Chadian women have been using Chébé for thousands of years as part of an ancestral ritual to make their hair stronger, softer and longer.
Chébé does many things for your hair: bond building, keeps your scalp happy and healthy, enhances shine and fortifies hair and even helps prevent hair loss.
While effective, this traditional Chébé ritual is not always practical for the busy modern life.
And the ingredients remain little-known in the beauty industry. CHÉRIBÉ’s mission is to make it accessible worldwide.
With her team of botanists, scientists and hairstylists, our founder Salwa Petersen has successfully created the first and one-of-its-kind, ultra-pure, ultra-powerful and 100% natural Chébé blend, clinically-proven to support stronger, softer hair that grows longer overtime.
It was crafted as the primary active ingredient into the salon-grade performance CHÉRIBÉ hair care line.
It is for all hair types: from textured to straight, from protective styles to color-treated or chemically-treated hair… Chébé can do it all!
What is Chébé Powder ?
More than 8,000 years ago, in the majestic mountain ranges and sprawling plains of Chad, in the heart of Africa, women discovered the power of a unique seed : the Chébé.
This tiny but mighty round-shaped seed, which grows only in Chad, is harvested, sun-dried, roasted, powdered, sifted, mixed with other ingredients and then applied to hair that is then braided by nomadic women of the country several times a week.
Renowned throughout the world for their hair of legendary length, a rare phenomenon for tightly textured hair, they have passed on this ancestral ritual from mother to daughter for millennia.
Their hair is long, beautiful and strong–their braids sometimes reach almost to the ground.
You can find more in-depth detail about what Chébé is in our comprehensive guide.
What Does Chébé Powder Do For Your Hair?
Chébé has strengthening and nourishing properties for hair. It helps with the following things:
Locking in Moisture and Stronging Hair
Dry and brittle hair lacks moisture. The fatty acids in Chébé help seal moisture within the hair shaft, preventing it from becoming parched and prone to damage. Curls regain their beautiful bounce and your hair appears smoother, healthier and more radiant.
Nurturing the Scalp
The delicate microbiome of a healthy scalp is the key for unlocking the hair of your dreams. CHÉRIBÉ proprietary CHÉBÉ COMPLEX provides a dose of nourishment and hydration, creating an ideal environment for follicles to thrive. It helps stimulate hair growth and calm dry scalp.
Elongating Hair
Longer hair is not just about growth; it's also about maintaining that length. By maintaining moisture and strengthening your hair from roots to ends, Chébé reduces split ends and preserves your beautiful length.
Softing and Adding Shine
Used every day, Chébé also makes hair softer, more supple and shinier, whether they’re wavy, curly, coily or kinky, washed or styled regularly. Chébé makes all hair agree!
How do I Use Chébé ?
You can use Chébé in two different ways: by adding the traditional powder to your hair routine, or by using to CHÉRIBÉ products containing a CHÉBÉ COMPLEX formulated with an exclusive variety of organic Chébé seeds, grown on our regenerative farm in Chad.
These heirloom Chébé seeds are 100x more potent than more common varieties of Chébé !
Chébé Powder
Versatile, Chébé powder can be used daily as needed. If you've accumulated a lot of styling products on your hair, mix a small amount of Chébé powder with your shampoo. Work into a lather, rinse and repeat if necessary.
For a more in-depth treatment, mix Chébé powder with a fortifying oil and leave it on your hair for several hours before rinsing.
Chébé powder has a muddy consistency when mixed with water. We advise you to rinse your hair after each application. But protective styles can use it as a leave-in treatment to limit breakage.
Chébé Wash Day Essentials
If you prefer ready-to-use products, and you wash your hair often, CHÉRIBÉ has the Wash Day trio for you : Hydrating Shampoo, Softening Conditioner and Repairing Hair Mask . Day after day, your hair is clean, strong, softened and well-moisturized.
If you have straight and fine hair, apply only a small amount of the mask to avoid a greasy and cardboard effect.
Leave-in hair care
This three CHÉRIBÉ products are perfect if you like to go fast : Length Retention Conditioner, a multi award-winning, cult favorite and anti-breakage leave-in treatment, Daily Refresh Moisture Milk , a daily one-step detangling spray to effectively melt away knots, kinks and tangles, and Growth Oil fortifying growth support.
Chébé Detangling And Styling Trio
If you style your hair every day, this Chébé Detangling and Styling Trio will be a great help. It contains Daily Refresh Moisture Milk , Nourishing Buttercrème and Soft Hold Styling Gelée. These three products provide nourishment, definition, and light hold for curls, coils, kinks and waves.
What Does Chébé Do For My Hair? FAQ
Is Chébé Good For Hair Growth?
Yes, of course! Just ask the women of Chad : those with their thick and lustrous hair well below waist-length… They have used it for millennia to make their hair softer, stronger and longer.
Does Chébé Change Your Hair Texture?
No. But thanks to Chébé, your hair will look its best! If you have multiple hair textures (two, three or even more types of curl), treat them individually with the utmost care.
How Long Does it Take For Chébé to Work?
Results are visible from the very first use (yes, it's very strong!). It helps maintain a healthy scalp while delivering just the right amount of moisture to your lengths.
Day after day, your hair is radiantly healthy. Say adieu to the woes of dry, brittle hair.
Final Thoughts
There's nothing like Chébé to make your hair softer, stronger and longer. This treasure from Chad has now crossed the borders of its native country to invite itself into your bathroom. So make the most of it!
You can buy Chébé powder online, or use CHÉRIBÉ products infused with CHÉBÉ COMPLEX : the world's first organic Chébé extract that brings strength, length and softness to hair, use after use.
Fine, normal or thick, wavy, curly, coily or kniky, protective styles, color-treated or chemically-treated hair... What does it matter! Chébé is a miracle ingredient for hair the world over!
