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

SunkissedLife

basking in the sun
(Repost from the Ayurveda thread but had to post here too)

I have been getting so compliments yesterday and today about my hair like folks talkin bout
Your hair has grown so much
your hair is beautiful
Wow your hair is growing
Your hair is getting so long and thick

Got me feeling some type of way :2inlove:
Definitely contribute a lot of growth, specifically thickness and quality of my hair, to Ayurveda and especially especially Shea butter. Thank you to all the wonderful Ladies sharing and encouraging ugh you are all amazinggg
 

VictoriousBrownFlower

Well-Known Member
(Repost from the Ayurveda thread but had to post here too)

I have been getting so compliments yesterday and today about my hair like folks talkin bout
Your hair has grown so much
your hair is beautiful
Wow your hair is growing
Your hair is getting so long and thick

Got me feeling some type of way :2inlove:
Definitely contribute a lot of growth, specifically thickness and quality of my hair, to Ayurveda and especially especially Shea butter. Thank you to all the wonderful Ladies sharing and encouraging ugh you are all amazinggg
Beautiful testimony!!!! :afro::2inlove::toocool:
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
(Repost from the Ayurveda thread but had to post here too)

I have been getting so compliments yesterday and today about my hair like folks talkin bout
Your hair has grown so much
your hair is beautiful
Wow your hair is growing
Your hair is getting so long and thick

Got me feeling some type of way :2inlove:
Definitely contribute a lot of growth, specifically thickness and quality of my hair, to Ayurveda and especially especially Shea butter. Thank you to all the wonderful Ladies sharing and encouraging ugh you are all amazinggg

Can we see, too, please? Where's the photos?
 

blazingbeauty

Well-Known Member
Reducing waste and cost are the major reasons I got into DIY as well.

I love this perspective. DIY is extremely cost effective. I've been able to buy in bulk once or twice annually and spend nothing in between those times. I'm just beginning to restock raw ingredients that I had previously purchased 2 to 3 years ago. I'm done purchasing for this year and can focus my monies in other areas.

I also never even considered the reduction of waste that you mentioned. Yay to helping Mother Earth!

Dang! Two-three YEARS AGO?? That’s exactly what I would hope - I already try to stock up on large sizes to last me the year. I would still probably purchase black-owned hair products here and there to support the cause, but as a fun treat.
 

blazingbeauty

Well-Known Member
(Repost from the Ayurveda thread but had to post here too)

I have been getting so compliments yesterday and today about my hair like folks talkin bout
Your hair has grown so much
your hair is beautiful
Wow your hair is growing
Your hair is getting so long and thick

Got me feeling some type of way :2inlove:
Definitely contribute a lot of growth, specifically thickness and quality of my hair, to Ayurveda and especially especially Shea butter. Thank you to all the wonderful Ladies sharing and encouraging ugh you are all amazinggg

Your hard work is paying off and dividends at that!! :afro:
 

Bun Mistress

Well-Known Member
Everyone I need help, I acn't get my new batch of shea butter to whip. I do't know what I am doig wong this time arond. It is the same source as before. It will not whip.

I soften it a bit and then whipped it rehardden. I Even tried this elaborate melt and whip liquid til cool and reshipped it stayed whipped for a day. I haven't added anything to it, any help would be appeciated.
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Everyone I need help, I acn't get my new batch of shea butter to whip. I do't know what I am doig wong this time arond. It is the same source as before. It will not whip.

I soften it a bit and then whipped it rehardden. I Even tried this elaborate melt and whip liquid til cool and reshipped it stayed whipped for a day. I haven't added anything to it, any help would be appeciated.

Did you add an oil to it?

I've never whipped Shea butter and not added anything to it. I don't think it is likely to change texture if it is not mixed with olive oil or sunflower oil or some other oil.

That's my experience. Perhaps someone has had the experience of whipping melted Shea butter by itself and getting the result of which you are searching.
 

Bun Mistress

Well-Known Member
Did you add an oil to it?

I've never whipped Shea butter and not added anything to it. I don't think it is likely to change texture if it is not mixed with olive oil or sunflower oil or some other oil.

That's my experience. Perhaps someone has had the experience of whipping melted Shea butter by itself and getting the result of which you are searching.

I didn't this time, I cant remember what I did the last time. Maybe I did Add oil, coconut oil? I should have written this down.
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I didn't this time, I cant remember what I did the last time. Maybe I did Add oil, coconut oil? I should have written this down.

Ok. Let us know if you can so we can better help you! I would suggest that you use an oil that is liquid at room temperature. So, you may need to add another oil in addition to the coconut oil.
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Made a new batch of whipped shea butter a few days ago. I got DH hooked so my whipped shea is being used twice as fast now, lol. Also I placed an order for shea nilotica, can't wait to try it! :drunk:

Tell your DH, "You didn't put in on this, man!" He need to be adding to the Shea butter dollar pot for future purchases, physical labor and other supplies.
 

ElevatedEnergy

Rooted Yet Flowing
Made a new batch of whipped shea butter a few days ago. I got DH hooked so my whipped shea is being used twice as fast now, lol. Also I placed an order for shea nilotica, can't wait to try it! :drunk:

I have some on the way too. I plan on making a Super Shea Butter! :lachen:
Some Unrefined Ivory
Some Shea Nilotica
Some Shea Olein
Of course some herbal infused Ceramide oil too :2inlove:
 

VictoriousBrownFlower

Well-Known Member
Patiently waiting for that DIY lecture from @ElevatedEnergy.

Ready to what I can do for gentle shampoos. Gonna have like 12 different bottles of stuff for my scalp only. Not even gonna think about all the stuff I’m gonna make for my hair. Lol
i was just gonna come in here and say i washed my hair with my black soap shampoo and WOW!!!!! Its amazing~~~~
 

SunkissedLife

basking in the sun
Can we see, too, please? Where's the photos?

I don’t think I took any. this quick snap when I was playing around with the idea of wearing my hair up lol

But also after 2 days of a big ass fro my hair was feeling super dry. So I took a page out of your book on Tues night.
Slightly dampened hair > used ATON leave in (hoping this helps strengthen my hair) > a fingerfull or Shea butter > finger comb and braided. (3 in the back and 4 in the front on each side)

The braids definitely make my hair feel strong and protected if you know what I mean. Also There was something so nostalgic about braiding my hair reminds me of my childhood or maybe the braid pattern reminds me of our ancient African ancestors Idk but it definitely made me feel a little sentimental. Snapped a pic of my braids today just for you guys.
 

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sarumoki

Epicurean Empress
I'm trying something new today. I was mixing some rice and oat "milk" as a hair treatment and now I want to mix it with clay to use as a cleanser on my hair. I'm not washing until this evening though so I'll let you ladies know how it goes. It's time for me to finally start putting this chem degree to use. :lol:

Wish me luck!
 

water_n_oil

Well-Known Member
I'm trying something new today. I was mixing some rice and oat "milk" as a hair treatment and now I want to mix it with clay to use as a cleanser on my hair. I'm not washing until this evening though so I'll let you ladies know how it goes. It's time for me to finally start putting this chem degree to use. :lol:

Wish me luck!

I love oat rinses! I haven't done one in a while and I've been thinking about making an oat milk based conditioner in the future.
 

Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I don’t think I took any. this quick snap when I was playing around with the idea of wearing my hair up lol

But also after 2 days of a big ass fro my hair was feeling super dry. So I took a page out of your book on Tues night.
Slightly dampened hair > used ATON leave in (hoping this helps strengthen my hair) > a fingerfull or Shea butter > finger comb and braided. (3 in the back and 4 in the front on each side)

The braids definitely make my hair feel strong and protected if you know what I mean. Also There was something so nostalgic about braiding my hair reminds me of my childhood or maybe the braid pattern reminds me of our ancient African ancestors Idk but it definitely made me feel a little sentimental. Snapped a pic of my braids today just for you guys.

Pretty!
 
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