Shea Butter Bests : Hair Care

Shea butter – the linchpin of eco-conscious bath and body products. We’ve found the best shea-based hair products for this last installment of our Shea Butter Bests series.

Shampoo: Philip B. African Shea Butter Shampoo for all hair types cleanses and moisturizes with a hydrating blend that includes a heavy dose of shea butter. $25 @ b-glowing.com.

Conditioner: John Masters Organics recognizes what shea butter does best: moisturize. Their Intense Conditioner utilizes shea and other natural ingredients to hydrate dry hair. $22 @ b-glowing.com.

Repairing: Arbre de Vie Shea Hot Oil Treatment saves damaged hair and is inexpensive enough to use every two weeks. $5 @ CurlMart.

Product: Arbre de Vie’s Shea Hair and Scalp Pommade is great for short hair. It moisturizes, prevents breakage, and leaves hair feeling soft. $9. For longer hair, Oyin’s Whipped Pudding moisturizes (and holds curls) while remaining lightweight. It hydrates and protects from scalp to ends. $10. You can find them both at CurlMart.