2 Shea Butter Recipes for Locs | DIYs for Dry Dreadlocks

Locs need moisturizing or they’ll become as dry as a desert. Anyone who’s ever had locs must know how frustrating dry locs can be. But fortunately, you can make yourself DIY shea butter recipes for locs. That way, you won’t have to use commercial products which contain a slew of chemical ingredients that can leave residue when they build up.

Of course, anything you apply on your locs will build-up overtime if you don’t properly wash them out. Even shea butter. In fact, shea butter can lead to really clogged up locs because it is a thick and waxy substance that can get trapped inside.

But the good news is, there is a way you can avoid this kind of buildup when using shea butter for locs – and that’s by using a DIY Wax/Oil Removing Deep Cleanse. If you’re using shea butter on your locs, then you must use this deep cleanse to ensure you’re not collecting residue inside your locks.

Also, shampooing with Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile soap really helps maintain squeaky clean, fresh and light weight locks. Do not use a shampoo that contains oil/butters.

Okay, now that’s out of the way, here are 2 shea butter recipes for locs, especially dry thirsty locs!

2 Shea Butter Recipes for Locs

* Be careful when using essential oils. They are very potent so use only a few drops.

1. Homemade Dreadlocks Cream for Dry Locs

What you need

• 1 oz shea butter (where to get it)
• 1 oz coconut oil (where to get it)
• 1 oz olive oil (where to get it)
• 10 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil, sandalwood essential oil or lemon essential oil
• Pyrex measuring cup (where to get it)
• Double boiler (where to get it)
• Immersion blender (where to get it)
• Clean storage container (where to get it)

Directions

1. Melt the shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil together in a double boiler.
2. Once melted, pour it into a Pyrex measuring cup and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool down and turn into an opaque partially solidified mixture.
3. Get it out and whisk using an immersion blender.
4. Add the essential oils and whisk again until it gets white and fluffy.
5. Transfer cream into a clean container and store in a cool dry place.
6. To use, first spray some water on your hair using a spray bottle. Then use a suitable amount of the cream to seal moisture into dry locs.

2. Homemade Dreadlocks Conditioning Spray

What you need

• 1 cup distilled water (where to get it)
• 1 tsp shea butter (where to get it)
• 15 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
• Pyrex measuring cup (where to get it)
• 8 oz amber spray bottle (where to get it)

Directions

1. Place the distilled water in a Pyrex measuring cup then heat it up until warm. Do not over heat.
2. Now add the shea butter and lavender essential oil.
3. Pour the mixture into an amber spray bottle and shake well.
4. Spray all over dreads and scalp for moisturized pleasant scented locs. Use as often as you’d like.

Dreadlocks aren’t supposed to be washed that regularly but to prevent growth of icky stuff (including mold!), wash them often. You can wash them every after three days or once a week, anything that suits you.

But during every wash, first do this DIY Wax/Oil Removing Deep Cleanse for Locs. Remember, when using the above shea butter recipes for locs, you must use this Deep Cleanse to avoid residue buildup!