Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

What is the length barrier you would like to break through in 2019, with Shea butter's help?

  • Top of shoulder length

    Votes: 18 10.2%
  • Collar bone length

    Votes: 10 5.6%
  • Armpit length

    Votes: 18 10.2%
  • Between armpit and bra strap length

    Votes: 36 20.3%
  • Bra strap length

    Votes: 28 15.8%
  • Between bra strap and waist length

    Votes: 24 13.6%
  • Waist length

    Votes: 35 19.8%
  • Whip length

    Votes: 12 6.8%
  • Hip length

    Votes: 10 5.6%
  • Tailbone length

    Votes: 18 10.2%

  • Total voters
    177

Prisangela

Well-Known Member
I feel like whipping up a new batch too. I only have a small amount left of what I'm currently using anyway.

Thinking about straining my coffee oil and making a Whipped Coffee Shea blend. Gotta go to my fragrance stash to see what I feel like using to scent it with. I have plenty coffee fragrances but I don't particularly want to smell like coffee right now.
what fragrances are your favourite? and where are you buying them from?
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Less Shedding at Work (This sounds weird, but it's my actual situation.)

I'm the only person at my job with afro-textured hair. When I first started there, I would see my coiled hair all over the floor, every where. Since using Shea butter, I'm shedding no more. I may see 1 or 2 hairs every now and then. Before, it was every day that there'd be some fallen afro textured hair 'looking' up at me from the floor.
 

WaistLengthDreams

Well-Known Member
I took my braids out, washed my hair, and used whipped shea butter as my leave-in. I heavily coated my hair with the shea butter while it was soaking wet. It's been 4 days and my hair is still soft and moisturized.

And I'm running low on my last mix so I'm already brainstorming on what my next mix will be. This last one was Ayurvedic (amla brahmi fenugreek infused olive oil, coconut oil and castor oil). I definitely want to try melting it like ElevatedEnergy shared in her recipe. I usually just whip it until fluffy, but I still get lumps here and there. Also, I'm thinking maybe using just avocado oil or grapeseed oil next time... we'll see.
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I took my braids out, washed my hair, and used whipped shea butter as my leave-in. I heavily coated my hair with the shea butter while it was soaking wet. It's been 4 days and my hair is still soft and moisturized.

And I'm running low on my last mix so I'm already brainstorming on what my next mix will be. This last one was Ayurvedic (amla brahmi fenugreek infused olive oil, coconut oil and castor oil). I definitely want to try melting it like ElevatedEnergy shared in her recipe. I usually just whip it until fluffy, but I still get lumps here and there. Also, I'm thinking maybe using just avocado oil or grapeseed oil next time... we'll see.

I'm thinking about doing this, too. I make my butter when I've completely run out so I need it immediately. If I plan and make it today while I've got some more left over, I can take the time to melt it and freeze it. I too still get some lumps in my stuff. I don't get the little balls, but I get large clumps.

This weekend I get to buy some more coffee beans and sunflower seed oil, IN BUDGET! Yes!
 

sissimpson

Well-Known Member
I opened a bottle of hemp oil to make a butter for my niece. Opened, hemp oil doesn't last a long time, so I need to use it. I'm making some give-aways for a prayer conference next weekend. It's a great oil, not really greasy. I think I'll mix it with some shea, now what for fragrance?????????????
 

PlanetCybertron

Well-Known Member
Less Shedding at Work (This sounds weird, but it's my actual situation.)

I'm the only person at my job with afro-textured hair. When I first started there, I would see my coiled hair all over the floor, every where. Since using Shea butter, I'm shedding no more. I may see 1 or 2 hairs every now and then. Before, it was every day that there'd be some fallen afro textured hair 'looking' up at me from the floor.

That sounds awesome!

My shedding is always ridiculous. I realize it’s a normal amount for my personal health, but it’s still.... a lot. It doesn’t really come out on it’s own, so every few days I’m just gently easing out small tufts of shed hair.
 

PlanetCybertron

Well-Known Member
Still not able to find anything for my scalp flare ups. I’ve tried an ACV and WWV rinse, doesn’t last more than a few hours. Tried peppermint extract diluted down, doesn’t last that long either. My medicated shampoo doesn’t do much for protecting my scalp against pollen. Mostly just cleansing it.

Running out of ideas. My scalp feels like someone struck a match on it. Ugh!
 

ElevatedEnergy

Rooted Yet Flowing
Still not able to find anything for my scalp flare ups. I’ve tried an ACV and WWV rinse, doesn’t last more than a few hours. Tried peppermint extract diluted down, doesn’t last that long either. My medicated shampoo doesn’t do much for protecting my scalp against pollen. Mostly just cleansing it.

Running out of ideas. My scalp feels like someone struck a match on it. Ugh!

I use homemade Oatmilk for my son's eczema flare ups. It's very cleansing but also very soothing.

To make it: soak some steel cut oats overnight in some water. Pour the mixture in a knee high and squeeze until all the milk has been removed from the oats. Pour the milk in a bottle with a spout and put it directly on your scalp. Let it sit for an hour or up to overnight. Shampoo & Condition as normal. It may also be helpful to use shampoo with salicylic acid in it. Elucence Volume Clarifying shampoo is my favorite for that.

HTH

*If you have any leftover oatmilk, you can freeze it.
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Got some melted Queen Shea & Coffee oil ready to be whipped. Why am I excited though?!



I was JUST 'bout to post and ask you some questions.


@ElevatedEnergy ,

So tell us...why are you excited, though?
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
@ElevatedEnergy ,

Question:

When you select coffee, do you look at the intensity?

I'm trying to make me some
Vibranium First Level Coffee Shea Butter Mix!



The highest intensity I found, in whole coffee beans, was No. 7 level and that is what I bought. I've seen up to level 11 but they had that ground up and in them little capsule things. Nerp, can't be bothered with that.

AND, I saw that this coffee I bought was considered to be 'fruity and chocolate like'. I just may add some chocolate powder to my oil. I'd hate to mess up things, though.

Let me tell you, I went all over town and begged for some old, left over coffee beans that were in a display in a health food store. Somebody told me today, "Ahm, you can get coffee beans in any store. Just find the coffee, and the whole beans should be next to it."

Gosh dog it, the person was right. I tell you, if you don't ask the right questions, you miss things right in front of you. I went to the regular grocery store and was there about 15 minutes. I was sniffing and holding bags of coffee beans to my nose. I sniffed, kept my nose on the bag, while I continued to scour the shelves for the elusive Level 11 whole coffee beans. It were as if I was holding the bag under my nose like one does with a tissue, trying to catch anything before it comes out of your runny nose. I did not care. I was on a COFFEE HUNT for my SHEA MIX!

This is what I decided on. It was about 3.50 and I loved that
it is fruity and chocolatey.

The intensity is LEVEL 7 out of 11.
CoffeeIntensityA.JPG

This particular brand goes up to Intensity Level 9 but I couldn't
find the Indonesian at 8, or the Papua New Guinea at 9 types
in the store. I went with the Intensity 7.
CoffeeIntensityB.JPG

This is the back of the box with the 'Aromatic Profile'.
I think the 3rd row with the word 'Corps' at level
7 is related to the intensity. Below the little numbers,
at the bottom is defines Corps as:

The general balance of the sensations of the combined
taste and smell factors.
CoffeeIntensityC.JPG

I don't drink coffee so this is all new to me. My whole modus operandi and ONLY reason for dealing with coffee in the first place is to mix down some infused coffee oil for my Shea butter!



Am I Shea obsessed? ABSOLUTELY!
 
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CurliDiva

Well-Known Member
Questions:
  • What did you put in it?
  • And, what is the texture like?
  • Did it come out the way you wanted it to come out?
  • How are you using it?
    • For you hair only?
    • For your body?

  • What did you put in it? shea butter, coconut oil, castor oil, aragan oil, alma oil and avocado oil (I just eyeball the amounts)
  • And, what is the texture like? looks like yummy pudding or cake butter
  • Did it come out the way you wanted it to come out? Yes, I use an electric mixer to first soften the shea butter and then slowly pour the oils back in the mix. I store the extra (the bowl) in the fridge and just re-fill my smaller containers, as needed.
  • How are you using it? I've only been using this for one month now, and it has transformed my hair! My hair is super soft, finger detangling (especially removing shed hair) is a breeze now, and my ends are recovering. I feel more confident that I'll make my hair goals.
    • For you hair only? Yes, for now.
    • For your body?I might start using on my feet to prepare for sandal season!
    Here are some photos!
 

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Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Queen Shea in Ivory form...

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Plus homemade Coffee Oil

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After straining the beans out. They are so pretty.

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Melted it all down.

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Added this fragrance oil

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Stuck it in my freezer for an hour, then whipped whipped whipped!!!!

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That looks sooo YUMMY, EDIBLE and DELICIOUS!



Gimme that right now!
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
  • What did you put in it? shea butter, coconut oil, castor oil, aragan oil, and avocado oil (I just eyeball the amounts)
  • And, what is the texture like? looks like yummy pudding or cake butter
  • Did it come out the way you wanted it to come out? Yes, I use an electric mixer to first soften the shea butter and then slowly pour the oils back in the mix. I store the extra (the bowl) in the fridge and just re-fill my smaller containers, as needed.
  • How are you using it? I've only been using this for one month now, and it has transformed my hair! My hair is super soft, finger detangling (especially removing shed hair) is a breeze now, and my ends are recovering. I feel more confident that I'll make my hair goals.
    • For you hair only? Yes, for now.
    • For your body?I might start using on my feet to prepare for sandal season!
    Here are some photos!

Look at you! Like your in a formal laboratory formulating your product! You're another one:

 
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