African Pride Black Castor Miracle Prep & Leave-In Moisture Butter
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This moisture butter is specially formulated to penetrate hair strands and deeply hydrate before protective styling. Infused with a blend of black castor oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil, it helps prepare hair for braids, weaves, twists, or other protective styles by locking in moisture, reducing dryness, and improving manageability.
Perfect for : prepping hair before braids, weaves, twists or other protective styles, on damp or dry hair.
Problem → Solution : hair often goes into a protective style already dry, which shows up as breakage weeks later — this butter is applied beforehand specifically to lock in moisture before the style goes in, rather than trying to fix dryness once it's already sealed under braids or a weave.
Key Features & Benefits
- Provides long-lasting hydration for hair during styling
- Helps reduce dryness and breakage, especially in protective styles
- Contains black castor oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil — nourishing ingredients known for conditioning and softness
- Suitable for application on damp or dry hair before styling
- Helps improve manageability and ease styling for braids, weaves, twists, or other protective styles
Product Specification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Prep & Leave-In Moisture Butter |
| Intended Use | Before protective styles like braids, weaves, twists |
| Hair Types | Suitable for various textures, especially hair needing extra moisture and protection |
| Application Method | Leave-in (do not rinse) |
| Key Benefits | Hydration, softness, manageability, protection during styling |
How the Ingredients Work
- Black Castor Oil, Shea Butter & Jojoba Oil: The three headline conditioning ingredients, each sitting on the hair surface to help lock in moisture before styling.
- Dimethicone & Phenyl Trimethicone: Silicones that coat the hair shaft to add smoothness and reduce the appearance of frizz.
Existing Full Ingredients List (reference, unchanged): Water (Aqua), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Tertiary Butylhydroquinone, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 40 (CI 16035), Blue 1 (CI 42090).
How to Use and Care for Braid, Loc & Twist Gel
Prep: Apply a small amount of the butter to your hands.
Apply: Distribute evenly through the hair (from roots to ends) on damp or dry hair before styling with braids, weaves, twists, etc.
Targeted Timing: Style hair as desired immediately after application.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place to maintain consistency and prevent melting or separation.
Who this is for
Anyone prepping hair for braids, weaves, twists or another protective style who wants moisture locked in before the style goes in, rather than trying to fix dryness afterward.
Who this is NOT for
Not designed as a daily standalone moisturiser outside of styling prep — it's specifically positioned as a pre-styling step rather than an everyday leave-in.
FAQ
Q1. Do I apply this before or after braiding my hair? Before — it's designed as a prep step, applied to damp or dry hair ahead of braiding, weaving, or twisting, so moisture is locked in before the style goes in.
Q2. Will it feel heavy under a protective style? It's formulated to be used sparingly, especially near the scalp and roots, so a small amount goes a long way without weighing hair down.
Q3. Can I use it if my hair already feels dry before applying? Yes — combining it with another hydrating or water-based product first can help if hair is very dry before this butter goes on.
Q4. How long does the moisture last once my style is in? It's designed for long-lasting hydration through extended wear, though exactly how long depends on the style and how your hair holds moisture generally.
This moisture butter is specially formulated to penetrate hair strands and deeply hydrate before protective styling. Infused with a blend of black castor oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil, it helps prepare hair for braids, weaves, twists, or other protective styles by locking in moisture, reducing dryness, and improving manageability.
Perfect for : prepping hair before braids, weaves, twists or other protective styles, on damp or dry hair.
Problem → Solution : hair often goes into a protective style already dry, which shows up as breakage weeks later — this butter is applied beforehand specifically to lock in moisture before the style goes in, rather than trying to fix dryness once it's already sealed under braids or a weave.
Key Features & Benefits
- Provides long-lasting hydration for hair during styling
- Helps reduce dryness and breakage, especially in protective styles
- Contains black castor oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil — nourishing ingredients known for conditioning and softness
- Suitable for application on damp or dry hair before styling
- Helps improve manageability and ease styling for braids, weaves, twists, or other protective styles
Product Specification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Prep & Leave-In Moisture Butter |
| Intended Use | Before protective styles like braids, weaves, twists |
| Hair Types | Suitable for various textures, especially hair needing extra moisture and protection |
| Application Method | Leave-in (do not rinse) |
| Key Benefits | Hydration, softness, manageability, protection during styling |
How the Ingredients Work
- Black Castor Oil, Shea Butter & Jojoba Oil: The three headline conditioning ingredients, each sitting on the hair surface to help lock in moisture before styling.
- Dimethicone & Phenyl Trimethicone: Silicones that coat the hair shaft to add smoothness and reduce the appearance of frizz.
Existing Full Ingredients List (reference, unchanged): Water (Aqua), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Tertiary Butylhydroquinone, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 40 (CI 16035), Blue 1 (CI 42090).
How to Use and Care for Braid, Loc & Twist Gel
Prep: Apply a small amount of the butter to your hands.
Apply: Distribute evenly through the hair (from roots to ends) on damp or dry hair before styling with braids, weaves, twists, etc.
Targeted Timing: Style hair as desired immediately after application.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place to maintain consistency and prevent melting or separation.
Who this is for
Anyone prepping hair for braids, weaves, twists or another protective style who wants moisture locked in before the style goes in, rather than trying to fix dryness afterward.
Who this is NOT for
Not designed as a daily standalone moisturiser outside of styling prep — it's specifically positioned as a pre-styling step rather than an everyday leave-in.
FAQ
Q1. Do I apply this before or after braiding my hair? Before — it's designed as a prep step, applied to damp or dry hair ahead of braiding, weaving, or twisting, so moisture is locked in before the style goes in.
Q2. Will it feel heavy under a protective style? It's formulated to be used sparingly, especially near the scalp and roots, so a small amount goes a long way without weighing hair down.
Q3. Can I use it if my hair already feels dry before applying? Yes — combining it with another hydrating or water-based product first can help if hair is very dry before this butter goes on.
Q4. How long does the moisture last once my style is in? It's designed for long-lasting hydration through extended wear, though exactly how long depends on the style and how your hair holds moisture generally.
