BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES!!!

Pokahontas said:
I use molasses in place of honey for my honey rinses when I do wash n' go's because i didn't want the honey to lighten my hair. I use it to make my curls shiny and more defined but that's all I've ever done with molasses. I don't think mine is blackstrap though.....is there a difference between blackstrap and regular?
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The regular one does not have the tannins that the organic blackstrap molasses has that strengthens the hair in topical applications and also it's nutritive value cannot even be compared to that of organic blackstrap molasses. They are just different in their nutritive value - same as regular aunt jemima maple syrup cannot be compared to organic grade B maple syrup. The nutritive values are simply not equal.
 
tay_luv said:
So how often can we use this in our hair?? I'm all for it!!
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For it's nutritive values internally, I take it everyday in tea or coffee or simply drink 2 tablespoons full with a meal. For external hair strengthening purposes, I use it once every 2-4 weeks as a pre-poo only. Others use it in their moisturizing conditioners and that's fine too.
 
My hair hates molasses. It makes it feel the same way that commercial protein products make it feel. Straw like and icky - not moisturized at all. This was the second time I used it and I mixed it with yogurt (my haor usually loves it) coconut milk (my hair usually totally ignores this but I added it for some moisture) and the molasses. I will try one more time just mixing it with conditioner. If that doesn't work than I will have to stick with internal use...or maybe use it as a final rinse like Poka.

OT: You were the sweetest baby Poka!
 
First, before I ask my question, I would like to say I amazed at all of the knowledge on this board. It is so appreciated. I learn something new everyday! Because I use chemicals to relax my hair I prefer to be as organic and natural with all of my other hair products and this sounds like something I may want to try. My question is if I do not want to darken my hair should I use honey instead? My hair is reddish brown and I love it.
 
vkb247 said:
My hair hates molasses. It makes it feel the same way that commercial protein products make it feel. Straw like and icky - not moisturized at all. This was the second time I used it and I mixed it with yogurt (my haor usually loves it) coconut milk (my hair usually totally ignores this but I added it for some moisture) and the molasses. I will try one more time just mixing it with conditioner. If that doesn't work than I will have to stick with internal use...or maybe use it as a final rinse like Poka.

OT: You were the sweetest baby Poka!
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Oh my goodness, you mixed it with yogurt and coconut milk:eek2:? No wonder your hair hates it. I don't mean to sound like this but this a disaster waiting to happen. You see, while blackstrap molasses (BSM) is not a protein, it has tannins in it similar to that of henna that act like protein. If you are going to mix it with anything, it should be with either natural oils or moisturizing conditioners because of the strengthening properties already in it. The same reason why I would never add a protein conditioner to my henna treatments is the very same reason why I would not add proteins to BSM. I did extensive research on BSM before applying it to my hair as I do with most products before using them. I sure hope this helps someone.

~HUGS and all in love~

Aggie
 
rosalindb said:
I use this as a pre-poo treatment mixed with Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose, JBCO & honey.
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This is an awesome mixture rosalindb. the JBCO is a humectant which pulls moisture from the air and honey acts like a softening mask and AO HSR is a moisturizing conditioner. Good job!
 
Shay72 said:
First, before I ask my question, I would like to say I amazed at all of the knowledge on this board. It is so appreciated. I learn something new everyday! Because I use chemicals to relax my hair I prefer to be as organic and natural with all of my other hair products and this sounds like something I may want to try. My question is if I do not want to darken my hair should I use honey instead? My hair is reddish brown and I love it.
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Yes this is fine Shay. I hear that cinnamon also lightens hair although I have never used it myself because I like my hair very dark.
 
Aggie said:
This is an awesome mixture rosalindb. the JBCO is a humectant which pulls moisture from the air and honey acts like a softening mask and AO HSR is a moisturizing conditioner. Good job!
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Exactly, I love this mixture and it worked well for me when I used it last year. I only use natural products and try to keep things as simple as possible. I only add the molasses to the HSR, JBCO, & honey if I think my hair needs it.

I actually used it 3 weeks ago for the first time in months as my hair felt too soft. I will use it only once a month until my hair gets back to normal. I also do a light protein treatment once a month, with GBP, honey & JBCO so alternating between these two pre-poo treatments fortnight will get me back on track.
 
Aggie said:
Oh my goodness, you mixed it with yogurt and coconut milk:eek2:? No wonder your hair hates it. I don't mean to sound like this but this a disaster waiting to happen. You see, while blackstrap molasses (BSM) is not a protein, it has tannins in it similar to that of henna that act like protein. If you are going to mix it with anything, it should be with either natural oils or moisturizing conditioners because of the strengthening properties already in it. The same reason why I would never add a protein conditioner to my henna treatments is the very same reason why I would not add proteins to BSM. I did extensive research on BSM before applying it to my hair as I do with most products before using them. I sure hope this helps someone.

~HUGS and all in love~

Aggie
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your helping so many of us Aggie! :kiss:
 
I added Blackstrap to my usually great mix and it was a TRAGEDY! In retrospect I think I used entirely too much AND I didn't rinse it out enough...I am going to try it one more time
 
I used to use molasses regularly but the problem was that it stained my shower curtain and bathroom walls. It was kinda of drippy but it did make my hair softer and stronger. However, I like honey better than molasses. I discontinued using it.
 
I've been dcing 2 per week and I always add a tablespoon to my AOHSR with a little bit of coconut oil. My hair is so soft and thriving. Just got it trimed last Sunday and I'm a happy camper. I love blackstrap molasses.:grin:
 
mj11051 said:
I've been dcing 2 per week and I always add a tablespoon to my AOHSR with a little bit of coconut oil. My hair is so soft and thriving. Just got it trimed last Sunday and I'm a happy camper. I love blackstrap molasses.:grin:
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how long do you leave it in??? do you use a plastic cap??? do you use heat????
 
Does honey have tannins?

I've been using BSM on my hair so no wonder my hair was looking so shiny and strong. I LOVE it, but wonder if honey offers the same benefits.
 
redRiot said:
Does honey have tannins?

I've been using BSM on my hair so no wonder my hair was looking so shiny and strong. I LOVE it, but wonder if honey offers the same benefits.
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I don't think it does. I think it has moisturizing properties in it. My hair usually have a lot more elasticity and stretch to it when I use honey on it but the molasses strengthens it. Hmmm, I wonder what would happen if I mix the two!
 
Aggie said:
I don't think it does. I think it has moisturizing properties in it. My hair usually have a lot more elasticity and stretch to it when I use honey on it but the molasses strengthens it. Hmmm, I wonder what would happen if I mix the two!
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Thanks! I love how the molasses strengthens but I hate the mess it makes, I was hoping that honey could be a substitute. I guess I'll use both. Honey for moisture, Molasses for strengthening.
 
I use a mixture of honey and molasses to my condish along with olive and jojoba oils. My hair hardly sheds, it's a deeper color, shiny and feels very moisturized.

I do this every week. I had stopped the molasses for a couple of weeks and noticed alot more shedding. Won't do that again.
 
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