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Hair Balm: Cocoa Butter Whip

Name: Hair Balm: Cocoa Butter Whip
Brand: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
SKU: hbcocoa4
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (138 reviews)

A whipped organic hair balm made with cocoa butter and nourishing plant oils to moisturize dry strands, soften coarse textures, and add light, natural volume while improving manageability.

Size:

2 fl oz Jar

$12.95

Product Overview

Good For: Coarse · Tightly Coiled · Curly · Dry · Over-Processed Hair

Hair butter balms are wonderfully versatile — they can be used as pre‑wash conditioners, in‑shower treatments, leave‑ins, or daily styling creams. Cocoa Butter Whip is a rich, fluffy balm, created for hair that needs moisture, softness, and definition.

Why These Ingredients Work

Whipped to a delicate, airy texture, this balm begins with organic cocoa butter, a natural emollient loved for its ability to soften dry strands, help reduce breakage, and add a touch of natural volume. Cocoa butter melts easily into the hair, helping lock in moisture and giving curls and coils a smoother, more defined look. Many people with textured hair rely on cocoa butter for its ability to tame coarse, porous strands and help reduce shrinkage.

To balance the richness of cocoa butter, we blend in organic babassu oil and organic jojoba oil. Babassu absorbs quickly and adds a silky, lightweight slip that helps smooth flyaways and refresh styles without greasiness. Jojoba’s natural affinity with our own scalp oils supports a comfortable, conditioned scalp and adds shine without heaviness.

How It Supports Your Hair

Whipped blend of organic cocoa butter and plant oils
Softens dry, coarse, or textured hair
Helps reduce breakage by sealing in moisture
Adds light volume and natural definition
Smooths frizz and tames flyaways
Adds slip for easier detangling
Supports a comfortable, conditioned scalp
Lighter and fluffier than shea‑based balms
Versatile: pre‑wash, leave‑in, or styling balm
Made with organic butters and oils — nothing synthetic
No added scent. Just the rich, deep, velvety aroma of natural cocoa butter

A rich, whipped balm that melts into the hair to soften coarse textures, nourish dry ends, smooth frizz, and bring back the kind of soft, flexible definition that only pure cocoa butter and plant oils can create.

Whipped texture. Deep nourishment. Naturally conditioned hair.

How To Use

How to Use a Conditioning Hair Balm

Warm a very small amount between your fingertips—a little goes a long way.
Apply to damp or dry hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends where hair tends to feel driest. Gently work through the hair to distribute evenly.
Use on damp hair to help soften and smooth as it dries, or on dry hair to tame frizz, define texture, and add a soft, natural sheen.

Tips

Start small—too much can feel heavy
Focus on ends rather than the scalp (unless your scalp is very dry)
Use as a leave-in, or apply more generously as a pre-wash treatment

👉 Learn More: For detailed techniques, including deep conditioning treatments and tips for different hair types, visit our Hair Balm FAQ & Application Guide.

FAQs

Effective, Feel Good Ingredients

The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal,  and protect your skin and hair!

Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!

Featured Ingredients

Organic Cocoa Butter*

Cocoa butter is a rich, creamy butter that melts at body temperature to soften and soothe dry skin. Packed with fatty acids and antioxidants, it locks in moisture and adds shine and smoothness to dry or damaged hair while reducing frizz and breakage. *Fair Trade Certified Read More

Organic Babassu Oil

Babassu Oil helps moisturize and soften the skin while contributing to a smooth, hydrated feel. Naturally rich in fatty acids, it melts on contact with the skin and is often used in soaps, skincare, and hair care to add conditioning properties and a light, silky finish. Read More

Organic Jojoba Oil

Golden Jojoba Oil, a liquid wax pressed from the jojoba seed, closely resembles our skin’s natural sebum. Lightweight and non-greasy, it helps balance oil production, soothe irritation, and lock in moisture. In hair care, it nourishes the scalp, adds shine, and helps reduce dryness, flaking, and breakage. Read More

All Ingredients

Organic Cocoa Butter*

Organic Babassu Oil

Organic Jojoba Oil

*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified

Our unrefined, organic cocoa butter has not been bleached or deodorized which ensures that all of its nourishing properties remain intact --plus, it smells good enough to eat!

Overall rating: 4.553957 / 5 from 139 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Cocoa Butter Hair Balm provides moisture and hydration, particularly beneficial for dry, coarse, and curly hair. While opinions vary on its effectiveness and feel, many customers appreciate its amazing smell and trustworthy ingredients.

Summary topics

Hair Type Effectiveness: 48%
Product Smell: 24%
Overall Balm Effectiveness: 19%
Ingredient Trustworthiness: 4%

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Review highlights

"The scents they offer are wonderful and my hair feels amazing!!" — Alexandria P.
"It smooths my hair, adds shine and takes care of the small loose hairs to make a flawless look." — Miriam V.
"My scalp is almost completely healed and my prevously chemically-straightened hair is curling up again!" — Veronica W.

Reviews

Hair Candy!

"I'm 66 years old, I live in the desert, and I have long hair that's about 10% grey, and many allergies. The Cocoa Better Whip is a godsend! The fragrance is light and luscious, like the deepest, darkest unscented chocolate (and disappears after application). I READ ALL THE HINTS/DIRECTIONS BEFORE I USED IT (you must understand how to use it so it will be effective), and cautiously waded in after having done a patch test. My hair feels like hair again! It's soft and shiny and feels wonderful--no skin reactions, no lingering scent. Thank you, Chagrin Valley, for making this *very* reasonably priced little miracle in a jar!"

— MaryEllen (5/5)

Cocoa Whip

"Smells dreamy. Perfect hair balm for my dry hair."

— Victoria M. (5/5)

Absolutely wonderful !

"This is the best conditioner for my hair!! I live in Colorado and it can be quite dry here -- my hair is shoulder length and seemed to always get tangled, with knots at the ends that are painful to comb out. I am so happy to have found your Cocoa Butter Whip. It keeps the ends soft and tangle free, and the flyway grays on the top soft and smooth. It also adds a beautiful shine."

— Paula B. (5/5)

My hair is happy

"This balm is fantastic. It leaves my curls feeling soft and looking pretty. It’s the only product I use in my hair. I have a contact allergy to coconut so I’m so glad that it’s coconut-free. Please make a coconut-free deodorant!"

— Jamie A. (5/5)

Smells amazing

"It's a heavy product so a little goes a long way. Smells like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! True cocoa smell which I absolutely love. This is a great product for super curly hair. I use it to treat my dry ends."

— Danielle A. (5/5)

Great product! However…

"This product is great! Very hydrating, moisturizing, and suitable for my curls that tend to get dry fairly easily. My only complaint is that paying $18 total for 2OZ of product is ridiculous, I won’t be purchasing again and will be finding better alternatives"

— Tee (3/5)

Used it for the first

"Used it for the first time and already saw a difference in my curls. Thank you!"

— Alice S. (5/5)

Love Love and Love

"I have afro 4b textured hair and my hair loves this balm. Wow it really softens and moisturizes my hair. I will purchase over and over again. I would even buy a larger jar if becomes available. Thanks Chagrin Valley!!!"

— April (5/5)

Cocoa butter for the win!

"This has to be my most favorite product. I apply this to my hair after it has dried. It has made quite a difference in my dry, over processed hair. It makes it's easy easier to brush and softer. It also smells heavenly. Like so, so good!"

— Andrea (5/5)

Silky smooth

"I gotta tell ya I love this stuff, I wasn't expecting to love this so much . I thought it will be similar to most other products " Nope " it is just that good , expecting it to be heavy like but it's silky smooth , my hair is silky smooth . I already ordered this and a bunch more stuff. You guys are the best , Thanks Soap and Salve"

— Louella W. (5/5)

Q&A

How do you use this? After shampoo in the shower? As a styler? As a leave in?: Hi Moire, Thanks for your question! Here are our suggestions for using the Cocoa Butter Hair Whip: Directions For Dry Scalp: Using your fingertips gently massage a small amount of hair balm into your scalp. The massaging action aids in the absorption. Leave on for at least 15 minutes and then wash and style as usual. For Dry Hair: Place a small amount of butter in the palm of your hand, rub palms together and apply to hair starting at the roots and working to the ends. For an intensive hair treatment: Wrap buttered hair in a warm towel for 30 minutes or longer. Wash and style as usual. Use a leave in conditioner after shampooing to help prevent split ends, calm frizz and flyaways and add a healthy shine. Place a small amount of butter in the palm of your hand, rub palms together and scrunch into hair ends only or smooth over the length of your hair and comb thoroughly to evenly distribute the butter. Use on damp hair before styling to protect and condition. Use on dry hair as a leave in condition Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
I currently use the Cafe Moreno shampoo bar with an apple cider vinegar rinse twice a week and am looking to add a conditioner to my routine. My hair is wavy/curly and I'm looking to enhance this texture rather than suppress it. I do not typically use any sort of heat treatment on my hair. Which product would you recommend?: Hi Shawna, Thanks so much for reaching out! I would recommend trying either the Cocoa Butter Hair Whip or the Argan Sunflower Hair oil. Both are very rich so a little bit goes a long way! I hope this helps :) Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns and have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
I heat style very often, do any of your hair balms naturally protect against the heat from tools, or should I purchase a heat protectant on it's own?: Hi There, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, when used on damp hair prior to styling, our balms create a barrier on your hair that can help to protect it from heat:) I hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns and have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
Hello, I have long , fine and very straight hair. I have a very oily scalp and must wash it everyday. Normally it is very manageable with shampoo & conditioner and then a leave in conditioner for the tangles. I have been using the butter bar shampoo for about 2 weeks now and my hair is so dry and brittle I can’t get a comb through it. I have even resorted to washing it every other day, which has not helped, so I have gone back to my old conditioner and leave it conditioner., which has helped. I always let my hair dry on it’s own. Everything I have read here says I can leave it in but only if I then dry it. Can it be left on without drying it?: Hi Irene, Thanks for your question! It sounds like the Butter Bar might not be the best option for you. This is a VERY heavy bar better suited for those with very coarse, thick, dry hair. It contains double the amounts of oils and butters as our other shampoos and is not really meant to be used as a shampoo as it does not cleanse much. I would recommend trying a couple different sample sized shampoo bars that may be better fits for your hair type such as the Coconut Milk, Rosemary Lavender or Summer Sunshine. It also helps make better lather, which is the second thing. Lather is very important, otherwise you are putting more oil in the hair than cleansing. Be sure to work up a really good lather, not in the hair, but in the hands as much as possible, then use the hands to get more lather in the hair. Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please feel free to contact us anytime with additional questions or concerns! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
Could I use this as a pre-shampoo conditioning mask? My hair is very coarse.: Hi There, Thanks for your question! Yes, our Cocoa Butter hair whip can certainly be used as a conditioning mask before shampooing. Here's what we recommend: For Dry Scalp and Hair: Using your fingertips gently massage a small amount of hair balm into your scalp and hair. The massaging action aids in the absorption. Leave on for at least 15 minutes and then wash and style as usual. For an intensive hair treatment: Wrap buttered hair in a warm towel for 30 minutes or longer. Wash and style as usual. Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina, Chagrin Valley

Frequently Asked Questions

What If My Natural Skincare Product Melts in Warm Weather?

Why Do Some Products Melt in Warm Weather?

We do not use synthetic stabilizers or waxes, so our delicate natural products packaged in glass jars and metal tins are sensitive to temperature changes.

While shipping during warm weather seasons presents a real challenge to our natural skin care company, we accept the challenge in order to maintain our standard of natural and nourishing skin care. We hope you agree.

During warm weather, products may soften or even melt as they sit in warm mail trucks, mailboxes, or on front porches.

The quality and healing properties of our products are not affected by melting.

On very sunny or warm days, BEFORE opening the jars or tins, place the items in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow them to harden, just in case they have melted in transit. If you open items, especially those in tins, to check if melting has occurred, they may spill and make a mess!

What To Do About Melting

Cream Deodorants

If you think that your balm-like deodorant is melted or runny, BEFORE opening the jar, pop it in the freezer for 10 - 15 minutes. As it begins to harden give it a stir (so that the solids do not sink to the bottom) and place it back in the freezer until firm!

Sometimes a cream deodorant can melt during warm transit and then slowly re-solidify before you receive it. This melting and slow cooling can result in a grainy feeling. If your deodorant feels grainy, simply melt it, mix thoroughly, and place it in the refrigerator until solid.

Since the stick deodorant are made with more beeswax, they are less sensitive to an increase in outside temperature.

Whipped Body Butters

Place a melted body butter in the refrigerator until firm.

Our hand-whipped process adds tiny air bubbles that increase the volume, just like whipping cream. If a whipped product melts, the air bubbles collapse and the volume is decreased.

So, although the jar was filled to the top initially, there will be less volume in the container (since it has deflated) and the container may actually look half full.

After cooling a melted Whipped Butter will be the consistency of our body balm and is still a great moisturizer.

Sugar Scrubs

If a Sugar Scrub melts, the oil may separate out a bit. Give it a good mix and place it in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes. As it begins to harden up give it another stir to disperse the sugars and place it back in the refrigerator. Once it's solidified and mixed it will be great to use! Again because it is a whipped product, the container may have less volume when the whipped butters melt.

Read more about melting products and what to do in our blog "Natural Skin Care Products Melt In Hot Weather."

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Are Chagrin Valley Ingredients & Products USDA Certified Organic?

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a USDA Certified Organic Company

The most important consideration in any business is its customers. Today's world of misleading claims, false advertising, and simple deception, often leaves consumers trying to discover the truth about personal products and their ingredients.

We want our customers to know that we are committed to transparency in everything we do.
We want our customers to know that when we say "organic," we mean it.
We believe that in becoming a USDA Certified Organic company, our customers do not have to wonder if we really use certified organic ingredients or if our organic products are truly organic.
So we choose to be a certified organic company and abide by the strict standards required for organic certification.

Some of my favorite products are made with ingredients that just do not exist as certified organic. Why? At this time there are no standards created for ingredients specifically used in the personal care product industry. Organic certification of personal care products is based on the organic food standards set by the National Organic Program of the USDA.

But since we are a certified organic company, we are required to submit documentation that even our "non-organic ingredients" were produced without the use of toxic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge, or irradiation.

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Why Should I Use A Natural Organic Body Cream?

Why use a natural organic body cream . . .

It is Natural

Natural Organic Whipped Cocoa Butter Body Butter Well, first of all, it's an all-natural product. Commercial lotions are NOT. Our Body Balms and Whipped Shea Butters only contain the ingredients that they need to moisturize your skin.

Creams and lotions formulated with synthetic ingredients often aggravate sensitive skin, exacerbate irritated skin conditions, and trigger allergic dermatitis.

The organic oils and butters we use do NOT contain petroleum based chemicals (Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Paraffin), chemical emulsifiers (DEA, MEA, TEA), chemical preservatives (Parabens, Urea), Propylene Glycol, artificial colors, or synthetic fragrances.

No Preservatives

Have you ever noticed that when you use your body lotion your skin never stays moist and you find yourself going back to the lotion bottle over and over?

Look at the ingredients. The main ingredient in lotion is water! Once water is added to make a lotion, preservatives are needed to prevent mold and bacteria growth.

No Alcohol or Petroleum Ingredients

Commercial lotions often contain isopropyl alcohol and/or mineral oil. Both of these actually are very drying to your skin. The alcohol gives a temporary sense of coolness due to evaporation.

Mineral oil is a clear, liquid oil with no scent and will not spoil. It is very inexpensive because it is the liquid by-product of the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline and other petroleum-based products from crude oil. It is found in lotions, soaps, baby oil, cosmetics, and motor oil. Mineral oil

It is great for oiling your wooden cutting boards--but not your skin. Mineral oil does not penetrate to soften. It is difficult to absorb, coats your skin and clogs the pores. If you would like to have healthy skin, stay away from mineral oils, animal fat, petroleum, and synthetic oil based skincare.

It Has So Many Uses

We know that natural body butters make great moisturizing body creams. But here are some other ways we have used these balms and butters:

Get rid of those cracked heels
Gently massage into very dry areas on your face
Soothe and smooth skin after shaving
Add a dollop to your hot bath water instead of using synthetic bath oils
Massage some into your cuticles to soften them
Massage into your lips for a great all natural lip balm

HINT: If you enjoy the application "feeling" of a lotion better than a cream, try massaging our rich Whipped Butters into warm, wet skin after a bath or shower. Wait a few moments and gently pat dry. (Do not rub the skin dry!)

Since a lotion is just a lot of water mixed with oils, a rich natural butter on warm wet skin will have a similar feel.

Remember, the skin is the body's largest organ
and it needs to breathe as part of its
important role in maintaining overall health!

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Hair Balm: Cocoa Butter Whip