One question we often get about our best selling product Flourish -Totally Nourishing Hair Butter. Is whether or not it's suitable for daily use. Hair butters have long since been a robust staple in natural hair care routines, especially for those of us with kinky, curly and coily hair types. More recently they have somewhat decreased in popularity despite a host of unmatched benefits. Often over looked in favour of trendier products that often over promise on results but often lack the right proportions of natural ingredients that are important when caring for Black hair.
So, what exactly is a hair butter?
A hair butter is a rich waterless product typically made from natural ingredients. It's primary design is to help lock moisture more efficiently in to the hair improving hydration. A good quality hair butter should also work to soften, and nourish the hair, making it more manageable, reducing breakage and promoting healthy growth. For Afro-textured hair, which tends to be dry and prone to breakage, rich creamy hair butters can be particularly beneficial.
Benefits of Using Hair Butter Daily
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Moisture Retention: Afro-textured hair often struggles with moisture retention due to its unique structure. Using hair butter daily can help seal moisture into the hair shaft, keeping it hydrated and reducing dryness and breakage.
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Softness and Manageability: Regular use of a nourishing hair butter can improve the overall softness and manageability of Afro hair, making it easier to style and reducing tangles and knots.
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Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: The best quality hair butters should exclusively be made up of natural oils, butters and vitamins that nourish the hair and scalp, promoting healthier growth and reducing the risk of damage.
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Protection Against Environmental Damage: Hair butter can provide a protective barrier against environmental stressors like sun exposure, pollution, and harsh weather conditions, which can all contribute to hair damage.
Can I use it everyday?
While using hair butter every day can offer numerous benefits for Afro hair, there are some considerations to keep in mind:
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Product Buildup: Using too much hair butter or applying it too frequently can lead to product buildup on the scalp and hair strands. This buildup can weigh down the hair and cause it to become greasy or dull. To avoid this, use hair butter sparingly and focus on applying it to the ends of the hair rather than the scalp.
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Hair Porosity: Afro hair can vary in porosity, meaning some strands may absorb moisture more easily than others. It's essential to understand your hair's porosity level to determine how often you should use hair butter. High-porosity hair may benefit from more frequent use, while low-porosity hair may require less frequent application to prevent buildup.
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Other Products in Your Routine: Consider the other products you use in your hair care routine, such as shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. Using hair butter daily in conjunction with these products may not be necessary and could lead to over-moisturising or product overload.
Using hair butter every day can be beneficial for some textures, providing essential route to better hydration, nutrients, and protection. However, using high quality hair butters like our award-winning Flourish Totally Nourishing Hair Butter mean that you may find you need to use it less frequently due to its intensely nourishing ingredients. We would recommend to use it sparingly tuning into the specific needs of your hair, and using it as an when needed. With proper use, afro hair products like our Flourish can help you achieve softer, more manageable hair and promote overall hair health.