Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[caribeandiva]

Thanks very much!

What would help you to know or better understand the concepts? Illustrations, video, workbook, pictures?

Pictures of what though? Shea butter?

Pics of all of it: Shea butter, trees, nuts, Shea belt, how it’s made, the ladies who pick it, how to whip it, before and afters, etc...

@caribeandiva ,

For a Shea butter book, what kind of illustrations would you be looking for? Pictures of what? Human? Hair or pictures of the Shea nut? I'm not trying to be funny.

Both. Preferably humans and their hair transformations.

 

[Chicoro]

Pics of all of it: Shea butter, trees, nuts, Shea belt, how it’s made, the ladies who pick it, how to whip it, before and afters, etc...


Both. Preferably humans and their hair transformations.

So you 'bout to give up some photos?

 

[Chicoro]

My friend is trekking in Madagascar and we both love afro textured hair. This a a woman from Madagascar. She doesn't have a butter in her hair. She is using grease of a zebu to lubricate her hair.

Look at how intricate the braiding style is. Those parts are perfection. They use sticks to part the hair. They brush the hair with minature "brooms" made of straw. Lots of finger detangling and no brushing or combing on the hair.



This is a zebu:

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

My friend is trekking in Madagascar and we both love afro textured hair. This a a woman from Madagascar. She doesn't have a butter in her hair. She is using grease of a zebu to lubricate her hair.

Look at how intricate the braiding style is. Those parts are perfection. They use sticks to part the hair. They brush the hair with minature "brooms" made of straw. Lots of finger detangling and no brushing or combing on the hair.



This is a zebu:

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wow that style is beautiful!!!! and it was done with sticks and a broom!!!!! damn we're amazing!!!!

 

[caribeandiva]

So you 'bout to give up some photos?

Yep

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Shea test

We are at #2500 post! I find this unbelievable because I figured we discussed everything in the 2018 Shea thread.


Yet, we still have questions, are discovering things and solidifying things as it relates to our afro-textured hair and Shea butter.

If you well versed ladies have questions and discussion at this level, imagine the questions and how a book could help others who don't have any knowledge.

My book on Shea butter is coming.

• Are there specific things you would like to see in a book about Shea butter?
• Are there specific things you would like to know about Shea butter?
• What would help you to know?
• Do you want recipes?
• Do you want Science?
• Do you want testimonials?

I WILL NOT BE COPYING YOUR INFORMATION
from this thread or the previous thread and putting it in my book!​

There are some very key things I have discovered about Shea butter that I have not shared in either this or the previous thread. In fact I have never shared it ANYWHERE publicly. Thus, I never posted it here or anywhere. It's going in my book first. I will be building my book around that information.

So, if I see my info somewhere else without being credited...I'll know where they got it from!

Excited to read your book! I especially enjoy hearing you break down hair science into layman's terms.

 

[GGsKin]

My friend is trekking in Madagascar and we both love afro textured hair. This a a woman from Madagascar. She doesn't have a butter in her hair. She is using grease of a zebu to lubricate her hair.

Look at how intricate the braiding style is. Those parts are perfection. They use sticks to part the hair. They brush the hair with minature "brooms" made of straw. Lots of finger detangling and no brushing or combing on the hair.



This is a zebu:

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I love this style. I'm inspired. Now to muster up some energy to intricately part my own hair.

 

[Chicoro]

Excited to read your book! All of the above would be nice in the book. I especially enjoy hearing you break down hair science into layman's terms. Also learning about sourcing, types of shea, and how we can best support fair trade sources. Testimonials would be good as well.

Thank you!

 

[Chicoro]

How Do You Know If Something Works or Might Work for You and Your Hair?​

@caribeandiva stated in another thread that she would change up her processes. One of the main reasons she didn't change her Shea process was because I consistently told her and reminded her to continue using the same process.

This question is for everyone or anyone who might care to answer!

The question is, how do you know to stay the course and continue a process? It takes time for processes to work, even implementing Shea butter or any hair process.

If you don't have someone telling you it works, or if you are not in a supportive group such as this Shea thread group, how do you know you are on the right path?

How do you determine to continue, to stick with a process?

How do you determine to start with a process? I think this is the hard part, choosing the right path.

How do you determine to go by 'faith' and not by the fact that you see no changes when you look in the mirror?

I think that is the hardest part. Trusting, believing and sticking with a process. But to trust and believe and to stick with a hair process, especially when you have been disappointed so many times and for so long is rough.

For me, I look for PATTERNS, REPETITION! I do research and if I see that several [unrelated] people have similar results using a similar process, then that helps validate the process for me.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

How Do You Know If Something Works or Might Work for You and Your Hair?​

@caribeandiva stated in another thread that she would change up her processes. One of the main reasons she didn't change her Shea process was because I consistently told her and reminded her to continue using the same process.

This question is for everyone or anyone who might care to answer!

The question is, how do you know to stay the course and continue a process?
usually i see a little change but not really significant ie shinier, smoother feel etc... also i research the benefits to using such process and keep an eye on my hair health. if it doesnt look like its hurting my hair i continue to see if it will eventually benefit it.


How do you determine to start with a process? I think this is the hard part, choosing the right path. Like i said b4 if i see something that looks interesting i research to see if there are any real scientific benefits. At this point i can kinda tell if something might work but it took a decade to learn my hair in that way.

How do you determine to go by 'faith' and not by the fact that you see no changes when you look in the mirror? knowing my hair intimately to be able to recognize little changes that others may see as insignificant but i know means keep going with this.

 

[Chicoro]

This lady is from Guadaloup and she is relaxed. She is speaking French in this video and talking about how she has changed from an off the shelf brand to Shea butter. She says she just started using it last month because her African clients that she coaches couldn't get the KeraKare (?) products. She uses it when she is 'stretching' her hair.

She calls Shea a moisturizer, I call it a sealant and lubricatort hat HOLDS in moisture. But I'll not quibble on the point. I thought you might like to know her. She starts to talk about her Shea mix which begins at 3:14 in the video. She is going to have hair to her knees in the next 3 years.

Later in the video she demonstrates how to make her Shea mix. Enjoy!

 

[Chicoro]

We talk about trimming in this Shea thread, and in other threads, and how it can be disappointing to get one's hair straightened to only have your 'length' removed. Also, many of us are aware that a thick, full even length is very attractive. But, I would say you don't have to have this to have healthy hair or beautiful hair.

In her video she has some footage of herself letting her husband trim her hair. The ends are not full and you can see through her hair. In my opinon, her hair is pretty and healthy as is. Over time, if you continue to care for your hair, it thickens and fills in at the new, longer length. The comparison and trim start at @2:52

I think she may be transitioning from relaxed to natural, or she just might be stretching her relaxers, as she mentions her last relaxer was 8 months ago in November 2018. But I was too mesmerized by the hair to pay close attention. Enjoy !

Start at 2:52

@MileHighDiva
@PlanetCybertron
@Theresamonet

 

[water_n_oil]

Took my wash day braids down this morning. This is prior to separating. That shine

 

[Chicoro]

Took my wash day braids down this morning. This is prior to separating. That shine

That shine? How about a great that Everything !

 

[Chicoro]

Thank you !

 

[PlanetCybertron]

Thank you!

Ooooo!!!! I

We talk about trimming in this Shea thread, and in other threads, and how it can be disappointing to get one's hair straightened to only have your 'length' removed. Also, many of us are aware that a thick, full even length is very attractive. But, I would say you don't have to have this to have healthy hair or beautiful hair.

In her video she has some footage of herself letting her husband trim her hair. The ends are not full and you can see through her hair. In my opinon, her hair is pretty and healthy as is. Over time, if you continue to care for your hair, it thickens and fills in at the new, longer length. The comparison and trim start at @2:52

I think she may be transitioning from relaxed to natural, or she just might be stretching her relaxers, as she mentions her last relaxer was 8 months ago in November 2018. But I was too mesmerized by the hair to pay close attention. Enjoy !

Start at 2:52

@MileHighDiva
@PlanetCybertron
@Theresamonet

Think I straight up found my hair TWIN!!! So beautiful!

 

[Chicoro]

@SunkissedLife

 

[PlanetCybertron]

Happy Birfday!!! SunKissed!!!

 

[water_n_oil]

The shea babies last weekend.

 

[Chicoro]

The shea babies last weekend.

Baby Shea Made Hair Unicorns!​

 

[GettingKinky]

The shea babies last weekend.

They have such beautiful hair! I would kill to have hair that thick.

 

[caribeandiva]

How Do You Know If Something Works or Might Work for You and Your Hair?​

@caribeandiva stated in another thread that she would change up her processes. One of the main reasons she didn't change her Shea process was because I consistently told her and reminded her to continue using the same process

I know it’s working if my hair is soft, moisturized and I retain length. The reason I’ve even stayed on my hair journey as long as I have is because of this board. YouTube came later. That’s also been why I’ve always been tweaking my hair regimen. I was like: “Ooohhh this person is raving about this product I’ve never heard of?! Let me add it to my list. Or I’m bored with my moisturizing let me try this new one to add excitement to my routine.” Now I know better. Having support is key.

 

[caribeandiva]

Happy birthday @SunkissedLife !!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

The shea babies last weekend.

 

[water_n_oil]

They have such beautiful hair! I would kill to have hair that thick.

Girl I'm afraid for our future lol. She just turned 2 in April and has way thicker hair than big sis.

 

[GettingKinky]

Girl I'm afraid for our future lol. She just turned 2 in April and has way thicker hair than big sis.

It’s going to be a lot of work for you, but a gorgeous head of hair for her.

 

[Chicoro]

Look, a shoe, for my l'l Bamboo @caribeandiva :

 

[caribeandiva]

Look, a shoe, for my l'l Bamboo @caribeandiva :

It’s beautiful!!

 

[caribeandiva]

Girl I'm afraid for our future lol. She just turned 2 in April and has way thicker hair than big sis.

I noticed how they have such different hair textures. Black hair is so amazing!

 

[water_n_oil]

I noticed how they have such different hair textures. Black hair is so amazing!

Way different! I find my oldest's hair easier since hers is finer (not by much though) and lower density in comparison. I think the density diff is what makes it easier really.