Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[metro_qt]

Oh! I forgot!
This is especially for you @Chicoro !
I have a few shea stories from this week that are funny, but the best one is:
Since I just started using raw shea this week on my wash n gos, my hair has been luscious... If I say so myself...
Except I went to the hair salon to get a consult for hair colour, and the stylist was gushing and sticking her hands in my hair saying how soft and healthy it is.

She asked me, what do I use to keep it moisturized.... I said Shea butter!

*(Yes. I know. Shea butter doesn't actually moisturize...only water or watery products can do that...but tell that to my hair. It doesn't care)

 

[sunflora]

Oh! I forgot!
This is especially for you @Chicoro !
I have a few shea stories from this week that are funny, but the best one is:
Since I just started using raw shea this week on my wash n gos, my hair has been luscious... If I say so myself...
Except I went to the hair salon to get a consult for hair colour, and the stylist was gushing and sticking her hands in my hair saying how soft and healthy it is.

She asked me, what do I use to keep it moisturized.... I said Shea butter!

*(Yes. I know. Shea butter doesn't actually moisturize...only water or watery products can do that...but tell that to my hair. It doesn't care)

actuallyyyy *puts on glasses* shea butter is categorized as a penetrating oil, meaning it is able to enter the strand. Perhaps moisture isn't the right word, but it does keep hair from becoming dry.

 

[Black Ambrosia]

I'm still doing research with Shea butter. I see a lot of Shea butter vs petroleum based grease questions and comments. Not just in this thread or on the board, but also in videos.

The main difference between Shea butter and petroleum based hair grease is that Shea butter is bio-active. Hair grease is inert and not bio-active.

Ma'am I'm not trying to go back to school to understand these explanations. What does this mean?

 

[Black Ambrosia]

@Chicoro
I googled. I still don't understand what this means in context of hair and shea.

 

[sunflora]

^ I'm assuming this means 'nutrients', as artificial substances do not contain nutrients.

 

[mzteaze]

So, my unofficial test performed under questionable circumstances still yields great results. I thought my ends were a tad dry last week so I applied other moisturizing products each day. On the last day, I used raw Shea butter instead. Didn't have to reapply AND my hair feels nice and lush.

 

[caribeandiva]

1st progress photo of the year! I finally washed my straight hair today and maaaannn did I need it!

 

[caribeandiva]

You are so right. I DIDN'T even think about this!

I'm so impressed by your observation and prediction.

Thank you! Last year we were going on blind faith, praying for it to work. This year we’ve got documented proof! Nothing beats that!

 

[caribeandiva]

Felt like playing in my hair, so I washed it UP & Shea Butter'ed it DOWN!

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The dream is real!! Thank you for sharing!!

 

[caribeandiva]

@Chicoro
I googled. I still don't understand what this means in context of hair and shea.

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I’m not @Chicoro but I’m gonna take a crack at it. Lemme know if I’m way off base. Shea butter is natural and plant based (heck it basically a plant). Which means it has all the cell components of plants (nucleus, mitochondria, cell wall, etc...) because it was alive at one point. That’s the biological part. It has energy that petroleum products don’t because of that reason. The active part is from the effect Shea seems to have on everything it touches. It has a positive impact on them. A good reaction so to speak. It keeps skin moisturized and protected from the harsh African sun (natural SPF). It maintains hair’s moisture level by sealing it in. It changes hair color to a deep, rich black or darker version of your hair color. It seems to stop grays from coming in as quickly or at all. In short, it’s a natural, plant based product that is actively reacting with (and improving imo) everything it comes in contact with. Hope that helps.

 

[icsonia22]

Hey @icsonia22 is this the batch you did that hardened?
I believe it happened because you heated it first.

Blend your shea butter while it is a solid at room temperature. Cut it into chunks if you have to.

Your whip will stay whipped better this way.

Yes this was the batch. It was great in the morning but hardened when i got back home from work. I'll give that a try. Thank you

 

[Chicoro]

The Wasteland Has Sprung an Oasis!

In France Amazon.fr, and especially in Lyon, the beauty supply stores and the stores in general don't have the same amount of products that exist as do their equivalents in the US. Thus, I've had to do without some things or had to find alternatives.

Well, lucky me! Aroma Zone has opened a flagship store in Lyon, France, where I live. It's been open since July, but I didn't discover it until around Christmas time 2018. It wasn't until when I saw a guy on the subway with a gift bag with the store's name and logo emblazoned across it. Yes I did ask him, " Is that store here in town?!" All excited and out of breath. His little eyes got big with fear. Anyway, he said yes, told me where it was and I went yesterday.

There are two stores in Paris and you can order online, too. But I don't like to order from French websites because language barrier issues and my money, is NOT a good combination.

The store did NOT disappoint. It is absolutely gorgeous inside. They have every ayurvedic powder known to womankind and every butter, oil, scent etc! And every thing you could ever want to create your own personalized, cosmetic.



The purpose of the store is for you to have ingredients to make your own beauty products for hair, face, body, including skin and make-up products. They have sample sizes all the way up to gallon sizes of things like glycerin. I LOVE THAT STORE. Shea butter prices were outrageous so I'll get that from somewhere else.

So now, if @IDareT'sHair EVER decides to come visit here in France, and she makes it to Lyon, we can do lunch and stop over here. I know she'll enjoy! Come on over, baby Girl!

 

[Chicoro]

Oh! I forgot!
This is especially for you @Chicoro !
I have a few shea stories from this week that are funny, but the best one is:
Since I just started using raw shea this week on my wash n gos, my hair has been luscious... If I say so myself...
Except I went to the hair salon to get a consult for hair colour, and the stylist was gushing and sticking her hands in my hair saying how soft and healthy it is.

She asked me, what do I use to keep it moisturized.... I said Shea butter!

*(Yes. I know. Shea butter doesn't actually moisturize...only water or watery products can do that...but tell that to my hair. It doesn't care)

@metro_qt

How fabulous! I'm glad that it's already working for you. But, I already got a sneak peak at how fabulously moisturized and pretty your hair looks. You posted a picture in the Shoulder Length thread. So, are you going to post that same picture over here so we can all get a look at that pretty hair of yours?

 

[Chicoro]

Ma'am I'm not trying to go back to school to understand these explanations. What does this mean?

How cute! Sorry, not trying to make things overly complex. Bio active means that Shea butter is biologically active. It DOES SOMETHING, it interacts with the human body. I don't like to share stuff where I only have speculation. So, I continue to study.

I want to come with receipts! Because YOU know how Ya'll are:

And when I say something and those receipts are demanded, I'm going to be like:

 

[Chicoro]

Thank you! Last year we were going on blind faith, praying for it to work. This year we’ve got documented proof! Nothing beats that!

Girl, speak for yo' self! I knew it worked. That's why I started a thread. And now, I have some beautiful, longer haired converts along for the ride. See you at bra-strap @caribeandiva !

 

[Chicoro]

1st progress photo of the year! I finally washed my straight hair today and maaaannn did I need it!
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@caribeandiva

After only 27 days [not even 1 full month has gone by!!!!] Queen Shea has done it again....Since you already posted, I have taken the liberty to analyze your progress!


Thickening:
@caribeandiva 's hair is gaining length AGAIN! If you notice with the blue line across her nose, the braid is becoming more uniformly thicker. There is not a thickness and then an immediate thinness as seen in the December 2018 photo. The braid is thickening all along the upper length.

Lengthening:
Although the very ends today in January, look EVEN THINNER than in December, this is not REGRESSION. This is PROGRESSION. Her hair has dropped in length. In the December photos, the longest parts of her braid did NOT reach the metal on her bra and , it stops just above her armpit.

In the January 2019 photo, her longest hairs hang PAST the metal on her bra. And if you want even more PROOF, look and see that her hair has grown about 3/4 of an inch
PAST her ARMPIT!!!!

You have grown beyond ARMPIT LENGTH!!!!!!!

Show us where the armpits are at, Sir:

 

[Chicoro]

How do Hair Feets reach longer lengths?

One.Strand.AT.A.Time!

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[Chicoro]

You got to believe it.
Do YOUR part.



This is not a game. Stay focused.
Queen Shea
got your
back!​

 

[Chicoro]

Me in my thoughts when I know that protective styling and Queen Shea are working on my behalf:

 

[Chicoro]

Queen Shea 'snatches' your hair the way clean food and hard workouts 'snatch' a body.




Queen Shea is by no means selfish. Like Oprah duplicates her millionaire status in others, Queen Shea duplicates her Queen status in your hair.

So, to be Queen ready, do your part.

See you at the crowning in
December 2019!



It's time to be camera ready. No more excuses.
This is YOUR year!


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[metro_qt]

@metro_qt

How fabulous! I'm glad that it's already working for you. But, I already got a sneak peak at how fabulously moisturized and pretty your hair looks. You posted a picture in the Shoulder Length thread. So, are you going to post that same picture over here so we can all get a look at that pretty hair of yours?

lol, YES! -it looks bigger and better now, so I'm going to post an update pic this week (wash day is today)

 

[metro_qt]

1st progress photo of the year! I finally washed my straight hair today and maaaannn did I need it!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
you're growing and retaining early in the year! got your shea game on!

 

[caribeandiva]

@caribeandiva

After only 27 days [not even 1 full month has gone by!!!!] Queen Shea has done it again....Since you already posted, I have taken the liberty to analyze your progress!

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Thickening:
@caribeandiva 's hair is gaining length AGAIN! If you notice with the blue line across her nose, the braid is becoming more uniformly thicker. There is not a thickness and then an immediate thinness as seen in the December 2018 photo. The braid is thickening all along the upper length.

Lengthening:
Although the very ends today in January, look EVEN THINNER than in December, this is not REGRESSION. This is PROGRESSION. Her hair has dropped in length. In the December photos, the longest parts of her braid did NOT reach the metal on her bra and , it stops just above her armpit.

In the January 2019 photo, her longest hairs hang PAST the metal on her bra. And if you want even more PROOF, look and see that her hair has grown about 3/4 of an inch
PAST her ARMPIT!!!!

You have grown beyond ARMPIT LENGTH!!!!!!!

Show us where the armpits are at, Sir:

That last sentence! Thank you for breaking it down like only you can.

 

[caribeandiva]

Me in my thoughts when I know that protective styling and Queen Shea are working on my behalf:

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Chicoro
Sounds like a Plan!

Got my Passport Renewal Papers Sitting Right Here!

 

[Silverstreaks]

Queen Shea 'snatches' your hair the way clean food and hard workouts 'snatch' a body.




Queen Shea is by no means selfish. Like Oprah duplicates her millionaire status in others, Queen Shea duplicates her Queen status in your hair.

So, to be Queen ready, do your part.

See you at the crowning in
December 2019!



It's time to be camera ready. No more excuses.
This is YOUR year!


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I am so ready to take it to the next level! I hope to break the barriers that have eluded me in the past ‍

 

[caribeandiva]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
you're growing and retaining early in the year! got your shea game on!

Thank you!!

 

[Lita]

Just spritz with some rose water & put Sea Moss & Shea butter mix on top..Now hair is back in braided a bun..


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Prisangela]

I live in Lyon, France. They don't have 98% of the places and products that we have in the US! Thank you, though!

oh man I assumed you were in the US; i'm in Canada and am not trying to pay an arm and a leg for a bag of coffee so I went to a bulk store to get mine. Its been infusing for a little over a month now but now I want to infuse some in safflower oil

 

[Prisangela]

So I've been lurking for a couple of months and made maybe 4 blends so far. 1 was a shea butter chocolate Jamaican black castor oil (smelled heavenly); shea butter hibiscus; shea butter avocado oil; and a shea butter safflower oil wheat germ and peppermint.

What combo's have you all tired?

Shea butter with coffee infused safflower oil is next on my list