water_n_oil
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I think the almond shea might be my favorite mix yet.
Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Yesterday I did my braids fresh in the morning. I decided to leave my braids loose. I got three (3) compliments on my braids.
One male client said, "I like your hair!" A receptionist said, "Look at those lovely braids. I'm sure it took some time to do those." At the office, my co-worker said, "I like your hair!"
One male client said, "I like your hair!" A receptionist said, "Look at those lovely braids. I'm sure it took some time to do those." At the office, my co-worker said, "I like your hair!"
The power and force of Queen Shea.
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Sunday I washed my hair and did a protein treatment. My favorite is Aphogee 2 Step but that is NOT what I used. I'm holding on to strands of length right now. If I were to use Aphogee 2 with the strands, my hair sticks together and they tend to break off during the protein process.
I used a leave in that is gentle on my scraggly hair (Brazilian Keratin):
I saw a difference immediately. My hair was instantly shinier, blacker with more tensile or springy-ness.
I washed, conditioned, put in this leave in reconstructor and put my hair in bantus overnight. It wasn't until the next day I put in my SCurl and Shea butter.
I felt like the protein could do a better job for my hair if it was working on my hair by itself. And, it had time to dry overnight.
I love to use whipped Aphogee 2 Step when the bulk of my hair is at mostly the same length. I always use it after my hair has been heat styled, ie blowdried and pressed.
I changed from using the Aphogee 2 Step when I started implementing my Shea butter and Ends Routine. That is because with the Shea butter and Ends Routine, I get lots of little hairs growing to longer lengths.
Although the hairs are healthy, they are not strong enough to survive an Aphogee 2 Step process, without sticking and breaking off. I learned that the hard way and lost all my scragglies, in 2017 I think. I won't be doing that again!
I used a leave in that is gentle on my scraggly hair (Brazilian Keratin):
I saw a difference immediately. My hair was instantly shinier, blacker with more tensile or springy-ness.
I washed, conditioned, put in this leave in reconstructor and put my hair in bantus overnight. It wasn't until the next day I put in my SCurl and Shea butter.
I felt like the protein could do a better job for my hair if it was working on my hair by itself. And, it had time to dry overnight.
I love to use whipped Aphogee 2 Step when the bulk of my hair is at mostly the same length. I always use it after my hair has been heat styled, ie blowdried and pressed.
I changed from using the Aphogee 2 Step when I started implementing my Shea butter and Ends Routine. That is because with the Shea butter and Ends Routine, I get lots of little hairs growing to longer lengths.
Although the hairs are healthy, they are not strong enough to survive an Aphogee 2 Step process, without sticking and breaking off. I learned that the hard way and lost all my scragglies, in 2017 I think. I won't be doing that again!
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
She said strands, that means the rest is VERY likely to get this long.
Queen Shea is:
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SunkissedLife
basking in the sun
This. Is. Amazing. Thank you!!!!
No wonder your mixes look so yummy — careful planning and record keeping. Keep experimenting and growing that beautiful mane girl!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
water_n_oil
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Very gentle and mild cleansing you say? I neeeeed it. I feel like it'd be a great wash in between regular black soap use.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
and I bet it feels like 
clouds!
Bun Mistress
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Bun Mistress
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I came in here to update. I haven't done a length check and probably wont for awhile but I am sheaing everyday., this might sound excessive but I have fine hair and it is humid here already. I am retaining length and my hair feels amazing. I will snap a picture sometime today but we all know i Have posting issues.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I wear 8 braids! I then pull them back into 1 and put on a baggie! Let me know if this is still not clear.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Ok so this White African Black Soap is the business. Gone head nih 3cayg! She is killing the Shea & Black Soap Game.
It doesnt take long to liquify. I added around 8 ounces of room temperature distilled water to 3 ounces of the white soap. It melted on contact
This was after around 8 or so minutes.
I added some rose clay, rhassoul clay, a few other ingredients and it took on a pretty pink color.
The bubbles are big but more like foam.
It doesnt take long to liquify. I added around 8 ounces of room temperature distilled water to 3 ounces of the white soap. It melted on contact
This was after around 8 or so minutes.
I added some rose clay, rhassoul clay, a few other ingredients and it took on a pretty pink color.
The bubbles are big but more like foam.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
March was rich with Shea Made Hair Unicorns. April was very quiet. What's up for May?
Let's Make some 'Corns!
May is about to be lit! It's my born month, so I'll be birthday'ing all month long. I need some newly made Shea Unicorns to come out of hiding to help me celebrate!
Where yall at?!!!!
BeautifulRoots
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Ooooo looks really nice. I wonder how it performs in comparison to black soap.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Very similar. I used it on my face this morning. Like I mentioned upthread, it is a bit more gentle though. I dont add oils to my cleansers, (I dont see the point) as I want it to cleanse well. However, if you do add oils....it would be even more gentle.
I like this one over regular black soap because I was done with coverting it to shampoo/face wash within a few minutes. So, it is easier to work with than regular black soap. Not something to go out of your way to buy if you already have a black soap you like....but its nice nonetheless.
SunkissedLife
basking in the sun
Your soap looks soo pretty !! Sounds like a wonderful new cleanser. Congrats on your new find!!
SunkissedLife
basking in the sun
Washed my hair Tuesday night and did 2 jumbo flat twists that I pinned up. This morning I revitalized my hair with a quick spritz of water and using my DIY flax seed gel and Shea butter. Omg the shine the softness the definition. I really liked using this product combo!!
Pulled into two ponytails, removed the elastics and slathered Shea on the length to braid. My hair feels so moist and juicy and like these braids would retain alll the length. Can't wait til my hair is longer and this style looks super cute!
Pulled into two ponytails, removed the elastics and slathered Shea on the length to braid. My hair feels so moist and juicy and like these braids would retain alll the length. Can't wait til my hair is longer and this style looks super cute!
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
water_n_oil
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water_n_oil
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I've been considering revisiting flax seed gel. I mainly like it for dd1. I just don't style our hair often enough to really warrant making it all the time. May be time to get a preservative in that case.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Still gonna get it anyway...
I don't blame you! I have the nerve to still want some Shea Nilotica, even with all this Ivory shea in my house.
I'mma grab a pound or 2 in the fall. LOL
water_n_oil
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I have a cart right now with 5lbs of ivory, 5lbs of regular black soap, 1 ball of the white soap, 16oz almond oil, and a pound of nilotica lol. I'm not gonna pull the trigger yet as I don't truly need it all right now.
I don't blame you! I have the nerve to still want some Shea Nilotica, even with all this Ivory shea in my house.
caribeandiva
Human being
Happy early birthday!!May is about to be lit! It's my born month, so I'll be birthday'ing all month long. I need some newly made Shea Unicorns to come out of hiding to help me celebrate!
Where yall at?!!!!
VictoriousBrownFlower
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This looks like it would be a great all natural everything shampoo. Maybe with some herbs or herbal infused oil added for extra nourishment...
ideas ideas!?!?!?!
VictoriousBrownFlower
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I'll be retiring next year and passing the torch. My work is done here.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
These Shea threads seem to always be filled to the brim with a wealth of knowledge!
I'm still spinning from the coffee infused Shea butter and oil mix recipe from @ElevatedEnergy . My burn scars are shrinking down at a rapid pace. If I weren't seeing it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it myself!
And who would have thought a lake could be naturally pink? Or, that Shea butter is required to work and in said lake to protect one's skin from harsh salt.
Amazing stuff!
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
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