I wash every 2 weeks on average and usually apply my shea butter mix around every 4 days. I only use a small amount. I don't always wear my hair out, but on days that I decide to...I don't have to worry about super weighed down hair. Yes there will be a feeling of the butter but definitely not enough to where I can't wear my hair out for fear of leaving grease marks on furniture.
Y'all remember that scene in Coming to America?!!!! LOL
This is day 5 or 6 hair...can't remember....but my hair is light, fluffy and still has movement. My ends get the bulk of the shea butter so they weigh down faster than the rest of my hair.
Other cool uses I've found for shea butter besides being a great conditioning sealer:
It has the ability to replace other products in my routine.
Edge control:
Water + shea butter + silk scarf overnight = smooth edges
Styler:
Water + moisturizer + shea butter = soft, touchable hold that can last 4-5 days on my roller set hair.
Detangling aid/ Overnight Treatment:
The day before wash day; my hair is lubricated enough from applying shea butter throughout the 2 week span that I can get away with just misting my hair with water, using a little oil to pull out the shed hairs, throw on a plastic cap and head to sleep. I usually wake up to hair that feels like I've done an ultimate deep conditioning session.
I'll be sure to try it out.
