Budget friendly panacea alternative?

[jennescence]

Does anyone know of something similar to Nightblooming's Panacea Hair Salve?
I cannot afford hers even tho i would love to try it. Not just try it. I would like to buy the big one. Anywho...it would be nice to hear some suggestions Just something i can use until i can afford to buy hers.

[Kyla]

Well, the smallest size actually lasts a while (I use it whenever I wash my hair, and it's last me months). I just use a tiny bit on my ends. It's fairly cheap as well.

You could also just make your own mix of oils and butters if you already have them to see how they turn out, but the problem is those ingredients are often sold in larger, more expensive containers.

[ktani]

Does anyone know of something similar to Nightblooming's Panacea Hair Salve?
I cannot afford hers even tho i would love to try it. Not just try it. I would like to buy the big one. Anywho...it would be nice to hear some suggestions Just something i can use until i can afford to buy hers.

You can easily make your own version from this. ETA: The recipe dates back to 2003.

Fox's Original and Innovative Shea Butter Cream
http://archive.longhaircommunity.com...ead.php?t=4487

Tips from Fox
http://archive.longhaircommunity.com...?t=4487&page=8

http://archive.longhaircommunity.com...?t=4487&page=9

http://archive.longhaircommunity.com...3&postcount=58

Coconut oil used in Fox's Shea Butter Cream recipe cannot penetrate hair and prevent protein loss but it can make this a great surface conditioner.

The shea butter and conditioner in the mix will prevent the lauric acid in coconut oil from penetrating the hair.

The key with this recipe is not to use too much or it can be sticky and build-up.

[jennescence]

Thank you so much guys I might just have to quit being cheap tho and rake out the money.I like the idea of making my own tho

[ktani]

Thank you so much guys I might just have to quit being cheap tho and rake out the money.I like the idea of making my own tho

You are very welcome.

[gretchen_hair]

From the ingredient list, it's mostly Shea and Coconut oils. You could get some of each and try a 50/50 mix, adjust it a little at a time and go form there to see what works for you.


ETA: here is a half pound of shea butter on Ebay for $6 including shipping, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Half-Pound-W...item4ab0aca099

WalMart has Coconut oil in a liter tub for about $6 . Or here is some on Ebay, one pound for under $11 including shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NATURES-WAY-...item415b977972

[pepperminttea]

From the ingredient list, it's mostly Shea and Coconut oils. You could get some of each and try a 50/50 mix

I'd recommend reading the first couple of pages of this thread beforehand. The panacea texture is quite different to how shea and coconut would be together with nothing else.

(The small tubs really do last quite a while, too. )

[ktani]

Using conditioner makes a difference in the final texture. That is why the Fox's original recipe is still a success, http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...ead.php?t=4586.

ETA: The choice of oil and conditioner is up to you. The original thread has the recipe variations others preferred.

[Maelyssa]

I purchased the sample size of the Panacea and have hip length hair. It lasted well over two months for me. It's definitely worth trying out a sample size.

[Synnovea]

I second what others have said about the sample size. I've barely made a dent in it and I've had it for about a month now.