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Unlocking the Marvels of Mango Butter for Afro, Curly, Wavy, and Coily Hair.

Curly hair of all types, be it; Afro, Coily, Curly or Wavy are notably beautiful, but they also require particular care. To keep these certain hair types looking their best, they often need additional moisture, nourishment, and attention. We've carefully selected critical components that satisfy these needs because here at LOVE, MELLIE we understand the difficulties that our curlfriends; persons with curly, tightly curled hair and/or afro hair encounter. We'll explore one of our main ingredients, mango butter, and how it benefits your hair in this blog post.

Understanding Mango Butter
Mango Butter, also known as Mangifera Indica Seed Butter is derived from the seed kernel of the mango fruit and is known for its exceptional moisturising properties. Mango Butter is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants making it a versatile ingredient that can work wonders on hair, particularly hair that is prone to dryness and frizz, such as Curly, Coily, Wavy and Kinky hair.

Intense Moisture: The structure of curly and afro hair can make it difficult for natural oils to pass down the hair shaft, which is why these curl patterns can frequently suffer from dryness. Mango butter offers high moisture to maintain the curls are properly hydrated because of its deep-penetrating capabilities; if you’re looking for a moisture injection into your curls our Moisturising Mango Seed Hair Lotion, might just be the holy grail you’re looking for: crafted to condition, soften, and enhance the natural curl pattern, while simultaneously delivering deep hydration to the scalp and hair.

For our curlfriends the require extra moisture; we’ve got that covered to with our Moisturising Mango Seed Whipped Butter: A silky, lightweight whipped butter that serves as an all-encompassing moisturiser, from the scalp to the ends of your hair, so light you’ll never know it’s on! It also doubles as a nourishing product for the skin and body.

Nourishing the Scalp: Strong hair starts with a healthy scalp. By nourishing the scalp, mango butter helps to lessen flakiness and dryness and of course one of the best ways t do that is ensuring an effective shampoo and conditioner/hair mask take a look at our Wash Day Duo consisting of best-selling hair mask; Moisturising Mango Seed Masque; a conditioning protein-rich hair mask that acts as a revitalising elixir, restoring and strengthening hair strands, along with our newly released Moisturising Mango Seed Shampoo: A gentle, low-foam shampoo that revitalises the scalp and hair, and offers a dose of Mango Butter's hydrating magic.

Enhancing Natural Curls: The gorgeous, natural curl pattern of Afro and Curly hair is one of its most sought-after attributes. Mango butter keeps these curls distinct and bouncy, which helps to maintain and enhance them, if you want to go one step further and have yourself not only look like a curly-haired angel but smelling like one then you need the Moisturising Mango Seed Detangling Spray: This protein-enriched detangling spray magnifies moisture levels in curls, simplifying the detangling process while preserving their vibrancy.


The Impact on Different Hair Textures & The Science Behind The Magic

  • Afro Hair: Afro hair is known for its unique structure, which often makes it more prone to dryness due to the hair's coiled pattern. Mango Butter's deep moisturising abilities help in preventing dryness and breakage in afro hair, because of its unique fatty acid profile, with a predominance of oleic and stearic acids. It provides the necessary hydration to keep the hair soft and manageable as the tight curls and coils can make it challenging for natural oils to reach the entire length of the hair. As a result, Mango Butter provides intense and sustained hydration, addressing dryness, frizz, and breakage.
  • Curly Hair: Curly hair, be it loose waves or tight curls, can also greatly benefit from Mango Butter as the fatty acids in Mango Butter also contribute to smoothing the hair cuticle, it helps in defining and enhancing natural curls, reducing frizz, and maintaining a healthy, vibrant appearance. By sealing the hair cuticle, it prevents moisture from escaping, reducing frizz and promoting shine.
  • Wavy Hair: For those with wavy hair, Mango Butter offers the right balance between moisture and weight. It ensures that the waves remain well-defined and don't become overly weighed down. 
  • Coily Hair: Coily hair, with its tight and compact curls, often requires extra care to prevent dryness and breakage. The fatty acids in Mango Butter also contribute to smoothing the hair cuticle, which is particularly advantageous for coily hair. By sealing the cuticle, it prevents moisture from escaping, reducing frizz and promoting shine, making mango butter's rich hydration properties are a perfect fit for coily hair, promoting resilience and shine.

One of the remarkable features of Mango Butter is its versatility. Beyond hair care, it's often used in skincare products due to its ability to moisturise and soothe the skin. It's a fantastic multi-purpose ingredient that can be a valuable addition to your daily routine.


📝  So to recap; TLDR (too long, didn't read)

  • Vitamin Boost: It's rich in vitamin A for scalp health and robust hair growth.
  • Antioxidant Shield: Abundant in vitamin C, it shields hair from damage.
  • Frizz Fighter: It smooths the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and enhancing shine.
  • Curl Enhancer: Mango Butter maintains curl structure, delivering vibrant and defined curls.
  • Deep Moisturisation: Mango Butter hydrates deeply, benefiting Afro hair by preventing dryness and breakage.

So what's next?
Now that you have an idea of the why we’re so crazy for Mango Butter and it’s benefits to our curl friends, let’s have a look a building a haircare routine, check out our previous blog post on “The Beginner's Guide To Building A Curly Hair Routine” where we break down the basics of crafting hair simple haircare routine for your Afro, Coily, Curly and Wavy hair.

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