DIY Hair Butter Kit

Whip up your own rich, fluffy hair butter at home. Shea and mango butter whipped with castor oil and hibiscus powder for a moisturising butter that supports soft, nourished hair. Makes several jars.

What's in the kit

• Refined Shea Butter – 500g
• Mango Butter – 500g
• Castor Oil – 500ml
• Hibiscus Powder – 100g
• Rosemary Essential Oil – 20ml
• Peppermint Essential Oil – 20ml
• Vitamin E Acetate – 100g

Why these work together

• Shea butter – supports deep moisture and helps seal it in.
• Mango butter – lighter and smoother, gives a soft whipped texture.
• Castor oil – adds slip and shine, great for edges and ends.
• Hibiscus powder – adds a natural pink colour and conditioning feel.
• Rosemary and peppermint oils – fresh scent and a tingly scalp feel.
• Vitamin E – supports shelf life.

Recipe: Whipped Hibiscus Hair Butter (about 250g)

1. Melt 100g shea butter and 50g mango butter in a double boiler on low heat.
2. Remove from heat and stir in 60ml castor oil and 1 tsp hibiscus powder.
3. Place in the fridge for 20–30 minutes until it starts to set around the edges.
4. Add 15 drops rosemary oil, 8 drops peppermint oil and 1 tsp vitamin E.
5. Whip with a hand mixer for 5–10 minutes until light and fluffy.
6. Scoop into clean jars and close.

How to use: Apply a small amount to damp or dry hair, focusing on ends and edges. Use to seal in moisture after your leave-in.

Good to know

• For external use only. Patch test before first use.
• Store in a cool place – the butter may soften in hot weather.
• Save R84 compared to buying separately.