Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

Has Shea Butter 'got you'?

  • Let me look over my investment portfolio and see if I have room for shea related stocks.

    Votes: 21 12.8%
  • I've got 8 pounds in the house, I need to order me some more because I don't want to run out.

    Votes: 29 17.7%
  • 1 Day without sealing my ends is just unthinkable.

    Votes: 12 7.3%
  • It works for me for now.

    Votes: 45 27.4%
  • Nah, I can take it or leave it.

    Votes: 12 7.3%
  • Meh, I'm here for the posts.

    Votes: 28 17.1%
  • That stuff just weighs down my hair. No thanks!

    Votes: 17 10.4%

  • Total voters
    164
I can't find any formal studies!

I don't think Shea butter contains protein.

I saw the article about the rubber latex allergy and Shea butter connection. I don't think the information is correct. But, I could be wrong. Time to investigate! Here's a link to an article. This article specific identities Shea butter from Nigeria being the most problematic in terms of people having a reaction.

http://vermontsoap.com/does-shea-butter-contain-latex/

But the article says there are proteins in Shea.
http://latexallergyresources.org/sites/default/files/newsletter-attachments/The ALERT Dec 2012.pdf

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/viewFile/66067/53784
This article is a study in Nigeria done one Shea leaves. But the title says it is analyzing Shea butter.

I have absolutely no idea!!!!!!!

LHCF Shea Butter FBI, calling all cars! Calling all cars!

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Thanks for that. Because I'm having some reaction on just one side of my body, I'm ruling Shea butter out for the moment. Plus, my reaction isn't on my scalp where I've applied the product several days in a row.
 
I finally mixed some Shea Butter in with my preferred ayurveda powders. This is my own version of ayur-chebe/Shea butter mix:-

-8 oz Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter

-1/2 teaspoon each of triphala powder (boosts hair volume and growth, prevents hair graying and manages split ends and frizzy hair), brahmi powder (stimulates growth), hibiscus powder (promotes hair regrowth), kalpi tone powder ( controls dandruff, premature graying and strengthens hair, smells wonderful).

-1 teaspoon of rose petal powder for scent - smells so wonderful (increases blood flow to hair follicles,strengthens hair, reduces hair fall, hydrates hair but did I mention it smells so good :lick:).

-2 teaspoons each of amla powder (promotes moisture and strength), and Bhringraj powder also known as king of the herbs (promotes moisture and strength, promotes hair growth).

-1 oz of Zenia Brahmi/Amla Oil
-2 ozs of Bhringraj oil
10 drops each of peppermint and lavender essential oil.

I will be using it once every 4 days on my strands for 3 months to see what happens and report back.

Here's a pic of it
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I can't find any formal studies!

I don't think Shea butter contains protein.

I saw the article about the rubber latex allergy and Shea butter connection. I don't think the information is correct. But, I could be wrong. Time to investigate! Here's a link to an article. This article specific identities Shea butter from Nigeria being the most problematic in terms of people having a reaction.

http://vermontsoap.com/does-shea-butter-contain-latex/

But the article says there are proteins in Shea.
http://latexallergyresources.org/sites/default/files/newsletter-attachments/The ALERT Dec 2012.pdf

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/viewFile/66067/53784
This article is a study in Nigeria done one Shea leaves. But the title says it is analyzing Shea butter.

I have absolutely no idea!!!!!!!

LHCF Shea Butter FBI, calling all cars! Calling all cars!

2a4pet1.jpg


You're really something else chicoro! But i luv you that way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:angel:
 
Anyone using Shea butter on their son? My son has a box and uses S-curl or Oyin's Greg juice to moisturize. However, we see a lot of circles/broken ends when he picks his hair (he usually sponges it).

I'm excited to report that I purchased Shea butter today and it should be here by next Tuesday. I'll then whip up a batch for me and my girls
 
I finally mixed some Shea Butter in with my preferred ayurveda powders. This is my own version of ayur-chebe/Shea butter mix:-

-8 oz Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter

-1/2 teaspoon each of triphala powder (boosts hair volume and growth, prevents hair graying and manages split ends and frizzy hair), brahmi powder (stimulates growth), hibiscus powder (promotes hair regrowth), kalpi tone powder ( controls dandruff, premature graying and strengthens hair, smells wonderful).

-1 teaspoon of rose petal powder for scent - smells so wonderful (increases blood flow to hair follicles,strengthens hair, reduces hair fall, hydrates hair but did I mention it smells so good :lick:).

-2 teaspoons each of amla powder (promotes moisture and strength), and Bhringraj powder also known as king of the herbs (promotes moisture and strength, promotes hair growth).

-1 oz of Zenia Brahmi/Amla Oil
-2 ozs of Bhringraj oil
10 drops each of peppermint and lavender essential oil.

I will be using it once every 4 days on my strands for 3 months to see what happens and report back.

Here's a pic of it
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That shea mix looks like milk chocolate that is edible and delicious!
 
Anyone using Shea butter on their son? My son has a box and uses S-curl or Oyin's Greg juice to moisturize. However, we see a lot of circles/broken ends when he picks his hair (he usually sponges it).

I'm excited to report that I purchased Shea butter today and it should be here by next Tuesday. I'll then whip up a batch for me and my girls

That sponge creates a lot of FRICTION on the hair!
 
Got some winter shea mask recipes to share to keep those strands buttery soft and the scalp supple in this cold, dry season.

Shea mask Recipe #1
Cream Shea Delight!

Starts with oat milk. If you have experience making nut milks, it is exactly the same. Soak the oats in water overnight, blend then strain. I find knee highs gets the job done the best for straining.

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If you dont want to use home made oat milk you could just use coconut milk and be done with it but it is not the same. Oat milk is thicker, richer, creamier and because of its mucilage has amazing slip. I found it to work pretty awesome on its own as a pre-poo mask.

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However this is a shea recipe so go ahead and separate out around 4 ounces of oat milk add a few spoonfuls of your whipped shea butter and about 1/4 teaspoon of honey.
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Mix well.

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Use on dry hair pre-wash. Slip and slide from the slippery oat milk and shea butter combined for about a hour.

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(This is still my favorite GIF...I'mma put it in my signature!!! LOL)


Tell your winter dry hair and scalp to be gone boo!

Shampoo & Condition as normal. This treatment is very concentrated so I would recommend to do it once or twice a month. Also any oat milk that is leftover can be frozen. I like to measure enough for each treatment, pour into molds and separate so I can just use as needed.

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Got some winter shea mask recipes to share to keep those strands buttery soft and the scalp supple in this cold, dry season.

Shea mask Recipe #1
Cream Shea Delight!

Starts with oat milk. If you have experience making nut milks, it is exactly the same. Soak the oats in water overnight, blend then strain. I find knee highs gets the job done the best for straining.

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If you dont want to use home made oat milk you could just use coconut milk and be done with it but it is not the same. Oat milk is thicker, richer, creamier and because of its mucilage has amazing slip. I found it to work pretty awesome on its own as a pre-poo mask.

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However this is a shea recipe so go ahead and separate out around 4 ounces of oat milk add a few spoonfuls of your whipped shea butter and about 1/4 teaspoon of honey.
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Mix well.

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Use on dry hair pre-wash. Slip and slide from the slippery oat milk and shea butter combined for about a hour.

giphy.gif

(This is still my favorite GIF...I'mma put it in my signature!!! LOL)


Tell your winter dry hair and scalp to be gone boo!

Shampoo & Condition as normal. This treatment is very concentrated so I would recommend to do it once or twice a month. Also any oat milk that is leftover can be frozen. I like to measure enough for each treatment, pour into molds and separate so I can just use as needed.

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Forget my hair!! I wanna eat this!!
 
Forget my hair!! I wanna eat this!!

It sure is good too! Add a little cinnamon and stevia and use as creamer for your coffee.

I also add an ounce in my DS's bath water once a week. It makes his skin so soft and helps with his eczema. He is the reason I actually started using it in my hair. When I would pour the bath water over his hair with the oat milk in it, his hair would be super moisturized. I was like hmmmmmmmmm let me try this out too!
 
Anyone using Shea butter on their son? My son has a box and uses S-curl or Oyin's Greg juice to moisturize. However, we see a lot of circles/broken ends when he picks his hair (he usually sponges it).

I'm excited to report that I purchased Shea butter today and it should be here by next Tuesday. I'll then whip up a batch for me and my girls

My whole fam is using it head to toe, dh and 3 sons. I'm making some for my sister, mom and dad too.
 
FYI I bought my first pound of Shea and cocoa butter from Henna Sooq.

Applied diluted baking soda to scalp and hair for 45 mins.
Deep conditioned with Shea Moisture Sachi Inchi oil mask with heat for 1hr rinsed and air dried some.
Saturated scalp and hair with fermented rice water 1hr rinsed with cool water.
Applied Garnier Whole Blends Legendary Olive leave-in and slathered on my whipped Shea mix to 5 flat twists.
 
I finally mixed some Shea Butter in with my preferred ayurveda powders. This is my own version of ayur-chebe/Shea butter mix:-

-8 oz Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter

-1/2 teaspoon each of triphala powder (boosts hair volume and growth, prevents hair graying and manages split ends and frizzy hair), brahmi powder (stimulates growth), hibiscus powder (promotes hair regrowth), kalpi tone powder ( controls dandruff, premature graying and strengthens hair, smells wonderful).

-1 teaspoon of rose petal powder for scent - smells so wonderful (increases blood flow to hair follicles,strengthens hair, reduces hair fall, hydrates hair but did I mention it smells so good :lick:).

-2 teaspoons each of amla powder (promotes moisture and strength), and Bhringraj powder also known as king of the herbs (promotes moisture and strength, promotes hair growth).

-1 oz of Zenia Brahmi/Amla Oil
-2 ozs of Bhringraj oil
10 drops each of peppermint and lavender essential oil.

I will be using it once every 4 days on my strands for 3 months to see what happens and report back.

Here's a pic of it
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Looks and sounds amazing. :smile:
 
Unpinned my 8 large twists which I hadn't touched since wash day on Sunday. I untwisted a couple and they were still feeling juice and moisturized. I then re-moisturized them with AVJ/water/glycerine mix, APB Cupuacu Avocado moisturizer, and sealed with APB Hair & Body butter (which is mostly shea butter). Pinned them back up under my wig till wash day which is Sunday. I think this low manipulation regimen along with the shea butter will help with retention. I'm gonna go ahead and do a dusting next wash day.

Love the consistency of the APB butter. It's so smooth and easy to apply. I got it in Pumpkin Marshmallow scent which I adore!
 
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