Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[Chicoro]

We got an Herbalist in training in the Shea House!

 

[GGsKin]

Ayeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

You find some of the best gifs

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

We got an Herbalist in training in the Shea House!

Trying to learn and soak up all this plant power!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

You find some of the best gifs

This one will always be my fav! It's like the answer to everything

 

[ashbash]

So I’ve been using Mct oil on my scalp and it’s been about a week and my scalp is feeling great
It’s not itching
It’s not flaking
It’s not patchy or red!!!


Now the breakage...
I did olaplex 3 shampooed with olaplex 4 then mixed up some neutral protein filler and did a twenty min protein treatment rinsed and used olaplex 5
Still some minor breakage... will probably do a lighter protein treatment tomorrow

I’m trying to figure what shea I want to use... I think I might make a new mix with just avacado oil and safflower oil.... I’m trying to avoid regular coconut oil touching my scalp since I think that’s making my scalp flare up and all my mixes currently have coconut oil
I’m thinking maybe I’ll mix in some mct oil instead...

Thoughts? Any advice on what I can do to further stop this breakage?

 

[water_n_oil]

Almost time for a new batch of ayurvedic shea. I think I'm also going to make a small batch of shea & almond oil together. I've been loving sweet almond oil for myself and dd1. I have like 5 different shea blends in my cabinet right now serving different purposes.

 

[Chicoro]

Almost time for a new batch of ayurvedic shea. I think I'm also going to make a small batch of shea & almond oil together. I've been loving sweet almond oil for myself and dd1. I have like 5 different shea blends in my cabinet right now serving different purposes.

That is understandable! I've got two main blends: one for my hair and one based in coffee oil for my scars.

 

[water_n_oil]

Sweet almond blend in the freezer. Love this brand but the bottles are pretty small so I may just get almond oil in bulk and almond FO in the future.

 

[water_n_oil]

Sweet almond blend in the freezer. Love this brand but the bottles are pretty small so I may just get almond oil in bulk and almond FO in the future.

Two thumbs up. DD1's twists look so good tonight.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I mixed some eyeshadow pigment into my shea to try to create the fenty lava effect and it actually came out nice. Once absorbed it leaves a nice glittery shimmer effect. Not as noticeable as the fenty but really pretty. It was just practice but i bought some gold pigment and aromatherapy body oil from bbworks to mix up in my next batch (which I'll make when the stuff comes in the mail) #summerready!!!

 

[Chicoro]

I've been wearing the same gray sweater for years, literally. Anyway....

I finally see the length difference in my braided, pulled hair. I found a stretched braided hair photo from 2017 and compared it against the one I posted a bit up thread from 2019. (post # 1766) https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...ion-regimen-2019.841147/page-59#post-25176571

I see a difference of 4.5 - 5 inches in the length of my braid between 2017 and 2019. That's some pretty good retention. I know I've trimmed and snipped a bit here and there during that time frame, too.

In the 2017 photo, my braid barely hung over my breast. The second picture shows it hangs much longer. Even the little braid barely hanging over my right shoulder in the 2017 photo is considerable shorter than the little braid peeking over my left shoulder in the 2019 photo. Lastly, in the 2019 photo, I have my chin pointing down toward my chest. That position shortens my pulled braid a little bit. If I were to straighten my chin and pull it up more, my braid would be a bit longer.

And, what is even more satisfying is that the longer braid in the 2019 photo is not only longer it is also thicker on the ends than the 2017 braid.



I'm so amazed and floored by what Shea butter is doing for my length retention and length gains. This is why I am such an advocate of taking photos. It really helps you to see.

 

[Chicoro]

Burn Scars Continue to Lighten: Coffee Oil Infused Shea Mix​

I was exercising last night and I looked in the mirror at my legs. I noticed that my burn scars are not only fainter, now they are getting thinner. They are shrinking in width. I put on my glasses to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me.

I am SURE that is due to using the coffee infused sunflower oil and Shea butter mix. I know this for sure because I have been exfoliating and using vitamin E all along. The only change is the Coffee Infused Shea Mix. At the rate my scars are fading, they may be gone by August 2019! We will see.

Usually, when I get a burn, my burn scars are permanent, or if I am lucky, go away in 3 to 5 years. For these, this is year #2, as I burned my skin with boiling, hot, cooking grease in April 2017.

This recipe was provided by our resident herbalist in training: @ElevatedEnergy

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

The evolution of my Shea Based Deep conditioner. Practice makes perfect yall!

Too light:



Too much air whipped in...perfect as a leave in or body lotion though!




Just Right:

 

[Prisangela]

I've been MIA for a bit but still on course with my shea crack mixes on my head and on my body!

 

[Prisangela]

The evolution of my Shea Based Deep conditioner. Practice makes perfect yall!

Too light:
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Too much air whipped in...perfect as a leave in or body lotion though!

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Just Right:
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mind sharing your ratios and ingredients?

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

mind sharing your ratios and ingredients?

I shared one upthread that can be added and tweaked depending on what your hair likes.

I dont feel like looking for the post but it was this recipe:
90 grams water
7 grams shea
3 grams BTMS 50

That one is easy and light.

To make it heavier...decrease the water and increase the shea and btms by 5 grams at a time until you get the desired consistency/Moisture level for your hair.

My DC is a bit more complicated and most wouldnt just have the ingredients sitting around, but the recipe I provided already will be a good starting point for tweaking & playing around with.

 

[water_n_oil]

Lawdhamercy that "just right" pic @ElevatedEnergy

 

[MizzBFly]

The evolution of my Shea Based Deep conditioner. Practice makes perfect yall!

Too light:
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Too much air whipped in...perfect as a leave in or body lotion though!

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Just Right:
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This looks amazingly delicious!!
I know you shared this recipe already upthread right?
Please don’t make me try to justify to hubs purchasing a stand alone mixer *just for Shea* we just upgraded our fridge to Samsung 3 drawer w/bells and whistles oy vey! Hmmm... but as I type I could probably try Offerup or Ebay for a gently used one since it’s just for Shea

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Lawdhamercy that "just right" pic @ElevatedEnergy

It's got tons of fenugreek mucilage in it too that I allowed to develop over 2 days prior to creating the conditioner. I was slip and sliding all over my shower.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

This looks amazingly delicious!!
I know you shared this recipe already upthread right?
Please don’t make try to justify to hubs purchasing a stand alone mixer *just for Shea* we just upgraded our fridge to Samsung 3 drawer w/bells and whistles oy vey! Hmmm... but as I type I could probably try Offerup or Ebay for a gently used one since it’s just for Shea

I have a seperate standing mixer, pots, pans, utensils etc. all for mixing and creating stuff. So I cant help talk you out of it Sis, so lets work on talking your hubby into it shall we?

*grabs mic*

Oh sweet husband, will you please turn your head while our dear sister @MizzBFly throws a mixer in a cart and checks out?!!! She needzzzz it for her Shea fix. Please & thankyou!

Or just bat those beautiful eyes of yours....

Twirl a few of those juicy twists.....

And BAM! He will be convinced!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Here is the calculator I use for formulating products:

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Calculators/Batch_Size_Calculator.aspx

And just a sample of a leave in I've been trying to perfect.



I'm still working on it though, but at least this will give a general idea.

 

[water_n_oil]

This looks amazingly delicious!!
I know you shared this recipe already upthread right?
Please don’t make try to justify to hubs purchasing a stand alone mixer *just for Shea* we just upgraded our fridge to Samsung 3 drawer w/bells and whistles oy vey! Hmmm... but as I type I could probably try Offerup or Ebay for a gently used one since it’s just for Shea

Lol I've been wanting to have completely separate tools and such for hair mixing. I have a dedicated slow cooker for melting shea and oil infusions and a small Ninja Express for now.

 

[Artemis24]

I'm at the bottom of my first jar of my shea mix and I have another in reserve. I'll probably still mix a new jar because I want to try something different. I stretched my hair in the shower a few days ago and my longest strands touched the top of my butt! I initially thought it was shed hair trying to come out lol. I think the bulk is MBL now. I need a haircut to even things out but I'll wait until the end of the year.

I'm in mini twists for the first time and I hope to keep them in until the end of summer. They're a little past SL and I can't wait to see them at APL.

 

[MizzBFly]

I have a seperate standing mixer, pots, pans, utensils etc. all for mixing and creating stuff. So I cant help talk you out of it Sis, so lets work on talking your hubby into it shall we?

*grabs mic*

Oh sweet husband, will you please turn your head while our dear sister @MizzBFly throws a mixer in a cart and checks out?!!! She needzzzz it for her Shea fix. Please & thankyou!

Or just bat those beautiful eyes of yours....

Twirl a few of those juicy twists.....

And BAM! He will be convinced!

And I’ll throw in a ...

 

[MizzBFly]

Here is the calculator I use for formulating products:

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Calculators/Batch_Size_Calculator.aspx

And just a sample of a leave in I've been trying to perfect.

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I'm still working on it though, but at least this will give a general idea.

This is exactly What will take our ideas/formulas to the next level thanks @ElevatedEnergy This will also help with the art of my persuasion

 

[MizzBFly]

I'm at the bottom of my first jar of my shea mix and I have another in reserve. I'll probably still mix a new jar because I want to try something different. I stretched my hair in the shower a few days ago and my longest strands touched the top of my butt! I initially thought it was shed hair trying to come out lol. I think the bulk is MBL now. I need a haircut to even things out but I'll wait until the end of the year.

I'm in mini twists for the first time and I hope to keep them in until the end of summer. They're a little past SL and I can't wait to see them at APL.

Top of butt... these are tears of joyfor you!
creator willing top of butt status for me in December

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@ElevatedEnergy I wanna stick my hand in ALL of your mixtures and just squish them They look so delectable

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Oh and thanks for the calculator!

 

[water_n_oil]

13 shea'd up braids after a water rinse this evening with the sweet almond shea.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@ElevatedEnergy I wanna stick my hand in ALL of your mixtures and just squish them They look so delectable

They smell good too! I found some Victoria secret fragrance oil dupes a while back. I've been walking around with my hair smelling like Vanilla Lace & Amber Romance.