Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree and it's. Karite tree in West Africa. It actually benefits both the hair and skin. It can treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, stretch marks or dry skin. Many people mix shea butter with oils as an alternative to hair grease.

Shea butter does not work for everyone. It makes some peoples hair hard or too oily. It can make your hair feel heavy, so I do recommend getting a hold of a sample so you can try it out on your hair first. Also others can't handle the scent.

The best shea butter to use is the unrefined kind since all of the healing properties are still intact.

It can be difficult to apply, so placing a bit in a double broiler and melting it on low heat and adding a bit of coconut oil or olive oil will make it easier to use after it cools.