Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[IDareT'sHair]

Ms. Cleo messed up my order and sent me Cocoa Butter instead of SB

I guess I'll use it to whip up some Bo.dy Butta'.

I'm not even going to bother contacting them to correct it.

 

[LivingInPeace]

On Thursday I washed my hair after work and deep conditioned with Shescentit Papaya Super Hydrate Hair Mask. I was too lazy to rinse it out so I kept it in and wore a hat at work the next day. When I came home Friday, I rinsed it out and applied Soultanicals Nappylicious Kink Drink. I sealed it with my jasmine and sandalwood vanilla scented shea butter mix. I put my hair in about thirty twists. My goal is to go low manipulation for the next week.

 

[naturalagain2]

I'm going to add Shea butter to my DC this morning. I think I will use it with my favorite DC Keracare Humecto. Earlier this week when I made a DC for my daughter I mixed it together with Amla and hibiscus powder and her hair came out divine.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Today is Wash Day!

Will use: Whea.tgerm SB Blend with my Lustas'

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Received a Partial Refund on that Funk Butta' I bought.

No Shade to UFD.

This is more like Great-Great-Great-Grandma Funka'.

I have left the bag open to see if the Cow Caca scent finally lessens.

5lb of pure unadulterated funk. And no amount of EO will cover it up.

That scent bleeds through everything.

 

[Sosoothing]

Received a Partial Refund on that Funk Butta' I bought.

No Shade to UFD.

This is more like Great-Great-Great-Grandma Funka'.

I have left the bag open to see if the Cow Caca scent finally lessens.

5lb of pure unadulterated funk. And no amount of EO will cover it up.

That scent bleeds through everything.

So what will you do with it?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

So what will you do with it?

@Sosoothing
I am not sure?...

The Seller even admitted the odor was skrong from that particular batch, so why did he even bother to ship 5lbs of that mess here?

He kept trying to reassure me the scent would dissipate.

So far, it hasn't. Purchased 01/26

 

[Sosoothing]

@Sosoothing
I am not sure?...

The Seller even admitted the odor was skrong from that particular batch, so why did he even bother to ship 5lbs of that mess here?

He kept trying to reassure me the scent would dissipate.

So far, it hasn't. Purchased 01/26

That's too bad. I was hoping the smell would get better if you whipped it or handled it more. The thought of discarding 5lb of shea butter is hard for me..lol. And Im sure it is for you too.
If the smell doesn't change, can you use a small bit at a time in deep conditioner maybe?
Either way, I hope you figure something out.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

That's too bad. I was hoping the smell would get better if you whipped it or handled it more. The thought of discarding 5lb of shea butter is hard for me..lol. And Im sure it is for you too.
If the smell doesn't change, can you use a small bit at a time in deep conditioner maybe?
Either way, I hope you figure something out.

@Sosoothing

It is.

I hate wasting money, but did get half of it back after "pressing him" on the horrible, offensive scent. It smells just like fresh Cow Manure.

He claims he handles so much butters, Oils, Incense, EOs etc...he "guess" he is immune to the scent but then he finally admitted how bad it was.

That's a GREAT idea using it with DC'ers. Never thought about that so thanks for the tip!

Can't wait to use it up tho'.

 

[NCHairDiva]

Make a small whipped batch and add some fragrances to kill the smell. If you can mask the smell then you will have your butta!

 

[snoop]

80 pages!? I have no idea whether I need to start from the beginning of this thread or work my way backwards!!! I'm obviously a late adopter.

If you knew something could be beneficial to you and your hair, would you investigate it? Would you try it? Imagine if you got results in just 30 days? What if you kept getting those results every 30 days for months and months?

Well, you do know and you should try it: It's Shea butter! Imagine those 30 day results multiplied 10 times! That's not fake math.

I need to go down and check in my supplies pantry to see if I have any shea butter, but if I do I'll try to whip some up this weekend based on the answers to the following questions:

1. In terms of grease content, is it heavy on your hair? I find that my hair has been doing well with super light oils. Almond oil is probably as heavy as I can go.
2. Will I leave grease marks everywhere? My last experiment with coconut oil had me leaving grease marks all over my bed head, the walls, etc. etc.

Otherwise, I'm good to lurk and live vicariously through you all.

 

[Sosoothing]

Make a small whipped batch and add some fragrances to kill the smell. If you can mask the smell then you will have your butta!

She said she tried adding fragrances and it didn't work. I'm disappointed as if its my 5lbs of shea butter .

 

[hot_pepper96]

Anyone with Relaxed hair had good experiences with these Shea butter mixtures? I really want a light fluffy in scented creme to moisturize my edges and ends.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Whipped Up x3 Batches Today:
Batch #1
Raw, Organic SB
Kalpi Tone Powder
Stimulating Oil Blend (Pep, Spear, Eucalyp)

Batch #2
Raw, Organic SB
Mat.cha Powder
Hemp Seed Oil
Spearmint EO

Batch #3
Raw, Organic SB
Chadian Chebe Powder
Nettle EO
Rosemary EO
Emu Oil

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Ms. Cleo messed up my order and sent me Cocoa Butter instead of SB

I guess I'll use it to whip up some Bo.dy Butta'.

I'm not even going to bother contacting them to correct it.

Awwww Sis! @IDareT'sHair I have to drop a few packages off at the post office on Wednesday. PM me your address and I'll gift you some of Ms. Cleo's Ivory Shea butter to make up for your troubles.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Now I don' t have to worry about burning out the motor in my lil hand mixer.



Was gonna get a KitchenAid, but since I only plan on using this for DIY, settled on its lil knock off brother. It's on clearance at Wally-world too!

 

[scarcity21]

@IDareT'sHair

My mix is:
4 ounces shea butter
2 ounces mango butter
4 ounces oil.

For my oils, I prefer ceramide rich oils like grape seed, safflower or rice bran oil. So 2 ounces of the oils are usually these. 1 ounce apricot oil and the last ounce rotates between castor oil in the cooler months and coconut oil in the warmer months.

If I want a creamy mixture, I throw it all in my magic bullet:

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If I want a whipped texture, I use my Bella Immersion Blender's whisk attachment:

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I don't prefer either texture over the other. They both work well in my hair and on my skin. The best tip I received from @Chicoro was to keep the butter at room temperature and to not melt it before working with it. As long as I do this, I get a perfect blend every time.


Oh and count me in on the challenge.

I’m going to try this

 

[Jade Feria]

Note to self: While I absolutely love these 2 products separately, APB Peach Hibiscus Leave-in Serum & Shea Butter do not work well TOGETHER for me, or my son. Makes our hair mat. I put these in my son's hair before braiding in cornrows and it just kept getting more tangled! I think an oil would work better for sealing if just using the serum. I've had better results using the Peach Hibiscus moisturizer with SB.

Last night used Oyin Hair Dew + my SB mix = good combo.
ETA: Prior to this, I used Curl Origin's Hibiscus Shea Curl Hydrating Conditioner. That slip and moisture was NOOIIIIICE!

@ElevatedEnergy that mixer looks great! Has the same attachments as the KitchenAid. How much was it where you are? You never know, you might try out a few food recipes with it as well!

 

[Chicoro]

There's another

80 pages!? I have no idea whether I need to start from the beginning of this thread or work my way backwards!!! I'm obviously a late adopter.



I need to go down and check in my supplies pantry to see if I have any shea butter, but if I do I'll try to whip some up this weekend based on the answers to the following questions:

1. In terms of grease content, is it heavy on your hair? I find that my hair has been doing well with super light oils. Almond oil is probably as heavy as I can go.
2. Will I leave grease marks everywhere? My last experiment with coconut oil had me leaving grease marks all over my bed head, the walls, etc. etc.

Otherwise, I'm good to lurk and live vicariously through you all.

It may be greasy. We've learned through @ElevatedEnergy to add less oil to our mixes. I would suggest you mix your Shea butter with a bit of almond oil and see how that works. I'm sure some of the other ladies can chime in, too.

 

[Sosoothing]

Anyone with Relaxed hair had good experiences with these Shea butter mixtures? I really want a light fluffy in scented creme to moisturize my edges and ends.

Yes ma'am.
I'm texlaxed and mixed my shea with coconut oil and some olive oil.

 

[scarcity21]

See below a list of the top butters that you can include in your Shea Butter mixes. We know that Shea Butter is the QUEEN of butters. This is just a small synopsis that I put together because I thought it would be ideal to include it in this post. I've been researching different ways that I can incorporate other butters into my shea butter mix so I'd figure why not share the wealth of information in this thread.

Five Top Butters for Natural Hair Care and Growth Properties. ​

Mango Butter
Mango butter is similar to shea butter and cocoa butter in consistency but differs in fatty acid content. It is rich in the antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E. It provides some natural protection from UV radiation/ Mango butter is readily absorbed into the hair, thus not only moisturizing the hair but aids in strengthening the overall structure. It repairs split ends and adds volume to hair as well. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that with consistent use, allows for thick and moisturized hair.

Cupaucu butter
Promotes smoothness and softness to the hair increasing natural moisture and elasticity. This butter has been proven to be beneficial for brittle, dry hair due to its long-lasting hydration properties to replenish moisture while promoting a healthy shine. This butter is also considered hydrophilic (loves water) with a high capacity to retain water and prevent moisture loss. This butter contains various essential fatty acids, which helps in elasticity and durability and will not weigh the hair down. The vitamins and fatty acids in the butter feeds the scalp and hair follicles which promote the growth of healthy lustrous hair. Effectively seals in moisture and locks in nutrients such as the fatty acids which coat the hair with a protective layer, so it is less vulnerable to heat and environmental damage.

Kokum Butter
This butter is different and unique as it is a bit different than the previous butters mentioned but it is just as beneficial to your hair care regimen as the others. Because of its regenerative properties. This helps with hair elasticity, and preventing breakage. This butter is also a great addition to your regimen by helping provide nutrients to your scalp which promotes healthy hair growth.

Illipe Butter
This butter is known for improving hair elasticity and moisture retention to dry, over-processed (by chemicals & color). It is also used in hair masks and deep conditioner treatments. Only a small amount is needed when creating your hair butter mixes or conditioner (leave-in or rinse out) conditioners. The information regarding illipe butter for total well-being are vast in comparison to other butters. Long shelf life.

Muru Muru Butter
Muru Muru is a Brazilian tree butter known to be a super emollient. It's known to promote moisture retention, restore sheen and softness while improving the flexibility of your hair. Absolutely wonderful for conditioning dry, brittle, damaged hair. Creates a permeable barrier that is said to prevent moisture loss when applied to wet hair while keeping hair soft and pliable and skin super soft.

*Aloe Butter
Aloe butter is a proprietary "butter" developed exclusively for cosmetic purposes. Aloe butter is an extract of aloe vera, aloe barbadensis, in a coconut fatty fraction. It is semi solid at room temperature, but melts on the skin. An extract of the aloe vera plant, extracted using fractionated coconut oil (where certain fatty acids of the oil are isolated to serve a specific purpose). Aloe butter is very light and will not weigh down the hair. It also has incredible benefits for your hair – anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, promotes hair growth and penetrates the hair shaft and scalp. This butter is easy to apply as it melts upon contact and is full of moisture properties. Its extraction catalyst (coconut oil) ensures the product is all-natural.

Wish this site had footnote capabilities lolol....but anyway..

*Aloe Butter is not an actual butter as it does not derive from a NUT in order to be cold pressed and produce a butter.

I hope this information is helpful. As I mentioned earlier, I can't wait until late Jan or early Feb to remove this install so that I can incorporate my butters back into my regimen. I will say that upon my extensive research, if one or more of these butters are combined into the Shea Butter, in addition to any oils that you select to use in your shea mix, it would make for a great pomade (hair grease) as well as a moisturizing deep conditioner. I think it would be beneficial to use the shea butter deep conditioner on damp hair and leave overnight for extensive conditioning.

Thank you!!!

 

[scarcity21]

Yes girl, I'm still in lurk mode though but I will most likely join this challenge also.

Me too

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Note to self: While I absolutely love these 2 products separately, APB Peach Hibiscus Leave-in Serum & Shea Butter do not work well TOGETHER for me, or my son. Makes our hair mat. I put these in my son's hair before braiding in cornrows and it just kept getting more tangled! I think an oil would work better for sealing if just using the serum. I've had better results using the Peach Hibiscus moisturizer with SB.

Last night used Oyin Hair Dew + my SB mix = good combo.
ETA: Prior to this, I used Curl Origin's Hibiscus Shea Curl Hydrating Conditioner. That slip and moisture was NOOIIIIICE!

@ElevatedEnergy that mixer looks great! Has the same attachments as the KitchenAid. How much was it where you are? You never know, you might try out a few food recipes with it as well!

It is originally $99 but was marked down to $74 if I'm not mistaken. I'm in Northern VA close to the Quantico Marine Base if any one in the thread lives in the area and are interested in purchasing one.

 

[scarcity21]

@Chicoro & @IDareT'sHair

I thank you for those kind words. I really do! I believe that if used consistently, just like anything else, you will see results. I know I did and I wasn't looking for length I'm even thinking about making a shea butter deep conditioner once I remove this install which will probably be sooner rather than later, considering all of this new growth that I have from CP's hair growth oil.

I think a good mix for a shea butter deep conditioner would have the following:

Unrefined shea butter
A conditioner of your choice (now would be a good time to put your cheapies to good use such as Suave or VO5)
Rosemary Essential hair oil
Lavender Essential hair oil
Jamaican Black Castor oil
Sweet Almond Oil
One Egg(for protein)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Aloe Vera Gel

I would just make enough for one deep condition session as opposed to letting it sit in a 'fridge. I would work this blend in section by section by massaging those good oils into the scalp. IF you want to opt out of protein, omit the egg. Don't use heat with the egg. Might mess round and have an omelet lololol....

@ThatJerseyGirl did u buy CP’s hair growth oil from her site or did you make it using her recipe?

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

@ThatJerseyGirl did u buy CP’s hair growth oil from her site or did you make it using her recipe?

HeyScarcity!!! I made my own CP growth oil, using the same ingredients. It is very easy to make. Are you thinking about making your own or purchasing some?

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

Now I don' t have to worry about burning out the motor in my lil hand mixer.

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Was gonna get a KitchenAid, but since I only plan on using this for DIY, settled on its lil knock off brother. It's on clearance at Wally-world too!

I hardly ever go into a WW, however, I have family in from out of town and I had to take them there today. I WISH I would have seen this post prior to going. Now, I will go back and check it out tomorrow...

How does it work so far?

 

[SunkissedLife]

haha! I saw this late and yes ma'am, I sure did! I was in NC at my cousin's house where there is no wifi and my signal was not great at all, but I read it and made mental note to congratulate! I couldn't let something like that slip through the cracks lololol...

loloL@newly minted.... When I read it, I had visual of @ElevatedEnergy coming down the runway wearing a crown and someone running up to her draping a cape across her shoulders as she waved to the crowd, while holding a bouquet of shea flowers lolololol....

Speaking of NC, @NCHairDiva did you ever get a chance to go to a Roses near you to see if they had it? We have a store here (southern VA) and I went in today just to see if they sold it and they do!

ETA -- THIS THREAD IS MOVING AT LIGHTENING SPEED ...I've missed a lot lolol...

agreed! furiously reading and trying to catch up now. just ordered some shea butter and ready to try whipped straight up.

also, heyyyyyyyy nice to hear some love for good ol north carolina love my home state ^.^

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

agreed! furiously reading and trying to catch up now. just ordered some shea butter and ready to try whipped straight up.

also, heyyyyyyyy nice to hear some love for good ol north carolina love my home state ^.^

Yes, I love that part of NC!!! Pitt & Greene County and surrounding areas. My mom is from that area and I go every chance I get. Hubby wants to move there eventually. I love everything about it!

 

[Jade Feria]

It is originally $99 but was marked down to $74 if I'm not mistaken. I'm in Northern VA close to the Quantico Marine Base if any one in the thread lives in the area and are interested in purchasing one.

Wow, that is a GREAT price!

 

[NCHairDiva]

Yes, I love that part of NC!!! Pitt & Greene County and surrounding areas. My mom is from that area and I go every chance I get. Hubby wants to move there eventually. I love everything about it!

Well come on down to NC! We can start a whole Whpped Shea network! WHIP at my house on Mondays, your house on Wednesday and plan from there!
I live here but moved from Jersey City. Best move Ive ever made..