I have frizzy hair, and it makes my curls look more chaotic than I’d like. After a couple of hours of research, here’s the pre-shampoo routine I landed on.
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Apply jojoba oil to the scalp.
Part hair in sections and apply a few drops of jojoba oil. Massage in for 2-3 minutes. Here I should focus on stimulation rather than using massive amount of oil.Purpose: Regulate sebum production / Breaks down buildup
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Dampen the hair strands
Lightly mist the mid-length to ends of the hair. Damp but not wet. -
Apply Mango butter to the lengths.
Take the melted mango butter and work it into the mid-lengths down to the ends. Keep the butter away from the scalp.Purpose: Mango butter doesn’t add hydration to dry hair, but it can seal and lock the water inside the hair so it doesn’t evaporate.
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Wait for 20 to 30 mins before shampoo.
Different butter comparison
| Butter | Weight / Texture | Best Used For… | Risk Factor |
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| Mango Butter | Medium-Light / Smooth | Fine to medium hair; easy rinsing and everyday softness. | Minimal buildup. |
| Shea Butter | Heavy / Creamy | Coarse, curly, or high-porosity hair needing deep moisture. | Heavy buildup if overused. |
| Cocoa Butter | Very Heavy / Brittle | Extremely damaged, coarse, or brittle hair; split end protection. | Hard to wash out; can make hair stiff if rinsed poorly. |