Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[IDareT'sHair]

@caribeandiva
That SB-Blend looks

Makes me wanna whip up a quick batch!

 

[Garner]

I ran out of my Shea mix today. So I whipped up a new batch. I used my white Shea butter from Cleopatras choice and used even less oil to whip it. Only 2 tbsp of evoo and 1.5 tbsp of coconut oil. It yielded a third less product as a result though. But it seems that my butter goes a longer way now so I don’t have to use as much. I guess it evens out? I don’t know. Oh and I used pina colada fragrance for scent. I’m in love!! I can’t stop smelling it!

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@caribeandiva Your SB mix looks so yummy!!! I bet the pina colada fragrance is heavenly!!!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Mixed Up x2 Batches - Haven't Blended in a while:
*Unrefined SB*
Batch #1:
Rose Powder
Rose Hips Oil
Unrefined SB
Vitamin E Oil
Splash of Veggie Glycerin

Batch #2:
Green Matcha Tea Powder
Pepp/Spear/Tea Tree/Eucalyptus Oil Blend (DIY Growth Blend)
Splash of Veggie Glycerin

 

[weavepat]

I had to whip up more butter today. I typically use mango butter as a base but I found a hunk of shea and figured I'd see what all the fuss was about. The roses are some oil packs I made and froze for conditioning treatments. They already have oils I like in the ratio I like so I didn't have to measure anything. Just added some crumbles of kokum and cocoa butters in case the mix didn't set. I whipped it on high for 10 minutes to get it really fluffy. It's not greasy and absorbs well. Overall I'm really pleased.

 

[caribeandiva]

@caribeandiva
That SB-Blend looks

Makes me wanna whip up a quick batch!

Gurl it is yummy!! I wanna eat it! since I used much less oil this time it’s a little more firm than I’m used to. I don’t know if I’ll like that aspect of it yet. I love my blends soft like whipped cream.

 

[caribeandiva]

@caribeandiva Your SB mix looks so yummy!!! I bet the pina colada fragrance is heavenly!!!

It is!! Order it if you can. Highly recommend it! I think I’ll use coconut fragrance next time.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

It is!! Order it if you can. Highly recommend it! I think I’ll use coconut fragrance next time.

Mix the coconut with the pina colada next time. Half and half. Your nose will be in heaven.

 

[Daina]

Mix the coconut with the pina colada next time. Half and half. Your nose will be in heaven.

Chile you better testify!!!! I had the pleasure of doing that in my last batch cause pina colada was low so I mixed with the coconut and put it on my body and hair and hunty.......my husband sniffed and followed me around all day! Him and the 3-year old just kept hugging me. Needless to say this is my new favorite combo.

 

[mzteaze]

Found a deal on Amazon for 1 lb of Shea butter, unrefined for 99 cents.

Trying out my Shea mix slathered on heavily before onion juice prepoo. Evidently it's working. My acupuncturist said my hair was filling in nicely.

 

[NicWhite]

Found a deal on Amazon for 1 lb of Shea butter, unrefined for 99 cents.

Trying out my Shea mix slathered on heavily before onion juice prepoo. Evidently it's working. My acupuncturist said my hair was filling in nicely.

I am very happy to hear this. Whenever I see your font, I always pray I see good news of your continued success in this area of your life.

 

[mzteaze]

I am very happy to hear this. Whenever I see your font, I always pray I see good news of your continued success in this area of your life.

Thank you for the kind words. This could have been an expensive experience with little results. But I'm truly thankful that is worked out so well, at this point. I'm hopeful that I can start to wear different hair styles in just a few months, not just the one style that covers my thinning spots.

 

[ArrrBeee]

I finally finished reading this thread in it's entirety. You ladies are hilarious, creative, inspirational, and I could go on and on.

I hit up the local Indian grocer and found Brahmi, Kalpi Tone, Tulsi, Kalonji oil, and Amla powder. I'm having flashbacks to when I first joined the forum and was a major product junkie. I'll order a few more things and start the process of becoming a Shea unicorn.

 

[GGsKin]

I finally finished reading this thread in it's entirety. You ladies are hilarious, creative, inspirational, and I could go on and on.

I hit up the local Indian grocer and found Brahmi, Kalpi Tone, Tulsi, Kalonji oil, and Amla powder. I'm having flashbacks to when I first joined the forum and was a major product junkie. I'll order a few more things and start the process of becoming a Shea unicorn.

Psst! @caribeandiva we've got another one Shea-sliding on in here
and hello @ArrrBeee. I hope we get to see your mix too. It sounds like it's going to be delicious.

 

[caribeandiva]

Mix the coconut with the pina colada next time. Half and half. Your nose will be in heaven.

Chile you better testify!!!! I had the pleasure of doing that in my last batch cause pina colada was low so I mixed with the coconut and put it on my body and hair and hunty.......my husband sniffed and followed me around all day! Him and the 3-year old just kept hugging me. Needless to say this is my new favorite combo.

Will do!! I’m so excited!!!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Chile you better testify!!!! I had the pleasure of doing that in my last batch cause pina colada was low so I mixed with the coconut and put it on my body and hair and hunty.......my husband sniffed and followed me around all day! Him and the 3-year old just kept hugging me. Needless to say this is my new favorite combo.

Yeah that combo is fire. Once those sweet smells hits your nervous system, a switch clicks and they automatically reduce your stress levels.
I'm using it at the moment in a shampoo bar. I'm thinking about making a lotion with that combo too. Maybe in the Summer.

 

[caribeandiva]

Psst! @caribeandiva we've got another one Shea-sliding on in here
and hello @ArrrBeee. I hope we get to see your mix too. It sounds like it's going to be delicious.

yep! Shea slidin’ like:


@ArrrBeee Welcome aboard!!!

 

[Saga]

Just ordered a pound of shea butter on amazon, it should be there waiting for me when I get home. Also have a bath of mango butter as well thanks to the lovely @tallnomad. I'm so excited to get back!!

 

[Jade Feria]

Just ordered a a set of 14 fragrance oils from P&J

 

[Jade Feria]

Just ordered a 10 lb pail of Shea and moringa oil from 3CayG. Ok, I'm leaving now!!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Just ordered a a set of 14 fragrance oils from P&J

Just ordered a 10 lb pail of Shea and moringa oil from 3CayG. Ok, I'm leaving now!!

 

[SunkissedLife]

Alight y’all, I’ve been on my Shea butter journey for 3 months now!! So I’m treating y’all to 2 progress shots this month! Thank you ladies for all you do and all the gold nuggets I’ve acquired through this thread alone. My hair, finances and ovaries are gon be right this year!! without further ado, here they are: My progress pictures

30 days:
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3 month progress (day 1 to now):

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[SunkissedLife]

@AbsyBlvd and @YvetteWithJoy

Thanks ladies but Boooo. I guess I'll have to start whipping up some flax seed gels for the summer months. I like to premade alternative for traveling. Or let's be real when I'm being lazy lol

I've also been following the convo about scents. I'm personally not a fan of the coconut smell I prefer something more fruity or a little floral. Any recommendations? I'm in loooove w the alikay naturals shea parfait scent if anyone *cough @ElevatedEnergy cough* knows a dupe. If npt i was thinking to add lavender essential oil. I def feel whipped raw butters (my premade alternative are by bglh) are 10x no 100x better in terms of sealing in moisture and shine.

 

[SunkissedLife]

Had to use an oline image resize thing and add media to gallery first. Don't judge my selfie life lol

Here's the images I was trying to upload last week. Of course now it's back big and dry time to M+S all over again lol

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[scarcity21]

That pina colada is just delightful, I now just order that scent directly from P&J I use it so much!!! I'm making a new batch this weekend as well.

@Daina, @caribeandiva where are you buying these (pina-colada) scents from?

 

[caribeandiva]

Had to use an oline image resize thing and add media to gallery first. Don't judge my selfie life lol

Here's the images I was trying to upload last week. Of course now it's back big and dry time to M+S all over again lol

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Wow.. you are very beautiful!!

 

[caribeandiva]

@Daina, @caribeandiva where are you buying these (pina-colada) scents from?

 

[caribeandiva]

I've also been following the convo about scents. I'm personally not a fan of the coconut smell I prefer something more fruity or a little floral. Any recommendations?

Then you might like these

 

[Saludable84]

So, I whipped up a batch of cocoa butter, Shea butter and Castor oil. Going to try it out today. The Shea Butter has really been working with my hair. I’ve been getting more compliments, mainly my hair has been looking, overall healthier.

 

[lalla]

My hair is doing really well with this regimen. After the first week, I no longer M&S every single day. Every other day or even twice a week is enough.

 

[NappyNelle]

Applied my shea mix to damp hair.

I've noticed that my hair is more spongey like @snoop mentioned. I also have midshaft knots, which I haven't had in a long time. My hair though feels and looks really good. I think it's related to:

- the mix of shampoos I was using after moving (condensed everything into one bottle)
- the gel I've been using
- not using straight protein in a while

But I'll experiment more before making a judgment call.