Shea butter’s ability to soften frizzy hair and make it more manageable has been long exploited by people of its native land. It can be used to just coat the strands of hair or massaged into the scalp. When Shea butter is applied on the hair, it prevents the hair from drying out and becoming brittle, a common problem in hot, windy conditions. It seals in the moisture by coating each strand of hair in a thin, non-greasy layer of fat.To apply to the hair, take a teaspoonful of Shea Butter and rub it between the palms. When the butter melts, spread it over a small portion of the hair using both hands. Repeat until all hair is covered. Run a brush through the hair to ensure that every strand of hair is covered. It can be used as massage oil for the scalpWhen massaged into the hair, Shea butter helps relieve many scalp problems such as dandruff and cradle cap in infants. It can be used whether your scalp is dry or oily. On oily scalp, it helps reduce excessive oil production by the skin glands. It can moisturize dry scalp and reduce flaking due to dryness. A great advantage of Shea butter is that it doesn’t leave the hair greasy. Also, it can be easily washed off afterwards.Take a small amount of Shea butter on the palm of your less frequently used hand. When the butter melts, dip the fingers of the other hand in the liquid and apply on the scalp, rubbing it in. The oil gets absorbed almost completely. Regular application twice or thrice a week will help promote healthy hair growth. Shea butter can protect your hair from UV rays and environmental pollutantsEven if you are not using the butter regularly for moisturizing the hair or the scalp, you can make use of its protective effects when you step out of the house. Just take some butter and rub it between the palms and smooth your hair with it. Shea butter with its SPF of 6 affords quick and easy protection from the damaging action of sun exposure. The butter acts as a barrier to the chemical pollutants in the air as well.Shea butter is generally hypoallergenic. But, as in the case of any substance applied to the skin for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes, it should be tested on a small patch of skin before using it more generously.The natural aroma of unrefined Shea butter is often described as being nutty or smoky, but it may be offensive to some people. Shea butter lends itself to the addition of fragrances, and is a good carrier for essential oils. It is a suitable base for making skin creams and lotions of different textures since it blends well with other oils like coconut oil