For an upcoming recipe, I decided to use a mix of Irish Moss, Foti Root and Burdock Root as the base for a conditioning mix. But I want to talk specifically about Irish Moss here.

Irish Moss is a seaweed from which the thickener "carrageenan" is derived.  It's probably most known among Naturals as the thickener used in high quality Aloe Vera (and other things) to give it a more gel-like consistency.

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makes approx 361grams (fits 13oz container) use a scale for measurements
makes approx 9oz wt, but fits 8oz jar measurements are in weight; use a scale
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(You will have to excuse my language in the following post)

I initially wanted to view the topic of Blue Ivy's hair as a light subject, worthy of only interesting internet memes.  I really did.  But the past few days, people on social media began acting like members of the Nappy Hair Squad, too busy over-policing a 2 year old child's hair and suggesting she looks as if nobody cares about her.

makes approx 227g (fits 8oz jar) use a digital scale

Do you guys add any "heavy lifters" to your mixes or pre-made conditioners? When I say 'heavy-lifter', that's my way of noting an ingredient which adds to the ability of a DIY mix to improve the condition on the hair, skin, or in some cases, improve the overall feel of your finished product to make it more usable and marketable.

makes approx 228g ( fits 8oz bottle) measurements are in weight; use a scale
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burdock root
Burdock root is said to give a high natural shine to hair and contains biotin, copper, manganese, sulfur, Vitamins B1, B6, B12 and Vitamin E. And that's not all. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, zinc, silica, and selenium.
makes approx 103g (fits 4oz jar) measurements are in weight (use a digital scale)
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Makes approx 228g (about 8oz) measurements are in weight, use a kitchen scale
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makes approx 108g (fits 4.5oz jar) measurements are in weight (use a digital scale)
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