Why Your Hair Needs Raw Honey

Did you know how amazingly beneficial raw honey is for your hair too? Raw honey is a natural humectant meaning that it has the ability to pull water molecules out of the air and draw them into the hair follicle and scalp, meaning shiny, super soft, healthy hair that is more resilient to thinning and breakage. Time to embrace nature’s golden elixir for both skin and hair health?

 10 Ways Raw Honey Improves Your Hair

Raw honey sets the bar high for natural shampoo bars. Natural haircare bars are a very popular choice for both healthier hair and planet as they use non toxic, SLS alternatives, swerve parabens, silicones, phthalates and parabens and instead use biodegradable ingredients that nourish the hair without harsh chemicals and irritants.

BUT not all natural haircare bars are created equal – certain ingredients are better than others and others are just 'head and shoulders' above the rest -with raw honey ’bee-ing’ one of them (ONLY raw unfiltered, unpasteurised honey has these benefits, and not all ‘honey’ brands use this so do check!).

Now, let’s dive into all the ways antioxidant rich raw honey is good for your hair from root through to tip….

1. Supports Healthy Hair Growth

Raw honey is rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, all of which are essential for nourishing and strengthening hair follicles. By strengthening the follicles, raw honey haircare helps to reduce hair fall and encourages the growth of thicker, fuller hair.

Regular use can lead to visibly improved hair density and volume. Honey is loaded with vital nutrients for hair health, including trace amounts of keratin. Keratin is a naturally occurring protein that adds structure and strength to the hair. When combined with its antioxidant properties and moisturising effects, this makes raw honey an excellent choice for helping with hair fall and breakage.

2. Supports Grey and Thinning Hair

As we naturally age, our hair often begins to grey and thin. Raw honey can help address these issues through its rich supply of antioxidants and essential nutrients. The antioxidants protect hair cells from damage and oxidative stress, which can contribute to premature greying.

The nutrients in honey nourish and strengthen thinning hair, help reduce breakage, promoting healthier growth and reducing the appearance of sparse spots – raw honey can even wake up or strengthen hair follicles that have become dormant, further promoting new hair growth.

In fact, studies show that honey has the amazing ability to promote cellular growth, particularly the growth of epithelial skin cells. These cells make up the hair follicles and hair ducts of the scalp, which are essential for healthy hair growth and doesn't raw honey haircare give Cath's naturally grey hair above a 'bee-utiful' sheen?

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A healthy scalp is the foundation for great hair, and raw honey excels in this area. Its antibacterial and antifungal properties help to cleanse the scalp, reducing issues like dandruff and irritation. By soothing the scalp and maintaining a clean environment, raw honey helps to promote stronger hair growth and reduces breakage, giving you healthier hair from the root up.

Team your natural honey haircare experience with regular scalp massages to stimulate blood flow - use your Queen Bee Scrub to help with this: rub in and then leave on as a scalp mask for 10 mins and then rinse off; the PHAs in the scrub will help slough away dead skin and detoxify any overgrowth of malassezia. 

Raw honey is amazing for the scalp because it helps to remove the build-up that can clog the hair follicle and lead to conditions like dermatitis. Honey also has anti-inflammatory properties that may help improve conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Raw honey haircare can work as a natural remedy for helping to relieve dandruff, chronic seborrheic dermatitis, and the inflamed scalp that often accompanies both conditions.

 4. Natural Shine Enhancer for Damaged, Curly & Coloured Hair

If you’re seeking glossy, radiant hair, raw honey is your go-to. Its natural enzymes and nutrients create a reflective layer on each strand, enhancing your hair’s natural shine without the need for artificial silicones or harmful chemicals. The result? Hair that looks and feels luxurious with a natural lustre.

Raw honey haircare adds lustre and shine to dry or curly hair. Raw honey has emollient and humectant properties that add moisture to the hair follicles. This naturally smooths the hair shaft and restores shine and brilliance to frizzy, dry, curly, or dull hair. Its natural humectant properties seal in moisture to prevent future moisture loss too.

Care for coloured hair? Raw honey's antioxidants helps shield hair from oxidative stress, this along with its moisture retention help keep coloured hair vibrant for longer.

5. Honey Softens, Detangles, and Conditions the Hair

Packed with antioxidants, raw honey haircare works to repair damage caused by free radicals, keeping your hair strong and resilient. Raw honey makes an amazing natural hair conditioner ingredient because its moisturising properties soften, detangle, and smooth the hair. Raw honey also contains nutrients like vitamins, minerals and amino acids to protect the hair from damage and improve overall hair health.

6. Intense Moisture Retention

Raw honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment into your hair. Unlike synthetic moisturisers in mainstream shampoos and conditioners that can leave your hair feeling greasy or weighed down, raw honey haircare ensures your strands stay soft, shiny, and hydrated without buildup. This is especially beneficial for dry or damaged hair, helping to restore its natural moisture balance.

7. Detoxifies and Cleanses

Unlike harsh chemical shampoos that strip your hair of its natural oils, raw honey haircare gently cleanses the scalp and hair. Its natural enzymes break down impurities and product build-up, leaving your hair clean but not stripped of essential moisture. This detoxifying effect helps to refresh and revitalise your hair without the need for sulphates or other harsh chemicals.

 8. Promotes Softness and Manageability

The natural emollient properties of our raw honey haircare make your hair incredibly soft and easy to manage. It smooths the cuticle, reduces tangling for soft, easy to manage locks whether you have short, straight, curly, or frizzy hair.

Or if you have very sensitive skin, why not give our extremely popular Sensitive Bee shampoo a go; it is extremely gentle and free of essential oils and fragrance for a nourishing, moisturising and protecting hair washing experience without irritation.

9. Boosts the Effectiveness of Natural Butters

When paired with natural butters and waxes, raw honey acts as a powerful enhancer. Our natural butters, oils and waxes provide deep conditioning, while the raw honey locks in that moisture and adds an extra layer of protection. This combination not only nourishes, but also shields your hair from external damage, making it particularly effective for protecting dry, brittle strands.

10. PH Balancing Wonder

Raw honey, being slightly acidic, works in harmony with the organic vinegars with Mother that we also use in our shampoo bars to protect and support the scalp which too, is naturally acidic. Organic vinegars known for balancing the scalp’s pH and protecting its acid mantle, when combined with raw honey, form a powerful duo that not only maintains your hair and scalp's natural pH but also closes the cuticle layer, reducing frizz and improving manageability. The perfect acidic synergy for providing an ideal environment for healthy hair to bloom.

Our Raw Honey Haircare Heroes

If you’re looking for a hair boosting nourishing shampoo and conditioner, suited to your specific hair type, that cares for the environment and is delicate on your skin, then you can’t go wrong with natural raw honey haircare.

Choose from our bestselling Queen Bee Shampoo Bar for normal/dry/coloured/curly hair, our Glossy Bee Shampoo Bar for oilier, dandruff prone scalps, or our Sensitive Bee Shampoo Bar which is essential oil and fragrance free for the most delicate of scalps.

And to follow? Who doesn’t love a weightless, nourishing conditioner that leaves hair hydrated, nourished, soft, smooth and shiny? Our raw honey conditioners strengthen the hair with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids while restoring the moisture balance and leaving it tangle-free and protected.

Choose from Queen Bee Conditioner Bar for normal/dry/damaged/coloured hair, Glossy Bee Conditioner Bar for oilier/dandruff prone scalps or Sensitive Bee Conditioner Bar for the most delicate of skins and scalps.

Can we help?

As always lovely, if you have any queries about our natural haircare , please drop us a line and we'll be here to help you with them. Or, any other haircare questions you may have, please do not hesitate to ask away! We're always here to help.

Love,

Cath and Bec xx