Eritrean | Ethiopian Infused Butter
A rich, traditional-inspired hair butter designed to soften, nourish and protect dry, textured hair. Our Eritrean Hair Butter can be used as both a deep treatment and a leave-in, making it ideal for curls, coils and hair that benefits from richer moisture sealing.
Inspired by traditional Eritrean and wider Habesha / East African hair-care practices, this butter melts into the hair to help improve softness, reduce dryness and keep the lengths and ends feeling lubricated and protected.
Its rich texture makes it especially suitable for curly and coily hair, whether used before washing as a treatment or after washing as a leave-in sealant.
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Key Ingredients
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International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI)
Dutch Grass-Fed Cultured Ghee, Kashmiri Kesar Threads, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil, Nigella Sativa Black Seed Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Marula Extract, Syzygium Aromaticum Cloves Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Fenugreek, Cedrus Atlantica Atlas Cedarwood.
All ingredients are sustainably sourced and free from toxins, parabens and phthalates.
Customer Reviews
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The richest butter I have ever used
I have tried countless hair butters but nothing comes close to this. It melts into my hair instantly, leaves no greasiness and my hair feels deeply nourished and soft for days after each use.
Amina T. — Verified Customer
My dry scalp is completely gone
I have struggled with dry scalp and dandruff for years and this butter has completely transformed my scalp health. After just two weeks of consistent use the dryness and flaking have disappeared entirely.
Hana B. — Verified Customer
A truly luxurious treatment
The texture of this butter is unlike anything I have tried before. It is rich but lightweight, absorbs beautifully and leaves my hair feeling incredibly soft and moisturised. My frizz has reduced significantly.
Zainab O. — Verified Customer
Generations of wisdom in a jar
As someone with Eritrean heritage this product means so much to me. The formulation is true to tradition and the results speak for themselves. My hair has never been this healthy and strong.
Miriam K. — Verified Customer
My hair transformation in a jar
I started using this butter as a weekly deep treatment and the difference in my hair thickness and length retention has been remarkable. My hair breaks far less and feels stronger with every wash day.
Leila A. — Verified Customer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All Ella Johannes formulations undergo dermatological and stability testing to ensure they meet established safety and quality standards. Every ingredient is carefully evaluated for compatibility, performance and scalp tolerance to ensure our products are effective and suitable for consistent long term use.
Individual results vary depending on hair type, scalp condition and consistency of use. Some clients notice improvements in manageability, hydration and reduced shedding within the first one to two weeks. For measurable improvements in hair strength, density and length retention we recommend consistent use for a minimum of four to six weeks. Sustained results require ongoing application.
Our formulations are built on a targeted scalp first approach. We use clinically respected active ingredients at optimised concentrations, free from unnecessary fillers. Synergistic botanical extracts enhance absorption and efficacy while low residue formulations maintain scalp balance. Rather than offering temporary cosmetic enhancement our products are engineered to support the biological environment required for stronger, healthier hair over time.