Glycerin

After hearing wonderful things about the use of Glycerin on natural hair I knew that I had to get some, so I went looking and thankfully I found some. So after washing my hair yesterday I spritz my hair with my water and glycerin mix then sealed with Shea butter and braided my hair. Instantly I notice a difference. My hair feels so soft and moisturized I can't keep my hands out of my hair. My hair has never felt this soft ever since I went natural. This is absolutely a keeper. I love it.

What Is Glycerin? 

Glycerin(Glycerine/Glycol) is a natural, serum like, clear liquid with a sweet taste. It is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs water from its surrounding.

Types of Glycerin

• Vegetable Glycerin: Plant based/Food grade
• Glycerin: Animal based or petroleum based

The Similarities

• Both act as emollients and humectants (draws in moisture from the air to the hair).
• Both are thick, clear and odorless.
• When diluted can be a wonderful moisturizer,but take precaution in humid and dry climates.
• If air is hot and humid, will absorb the moisture from the air and cause the hair to swell, creating course frizzy hair.
• In weather that is extremely dry, will seek out the moisture in your hair therefore dehydrating your hair which can cause damage and breakage.