Weekly DIY

African Sea Moss Hair Reset

This week’s DIY is a lightweight hair treatment to use after washing, helping reduce breakage, improve slip, and leave hair feeling softer and more manageable.

Breakage • Detangling • Softness

2–3 minutes (+ soak time for sea moss)

Beginner

Concerns

Breakage, dryness & tangles

Benefits

Strength, slip & softness

Format

Lightweight natural gel

Shelf life

Use it fresh

What You'll Need

Just 3 simple ingredients:

Sea Moss

🥄Small handful
Forms a natural gel that softens hair, improves slip, and makes detangling easier

D-Panthenol

🥄½ teaspoon
Helps hair feel smoother, more flexible, and easier to manage

Hydrolysed Wheat Protein

🥄½ teaspoon
Supports stronger, more resilient hair and helps reduce breakage during brushing

How to Make

Rinse a small handful of sea moss, then soak it in clean water for a few hours or overnight
Blend with fresh water until completely smooth
Transfer 3 tablespoons of the gel into a small bowl
Mix in panthenol and hydrolysed wheat protein until fully combined

How to Use

Guidance

Apply just after washing to clean, damp hair. Leave on for 5–10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

💡 Optional Uses

As a lightweight hair smoother
Rub a small amount between your hands and smooth over damp hair to add slip and help tame frizz

As a simple face gel
Apply a thin layer to clean skin and follow with a moisturiser

Make It Yours

💧Extra Slip & Detangling
Add a spinkle of GHC (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) to help improve slip, reduce friction between strands, and make hair noticeably easier to comb through.

💧Hydration Boost
Add 1–2 teaspoons aloe vera liquid gel to help improve hydration, reduce any tight feeling, and leave hair feeling softer and more flexible.

💧Slip & Shine Boost
Add ½ teaspoon hibiscus glycerite to help improve slip, enhance shine, and support smoother, more manageable hair.

💧Scalp Soothing
Add 2–3 drops lavender or chamomile essential oil

Pro Tips & Storage

Light Hold Styling Gel: Blend slightly thicker (use less water) for a soft hold.
Short Shelf-Life: Natural gels are incredibly unstable, so store in the fridge and make in small ready-to use batches.