DIY Intensive Conditioning Treatment for Black, Afro/Caribbean Hair
Black Afro/Caribbean hair is the most vulnerable to damage & breakage out of any hair texture due to its unique structure and configuration. This means it needs specialized products that provide extra hydration and protection in order to look, feel and be at its best. We suggest that those with Afro textured hair use a weekly pre-shampoo deeply intensive conditioning treatment. Philip Kingsley makes a multi-award winning treatment called Elasticizer Extreme, but if you wish to make your own hydrating treatment for extremely porous, tight curls at home, whisk together the following:
2 eggs 2oz double cream 1oz castor oil 1oz melted butter 1oz purified water Juice of half a grapefruitRefrigerate overnight if necessary and use as needed.
Apply the mixture to the whole length of your hair in sections. Work into your hair with fingers and massage your scalp for five-ten minutes with a gentle kneading motion. Leave in for twenty minutes (or overnight) and shampoo and condition as usual. Do this as often as possible until your hair is sufficiently improved.
Hello there, can you suitable Castor Oil with another oil? As I’m allergic to castor oil. Thank you
Hi Jennifer, you can substitute almond oil or olive oil for castor oil. Hope this helps! The PK Team
Hi, could you explain what “double cream” is considered? Would that be along the lines of heavy cream, or maybe a half and half sort of thing? I want to make sure I go out and purchase the correct item. Thanks
Hi Candyce. By “double cream” we mean heavy cream. The PK Team.