Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018
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GGsKin
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@GettingKinky
I used a combination of fragrance and essential oils to create it. I decanted various drops of each into a dappen dish and tested on paper and on my skin until I felt it was balanced (tea tree, lavender, geranium, patchouli, black orchid, pink kisses, guava & lychee).
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@AbsyBlvd
Which one did you get Sis?
I have one. I need to pull mine out. I think I got Curl Keeper's H2O?
fluffyforever
Well-Known Member
I remoisturized my hair last night with water. Then I added a bit more Shea Alma Parfait. This morning my hair is smooth and well moisturized.
GGsKin
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@AbsyBlvd
Which one did you get Sis?
I have one. I need to pull mine out. I think I got Curl Keeper's H2O?
Do it lol. I got the Kinky Curly Coily one (I got 2 lol). I picked them up at Curly Treats hair show on Saturday. There's this delay-spray action to it; 1 spray goes for a long time and the mist is so so fine.
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IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
fluffyforever
Well-Known Member
I have, successfully, a few times. I Apply all my products in the shower, including whipped shea. Then I rinse with water quickly and smooth hair to make sure even distribution. Resulted in soft wash and goes for me.
GGsKin
Well-Known Member
I do.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Using:
Naturelle Grow's Madder Root & Shea Butter Deep Conditioner (too bad she lost the recipe for this excellent DC'er and it has been discontinued)
Naturelle Grow's Madder Root & Shea Butter Deep Conditioner (too bad she lost the recipe for this excellent DC'er and it has been discontinued)
sissimpson
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I have been thinking of whipping up straight avocado butter for sale to people who are sensitive to nut butters. I just bought a 3 lb tub of unrefined and one of refined
I did not even bother to whip it, because it is so soft (compared to unwhipped shea butter) but I think I will, just to see whether it makes a difference.
On another note, I bought several varieties of Alaffia Conditioner. The ones with shea butter contain a lot of shea butter - as in, hair is so coated with shea butter even after rinsing that there is no point in adding any additional butters to the hair after. I probably won't buy this brand again once we're done with it (the ones without shea butter don't do anything at all) but for anyone looking for a lazier way of incorporating shea butter, Alaffia Conditioners may be your thing.
kupenda
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Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
We are counting down with about five (5) months left to go until the end of the year. Queen Shea has personally rocked my world unlike any other ingredient. The most dramatic impact has been with the elimination of monster tangles. I no longer lose entire, whole curls, like I used to do. Those tangles have been my worst issues. The next most dramatic change Shea has had on my hair is the minimizing of split, dry ends. I get a predictable, little, hair growth spurt every other month.
I'll talk to everyone in September. Have a great rest of the summer!
I'll talk to everyone in September. Have a great rest of the summer!
OhTall1
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In the past few weeks I've discovered that if I use it on day 2 or 3, it extends my WNG.
LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
I’ve been so lazy. I need to make my mix for a few days and I’ve just refused to do it. I really hope I see some significant growth by the end of the year. I need to use more Shea on the front area of my hair. It’s my slowest growing and most split prone area. I can’t get it more than an inch past my chin. The rest of my hair is around APL.
SunkissedLife
basking in the sun
Hey Ladies, long time no see!*hugs* I had to take a little break because I fractured my finger (the index one to boot!) So I’ve been getting my hair done at the salon while I let my finger heal. But now I’m back like I never left haha. Not fully functioning yet (I have to hold my finger out the way while doing my hair) so braiding is impossible but twists are my go-to, just takes a bit longer. I am also back to our love, Queen Shea. I ran out of the first batch I whipped (which lasted forever, especially considering I used it on my body too). So I bought some Alikay’s Naturals Shea Butter Hair Parfait to use for now -- omg, I LOVE the way this stuff smells and the consistency is perfect, I’m going to try double whipping my next batch to see if I can get close.
I will order more (going to get 2 lbs this time!) from Queen Cleopatra’s when I get paid this Friday. My plan is to two strand twist in smaller sections weekly. Keep the twists in during the week for work and wear a twist-out on the weekend. This way my hair is fairly protected and styled nicely but I still get to enjoy wearing my hair out and down.
Attached below is a pic of my hair (blow dry and flat iron at the salon). Let’s consider this my starting pic since I am going to be more diligent about using shea butter from now on. I’m excited to see how much growth I can get in the next 6 months. My first hair goal is APL and ultimate WL/APL curly.
I will order more (going to get 2 lbs this time!) from Queen Cleopatra’s when I get paid this Friday. My plan is to two strand twist in smaller sections weekly. Keep the twists in during the week for work and wear a twist-out on the weekend. This way my hair is fairly protected and styled nicely but I still get to enjoy wearing my hair out and down.
Attached below is a pic of my hair (blow dry and flat iron at the salon). Let’s consider this my starting pic since I am going to be more diligent about using shea butter from now on. I’m excited to see how much growth I can get in the next 6 months. My first hair goal is APL and ultimate WL/APL curly.
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IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Using a nice DIY SB Blend
Not real sure what's in it
but it feels great!
......
Not real sure what's in it
but it feels great!......
SunkissedLife
basking in the sun
Thank you!! I have a follow up doctor appt at the end of the month and hope it will be fully healed soon.
Also yay! I did get a big trim but I was ready to let those ends go to make way for new growth and I have noticed my hair seems a lot healthier now
caribeandiva
Human being
I second that. Your hair is gorgeous and healthy. I also pray your finger heals soon.
caribeandiva
Human being
caribeandiva
Human being
Monthly progress. The ends are getting thicker!!
caribeandiva
Human being
Enjoy your summer!
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Such A Great Knot Remover. Tangle Buster, Mat Disguster. All that (and more).
Will Whip Up a Nice Pre-Poo Blend. Not sure with what yet though.
I want to create a good Pre-Poo Blend.
Will Whip Up a Nice Pre-Poo Blend. Not sure with what yet though.
I want to create a good Pre-Poo Blend.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Hey!
So, I’ve been on and off with the Shea. I’m fine with that right now, but I’m getting a little tired (I get like this) with regular stylers and just want to twist my hair and leave it.
Someone at work asked me what stylers I used for my hair yesterday and though I told her, I told her I didn’t recommend the product. I also told her I’m just going back to Shea Butter for a few weeks. She understood and told me it’s always good to go back to basics.
In other news, I have no yellow Shea Butter, only white, so I need to fix that ASAP. I like white, but really prefer yellow. I will have to dig through my emails and bookmarks to find my previous supplier.
So, I’ve been on and off with the Shea. I’m fine with that right now, but I’m getting a little tired (I get like this) with regular stylers and just want to twist my hair and leave it.
Someone at work asked me what stylers I used for my hair yesterday and though I told her, I told her I didn’t recommend the product. I also told her I’m just going back to Shea Butter for a few weeks. She understood and told me it’s always good to go back to basics.
In other news, I have no yellow Shea Butter, only white, so I need to fix that ASAP. I like white, but really prefer yellow. I will have to dig through my emails and bookmarks to find my previous supplier.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@Saludable84
Hi Sis!
*cough*
- Let's Pretend 
if you were going to create a SB Pre-Poo w/SB what else would you add to it?
I want to whip up a Pre-Poo Blend to use Overnight.
Hi Sis!
*cough*
- Let's Pretend if you were going to create a SB Pre-Poo w/SB what else would you add to it?I want to whip up a Pre-Poo Blend to use Overnight.
VictoriousBrownFlower
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I know you didn't ask me but I wanna play. I would add aloe vera juice (would need to be made in small batches and kept in fridge ) An oil blend of avocado jojoba and jbco/castor oil with selected herbs steeped in it for a month prior.@Saludable84
Hi Sis!
*cough*
I want to whip up a Pre-Poo Blend to use Overnight.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@BronxJazzy
I'm glad you responded.
....
Sounds really good.
I can do that. I have all of that stuff. Even the "Selected Herbs steeped for a month in Oil.
VictoriousBrownFlower
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Cool!!!! See I was meant to reply because that's a super powerhouse combo right there and you don't even have to wait for the oils.@BronxJazzy
I'm glad you responded.
Sounds really good.
I can do that. I have all of that stuff. Even the "Selected Herbs steeped for a month in Oil.
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