Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I can’t believe I never knew about whipped Shea Butter in all the time I was previously natural. Especially Chicoro’s method of water, scurl (I use Carefree Curl) then the Shea. I really thought it didn’t work for me because my hair would be stiff and crunchy. I tried to use it straight out the tub and boy did that fail spectacularly.

I’m amazed at how much I’m still learning about natural hair.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Neither.

I'm an encouraging, vicious bunny!

I don’t want no problems, I just wanna step in the name of Shea

 

[Chicoro]

I can’t believe I never knew about whipped Shea Butter in all the time I was previously natural. Especially Chicoro’s method of water, scurl (I use Carefree Curl) then the Shea. I really thought it didn’t work for me because my hair would be stiff and crunchy. I tried to use it straight out the tub and boy did that fail spectacularly.

I’m amazed at how much I’m still learning about natural hair.

I didn't know about it other. And me posting about it over 4,000+ thread is a bit overkill, yet so satisfying. It really is amazing how tweaking something just a little can make something so, much better. I wonder if it works for men, too?

They start out like this:

And before I know it....no more flowers...hygiene and Visine gone, too.

Just playing.

 

[Chicoro]

I don’t want no problems, I just wanna step in the name of Shea

You'll be alright. Shea got your back. She won't nothing mess with you.

 

[Chicoro]

The ends of my hair are bone dry again. I am going to have to tie the ends of my braids into a ponytail again. It's not enough to do an ends routine at night if my ends of my hair are rubbing against other fibers and exposed to the air during the day.

It may be the change in weather as well. I don't know. But I'm going to have to shift and adjust something.

 

[Chicoro]

Shea sliding is working really well. I'm the only person at my job with afro-textured hair. The floors are tiled. In my area, there are at least 5 shedded hairs spread out every day, somewhere on the floor. I can't pretend like it's not from me. I find my hair all over the office. Sometimes, my hair gets there before me!

 

[Chicoro]

Businesses are getting involved in the non-profit world and taking advantage of folks. It's not pleasant but important for us to stay informed and understand what is going on.

This indirectly relates to Shea butter and the precious African women who produce it.

 

[Saga]

Hey you....I didn't know you lived in the area. They were advertising it on WTKR on tv for the past two weeks and even on the radio. They had the Bodacious Bazaar in Hampton, some Egyptian festival somewhere else, I can't think of where, and the Umoja. Brian McKnight or whatever his name is, Regina Belle and Christette Michelle performed Saturday evening. It was very nice....

Men walking around everywhere lookin goodt.....yes, I still look lololol

They had a lot of vendors, including those from Africa. Their clothes were amazing. Head wraps, you name it, they had it. They have another one coming soon right around Jazz Fest...another African festival someone was telling me about. It'll be in Hampton right around the time of the Black Beard Fest.....I went to that event last year. Tons of vendors at that one too but at that time, I wasn't looking to purchase anything heavy like I did this time, because I didn't want to walk around in the heat carrying stuff...

ETA: I'm still learning this area, so I just try to listen out for stuff. Just like down the street from where I live, they have an open farmers market where different vendors set up to sell right here at the beach in Buckroe. I discovered that by accident last Saturday because I usually go down to the beach to jog or walk....never knew they had vendors every Saturday morning and a live Band every Sunday evening at that beach for free right here in my neighborhood!

Oh snap, that's awesome! And yea I've been out here for the past 2 years or so. I primarily work with white people, so I take every opportunity to go to black social events that I can. I definitely need to get myself subscribed to an email list or something because I don't listen to the radio or watch tv, lol!

 

[Rocky91]

I am so ready to join this bandwagon, but not a DIY’er at all. I am going to try the whipped shea from BGLH Marketplace.
My hair is fine but color treated and since using the Camille rose butter, my braidouts just have such a nice sheen and breakage is minimal despite wearing my hair out.

My theory is that using actual shea butter will give me more bang for my buck and I know I will LOVE it on my skin too. So I’ll be saving money in the long run because my usual body butter is like $20.

 

[Rocky91]

@ElevatedEnergy do you have an online shop? Because browsing this thread and seeing your pics I’m just like I want a massive order of everything.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@ElevatedEnergy do you have an online shop? Because browsing this thread and seeing your pics I’m just like I want a massive order of everything.

Awwww thank you!

Oh and I got you

 

[Chicoro]

I am so ready to join this bandwagon, but not a DIY’er at all. I am going to try the whipped shea from BGLH Marketplace.
My hair is fine but color treated and since using the Camille rose butter, my braidouts just have such a nice sheen and breakage is minimal despite wearing my hair out.

My theory is that using actual shea butter will give me more bang for my buck and I know I will LOVE it on my skin too. So I’ll be saving money in the long run because my usual body butter is like $20.

ALL ABOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GettingKinky]

I’m thinking of making a mixture of SB aloe vera and coconut oil. If it works well it could be my DB transitioning creme replacement.

ETA I just ordered all the ingredients from amazon. I can’t wait to make it.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I think I’m gonna make a mixture of Shea Butter, jbco, peppermint and tea tree oil. I already have the oil mixed, I’m just gonna take a tad bit and mix it with my Shea and Mango butter. Hurry up and grow hair so I can play in you

 

[yamilee21]

I’m thinking of making a mixture of SB aloe vera and coconut oil. ...

That's my go-to mix since those are the easiest ingredients to find; in fact, I just whipped some up yesterday. It works so well on all the varieties of textures in my house. I hope it works for you!

 

[GettingKinky]

That's my go-to mix since those are the easiest ingredients to find; in fact, I just whipped some up yesterday. It works so well on all the varieties of textures in my house. I hope it works for you!

How does it smell? Do you add essential oils to your mixture?

 

[yamilee21]

How does it smell? Do you add essential oils to your mixture?

If I happen to have any essential oils on hand, I add them. Tea tree oil is the one I usually happen to have, or lavender, but I don't really notice an odor without essential oils, either. My kids are super-sensitive about smells, and they have never complained... though that might be more due to being slathered in these oils and butters since birth, .

 

[Chicoro]

I’m thinking of making a mixture of SB aloe vera and coconut oil. If it works well it could be my DB transitioning creme replacement.

ETA I just ordered all the ingredients from amazon. I can’t wait to make it.

The aloe vera is water based. So, two (2) things can adversely impact your mix. First, microbes from the aloe vera grow over time if there is no preservative or if the product is not kept refrigerated after you mix it. Secondly, water and oil/butter don't stay mixed. You may need to add some time of binder.

 

[Chicoro]

That's my go-to mix since those are the easiest ingredients to find; in fact, I just whipped some up yesterday. It works so well on all the varieties of textures in my house. I hope it works for you!

I would love to know your recipe. I fail when I add aloe vera to my mix. Obviously, I am doing something wrong.

 

[Chicoro]

It works!

I changed my braids and I braided them tightly from roots to ends. All of my braids, except one, unraveled with no major issues. So, I have to braid my hair tightly to stop the sections from shifting and having matted hair. For the summer, I will be braiding my eight (8) braids tightly so that I have really firm braids. Incidentally, I left my hair alone for about five (5) days. I didn't even re-apply Shea butter during that time.

So, tight braids are good for me and my to avoid matted, tangle hair at wash or re-finger comb time.

 

[GettingKinky]

The aloe vera is water based. So, two (2) things can adversely impact your mix. First, microbes from the aloe vera grow over time if there is no preservative or if the product is not kept refrigerated after you mix it. Secondly, water and oil/butter don't stay mixed. You may need to add some time of binder.

The recipe I found uses aloe vera gel. Maybe that is easier to use than straight aloe vera and the gel has a preservative in it so hopeful that prevents the microbes.

 

[Chicoro]

The recipe I found uses aloe vera gel. Maybe that is easier to use than straight aloe vera and the gel has a preservative in it so hopeful that prevents the microbes.

Ok! Thanks.

 

[sunnieb]

Here's my latest Shea butter batch. My mom is officially hooked, so I always scoop some for her to use.

I gave my friend a sample of my last batch for her daughter and she's hooked too! The Sisterhood of the Shea is spreading!

 

[Chicoro]

Here's my latest Shea butter batch. My mom is officially hooked, so I always scoop some for her to use.

I gave my friend a sample of my last batch for her daughter and she's hooked too! The Sisterhood of the Shea is spreading!

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That looks like edible, delicious butter. I want to eat it. Yummy!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I think I’m gonna switch my line up to APB Cupachu Moisturizer, oil blend, X21 Cream, then Shea Butter until my hair gets a bit longer. The Carefree Curl makes my hair a little crispy since there isn’t any hair to twist to hold the moisture in. I’ll try it again once my hair gets a little longer.

 

[Aggie]

The aloe vera is water based. So, two (2) things can adversely impact your mix. First, microbes from the aloe vera grow over time if there is no preservative or if the product is not kept refrigerated after you mix it. Secondly, water and oil/butter don't stay mixed. You may need to add some time of binder.

Agreed @Chicoro. I only add aloe vera when I know I can use it all up right away or within 2-3 days max in the fridge.

 

[caribeandiva]

...I gave my friend a sample of my last batch for her daughter and she's hooked too! The Sisterhood of the Shea is spreading!

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The sisterhood of the traveling Shea

 

[caribeandiva]

Anyone noticing nicer cuticles on their nails due to shea usage?

Me!! I was admiring my nails the other day because of how good and long they look unpolished. I haven’t done anything to my nails in months! Not even filling them or clear nail polish. I don’t remember them ever been this long or strong before. They’re not breaking or peeling. I was wondering what changed within the past few months when it hit me: Shea butter! Using the stuff to seal with daily has benefited my nails too. Who knew?!

 

[Chicoro]

Me!! I was admiring my nails the other day because of how good and long they look unpolished. I haven’t done anything to my nails in months! Not even filling them or clear nail polish. I don’t remember them ever been this long or strong before. They’re not breaking or peeling. I was wondering what changed within the past few months when it hit me: Shea butter! Using the stuff to seal with daily has benefited my nails too. Who knew?!

Someone must have mentioned the benefit to nails up thread because I have I posted it in first post, along with the other benefits. I think Shea acts upon the keratin and proteins of our hair and nails. But I don't know how or why.

 

[GGsKin]

Someone must have mentioned the benefit to nails up thread because I have I posted it in first post, along with the other benefits. I think Shea acts upon the keratin and proteins of our hair and nails. But I don't know how or why.

I noticed my nails had stopped splitting and were more moisturised.