How much SAA do you add to you leave-in?

[Qualitee]

I have an 8oz applicator bottle that I want to mix my own leave-in conditioner in. This is my plan

AOHSR 3oz
Whole leaf aloe vera juice 2oz
SAA 1.5 oz
Coconut oil 1.5 oz


Am I using too much or not enough SAA?

 

[frizzy]

I usually add 1-2 capfuls to a 16 oz bottle of whatever. One and a half oz. seems like a lot, but if it makes your hair feel good go for it.

I really dont think you can add too much and cause harm to your hair, but I'm thinking too much is just wasting product.

So I really don't have an answer, but they usually give percentages of how much to add to your formulations on the website you buy from. HTH.

 

[PJaye]

IMO, it shouldn't comprise more than 5% (2 tbsps) of a product that will be rinsed off or 1-2% (2 to 4 tsps) of a product that will be left on the hair. These calculations are for formulating 16oz of product, so adjust accordingly.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

Whats saa?

 

[Beamodel]

Whats saa?

Silk Amino Acid

 

[Ogoma]

Too much. I wouldn't go over 2% for anything. I think 1-2% is a good spot for a leave in you reapply regularly so 0.08-0.16 oz or half to 1 teaspoon.

 

[Qualitee]

Thanks girls! Judging by what you ladies are saying, I think I'm putting too much aloe Vera juice in it smh

 

[Honey Bee]

Too much. I wouldn't go over 2% for anything. I think 1-2% is a good spot for a leave in you reapply regularly so 0.08-0.16 oz or half to 1 teaspoon.

I agree. With that much liquid to so little 'solid' (the conditioner), I wonder if it will mix properly. Might she also need some kind of emulsifier? (Thus far, I stick to all liquids in my mixology, so I wouldn't know.)

 

[Qualitee]

Bump ....

 

[southerncitygirl]

I would keep SAA at 0.5-5% of the overall mix. More doesn't mean better!!