Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[ElevatedEnergy]

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This is an 18th month comparison. My hair looks the same length to me. But, I know it's longer in the April 2019 photo. If you look at the ends in the 2019 photo, there is more hair or length in the curl. My hair does not hang as it gets longer. It hangs at the same length unless I pull it.

Here's another April 15th, 2019 photo where I am pulling my braid. I can see the length I've gained. Also, the braid is getting thicker at the new length:

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Hair on point and skin on point too! I can see the difference in your skin from you reducing your sugar intake. Just beautiful all around....inside and out!

 

[Chicoro]

Hair on point and skin on point too! I can see the difference in your skin from you reducing your sugar intake. Just beautiful all around....inside and out!

Wow, really? Thank you so much!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@water_n_oil

Happy Birthday to the baddest unicorn we know!

May you continue to be blessed for many years!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Wow, really? Thank you so much!

Yes, I noticed your skin before the hair. The whites of your eyes are even brighter....I saw that in a previous picture you posted but I didnt want to offend you by saying that. But Sis, you are definitely doing the damn thing...and just goals all around!

 

[Chicoro]

@water_n_oil

Happy Birthday to the baddest unicorn we know!

Agreed!
She's the only one on here who has produced two baby unicorns. Her Unicorn-ness is multiplying like them tribble things.

 

[Chicoro]

Yes, I noticed your skin before the hair. The whites of your eyes are even brighter....I saw that in a previous picture you posted but I didnt want to offend you by saying that. But Sis, you are definitely doing the damn thing...and just goals all around!

Thank you to you for noticing and for letting me know! I love hearing that the whites of my eyes are brighter!

 

[Chicoro]

Sweet dreams, Shea Unicorns! Night, night.

 

[keranikki]

Happy Birthday @water_n_oil

 

[keranikki]

I finally measured my hair. Below are the results.

Bang: 9"
Left side (below temple): 10.5"
Right side (below temple): 10.5"
Top Crown: 10"
Back Crown: 9"
Nape: 8.5"

My hair grows in layers. It seems my stylist evened out my hair a bit back in March. This Saturday will be my last appointment for a while. My goal is to take care of my ends, minimize my shedding, and retain as much length as possible.

From the bottom of my nape to BSL is 16"; to WSL is 18"; to TBL is 24"; and to Classic is 34". With my growth rate of an average 0.5" per month, I will hopefully gain 4", barring any setbacks. I will not reach BSL this year, but I will be close.

On another note: I finally have 5lbs of Shea butter coming my way

 

[water_n_oil]

Thanks for the birthday wishes, shea queens!

 

[caribeandiva]

Happy birthday!! @water_n_oil

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@water_n_oil Happy Bustin’ Out the Womb Day

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Y’all seen this? lhttps://soultanicals.com/collection...urvedic-butta-shampoo#shopify-product-reviews
A vegan Shea Butter Shampoo? I’m going in

 

[water_n_oil]

@water_n_oil Happy Bustin’ Out the Womb Day

Lmao, thank you.

 

[water_n_oil]

Y’all seen this? lhttps://soultanicals.com/collection...urvedic-butta-shampoo#shopify-product-reviews
A vegan Shea Butter Shampoo? I’m going in

I haven't tried any Soultanicals but with so many stories about inconsistencies with her products I'd be afraid to try em.

 

[PlanetCybertron]

@ElevatedEnergy

I’m mad at myself that I let it get this far. In my defense, both of my preferred suppliers were out. Luckily enough, I have a jar of Shea mix to carry me through.

I feel you. I had to do what needed to be done though. Keeping all my bills paid up and whatnot. Hadn’t bought any Shea Butter for well over 2-3 weeks. My hair had a straight up fit. It’s still not up to par with its softness, but it’s calming down now.

 

[MizzBFly]

I’m still maintaining my blowout from 3/29 for my sisters wedding on 3/30. I use macadamia oil and now pin curl in 6 nightly. I don’t recommend my process but I always maintain my straight style for 30 days but this time I’m treating my split ends. I didn’t recurl w/ heat but below is my left back quadrant.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I haven't tried any Soultanicals but with so many stories about inconsistencies with her products I'd be afraid to try em.

I have some deep conditioners and stuff from them, but the only thing I’ve used so far is the Frizz Whizz. I really like it lol.

 

[Chicoro]

I’m still maintaining my blow from 3/29 for my sisters wedding on 3/30. I use macadamia oil and pin curl in 6 now nightly. I don’t recommend my process but I always maintain my straight style for 30 days but this time I’m treating my split ends. I didn’t recurl but below is my left back quadrant.

The color, the shine, the thickness, the length: UNREAL.
It MUST be Shea butter.
Gorgeous!​

 

[SunkissedLife]

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This is an 18th month comparison. My hair looks the same length to me. But, I know it's longer in the April 2019 photo. If you look at the ends in the 2019 photo, there is more hair or length in the curl. My hair does not hang as it gets longer. It hangs at the same length unless I pull it.

Here's another April 15th, 2019 photo where I am pulling my braid. I can see the length I've gained. Also, the braid is getting thicker at the new length:

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Your hair looks amazing. You can definitely tell the quality (length thickness and more) has definitely improved greatly!!

I really appreciate your tip about not going to get a cut until AFTER you have surpassed your length goal because then story stylist always want to “even up” your hair. It’s one of the reasons I always tell them don’t worry and to cut my hair in layers - makes them cut less. Last time I got a deeper cut because my stylist was trying to blend with my crown which is shorter because of some breakage I hadn’t experienced. Now I am slowly and lovingly growing that section out as the rest of my hair is continually reaching for new lengths. Thanks for all your great insights Chicoro!! They really do help take understanding and care of my hair to the next level

 

[Chicoro]

You are most welcome @SunkissedLife !

 

[Chicoro]

Your hair looks amazing. You can definitely tell the quality (length thickness and more) has definitely improved greatly!!

I really appreciate your tip about not going to get a cut until AFTER you have surpassed your length goal because then story stylist always want to “even up” your hair. It’s one of the reasons I always tell them don’t worry and to cut my hair in layers - makes them cut less. Last time I got a deeper cut because my stylist was trying to blend with my crown which is shorter because of some breakage I hadn’t experienced. Now I am slowly and lovingly growing that section out as the rest of my hair is continually reaching for new lengths. Thanks for all your great insights Chicoro!! They really do help take understanding and care of my hair to the next level

Thank you!

 

[GettingKinky]

I want to keep using Queen Shea, but it’s not working well with my wash n go. It extends my dry time by a lot so my hair shrinks up a lot more.

Maybe I need to use a shea mix without aloe vera gel.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Why is it that the first thing kids do when they sneak into your stuff is put it in their hair?



My 18 month old was having him a good ole time in my Shea butter. Rubbed it in and everything


Then started clapping and saying ALL DONE!




I couldn't even get mad! He did rub some in his pamper too though

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I’m still maintaining my blow from 3/29 frmy sisters wedding on 3/30. I use macadamia oil and pin curl in 6 now nightly. I don’t recommend my process but I always maintain my straight style for 30 days but this time I’m treating my split ends. I didn’t recurl w/ heat but below is my left back quadrant.

This is only 1 quadrant of your hair?

*Raises up out the bed to get a closer look at all that hair*

*still mesmerized....let me borrow a pair of glasses from somewhere*

Just what I thought! Lush, thick and beautiful!

 

[MizzBFly]

Why is it that the first thing kids do when they sneak into your stuff is put it in their hair?

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My 18 month old was having him a good ole time in my Shea butter. Rubbed it in and everything
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Then started clapping and saying ALL DONE!


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I couldn't even get mad! He did rub some in his pamper too though

How could he resist the creaminess and the delectable scents you create with the Shea?
How could you do that to him, Mom?

 

[MizzBFly]

This is only 1 quadrant of your hair?

*Raises up out the bed to get a closer look at all that hair*

*still mesmerized....let me borrow a pair of glasses from somewhere*

Just what I thought! Lush, thick and beautiful!

I plan for an exceptional reveal this Dec-SHE.READY 2019 it’s going down!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I plan for an exceptional reveal this Dec-SHE.READY 2019 it’s going down!

*shimmies shoulders*
Ayeeeeeeee meet me in the club....it's going downnnnnn.....

 

[MizzBFly]

*shimmies shoulders*
Ayeeeeeeee meet me in the club....it's going downnnnnn.....

Yesss...

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Ummmmmmm......Shea Siblings.......