I can’t speak for @Chicoro but I apply the gel to the roots only.
Plus it's SUPER EASY!!! It took me 10 mins. I am not a mixtress like the other ladies on here either. All you need is a reg electric beater and a bowl( preferably glass or metal because the plastic one I used was a bit difficult to get the greasy feel out of).@fluffyforever
While Jakeala's SB is reallyGOODT - you will be amazed what whipping your own will do!
Gather a few empty jars, add some nicely fragrance Oils, a mixer and you'll be good.
LOL!!! Yep I'm a believer! I'm already thinking about what I'ma put in my next batch..Girl, you've been TURNT OUT!
Whipped Shea butter knocked that straight Shea stuff out your hands and out your LIFE!
I wet my hair from foot to tip. I apply scurl from root to tip. I tap my roots only with gel. I apply Shea from root to tip.
I think so.
Man, I need to stop preaching the Shea gospel! 
I can’t help it! I was at my friend’s house when her little sister and nieces were complaining about their hair and how it won’t grow. They’re mostly underage teens who can’t even work yet. Of course those words are music to my ears and I started asking them questions about their hair regimen. Bless their hearts they were on YouTube researching and doing egg protein hair treatments. I asked them what were they doing with the egg they kept whipping which is how this whole conversation turned to the topic of hair. They were using the whole Cantu line and some Cream of nature masks. I was impressed they got that far on their own. I’m excited for them! I can’t wait to see how much progress they’ll make in the upcoming weeks and months. Don’t worry ladies, I’ve got the next generation covered! 
So I've been lurking in this thread for a long time. When I got my terrible haircut around Easter and asked if there were any threads in the hair forum that could help me grow it out @caribeandiva suggested I come in here. I'm finally taking her advice but I still don't know how I would even begin to incorporate shea butter into my regimen to help me grow this out beyond heavy sealing. I worry that that because it is a little heavy then it will be difficult to style.
Get a hand mixer. It really will make all the difference. You can get one at Walmart for about $10. Your other option is to use your blender to get a creamier mix but that’s too messy for my liking.
What’s your current regimen?
It's pretty simple for now. Shampoo and deep conditioner once a week alternating moisture and protein conditioners. Afterward spritz with it's a 10 leave in with keratin (my hair loves this stuff!) then seal with something, anything really and then style.
The glaring problem to me is that you use protein every other week. I’d slow it down to once every 6-8 weeks and only use moisturizing deep conditioner in the meantime. I use S-curl as my leave in and seal with Shea butter. I do that daily too as my LCO method. My hair is super dry and needs to be moisturized and sealed daily. That has been the biggest game changer for me. Maybe @Chicoro can chime in if she has any other suggestions.
Protein in my regimen is not a problem. Not for me anyway. It's kpak reconstructor followed up with joico moisture recovery balm. Leaves my hair smooth, shiny and feeling good every time. I don't have any issues there. I remember my regimen before this and it was all moisture moisture moisture because I thought naturals didn't need protein and I used to read horror stories on the board. Until I got my hair analyis years ago and they told me to use a light protein every week I stayed away. I tried their suggestion and it was too much so I tried every other week and saw that worked well for me. My hair changed. Shiny, held moisture better, and less problems with my ends. I know protein is the devil for a lot of people lol but not me. Especially also since I use heat.
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