Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Chicoro]

Her hair was so matted and tangled it looked ear length. I had to use every drop of glycerin I had and still ran short. I had two 16 oz bottles of glycerin and four 8 oz bottles of a special blend of EVOO that I get from my church. I needed all of those and could have used more. It took me 4 hours total. There was a ton of shedding, probably enough to make a full wig and several tracks but overall I was able to retain the majority of her length although I did trim/cut her back to between MBL and WL to give her a clean starting position. My mother's hair grows very fast despite her sickness and medication so she'll be back to HL and beyond in no time.

Thank you for taking the time to answer. This is so great to hear. I think I am going to do a Youtube video,...maybe. Unfortunately, so many of us and or our loved ones and friends are finding themselves bedridden or just not able to muster the energy to do it themselves. So, this matting happens more frequently than I realized.

 

[Chicoro]

View attachment 428181 So I’ve been slipping and I haven’t used shea butter on my hair in over a week. I got mad because my last batch with cocoa butter ended up with big cocoa butter chunks in it. So today, I melted the cocoa butter and blended it into my unrefined shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil and jasmine fragrance oil. The consistency came out creamier instead of fluffy. It smells delicious!

This looks yummy! I have to melt my cocoa butter down, too, before blending it. How did it go on your hair? Was it a delightful experience for you?

 

[LivingInPeace]

This looks yummy! I have to melt my cocoa butter down, too, before blending it. How did it go on your hair? Was it a delightful experience for you?

It starts out feeling grainy but then feels smoother as I apply it. I just put some on my hair without using water first because I have to go to church in a few hours. I twisted my hair and put it in Bantu knots. I’m hoping for fluffy, voluminous hair.

 

[Chicoro]

It starts out feeling grainy but then feels smoother as I apply it. I just put some on my hair without using water first because I have to go to church in a few hours. I twisted my hair and put it in Bantu knots. I’m hoping for fluffy, voluminous hair.

Let us know how it turns out for you!

 

[Chicoro]

~Have a Supa Shea Butta Week~

 

[Chicoro]

For the first time EVER in my hair journey, my hair [a scraggly bit] touches my thigh when I sit! I was finally able to capture a picture.

The Set-Up:

• I'm sitting on the CLOSED and COVERED toilet seat cover.
• My feet are flat on the floor.
• I'm sitting up as straight as I can.
• I'm taking my own picture.
• My fingers are in the way a bit, but the hair is touching.
• It's scraggly hair, not necessarily the bulk of my hair.

I hope to not length check, pulling or otherwise, until maybe August. We'll see, though.
And I would attribute reaching these new lengths to three (3) things:

1. Using natural, unrefined, Shea butter
2. Doing my No Comb Method
3. Having/doing a formal Ends Routine

 

[Chicoro]

Those Famous Words and Post That Inspired This Thread:


https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...-butt-length-hair-3c-4a.742331/#post-20654287

(October 12th, 2014: @ThatJerseyGirl )

"I know I have said this before, but I will say it again.
Shea butter seems to be the common denominator in hair growth. I can't think of this woman's name, I think Sera or something, but she used shea butter and so does Naptural85 and countless others.

We should have a sheagrowth challenge with recipes, etc. just a suggestion."

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[Chicoro]

The Genius of @ThatJerseyGirl

June 18th, 2013

"I didn't realize she was texlaxed until I went to her fotki. But, she does use a shea butter mixture. Her hair is gorgeous! I'm an avid reader, and one thing I do remember is that all naturals who have type 4 hair use shea mixes have extremely thick long beautiful hair.

There are other butters too. You guys should check out the butters thread on here. But anywho, that's a lot of hair.

didn't mean to derail the thread, OP."


https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/hair-porn-alert.691631/#post-18583063​

 

[Chicoro]

June 17th, 2013
@ThatJerseyGirl has been trying to pass on the 'secret' for years.

"You know what I've noticed? All 4 naturals who have long thick healthy hair such as Sera, JazB, Naptural85, Africa Export, etc all have in common in terms of growth?


*drum roll*

SHEA BUTTER MIXES.

Im totally convinced that Shea Butter has A lot to do with growth."


https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/hair-porn-alert.691631/#post-18581331
Post #5

Thank you!

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[Chicoro]

I hope that everyone has a moments of joy and a peaceful productive week!
Night, night, ya'll!

 

[NappyNelle]

Applied shea butter to my damp hair. Now the bf wants to use it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Using a SB/Chebe Powder Blend

 

[caribeandiva]

Applied shea butter to my damp hair. Now the bf wants to use it.

Tell him if he wants to keep his hands in one piece then he better keep them away from your Shea butter!

 

[Garner]

Today Monday, April 9, 2018 is NATIONAL UNICORN DAY!!!!
Happy National Unicorn Day to my LHCF Family!!!

 

[Garner]

For the first time EVER in my hair journey, my hair [a scraggly bit] touches my thigh when I sit! I was finally able to capture a picture.

The Set-Up:

• I'm sitting on the CLOSED and COVERED toilet seat cover.
• My feet are flat on the floor.
• I'm sitting up as straight as I can.
• I'm taking my own picture.
• My fingers are in the way a bit, but the hair is touching.
• It's scraggly hair, not necessarily the bulk of my hair.

View attachment 428381

I hope to not length check, pulling or otherwise, until maybe August. We'll see, though.
And I would attribute reaching these new lengths to three (3) things:

1. Using natural, unrefined, Shea butter
2. Doing my No Comb Method
3. Having/doing a formal Ends Routine

@Chicoro Your hair is AMAZING, and absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for organizing all of the information regarding Shea Butter and the amazing things discovered since we have incorporated it in our regimen.

 

[Chicoro]

Today Monday, April 9, 2018 is NATIONAL UNICORN DAY!!!!
Happy National Unicorn Day to my LHCF Family!!!

It's a real day? For real?

 

[Chicoro]

@Chicoro Your hair is AMAZING, and absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for organizing all of the information regarding Shea Butter and the amazing things discovered since we have incorporated it in our regimen.

Thank you for the compliment! You are welcome.

 

[Garner]

It's a real day? For real?

@Chicoro I didn't realize it either!!!

 

[Chicoro]

@Chicoro I didn't realize it either!!!

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chicoro]

Okay, this little one's mommy is healing from illness and her mom's energy is very limited. The little one had braids and the mom removed them.

I always ask children for permission, before I touch their hair. Thus, I asked the little girl would it be okay to do her hair. She said yes.

The mom had Shea butter, coconut oil, castor oil and olive oil already. I showed her how to mix everything and then we whipped it with the electric, wire whisk. The butter mixed up fluffy and gorgeously soft. I didn't add any scent to it.

I explained the Shea Slide Process and did the little ones' hair. The mom took notes, photos and we talked about where to get the products in town.

I advised the mom to stop putting tight braids in because of thinning edges. The hair responded well to the process. The mother took all the photos and I showed her this site and this thread! Both the mom and the little girl gave me permission to post the photos.

Process:

1. Hair was finger detangled, sectioned and loosely braided or twisted.
2. Hair was cleansed with baby wash and a simple, inexpensive conditioner.
3. Then, I used a comb to try to create sections with clean, parts. (She was tender headed so I didn't want to make her uncomfortable with too much parting. So, the parts aren't super straight.)
4. For each section or braid:
   • Sprayed the hair with hot water
   • Added Scurl
   • Added Gel for edges and/or Edge Control
   • Slathered with Shea butter
   • Braided hair
5. Brushed edges with a new, clean toothbrush fresh out of the package (I brought with me)
6. Pulled braids back into 1 ponytail
7. Placed nylon stocking flat around hair edges of her forehead to lay down hair gently
8. Placed the panty part of the nylons on head
9. Put scarf over that and let it sit for about 45 minutes (while I washed he mom's hair)

Back: This is her hair before we started. It is very thirsty and dry.



Side: Her hair strands are very, very fine and super soft.



Front/Top: Her hair is dense, full and thick. The edges are
soft and fine.



Here I am finger detangling the hair, removing shed hair
and elongating the hair to circumvent tangles that arise
due to the hair shrinking up. Her hair is midway down her back.
After, I put the hair in sections. Still
no comb or brush used. She's so tiny!
She has a beautiful face. Her mother
is a beautiful woman, too.



After the wash and conditioning. I have sprayed warm water,
put in some Scurl and am coating with our Shea butter
mix. The hair is instantly darker and shinier. It's juicy
and moist, too!



Her mother said she has never seen her daughter's hair
lay down and look so silky, soft and moisturized.
It is so soft, shiny and silky to the touch. I am not pulling
her hair tightly.


After I was done slathering the hair with Shea, I pulled
the braids into a ponytail to allow the hair to dry and be stretched
out. The white is the Shea butter mix.


Here's a sideview. I put a cloth-covered, green elastic band
on the pony. I gently brushed her edges with a toothbrush,
and put her in a scarf. She loved her hair!
She was looking in the mirror, smiling and dancing
around. Hair is so important, even to the little ones.

 

[Chicoro]

Applied shea butter to my damp hair. Now the bf wants to use it.

Who gone stop him? Especially when you aren't there!

 

[Chicoro]

Using a SB/Chebe Powder Blend

Is it grainy?

 

[Chicoro]

I'll talk with you all next week, after Monday. I'm physically and mentally exhausted. I need some quiet time and self-care. If I stay on LHCF, I'll be glued here playing and giggling. Technically, giggling and playing aren't quiet time. Take care of one another.

Night, night, ya'll!

 

[Garner]

@Chicoro Get some rest and take care of yourself.

 

[NappyNelle]

Who gone stop him? Especially when you aren't there!

LOL @caribeandiva @Chicoro Today, he said he was going to use my shea before work but it smelled "too ladylike." That's my ace in the hole - Rose and ylang ylang and other floral scents. lol

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Trying a new experiment this wash day period. No moisturizer outside of water and sealing with Queen Shea. I love to push her to the limit and yet she continues to show me why she will always reign supreme. My hair feels marvelous with just Shea butter and nothing else!

 

[caribeandiva]

My monthly progress shot in honor of National unicorn day!! It seems the shorter side of my hair is catching up!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

LOL @caribeandiva @Chicoro Today, he said he was going to use my shea before work but it smelled "too ladylike." That's my ace in the hole - Rose and ylang ylang and other floral scents. lol

It you want to make his own version, Bulk Apothecary has some nice male fragrances. Cool Water, Polo Red, Jean Paul, Coconut Teakwood are just a few that most of the males I make it for tend to like.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

My monthly progress shot in honor of National unicorn day!! It seems the shorter side of my hair is catching up!
View attachment 428501

Go hair feets GOOOO!!!!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Okay, this little one's mommy is healing from illness and her mom's energy is very limited. The little one had braids and the mom removed them.

I always ask children for permission, before I touch their hair. Thus, I asked the little girl would it be okay to do her hair. She said yes.

The mom had Shea butter, coconut oil, castor oil and olive oil already. I showed her how to mix everything and then we whipped it with the electric, wire whisk. The butter mixed up fluffy and gorgeously soft. I didn't add any scent to it.

I explained the Shea Slide Process and did the little ones' hair. The mom took notes, photos and we talked about where to get the products in town.

I advised the mom to stop putting tight braids in because of thinning edges. The hair responded well to the process. The mother took all the photos and I showed her this site and this thread! Both the mom and the little girl gave me permission to post the photos.

Process:

1. Hair was finger detangled, sectioned and loosely braided or twisted.
2. Hair was cleansed with baby wash and a simple, inexpensive conditioner.
3. Then, I used a comb to try to create sections with clean, parts. (She was tender headed so I didn't want to make her uncomfortable with too much parting. So, the parts aren't super straight.)
4. For each section or braid:
   • Sprayed the hair with hot water
   • Added Scurl
   • Added Gel for edges and/or Edge Control
   • Slathered with Shea butter
   • Braided hair
5. Brushed edges with a new, clean toothbrush fresh out of the package (I brought with me)
6. Pulled braids back into 1 ponytail
7. Placed nylon stocking flat around hair edges of her forehead to lay down hair gently
8. Placed the panty part of the nylons on head
9. Put scarf over that and let it sit for about 45 minutes (while I washed he mom's hair)

Back: This is her hair before we started. It is very thirsty and dry.
View attachment 428471


Side: Her hair strands are very, very fine and super soft.

View attachment 428473

Front/Top: Her hair is dense, full and thick. The edges are
soft and fine.

View attachment 428475

Here I am finger detangling the hair, removing shed hair
and elongating the hair to circumvent tangles that arise
due to the hair shrinking up. Her hair is midway down her back.
After, I put the hair in sections. Still
no comb or brush used. She's so tiny!
She has a beautiful face. Her mother
is a beautiful woman, too.

View attachment 428477

After the wash and conditioning. I have sprayed warm water,
put in some Scurl and am coating with our Shea butter
mix. The hair is instantly darker and shinier. It's juicy
and moist, too!

View attachment 428479

Her mother said she has never seen her daughter's hair
lay down and look so silky, soft and moisturized.
It is so soft, shiny and silky to the touch. I am not pulling
her hair tightly.
View attachment 428481

After I was done slathering the hair with Shea, I pulled
the braids into a ponytail to allow the hair to dry and be stretched
out. The white is the Shea butter mix.
View attachment 428483

Here's a sideview. I put a cloth-covered, green elastic band
on the pony. I gently brushed her edges with a toothbrush,
and put her in a scarf. She loved her hair!
She was looking in the mirror, smiling and dancing
around. Hair is so important, even to the little ones.
View attachment 428485

I love this! And I love how you asked the little one for permission as well!