last for several months.
The ingredients used can also be purchased in bulk, so you’ll spend less money on each individual ingredient as well.
Make sure to purchase organic ingredients if possible, since they tend to be more expensive than non-organic products.
2. Control Ingredients
You can control what ingredients go into your vegan hair grease, which means you know exactly what you’re putting on your hair. Many store-bought products contain harmful chemicals and toxins that could potentially damage or even harm your scalp and hair follicles over time.
3. Customize your product
You can customize your DIY vegan hair grease to fit your specific needs and preferences, like using all-natural ingredients or adding essential oils for scent.
4. You can determine how long it lasts
This is particularly useful for when you are on the road and don’t want to carry those heavy jars around with you.
5. It is easy to make
If you have ever made any food, then making organic hair grease should be a breeze for you and all that is required are some raw materials and a little time in order to whip up a batch of this wonderful conditioner without much difficulty.
6. Conditions the hair and scalp
Vegan hair grease is made from oils rich in essential fatty acids.
It conditions the scalp, improving circulation to stimulate hair growth and also moisturizes dry ends.
This helps make brittle strands stronger while also preventing breakage.
7. Protects against heat styling tools
Vegan air grease seals the cuticle layer of your hair, protecting it against damage caused by flat irons and blow dryers.
You can also use it as a heat protectant before you style your hair with other harmful styling tools like curling wands or rollers.
8. Prevents dandruff and itching
If you love to use your favorite hair gel or pomade but suffer from frequent dandruff or itching, then switching to vegan hair grease could be a great solution for you!
Since it conditions the scalp, it reduces flaking and itching.
Final Thoughts
In summary, we hope that we were able to properly convey the process of making vegan hair grease and make it appear as simple as possible.
The most important part of making vegan grease is slowly adding the ingredients.
You want to slowly add in just a little bit at a time and mix thoroughly until you have reached your desired consistency.
