Hello!
This is my first blog post. I thought I should write about something I’m really excited about, and that is my Afro hair. I went back to wearing my hair natural a while ago, and reconnecting with its true texture and freeing myself from chemicals has honestly felt amazing. There’s something so empowering about learning what my hair really needs and embracing it fully.
I have been exploring different natural oils and butters as an alternative for my haircare. One oil that I have been coming back to is HEMPSEED OIL.
Hempseed oil is not the same as marijuana, although they are both referred to as ‘cannabis sativa L.’; they are scientifically different. Hemp oil does not contain the compound THC that gives the high in marijuana.
It is a rich, dark green oil. It has a very nutty and clean scent. And derived from the seed of hemp.
Hempseed oil can be found as cold-pressed, unrefined and organic or refined; it all depends on preference.
However, it should be noted that the lighter the hemp oil, the less value and nutrients it has. Cold-pressed, unrefined hemp oil can be bought online at eBay or Amazon or at any health food store, and it is the best form of the oil.
Hempseed oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and protein and so this makes it very good for skin and hair and even for consumption, however since I’ve started using this oil a month ago, I’ve not applied it on my skin nor eaten it, however I made a hair oil blend and hair moisturizer with it and let me tell you it’s been amazing!. My Afro-textured hair seems softer, fuller and more manageable, which is the most important thing to me anyway. My hair feels light and fluffy, and my shedding has reduced a lot.
Hemp oil recipe
- Hemp oil
- Argan oil
- castor oil
I did not measure the oils at all, but the hemp oil was 3/4 of the blend, and I just added bits of argan oil and castor oil. Hemp oil is 25% protein and since hair is 97% protein as well I figured that is one of the main reason it works so well.Another vital component of hemp oil is that is contains omega 6 fatty acids which helps to nourish the hair to be thicker and stronger from the inside out. Hemp oil also is also Anti inflammatory and this is a good thing for the scalp because a healthy scalp will grow healthy hair.
HAIR BUTTER RECIPE
- Shea butter
- Coconut oil
- Hemp oil
- Glycerin
I melted the Shea butter in a double boiler and added the rest of the ingredients in it, it was not whipped at all, I just mixed it all together and placed in a fridge to solidify, what I noticed about the hair moisturizer is that it seems a little light which is not an issue but I will definitely make it thicker the next time I make it by increasing
I use the oil after shampoo and conditioning, and a leave-in conditioner.
It helps seal in the moisture and makes my hair more manageable.
You can also use the oil on dry hair to reduce frizz, especially for a braid or twist out.
I am hoping that discovering new oils, butters, and techniques to help my natural hair truly thrive will also become a journey of self-love and acceptance. I’m excited to embrace this process of learning, growing, and discovering what works best for me.
DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert on hair or skin care. What I am is an enthusiast; all the information above is based on research and my own experience, so before trying out anything, please do your research and make an informed decision.
For more information on hemp oil, click on the links below
http://www.livestrong.com/article/182635-how-to-apply-hempseed-oil-to-hair
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