" Chebe" Haircare Method : Traditional Product And Non-chebe Product

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ETA: Including "chebe" method...use your own powders preference etc. esp. if you cannot find the Chadian one and esp. since it didn't show up in a search. Dunno if anybody else used the term or not. ***Mods can move to thread about translating video...***

First off, I'm not dissing someone's desire to make money but...buttttt....this is a traditional technique for hair CLEANSING with benefits of keeping hair from breaking. It's greasy and you traditionally don't wash your hair as this replaces that in the Sahel. It does not promote hair growth, it promotes retention. Some people like the method to deep condition and moisturize hair.

Most importantly, if you try this, make sure you don't get it on the scalp to avoid irritation and skin condition like dandruff etc. for chewe/chebe but Indian powders are beneficial for the scalp. I suspect chebe doesn't truly cause dandruff but just flakes off as it gets dry and gummy and/or bums up the scalp. It could cause it...and they recommend not to ever put a HAIR product...on your scalp. ???? Caution required.

Anyhoo, here it is:








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http://salwapetersen.com/home/faq-chebe-chewe-ingredients-translation-where-to-buy-francais-anglais


None of her hyperlinks work, though, but it's a good blog entry about the process and the traditional ingredients. One thought I'm having is about an old friend from Sudan I had who used to do this with henna powder in a kinda reverse method. She'd mix her henna, let it dry thoroughly in the hair (in summer) and when it was very powdery, brush/comb out the henna carefully, then apply oil and brush that through.

 
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:computer:Search feature did not work properly or...I did two searches, one with it in the title, other with the subject matter. Didn't come up but thank you....probably because I put the actual product in the title .I think I have a little diff. info and videos. Maybe the @mods can merge but for future reference, I would want to be able to find this under "Chebe.":whyme:
 
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My hair care routine over the past few weeks were inspired by their method. I like the results.
I did not use any of their products.
I DID use their detangling tactics. Well oiled hair, moisure (water), hold the hair taught while detangling, and finish with a protective style.

My style of choice right now is 2STs; and I've had them in since Jul 16, the day before I made this post #17: https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...-long-hair-secret-from-chad-in-africa.821013/

Until this past week I would braid my ends to make them curly, then (this past week) I shingled them with the remnants of my WetLine Gel and my natural curls are p.o.p.i.n.g.

ETA: I like a clean scalp, so yeah I cleanse regularly. On wash day I either braid my twists or I use ponytail holders at the base and a few inches from the end to minimize the chances of them unraveling.
 
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Im curious about this method but leaving the powders in mixed with heavy oiling...this would have to be done under a wig. For me anyway.
I have these videos saved and will look closely at trying this method at some point...dunno when yet though.
 
I'm using the chebe powder and doing the chebe method with deep sealing (with Belle Butter or APB Ayurvedic cream, butter or icing) as my oil/butter. What I've noticed is that it keeps moisture in my hair for much longer--if my hair would stay moisturized for 4 days in a puff, I can easily go 8, or as long as I could stand it before washing/refreshing (not recommending that lol, detangling is still a thing). In cornrows, it has the same effect, but no detangling to worry about.

Edit: spelling
 
My Chebe powder has been delivert!!!

It looks like dirt. I can’t describe the smell. It doesn’t stink but it’s a weird smell. I will have to mix it with an oil/cream that smells really good.

I will try it on a small section of hair this weekend & see how that goes. Then I will do my whole head.

I tried to upload pics but it keeps giving me errors.
 
My Chebe powder has been delivert!!!

It looks like dirt. I can’t describe the smell. It doesn’t stink but it’s a weird smell. I will have to mix it with an oil/cream that smells really good.

I will try it on a small section of hair this weekend & see how that goes. Then I will do my whole head.

I tried to upload pics but it keeps giving me errors.
Thanks and Keep us posted @VinDieselsWifey
 
I'm actually using chebe powder the traditional way. After I washed and deep conditioned my hair. I applied the powder to my soaking wet hair, reapplying water as needed (1:8 lotta body). I applied powder to sections of hair about to be twisted, sealed with dark castor oil and then twisted.

The powder isn't to flakey or noticeable. Because it's dark it blends in with my own hair. I'm planning on wearing a twist out after a week. I'll post updates when I take it out.

So far my hair is suuuuper soft and moisturized. Shocking in this drying winter weather in DC. I kinda like the earthy smell. I added vanilla essential oil to the castor oil. Smells nice. Pics of my twists attached it won't let me upload pics I'll post on my profile
 
I wish I had known about this before I loc'd my hair. I'm curious to see how it will work for you ladies. I wish I could convince my Mom to try it!
 
So, thinking out loud here:

- Most traditional users of Chebe say not to get it on your scalp because they feel it can cause dandruff (or dandruff-like) reactions.

BUT:
1) Notice that many DO NOT shampoo their hair like most Western hair methods. wonder if shampooing will alleviate this ?

2) Chebe is purported to have antimicrobial properties, if so, what causes the irritation and/or dandruff? Again, I'm thinking it links back to the fact that they do not use running water or Western style shampoo. So it's not really the chebe, per se.

Any thoughts?
 
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