Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

bjade757 · Feb 21, 2018

NCHairDiva said:
Good morning ladies. Yesterday I tried to make a really large batch of whipped Shea butter. Ive never made a batch that large before sooooo I simply mixed all of my ingredients with no measuring. Bad idea.
What I used:
4lbs of shea (2 different sellers)
EVOO
green matcha
Neem oil
Argan oil
Coconut oil (a whole lot)
JBCO
It didnt come out well at all. Smh It looked smooth and well mixed but had a greasy mouse consistency. Like it was too greasy to be a cake batter consistency (I like the cake batter)
So because I NEEDED my Shea fix I tried to fight through it and make it work ...but couldn't. Sooooo I added almost a half pound extra to 1 of my containers.... Nope, I dont think it mixed well and it feels grainy....
I am lost and not sure how to fix this. I was thinking maybe I should try to correct it a jar at a time (8 jars). Any suggestions are appreciated! Im drowning in wet greasy Whipped cream

I found this link to fix the graniness: https://bettersheabutter.com/grainy-shea-butter-heres-fix/
Not sure how much help this will be since there's oils added, but figured it can't hurt?

caribeandiva · Feb 21, 2018

lalla said:
I was away last week and tried to use scurl without shea butter. My hair felt a lot drier. Shea butter for life.

I used S-curl in the past without sealing it with anything. My hair was still dry and it thought maybe it wasn’t working. I stopped using it cuz i listened to folks who told me it leaves a lot of build up on your hair and makes your hair feel coated. I should’ve considered THEIR hair before I took their advice. :lol:

Lesson learned.

Aggie · Feb 21, 2018

NCHairDiva said:
Good morning ladies. Yesterday I tried to make a really large batch of whipped Shea butter. Ive never made a batch that large before sooooo I simply mixed all of my ingredients with no measuring. Bad idea.
What I used:
4lbs of shea (2 different sellers)
EVOO
green matcha
Neem oil
Argan oil
Coconut oil (a whole lot)
JBCO
It didnt come out well at all. Smh It looked smooth and well mixed but had a greasy mouse consistency. Like it was too greasy to be a cake batter consistency (I like the cake batter)
So because I NEEDED my Shea fix I tried to fight through it and make it work ...but couldn't. Sooooo I added almost a half pound extra to 1 of my containers.... Nope, I dont think it mixed well and it feels grainy....
I am lost and not sure how to fix this. I was thinking maybe I should try to correct it a jar at a time (8 jars). Any suggestions are appreciated! Im drowning in wet greasy Whipped cream

Aw I'm so sorry this happened to you @NCHairDiva.

Did you melt the shea butter first in a double boiler and put in the fridge to solidify before whipping? I believe this is why your mix did not come out right. I tried it without doing all this and it was a bust plus my mix was grainy as you say. So from now on, it's melted first, solidify in fridge for about maybe 2 hours, then whip in my other goodies with it. This way works best for me.

Now how to use what you have, I gat nuthin' except maybe I would have added some moisturizing hair cream to change the consistency a bit. As for the conditioner, when you're about to use some of it on your hair, add a little more conditioner and whip it in with a hand whisk, not your mixer. This may make your shea-con work better.

scarcity21 · Feb 21, 2018

ThatJerseyGirl said:
HeyScarcity!!! I made my own CP growth oil, using the same ingredients. It is very easy to make. Are you thinking about making your own or purchasing some?

Hi @ThatJerseyGirl ...I was contemplating making my own...She has various versions right? Can you link the video to the one you made that works for you?
TIA

I Am So Blessed · Feb 21, 2018

Just purchased 16oz for $7.49. This will last a very long time since I'll only be scooping out 2 tablespoons per DC session which is every two weeks. To melt and give my DC slip.

GGsKin · Feb 21, 2018

I just whipped up my second 8oz of Shea butter. This time I used:
Shea butter - majority some creamy ivory hailing from Ghana + softer Nilotica
1tbsp Rice Bran oil
2tsp almond oil
1.5tsp Coconut oil
1tsp Sacha Inchi Seed oil
1tsp Black Castor oil
1tsp Hibiscus powder
1/2tsp Neem powder
Lemon Verbena fragrance oil
Pineapple fragrance oil (a really light hand with these).

Heated over hot water and put in the freezer for 30mins. Then whisked for about 15mins. This mix has a lot more Shea and a lot less oil than my last. It is smooth, much thicker/firmer and melts into my skin. Zero graininess, even with the powders. I've already made use of the excess on my arms, legs and hair.
ETA: almond oil to the list.

I Am So Blessed · Feb 21, 2018

AbsyBlvd said:
I just whipped up my second 8oz of Shea butter. This time I used:
Shea butter - majority some creamy ivory hailing from Ghana + softer Nilotica
1tbsp Rice Bran oil
1.5tsp Coconut oil
1tsp Sacha Inchi Seed oil
1tsp Black Castor oil
1tsp Hibiscus powder
.5tsp Neem powder
Lemon Verbena fragrance oil
Pineapple fragrance oil (a really light hand with these).

Heated over hot water and put in the freezer for 30mins. Then whisked for about 15mins. This mix has a lot more Shea and a lot less oil than my last. It is smooth, much thicker/firmer and melts into my skin. Zero graininess, even with the powders. I've already made use of the excess on my arms, legs and hair.

Wow! I bet it looks and smells yummy. How long will that batch last you?

GGsKin · Feb 21, 2018

AdoraAdora24 said:
Wow! I bet it looks and smells yummy. How long will that batch last you?

I just aded a pic lol. This one smells much softer to me- definitely less herby or earthy. There were curry undertones with my previous batch. It was filled to the brim and it lasted me just three days shy of eight weeks :giggle:

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ThatJerseyGirl · Feb 21, 2018

scarcity21 said:
Hi @ThatJerseyGirl ...I was contemplating making my own...She has various versions right? Can you link the video to the one you made that works for you?
TIA

This is the recipe for her Super Growth oil. When you read the description, I did not use the Vitamin C as it can dry the hair out. Also, you can get the fenugreek seeds via online or at your local Indian grocer. This is the oil recipe that has worked the best for me, as I also include it in my shea butter mix.

ilong · Feb 21, 2018

tapioca_pudding said:
I'm late but yes I had twin boys in January! They keep me busy but they are well worth the effort

Congratulations @tapioca_pudding !!!

ilong · Feb 21, 2018

Chicoro said:
Look at @ilong all up in this thread. She's been sucked in by the Power of Shea. I guess I'm a pusher because I called you in. I'm sorry- NOT!!!!!!!

The Army Draft ain't got nothing on you! You gettin' people hooked and they not even on the internet much less LHCF. Must be the scent of all this Shea Butter wafting in the air, coast to coast, country to country, universe to universe!!!! :twister:

ilong · Feb 21, 2018

bjade757 said:
I found this link to fix the graniness: https://bettersheabutter.com/grainy-shea-butter-heres-fix/
Not sure how much help this will be since there's oils added, but figured it can't hurt?

Thank you for this link!! It actually explains why the batch of Shea Butter Blend I made with melted shea butter did not whip up or get as fluffy and light as my other batches. .

kupenda · Feb 21, 2018

On Sunday or Monday I washed and deep conditioned. Afterwards I detangled with KKKT and sealed with Shea butter. Then I flat twisted and have been wearing my wig the past two days. I just touched my hair under the wig and it’s sooooooooo soft :drool:

IDareT'sHair · Feb 22, 2018

Currently using:
Karens Body Beautiful "Butter Love" which is:
Shea Butter
Cocoa Butter
Mango Butter
Jojoba Butter
Aloe Butter
Frag.rance Oils and Essential Oils

And my own S.Butter-Blends

Sarabellam · Feb 22, 2018

I’ve noticed that my newest Shea butter from amazon has a peculiar consistency. Even before Mixing it seemed to have a smooth easier to melt base with tiny grains that are difficult to melt. It smells like Shea butter and acts like it once I work it in. I’m starting to wonder if they mixed Shea butter from different sources together.

Does the quality of Shea butter change how easily it melts?

GGsKin · Feb 22, 2018

This new mix melts faster than my last. I can already tell that I like this one more. Less oil is the way to go for me. Speaking of less oil, I left one off my list: 2tsp almond oil.

Aggie · Feb 22, 2018

Sarabellam said:
I’ve noticed that my newest Shea butter from amazon has a peculiar consistency. Even before Mixing it seemed to have a smooth easier to melt base with tiny grains that are difficult to melt. It smells like Shea butter and acts like it once I work it in. I’m starting to wonder if they mixed Shea butter from different sources together.

Does the quality of Shea butter change how easily it melts?

@Sarabellam

Mine melts very easily and quickly I might add but then again I live in the Bahamas so mine is not very firm even at room temperature. Are you living in a cold climate where the butter will be quite firm? By your description, it sounds like yours is mixed with something else tough. Does it have an ingredients list? If so, what are they?

Aggie · Feb 22, 2018

I Am So Blessed said:
Just purchased 16oz for $7.49. This will last a very long time since I'll only be scooping out 2 tablespoons per DC session which is every two weeks. To melt and give my DC slip.

This is the very first shea butter that I ever purchased and liked it but I love the one I bought that came in the big block even more.

Sarabellam · Feb 22, 2018

@Aggie I’m living in a cooler climate but indoors it probably 70-mid 80’s depending on the day. The container says it’s pure Shea.

This is the product.

This is the 4th company that I’ve bought Shea butter from and it was the first time the product felt almost prewhipped. I liked it when I used it undiluted bc it was easier to grab “just enough” but once I mixed it with other oils I’ve started to notice the difference. I’ve just never seen Shea butter break down like this.

tapioca_pudding · Feb 22, 2018

I finally ran out of my hair butter

I made this batch at the end of November I believe.

Will be making a new batch this weekend. Just going to remake this batch since it was so good to me. Might add a splash of Jardin oil as well.

I'm loving braid outs these days. So easy and keeps my hair stretched. I keep my ends lubricated with the butter and it just looks better every day.

Up in a pineapple for bedtime

NappyNelle · Feb 22, 2018

My Cleo Shea arrived so quickly.

keranikki · Feb 23, 2018

tapioca_pudding said:
I finally ran out of my hair butter
I made this batch at the end of November I believe.

Will be making a new batch this weekend. Just going to remake this batch since it was so good to me. Might add a splash of Jardin oil as well.

I'm loving braid outs these days. So easy and keeps my hair stretched. I keep my ends lubricated with the butter and it just looks better every day.

Up in a pineapple for bedtime

That shine is amazing!

GGsKin · Feb 23, 2018

My hair this morning after applying my new Shea mix last night.

IDareT'sHair · Feb 23, 2018

@AbsyBlvd

....

Nice Sis. Love the Style too!

IDareT'sHair · Feb 23, 2018

Will try to whip up a batch over the weekend of something?

Maybe something with Chebe Powder or Ma.tcha G.reen Tea Powder.

I also bought some M.ango Powder based on @ElevatedEnergy. I also powder some Corian.der Powder too.

scarcity21 · Feb 23, 2018

ThatJerseyGirl said:
This is the recipe for her Super Growth oil. When you read the description, I did not use the Vitamin C as it can dry the hair out. Also, you can get the fenugreek seeds via online or at your local Indian grocer. This is the oil recipe that has worked the best for me, as I also include it in my shea butter mix.

@ThatJerseyGirl thank you so much!!!

Virtuosa · Feb 23, 2018

Is Cleopatra’s Choice a Black-owned business?

Aggie · Feb 23, 2018

Sarabellam said:
@Aggie I’m living in a cooler climate but indoors it probably 70-mid 80’s depending on the day. The container says it’s pure Shea.

This is the product.

This is the 4th company that I’ve bought Shea butter from and it was the first time the product felt almost prewhipped. I liked it when I used it undiluted bc it was easier to grab “just enough” but once I mixed it with other oils I’ve started to notice the difference. I’ve just never seen Shea butter break down like this.

Oh okay. I'm not familiar with this brand. So sorry love.

Aggie · Feb 23, 2018

Virtuosa said:
Is Cleopatra’s Choice a Black-owned business?

Not sure @Virtuosa. Their products are awesome is all I can say about them though.

Aggie · Feb 23, 2018

AbsyBlvd said:
My hair this morning after applying my new Shea mix last night. View attachment 425377

So very pretty @AbsyBlvd. Your hair looks so fluffy and thick and luscious :gorgeous:

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That stuff just weighs down my hair. No thanks!

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