Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Soaring Eagle]

The section of hair that I applied the refined Shea butter to feels great. My hair feels very moisturized AND greasy (which I love). I applied the butter to loose hair and then twisted. This twist has not been tampered with since then (about 3-4 days ago).

All other sections of my hair have the Mane Choice butter and feels just the same —very moisturized and greasy.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Used:
Jakeala's Shea Parfait this a.m. Whipped Shea Perfection in Love Spellz Berry. The scent is totally intoxicating

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

@Chicoro -- if you could get your hands on Maka (aka Bhringraj), Amla, Brahmi, Shikaiki, Neem and Fenugreek Powders, you're in business.

I purchased those same powders at a local indian grocer here in Virginia for 2.99 a box. When you go back to that indian grocer, she should have some fenugreek powder, which I find is easier to work with. I have the seeds as well and use those to infuse in coconut oil, but the powders seem like less of a headache. The seeds are more potent.

 

[fifigirl]

After watching and seeing that lovely video on ayurvedic shea i have spent my day ordering some more powders like horsetail, neem, clove,lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus....i already have indian herbs so will add some of these to play with!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I purchased those same powders at a local indian grocer here in Virginia for 2.99 a box. When you go back to that indian grocer, she should have some fenugreek powder, which I find is easier to work with. I have the seeds as well and use those to infuse in coconut oil, but the powders seem like less of a headache. The seeds are more potent.

@ThatJerseyGirl
My Fenugreek Powder & Fenugreek Oil Shipped. I cancelled the Hibiscus Powder because of the Color Deposit.

 

[tilati]

Yes, I've been here awhile. You know, I looked at that site when I first got here and I visited the store when I was in Paris. I think there's one by St. Germaine, right? I don't like the price they charge for the amount you get. I may revisit the site because you said so!

Yep, they have shea butter for 9.00 Euros for 500 ml, not including shipping. Shipping might be another 3 to 4 Euros. So, I can get something of equal quality on the ground for 1/2 the price. If I'm in dire straits, I know I can order from them. But in general, it's usually LESS expensive to order from England!

Yeah I definitely see what you mean about the prices... I was talking in terms of variety of powders because you said that you had a hard time finding them lol.
But I'm definitely interested in some UK sites if you know good ones!

 

[Sharpened]

Look at how much money you can save. Instead of spending $$$ on deep conditioners, invest in a few oils, butters and indian powders, which by the way are very inexpensive and it will cost you a fraction of what some people charge for hair conditioners. This has been my theory.

The lady on Green Beauty agrees with you; she is all about the science of hair care:

 

[Chicoro]

Yeah I definitely see what you mean about the prices... I was talking in terms of variety of powders because you said that you had a hard time finding them lol.
But I'm definitely interested in some UK sites if you know good ones!

I do the lazy thing and go to Amazon.UK but if I run across something better I will let you know. Are you in France, too?

 

[Chicoro]

@Chicoro -- if you could get your hands on Maka (aka Bhringraj), Amla, Brahmi, Shikaiki, Neem and Fenugreek Powders, you're in business.

I purchased those same powders at a local indian grocer here in Virginia for 2.99 a box. When you go back to that indian grocer, she should have some fenugreek powder, which I find is easier to work with. I have the seeds as well and use those to infuse in coconut oil, but the powders seem like less of a headache. The seeds are more potent.

I have a coffee grinder that I can use to make the fenugreek powder. Your girl be on it! Ah, sort of.

I got Amla, Brahmi, Shikaiki and Fenugreek in my stash. I even had the nerve to pick up some neutral henna powder for the first time in my ENTIRE LIFE! It was about 2.50 a box. I have no idea what I am going to do with it. My tentative plan is to use it as a protein in an oil to be added to shea. But the box is so pretty, I may just leave it to sit and be admired.

The lady there had some other henna for 6.00 with six small sachets or packets. But it had amla, shikaiki and other stuff already in it. I guess that was what they were charging the extra 3.50 for?

I didn't want that one. You should have seen me turning up my nose at that box, pulling away as if she were offering me boo boo or something. After I did that she took me to the back and showed me the two fitty boxes of henna instead. I bought one.

I have [funky] neem oil. Ya'll ever smelled that before? I thought that horse stuff was bad. You won't be sneaking up on anyone with neem oil in your head. They'll smell you before they see you coming. Stinky.

The only thing I am missing is maka. I think I will be alright. I know you all use the oil, too. But that's fine.


But we' ll see what I can cook up. Your yummy concoction and the video you attached inspired me. I'm going to dig a little bit of shea butter out of my new jar and see what I can do. It should be fun.

 

[Chicoro]

How we get to 700 posts in this thread on Day #2?

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

The lady on Green Beauty agrees with you; she is all about the science of hair care:

Thank you for this. Let me sit down and pull up more of her videos. Very informative. Love her hair too...

 

[caribeandiva]

Thank you.
I knew coming back in the hair forum would cost me money

Truer words were never spoken.

 

[Chicoro]

The section of hair that I applied the refined Shea butter to feels great. My hair feels very moisturized AND greasy (which I love). I applied the butter to loose hair and then twisted. This twist has not been tampered with since then (about 3-4 days ago).

All other sections of my hair have the Mane Choice butter and feels just the same —very moisturized and greasy.

Look at that gorgeous, thick, shiny twist!

 

[NappyNelle]

Welcome, @AbsyBlvd!

You all should have warned me to order more SSI during the BF sale. I'm going through my jars faster than usual.

 

[Sharpened]

I have [funky] neem oil. Ya'll ever smelled that before? I thought that horse stuff was bad. You won't be sneaking up on anyone with neem oil in your head. They'll smell you before they see you coming. Stinky.

I have used it once, and I still want to use it straight to see what it do. You could try neem leaf powder (not smelly, so I hear).

 

[Chicoro]

I have used it once, and I still want to use it straight to see what it do. You could try neem leaf powder (not smelly, so I hear).

I could try it if I could find it. But it's a bit hair products barren here, for the stuff I want. So, I am going to stick with the funky neem oil. I've never seen neem powder here in town. It's funky, but secretly, I like it! Let me know how the neem works for you!

 

[Chicoro]

The gorgeousness starts @3:20. She has a hand full of hair, about to moisturize with water and seal with shea butter!

 

[tilati]

I do the lazy thing and go to Amazon.UK but if I run across something better I will let you know. Are you in France, too?

OK thanks you.
Yes I'm French, living in Toulouse.

 

[Taleah2009]

This thread Lit. lol. I can hardly keep up.

my shea butter came. I probably won't be able to mix it until the weekend though

 

[Chicoro]

OK thanks you.
Yes I'm French, living in Toulouse.

I could have just looked at your avatar! I just noticed it says France. Hey, girl!

 

[Chicoro]

This thread Lit. lol. I can hardly keep up.

my shea butter came. I probably won't be able to mix it until the weekend though

Come on in!

 

[tilati]

I could have just looked at your avatar! I just noticed it says France. Hey, girl!

Hey Chicoro! Yes that's why I was excited to learn you were in France, it's not a lot of us on this site.

Quick question for everybody: what if I'm lazy and don't whip the shea butter? I wanted to melt it, add oils and let it harden back. I guess it would still be easier to apply than shea alone, right?

 

[Chicoro]

Hey Chicoro! Yes that's why I was excited to learn you were in France, it's not a lot of us on this site.

Quick question for everybody: what if I'm lazy and don't whip the shea butter? I wanted to melt it, add oils and let it harden back. I guess it would still be easier to apply than shea alone, right?

Try it and report back.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

Quick question for everybody: what if I'm lazy and don't whip the shea butter? I wanted to melt it, add oils and let it harden back. I guess it would still be easier to apply than shea alone, right?

I have done this many times before, with no issues. It usually takes a few hours for it to soften up to a good consistency after being refrigerated, so don’t judge it off the bat. You may even want to give it a full 24 hours.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[Chicoro]

Hey Chicoro! Yes that's why I was excited to learn you were in France, it's not a lot of us on this site.

Quick question for everybody: what if I'm lazy and don't whip the shea butter? I wanted to melt it, add oils and let it harden back. I guess it would still be easier to apply than shea alone, right?

Just to clarify, I'm not a French person. I just live in France. There are about 12 women on here who are French. They may no longer be members. I can only identify them when they post, though. I don't know them off the top of my head.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Planning on whipping up a couple batches!

x1 using Vitamin E Oil and a Fragrance and another one maybe with Avocado Oil and another Fragrance.

I may x4 oz batches.

 

[Karmi]

Adding my January starting pic. My hair just reaches BSL. My goal for this year is MBL but would love to make it to WL.

Im struggling with ssk so I'm hoping shea butter and stretched styles will help eliminate them as much as possible. I'll be using shea butter mixes from APB and Kindred Butters.

I'll eventually make a diy shea butter and mango butter whip. The pics you ladies are posting of your butter whips are absolutely delicious.

I think I'll also incorporate the CP hair tea or rose water for daily spritz and seal with shea butter.

 

[Froreal3]

Last time I put the Shea butter, oils, and fragrance in my Blendtec...I had to clean it out and I don’t want to do that again.

What small and cheap blender should I get for my mixes? I like the blended better than the whipped. The Magic Bullet?

 

[mzteaze]

So.....

My favorite winter daily moisturizer (Hydratherma Natural Daily Moisturizer) has Shea butter as the second ingredient. So after applying it to my hair, I mixed a dab with my CP oil and peppermint EO to apply to my scalp. I want to test whether applying directly to my scalp will help improve my density. I will try this until I can make my own balm.

 

[laCriolla]

When my hair needs clarifying, regardless to what I do, it just feels disgusting. Like coated. Also, I’ve been usin glycerin lately, and glycerin coats my hair pretty bad. I’m not telling anyone to stop, I’m just saying I definitely need to clarify, but it’s likely over glycerin and not Shea Butter.

What’s the story on glycerin? Do you dilute it? If you use it straight does it dry your hair out? I keep reading mixed messages online about that.

Some people say if you dilute it then it draws moisture from the water you dilute it in. But that begs the question - what happens when that water has been soaked up or evaporated?

Thanks !!