How to use shea butter to make your hair shine

February 9, 2024

Shea butter - what is it? Why is it so popular? And how can you take advantage of its amazing benefits for your hair? Don't worry, I'll tell you everything you need to know about this wonderful substance and how you can incorporate it into your hair care routine to make your hair look and feel amazing!

What is shea butter?

Shea butter is a natural substance extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, which grows mainly in West Africa. It is known for its rich composition of fatty acids and vitamins, including vitamins A, E and F, which are essential for maintaining a healthy scalp and hair.

Why is shea butter so good for your hair?

  1. Deep moisturizing: Shea butter is like a moisturizing superhero for your hair! Its rich, creamy texture penetrates deep into the hair shafts and scalp, providing intense hydration and combating dryness and brittleness.
  2. Strengthens and softens: With its nourishing composition of vitamins and antioxidants, shea butter strengthens your hair and makes it incredibly soft and supple. It also helps to reduce the risk of damage and split ends.
  3. Protects against heat: If you use heat tools such as curling irons or hair straighteners regularly, shea butter is a must! It creates a protective barrier around the hair strands, protecting them from the damaging effects of heat.
  4. Promotes hair growth: Shea butter is not only great for improving hair quality, it can also help promote hair growth by improving circulation to the scalp and nourishing hair follicles.

How can you use shea butter to get the best results?

Now that you know why shea butter is so amazing, you're probably eager to start using it in your hair care routine! One of our top tips is to use our Caring Masquewhich is enriched with shea butter to give your hair a healthy dose of moisture and strength. Apply the mask evenly over your clean, damp hair and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Repeat this once a week for maximum benefits.

FAQ

Q: Can shea butter be used on colored hair?
A: Absolutely! Shea butter is perfect for colored hair because it helps preserve color and restore moisture balance.

Q: Can shea butter be used on all hair types?
A: Yes, shea butter is suitable for all hair types and can help moisturize and strengthen everything from curly to straight hair.

Q: How often should I use shea butter in my hair?
A: You can use shea butter in your hair as often as you like, but for best results it is recommended to use it regularly as part of your hair care routine.

Q: Can shea butter be used on the skin too?
A: Absolutely! Shea butter is also fantastic for the skin and can be used to moisturize and soften dry skin.

Q: Is shea butter good for hair growth?
A: Yes, shea butter can help promote hair growth by improving circulation to the scalp and stimulating hair follicles.

Now that you are fully armed with all this knowledge about shea butter, it's time to give your hair the love it deserves with our shea butter enriched products from The Every!

Caring Masque

The Every Caring Masque is a hair mask developed to give you healthy hair, a healthy scalp, and deeply moisturize your hair. The hair mask is 100% vegan and contains shea butter which is quickly absorbed by the scalp and moisturizes the hair from root to tip. It also contains our unique moisturizing complex of hyaluronic acid and avocado oil to nourish and protect your hair. Use once or twice a week. Free from sulfates, parabens and cyclic silicones. Designed and produced in Sweden. 200 ml, bottle made of 35% recycled plastic.

  • Rich in Vitamin E and Omega 6
    Rich in Vitamin E and Omega 6
  • Shea butter
    Shea butter
  • Hyaluronic acid to moisturize the hair
    Hyaluronic acid to moisturize the hair

Perfect for

  • Damaged Hair / Split ends
  • Dry & dull hair
  • Frizz