Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...tted-hair-after-illness.832103/#post-24636864
by the way, @SelahOco could use a bit of support, ya'll.
by the way, @SelahOco could use a bit of support, ya'll.
ThatJerseyGirl
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This 3,oooth post is dedicated in memory to one of the original, most beautiful Unicorns,
Allandra, who has moved on to another plain, beyond that of the Shea-Made Unicorns.
Goodbye, beautiful Allandra.
May you always run free.
Hi Chicoro - I haven't been on here in a minute. Just got back from DC. What do you mean Allandra has moved on to another plane? She left the forum? Pls say it isn't so.....she lived in my neck of the woods in MD.....
Virtuosa
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@Chicoro Have you done any reading on the triterpene alcohol content in Queen Shea? There is valid scientific evidence that confirms Shea’s anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. Interestingly enough, Shea Nilotica is softer, creamier, and higher in oleic acid content but West African Shea seems to have a higher triterpine alcohol content.
Shea is truly magical.
Shea is truly magical.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
YES!!!!!!! That is exactly upon what I am focusing. Those triterpines are calling , name, "Chicoro, Cheeee co rowww!"
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I sent you a pm.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I am looking high and low for articles on Shea. It truly is amazing. The first thing that blew me out the water was that these trees only grow on the African continent. The second thing is that nobody planted them because they grow wild.
tapioca_pudding
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ArrrBeee
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I, Chicoro, formerly nominate @ArrrBeee into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame, on this date, Friday March 16th, 2018.
@ArrrBeee joins the folds due taking great care of her hair. Do you see that fabulous, healthy new growth she has? Even if that new growth is not Shea made, it shows the shift she has made in her thinking and care of her hair, and therefore, of herself. As I always say, to radically change the health of your hair, you must first change your mind. She has clearly demonstrated that!
@ArrrBeee,
Welcome to the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame!
Now, go and join your Shea siblings, little Unicorn!
Congratulations!!!
You have me up in here crying. Thank you so much. I didn't think that I'd reach unicorn status for another year.
I love your supportive and sweet spirit. My hair hasn't been colored so I don't know why it's different. Look at my nape in the straight picture. There's breakage in the back which I think is from my wig comb.
I have started taking multi vitamins and eating healthier. I will meticulously document my progress.
Thanks sweet Shea sissy
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
You have me up in here crying. Thank you so much. I didn't think that I'd reach unicorn status for another year.
I love your supportive and sweet spirit. My hair hasn't been colored so I don't know why it's different. Look at my nape in the straight picture. There's breakage in the back which I think is from my wig comb.
I have started taking multi vitamins and eating healthier. I will meticulously document my progress.
Thanks sweet Shea sissy
You may have handled it roughly in the past. Also, not using conditioner can cause that, too.
caribeandiva
Human being
No no no no no no no no no... just noThis 3,oooth post is dedicated in memory to one of the original, most beautiful Unicorns,
Allandra, who has moved on to another plain, beyond that of the Shea-Made Unicorns.
Goodbye, beautiful Allandra.
May you always run free.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Another distributor of Shea butter. They are located in Milwakee and work specifically with the women in Mali. It's called, "Shea of Mali". I have provided a link below to their site.
https://www.sheadumali.com/
https://www.sheadumali.com/
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I posted her information to ensure that we all know.
Karmi
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Just did the same. I'm so greatful for this thread.
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Karmi
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Alma Petra
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I would love to learn the same. My last batch was made using food type vanilla essence and it smells very delicious though not at all like the real natural vanilla smell.
caribeandiva
Human being
Thank you for posting it. Otherwise I’d have never known. At least not for a while. I knew she was sick but I thought she beat it. At least I got to tell her how much I loved her before she left. I’m in shock y’all. I don’t know what to say.
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Jade Feria
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My 3CayG order came in today. I wanna say this is enough for the rest of the year, buuuuutt... 
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
My 3CayG order came in today. I wanna say this is enough for the rest of the year, buuuuutt...
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FadingDelilah
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I just got some shea butter guys! I'm joining you all finally. 
Bout to whip it up and hopefully it works good for my picky hair. I want to start trying new hair styles so I'll have to manipulate and detangle my hair more often (I usually just wash and keep it moving), so hopefully I will receive the reported benefits of the shea. I also realize I need my hair to be more moisturized. I will be trying a whipped shea mix with perhaps just a tiny bit of safflower oil added, since I prefer a product that sinks in quickly and doesn't leave stains. If my hair doesn't like it, my skin definitely needs it. Nivea lotion isn't cutting it. I will use it for both.
And thank you @Chicoro for the beautiful posts dedicated to Allandra. I was deeply touched by them. You have such a kind spirit. I said this once before in the Random Thoughts thread, but may she rest in peace.
Bout to whip it up and hopefully it works good for my picky hair. I want to start trying new hair styles so I'll have to manipulate and detangle my hair more often (I usually just wash and keep it moving), so hopefully I will receive the reported benefits of the shea. I also realize I need my hair to be more moisturized. I will be trying a whipped shea mix with perhaps just a tiny bit of safflower oil added, since I prefer a product that sinks in quickly and doesn't leave stains. If my hair doesn't like it, my skin definitely needs it. Nivea lotion isn't cutting it. I will use it for both. And thank you @Chicoro for the beautiful posts dedicated to Allandra. I was deeply touched by them. You have such a kind spirit. I said this once before in the Random Thoughts thread, but may she rest in peace.
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
I just got some shea butter guys! I'm joining you all finally.
And thank you @Chicoro for the beautiful posts dedicated to Allandra. I was deeply touched by them. You have such a kind spirit. I said this once before in the Random Thoughts thread, but may she rest in peace.
Caution: Shea butter is magical but there are just some things she can't overcome. Over manipulation and too much detangling are two of those things.
Caution: You may need some type of water based product UNDER the Shea butter. Oil in the Shea butter is lubrication. It is NOT moisture!
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
You are welcome.
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SunkissedLife
basking in the sun
okay I'm thinking of creating a set:
lavender - because it smells soooo good.
vanilla - because I wanna whip with cocoa butter for my body one day
fruity yum - apple, grapefruit, peach, passionfruit
also thinking of switching to Giovanni Direct Leave In based on CurlyProverbz because obvi Kinky Curly Knot Today is not enough moisture, even if it has wonderful slip.
FadingDelilah
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I've come to learn that if your hair looks and feels good, then you shouldn't add more based on what you think you need. Remember that your hairs moisture levels are fully quenched with water alone. Conditioners and leave ins are used for improved feel, slip, shine and to aid with detangling. They Can provide moisture (if they cintain in water) but are not mandatory for it. So if you have good results with water and KCKT all by itself, I would say to keep using it.
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Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
Just finished my wash day and my hair is still loving my shea blend. Its perfect for locking in the moisture from my leave in, adding shine, and preventing frizz. #Keeper
FadingDelilah
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Caution: Shea butter is magical but there are just some things she can't overcome. Over manipulation and too much detangling are two of those things.
Caution: You may need some type of water based product UNDER the Shea butter. Oil in the Shea butter is lubrication. It is NOT moisture!
Thanks Chicoro! I know that no product can completely protect your hair from over manipulation/detangling, but I meant I want to up my hairs feel and health with Shea butter because I will be doing those things more often from now on. (As a side note, I've only been detangling about twice a year since I big chopped. I've been wearing wash n gos all the time. I want to start detangling once a week instead.) I have no intent on overdoing those things, however. I want my hair to thrive! I just want detangling to be easier for my hair, and I want more pliable hair before I start styling/manipulating it, because right now my hair is too dry and coarse for manipulating at all.
So that's where the Shea butter comes into things. I hope what I meant is clear now. Similar threads
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