Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Aggie]

@gvin89, I use it on my scalp raw now but I will be adding some of my SSI Coriander and Fig Balm with a little jbco and calendula essential oil to it for my scalp. If you are using Curly Proverbz Fenugreek Growth oil, you can add some of that to your shea butter for your scalp if you wish. This should make an awesome mix actually so I think I'll mix this latter one as well.

 

[Chicoro]

Thanks for the Raspberry leaf tea reminder! It's right on time. I'm treating away cramps right now.

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And it was on SALE!

 

[Chicoro]

I used the blender. I would have preferred to use the mixer to make it, simply because the cleanup is way easier. But I wanted to guarantee that creamy texture like in @ElevatedEnergy's post of her blended mix. I'm excited!

Isn't it great when you KNOW how to do something? There's no more guesswork for you now. You know what to do when you want a fluffy and whipped mix. And, you know what to do when you want a creamier mix. Knowledge , plus the right tools are so powerful.

 

[Chicoro]

I don't grease my scalp with my mix but I did do my centre-part (a perma-part since having natural hair) and hairline. The way it sinks in, I can't help but feel like I am giving those vulnerable areas some extra nourishment.

Yes, it really is nutritive (is that a word). After all, shea butter can be food grade and our beautiful African sisters on the continent cook with it and use it as a food. It's a fruit, too, right?

I used to be a vaseline girl, but now it's shea all the way!

 

[Chicoro]

I didn't let my first cup steep long enough. I microwaved then let my second one steep for 10 minutes (a little more, actually), added a little honey and stevia, zapped it in the microwave again for 30 seconds, and yummmmmmmmy!

(If I had let it steep covered with a saucer, I likely wouldn't have needed to zap it that second time.)

My suggestion is to steep it on the stove. If you are using the red raspberry for its healing properties, I'm not so sure the microwave doesn't have an adverse impact. Also, it depends upon the type of leaves you use, too. No matter how one prepares it, it always tastes delicious, though. Let us know how that works for you.

Like Shea butter, the effects may be cumulative. Meaning, that it may not instantly relieve your issues. You may need to build it up by drinking it over a certain amount of time. That is usually how natural herbs tend to work.

 

[Chicoro]

Slathered length in shea for a bun.

So you got 'chu a shea bun, huh!

 

[Chicoro]

Plan to whip up a SB Blend w/Argan Oil.

I just read an article that the unsaponifiable elements in argan oil were shown to provide protection against hair damage associated with coloring processes and dyes!

www.brightsideben.com
"Unsaponifiables" is the title of the internet article.

 

[Chicoro]

Unsaponifiables:
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"There are two (2) important classes of active materials we can get from plants. One can be turned into soap; the other can't.

• The soapy active components are called saponifiables.
• The rest are called unsaponifiables.

Unsaponifiables are parts of the plant that can't clean your skin. Unsaponifiables count for much of the nutritional value of plants.

...Shea butter, when it comes to plant unsaponifiable content, the remarkable African nut butter pretty much tops the list. While most contain 1-2 or maybe 3 percent unsaponifiables,
unrefined Shea butter contains 7 to 19 percent, although once refined and processed, it has much less. Shea...also contains vitamin e..."

www.brightsideben.com

 

[Chicoro]

"...other saponifiable get deposited into the skin and eyes where they help protect delicate tissues from the sun."

Shea butter is great for the skin on the scalp!Grease your hair on down.
It truly is good for the hair!​

 

[Chicoro]

Did ya'll know that Shea is spelled with a capital "S"?

Bow down and show some respect!

It's Shea butter and not shea butter!
​

 

[Chicoro]

@gvin89, I use it on my scalp raw now but I will be adding some of my SSI Coriander and Fig Balm with a little jbco and calendula essential oil to it for my scalp. If you are using Curly Proverbz Fenugreek Growth oil, you can add some of that to your shea butter for your scalp if you wish. This should make an awesome mix actually so I think I'll mix this latter one as well.

Shea butter is great for the scalp because it is great for the skin!

 

[Chicoro]

Watch out, ladies ! After about 6 months of getting that 'good good' from Shea butter, you may start to see length jumps every 2 months. It seems to take a few months for your hair and follicles to respond to the Butta. Give it time, and be patient.

Repunzel here needs to have a seat with all that rough brushing. Somebody needs to tell her about finger detangling. I'll let one of ya'll unicorns set her straight!

Happy Shea Sliding!

 

[mzteaze]

I think I will need to limit my use to my scalp because my hair feels greasy (not necessarily a bad thing) but just like with JBCO, I need a midweek wash just to keep from ruining my work clothes.

 

[Chicoro]

Lower quality Shea butter is not exported. Instead, it is used for soap making, candle making and for waterproofing the walls of homes. I would assume these all consist of the saponifiable components. I'm not sure, though.

 

[NCHairDiva]

I'm pretty sure I will not be investing in chebe powder (only because scent/smell is really important to me), but I am curious about the difference between (1) using shea butter alone and (2) using shea butter over chebe powder. My nose is super sensitive, though.

Would you ever have the time to do half your hair one way and the other half the other way, snap and share a photo, and tell us about any difference(s)?

(I probably wouldn't. )

Believe it or not. I was just thinking of doing that! I really want to know if it is all that special. So YES, I will be Experimenting a bit!

 

[Sosoothing]

@Chicoro did you say you melt mixture over steam a 2nd time, then cool and whip to get rid of the grainy quality?

 

[Chicoro]

@Chicoro did you say you melt mixture over steam a 2nd time, then cool and whip to get rid of the grainy quality?

Yes, ONLY if the first attempt left me with grainy results.
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First, I mix shea butter and oil, all at room temperature and not heating anything. I use my electric wire whisk. If things turn out smooth and fluffy, I'm ready to go.

But, if the butter is grainy after the first whip:

1. I melt the entire concoction over steam heat, until it is a liquid.
2. Then, I put it in the fridge for 40 minutes to 4 hours, until it hardens.
3. Then I pull it out the fridge, and pretend like I'm whipping it for the first time [again]. I add more oil to the hardened concoction, then I whip it until fluffy.
4. Most times it comes out silky, smooth.

 

[Chicoro]

When I unbraid my hair to ply it with more Shea butter, the hair separates easily. You can see the three (3) sections. The Shea butter keeps my hair clumped together, lubricated and immobilized in the braid. So when I am ready to take out my braids, I just wet the ends and unbraid. The braid gently slides undone. No popping hair, no breakage, no tangles. My hair just falls gently and obediently into these three (3) manageable, fuzz-free, frizz-free, untangled, sections.

Prior to using Shea butter, this never really happened on a consistent basis for me. I'm quite thankful that I tried this again [using Shea butter], which was triggered by @ThatJerseyGirl 's observation that all long haired naturals used it. My finger detangling sessions after washing and conditioning my hair are now mostly pain-free and breakage free [for the most part].

 

[grownwomanaz]

I think whipped shea is a game changer for me. My hair feels and looks nourished/moisturized. I love this stuff. I've also been using fermented rice water (FRW) on my hair. The FRW maybe be contributing to the improvement in shine and luster along with WSB. I got my whole family using the butta, lol...HHG!

 

[Taleah2009]

I used to frequent that place too during my years at Howard, but mainly for cooking herbs! I'm happy it's still there!

Hello fellow Bison!

 

[caribeandiva]

Did ya'll know that Shea is spelled with a capital "S"?

Bow down and show some respect!

It's Shea butter and not shea butter!
​

Yep. My iPhone autocorrects it every time I spelled it with a lowercase s. Even Apple knew to give Shea butter the respect it deserves.

 

[caribeandiva]

I can’t believe I’m already halfway through my first batch of whipped Shea butter!! That was fast! That means I get to make more and experiment with different fragrances!!

 

[Taleah2009]

I still need to whip my batch... ggrrr. Probably tomorrow. I am trying to get my slide on!

 

[Jade Feria]

Did ya'll know that Shea is spelled with a capital "S"?

Bow down and show some respect!

It's Shea butter and not shea butter!
​

That explains why my phone would always autocorrect to a capital S!

 

[Aggie]

Yes, ONLY if the first attempt left me with grainy results.
-------
First, I mix shea butter and oil, all at room temperature and not heating anything. I use my electric wire whisk. If things turn out smooth and fluffy, I'm ready to go.

But, if the butter is grainy after the first whip:

1. I melt the entire concoction over steam heat, until it is a liquid.
2. Then, I put it in the fridge for 40 minutes to 4 hours, until it hardens.
3. Then I pull it out the fridge, and pretend like I'm whipping it for the first time [again]. I add more oil to the hardened concoction, then I whip it until fluffy.
4. Most times it comes out silky, smooth.

Interesting and helpful @Chicoro. Thanks for sharing.

 

[jennex]

I can’t believe I’m already halfway through my first batch of whipped Shea butter!! That was fast! That means I get to make more and experiment with different fragrances!!

I still need to whip my batch... ggrrr. Probably tomorrow. I am trying to get my slide on!

It's almost time for me to whip up another batch too. I got these from The Container Store so there's zero chance of me breaking another glass jar.

 

[Saludable84]

Did ya'll know that Shea is spelled with a capital "S"?

Bow down and show some respect!

It's Shea butter and not shea butter!
​

My phone usually autocorrects it.

 

[gvin89]

Where are you all ordering that good Shea from? I am finishing up this Jane Carter Nourish & Shine in the meantime.

 

[Aggie]

Where are you all ordering that good Shea from? I am finishing up this Jane Carter Nourish & Shine in the meantime.

@gvin89

You can order it from Amazon and many of us use the vendor called Oslove Organics.

There are Etsy vendors you can also purchase from:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/230240340/10-pounds-100-natural-pure-raw-shea?ref= and
https://www.etsy.com/listing/543880235/5-lbs-african-shea-butter-unrefined-raw?ref= and
https://www.etsy.com/listing/561010856/strawberry-heaven-scent-coconut?ref= - this one is already mixed to some wonderful fluffiness.

 

[healthyhair2]

I have been using Shea Butter since my big chop last year, and I absolutely love it. I have been using the Mane Choice Hair Dressing which is Shea Butter based. It is not whipped and is kind of dense. I'm probably the only one that doesn't like whipped butters. I like rubbing the butter between my fingers to melt it down and then piling it onto my hair. I love feeling that thick layer of Shea Butter on my strands.

I looove this one. The smell is amazing and I don't find it greasy.