LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
I cowashed last night, moisturized with some Darcy's curl moisturizer and sealed with melted raw shea butter. I did some mini-ish twists and they're so soft and shiny!
Shea Growth and Retention Regimen 2015
- Thread starter Napp
- Start date
Bibliophile
Hair toy Aficionado
I used Oyin Handmade Whipped Shea Butter
Using LHCF via smartphone. Can't see mentions.
Using LHCF via smartphone. Can't see mentions.
niknakmac
Well-Known Member
Still using SM raw shea butter line and my homemade shea butter pomade. I thought avocado butter was doing something the first time I was natural but shea butter has it beat hands down. My hair never tangles now and it's 4abc. I also use these products in my daughters texlaxed hair and they work fabulously.
Bibliophile
Hair toy Aficionado
Used this with Shea Moisture Organic Raw SheaButter Reconstructive Elixir
Using LHCF via smartphone. Can't see mentions.
LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
Y'all don't understand how soft my hair is since I sealed it with shea butter! Y'all don't even understand!
imaginary
Well-Known Member
Yes! All of this. Starting to wonder why I even stopped in the first place
Moisturized with SM hold and shine mist and my shea butter mix.
Pennefeather
Well-Known Member
Still using my homemade shea butter mix nightly, and Shea Moisture JBCO lotion in the morning. Hair is shiney, and healthy looking.
imaginary
Well-Known Member
Finished up my old mix so I purchased some ivory shea butter instead of the yellow kind I usually get.
I definitely notice a difference between the two in terms of consistency. It's not a bad difference or anything, but the yellow one feels a touch greasier to me (or maybe it just melts easier?), especially when I mix it with castor oil vs the off-white one which feels more like a cream. Because it's so creamy I misjudged my application and was waaaay too heavy handed, but my hair is soft as usual so I'm happy.
I definitely notice a difference between the two in terms of consistency. It's not a bad difference or anything, but the yellow one feels a touch greasier to me (or maybe it just melts easier?), especially when I mix it with castor oil vs the off-white one which feels more like a cream. Because it's so creamy I misjudged my application and was waaaay too heavy handed, but my hair is soft as usual so I'm happy.
Solila
Well-Known Member
I'm still doing shea butter and castor oil mix. I've been bunned for like 3 months now. LOL I will say this much, my hair grew ridiculously. Not sure how much, I'd have to do a length check at some point, but I walk out of the shower and I look like I got a mop on my head. I get extreme shrinkage when my hair is wet, but now my hair is past shoulder length when wet. I'm still in shock.
LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
On Saturday I used Eden Bodyworks All Natural Curl Defining Creme which unbeknownst to me, has shea butter in it. I don't know if I like it because I used it on old hair that already had a lot of product on it. I'm going to try it one day on fresh hair.
NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
Still using whipped shea butter mixes on my hair 3-4 nights a week.
Bibliophile
Hair toy Aficionado
I used Butters-n-Bars shea butter (lavender chamomile scent)
LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
I sealed my hair with melted shea butter tonight. Bring on the softness!
Bibliophile
Hair toy Aficionado
Yesterday I used Oyin Handmade Whipped Shea Butter to reset my twistout. It lasted 7 days.
Bibliophile
Hair toy Aficionado
I used Shea Moisture Lemongrass Tea Tree infused Shea Butter for the first time today. It performs like the beige/cream shea butter. No wonder this is hard to find; it smells exactly like ripe lemons.
LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
I washed my hair on Thursday. Moisturized with Darcy's leave in and moisturizing whip and sealed with melted shea butter. As usual I was heavy handed with the shea butter.
imaginary
Well-Known Member
I've read that pure shea doesn't have one, but i suppose that would change depending on the oils you mix with it.
Pennefeather
Well-Known Member
I haven't posted in a while, but continuing to use my homemade Shea mixture nightly and SM JBC styling lotion each morning. It seems to be a good balance so that my hair doesn't get too greasy.
SweetlyCurly
Well-Known Member
I haven't updated but still going strong. Love the change shea butter has made on my hair.
Some of the products I've been using: kinky kashmere all in one conditioner, SM curl enhancing smoothie and APB puddings.
Some of the products I've been using: kinky kashmere all in one conditioner, SM curl enhancing smoothie and APB puddings.
ResultsMayVary
Well-Known Member
Hope everyone is doing well! Haven't updated my shea butter regimen in a while, but this thread is really great for looking back to see what has changed in your regimen and mine has definitely changed since the last post.
Shampoo - 1x month with Terresentials Lavender Mud Wash (found I really didn't need to use it once a week)
Co-Wash - daily, I have fallen in love with the feeling of water on my scalp everyday + it gives my hair a great boost of moisture daily
Leave In - daily, spray mix of Giovanni Direct Leave In + water (20/80)
Seal - whipped shea butter mix (blended with a small amount of coconut oil)
Styling:
Low tight bun with a little Giovanni Styling Glue on the edges (worn most often)
or
Wash and Go with shea butter mix + KCCC (on wash and go days, after applying my leave in I wear a plastic cap and DC under the dryer for about 15 minutes)
Can't wait to check in at the end of summer to see how this regimen worked out
Shampoo - 1x month with Terresentials Lavender Mud Wash (found I really didn't need to use it once a week)
Co-Wash - daily, I have fallen in love with the feeling of water on my scalp everyday + it gives my hair a great boost of moisture daily
Leave In - daily, spray mix of Giovanni Direct Leave In + water (20/80)
Seal - whipped shea butter mix (blended with a small amount of coconut oil)
Styling:
Low tight bun with a little Giovanni Styling Glue on the edges (worn most often)
or
Wash and Go with shea butter mix + KCCC (on wash and go days, after applying my leave in I wear a plastic cap and DC under the dryer for about 15 minutes)
Can't wait to check in at the end of summer to see how this regimen worked out
LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
So tonight I cowashed and twisted with Eden Bodyworks Curl Defining Creme.
Bibliophile
Hair toy Aficionado
Used shea butter blended with Rose otto essential oil & grapeseed oil
greenandchic
Well-Known Member
Sounds lovely! I would like to try a combo of shea butter and grapeseed oil...
Bibliophile
Hair toy Aficionado
You should try it...The blend is “dry" & has a satin like feel on skin/hair.
StarFish106
Well-Known Member
I have a question for you shea butter mixologists. I normally use coconut oil to seal (and can give great shine) but now that it is warm, it is totally liquid at room temps. I am looking into doing some kind of mix with Shea, coconut, some essential oils and maybe some grapeseed whipped up. Have any of you who have mixed yours light and fluffy found it to all become liquid because it is getting warmer? Will it stay looking like cool whip goodness at room temperature for the summer or will I need to store it in the fridge?
I used to have a mini fridge in my bedroom where I kept the essentials (juice, water, pudding pops, coconut oil and Botanoil). Alas that fridge died on me so now I keep my extra coconut in the fridge in the kitchen. I was just wondering....Thanks
I used to have a mini fridge in my bedroom where I kept the essentials (juice, water, pudding pops, coconut oil and Botanoil). Alas that fridge died on me so now I keep my extra coconut in the fridge in the kitchen. I was just wondering....Thanks
Similar threads
- Poll
- Poll
