Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[caribeandiva]

Thank you. Yes, I always children is it okay to touch their hair. It helps to reinforce awareness within them that they have the right to say yes or no and that they too are important. Sometimes children say no, and I always respect that.

I dislike when people pick up kids who don't want to be picked up or when parents say, "go give so and so a kiss." So and so could be a pedophile. Children should be given the right to determine if they want to touched, held or kissed and by whom, no matter how innocent the situation is.

I totally agree. Not allowing children to say no does a great disservice to them. It leaves them defenseless and opens them up for all kinds of abuse.

 

[Chicoro]

Celebrate your Shea made milestones!​

 

[caribeandiva]

Do it unicorns. We are deep in the 2nd Quarter of this Unicorn journey. Shea butta dropping and working it!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

And.....well? How did it go?

I was trialing it to see if it reduces tangles and releases shed hair easily on wash day. I haven't washed yet, so I don't know.

But . . . I had to water rinse and gel my hair for church Sunday. It just was not looking right. It FELT super soft, though. Felt very, very good.

Since I water-rinsed, I've probably messed the experiment up. I'll try again later.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Celebrate your Shea made milestones!​

Who makes these memes?!!

 

[kupenda]

I've noticed a lot more shed hair when I undo my braids. I've been long overdue for a protein treatment. I only use Aphogee 2 Step. And actually, I really should say that I use Aphogee 1 Step because that conditioner might as well be lemon water the way it dries up, or doesn't provide slip to an afro-textured strand.

Exactly lol. I did Aphogee 1 Step this weekend and I’ve noticed less shedding/breakage already. My relaxed hair hated the Balancing Moisturizer so I’m not even willing to tempt my natural hair with it

 

[Chicoro]

Exactly lol. I did Aphogee 1 Step this weekend and I’ve noticed less shedding/breakage already. My relaxed hair hated the Balancing Moisturizer so I’m not even willing to tempt my natural hair with it

That Balancing Moisturizer needs to be called Super Sucker because it takes every ounce of water from your head, leaving a hard, brittle, mess.

Glad to hear your hair is no longer breaking and is stabilized. I still haven't done my treatment yet.

 

[Chicoro]

Who makes these memes?!!

I don't know...but I hope they keep them coming. Everyday the supply seems to GROW!

 

[kupenda]

That Balancing Moisturizer needs to be called Super Sucker because it takes every ounce of water from your head, leaving a hard, brittle, mess.

Glad to hear your hair is no longer breaking and is stabilized. I still haven't done my treatment yet.

Agreed!

 

[Chicoro]

I was trialing it to see if it reduces tangles and releases shed hair easily on wash day. I haven't washed yet, so I don't know.

But . . . I had to water rinse and gel my hair for church Sunday. It just was not looking right. It FELT super soft, though. Felt very, very good.

Since I water-rinsed, I've probably messed the experiment up. I'll try again later.

Oh, okay. The Scurl/Shea butter combination is not really for wearing hair loose. It's more for protective styling, and using it for updos. The glycerin in the SCURL makes hair draw up and shrink.

 

[Chicoro]

News from the Field: Global Shea Alliance

New Warehouse Model Reduces Costs and Creates Local Jobs






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In the West Gonja district of northern Ghana, GSA sustainability partner, Naasakle, constructed three 40MT warehouses made from local raw materials, including sand bricks and adhesive extracted from leaves of the indigenous Chapa tree. Cement was used in the foundation and for plastering to better secure the structure. The warehouse model resulted in 70 percent cost savings compared to a commensurate warehouse made from cement and other imported materials. Women cooperatives and community members contributed significant labor to the construction, creating a strong sense of ownership. The warehouses are expected to last for over 20 years, with periodic maintenance.

The GSA has commissioned a study sponsored by the USAID Sustainable Shea Initiative to establish a more cost effective warehouse model, allowing more women’s groups in West Africa to benefit from direct and traceable sourcing. The study and models will be published in May 2018.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Look at our Aunties....opening up Soap Making businesses with their earnings from making Shea butter for 3cayg! Go Aunties!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

WAIT! Did you order some more stuff? Or is this part of the order that got to complete what you need for the next year? Gimme that Shea butter.

Yes! I ended up ordering more. I initially purchased 10 pounds from Cleopatra. Then I heard about what 3cayg stood for and wanted simply just to support, so I ordered 10 pounds from them. And then when I got it, it was so magnificent...that I went back in and ordered 25 more pounds. I am on a Shea buying ban for the rest of 2018 or at least until I finish my Cleo stash and 1 block of my 3cayg stash.



But in my defense, I use tons of Shea butter for home and business use...

 

[Chicoro]

Yes! I ended up ordering more. I initially purchased 10 pounds from Cleopatra. Then I heard about what 3cayg stood for and wanted simply just to support, so I ordered 10 pounds from them. And then when I got it, it was so magnificent...that I went back in and ordered 25 more pounds. I am on a Shea buying ban for the rest of 2018 or at least until I finish my Cleo stash and 1 block of my 3cayg stash.

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But in my defense, I use tons of Shea butter for home and business use...

45 pounds of Shea butter!
(I know you know what you doing, Girl!)
Do yo thang, ElevatedEnergy!​

 

[Chicoro]

Of all things...a unicorn 'making it clap'! I'm practicing so I can be ready to do this at the Shea Extravaganza in December!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Who makes these memes?!!

I know right....And Chicoro always finds the best ones!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Oh, okay. The Scurl/Shea butter combination is not really for wearing hair loose. It's more for protective styling, and using it for updos. The glycerin in the SCURL makes hair draw up and shrink.

Thanks!

I wore it in a puff and it did not work because my hair wasn't gelled. I'll keep playing around with it. Some people in this thread are successfuly wearing wng's, braid outs, etc., and benefiting. But yes, I understand that most everyone in this thread is protective styling.

 

[Chicoro]

I know right....And Chicoro always finds the best ones!

Let me booty shake to THAT!

 

[sunnieb]

I've been reading through this thread to get all the tips I can. Somewhere y'all mentioned adding your Shea butter mix to your deep conditioner.

Sounded good to me! I already add honey, so I scooped a dollop of my mix in with Nexxus humectress and got this:



My hair is incredibly soft, but really poofy! I'll keep adding to my deep conditioners to see how my hair acts.

 

[guyaneseyankee]

Those are some gorgeous twists! How long have you been using Shea butter?

Thank you

I have been faithful and consistent I think for about three months (not too sure, but it's only recently that I've been making it; so that's why I say a few months)

 

[LivingInPeace]

All shea'd up.

*sings* “I stay shea’d up. That gets me by. That’s how I made it through my driest times.”
(sing it like Kandi Burress would)

 

[Chicoro]

*Look At How Good My Whipped Shea Is!*

I had to have surgery last week on Friday (April 6), so the plan was to knock out my hair a few days early so that I wouldn't have to worry about it while I'm recovering.
Sooooo, on Tuesday Aril 3rd I simply moistened my hair with water, then sprayed my hair with S-Curl and braided my hair into about 16 Ciely plaits. I kept my hair covered since then. Today I'm feeling a little better so wanted to give my hair some TLC. What I found was my hair is still silky, smooth and very well moisturized!
In the first pic you can see my hair unbraided after 11 days! It's still shiny and soft and amazing! In the second pic you see it once I've misted it with water, finger detangle and twisted with my whipped shea! My hair is bomb... I'm hurting really bad so I've only done 2twist. Im not worried because I know my Shea got me covered!

I think we got another Shea-Made Unicorn in the house!!!!!

I, Chicoro, hereby nominate and induct @NCHairDiva into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame, on this day of Monday, April 16th, 2018.

Congratulations!

Gallop on down slowly, and join the herd. We don't want to disturb those stitches.

@caribeandiva, you got that gorgeous, golden bucket, Girl?

 

[Chicoro]

Shea, shea, shea. All hair Queen Shea

My dry hair was so easy to detangle. I misted it of course, and slathered my shea mix and just twisted as I went along

I guess tomorrow, I’ll see the results

And another Shea-Made Unicorn!


I, Chicoro, hereby nominate and induct @guyaneseyankee into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame, on this day of Monday, April 16th, 2018.


Congratulations!

Dance on down the aisle and come and get your golden bucket! You new Shea-Made Unicorn, you!

@caribeandiva , where's that bucket at, Girly?!

 

[caribeandiva]

And another Shea-Made Unicorn!


I, Chicoro, hereby nominate and induct @guyaneseyankee into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame, on this day of Monday, April 16th, 2018.


Congratulations!

Dance on down the aisle and come and get your golden bucket! You new Shea-Made Unicorn, you!

@caribeandiva , where's that bucket at, Girly?!

I gotchu

@guyaneseyankee I knew it was only a matter of time honey! Welcome to the Shea-made unicorn hall of fame!! Here’s your very own golden pail!

 

[Garner]

Thank you all for the well wishes.
Im trying to deal with the pain issues right now. A part of my over all issue is that I never just take the time out to heal. I had to have muscle repair surgery for damage that was done when I ripped open my C-section the day I got home from having my son. (I was moving furniture upstairs) Now that I've had the repair done (it never healed correctly mainly cuz I never went back to the hospital, lol) Over the the years it just progressively got worst. Now that its corrected and healing I need to sit my behind down somewhere and just heal for at least 4week.
I have issues with pain meds because I dont like to take pills, I believe that it slows down hair growth and I wanted to take a more natural approach to healing. (Homeopathic healing)
So, Yes I did try to take myself off the pain meds this week (to soon). Im trying to sort out my issues of asking for help sometimes so I can heal properly and just relax.
Now Im thinking about making a Whipped Shea blend to put on my incision to help heal the scars. So if anyone has any great healing recipes I need it!
Sorry for the long windedness. Lol Ive been stuck in the house for a while with no real adult conversations.

Please, please take care of yourself for the sake of you and your son. @NCHairDiva diva ,Congratulations!!!!

 

[guyaneseyankee]

I gotchu

@guyaneseyankee I knew it was only a matter of time honey! Welcome to the Shea-made unicorn hall of fame!! Here’s your very own golden pail!
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Awe man!!! Thank you so much

I’m so grateful for the recognition

If it weren’t for all of my fellow Lhcf sisters, I wouldn’t know about hair and how we can take care of our own hair. Better than a “stylist” sometimes.

There’s even something spiritually alchemic in taking our own energy and treating our hair with love and care.
I again, can’t stop singing the praises of Queen Shea. I really feel that after all these years of dealing with my own hair, shea makes my hair so much more manageable.
Shea butter will always be a part of my regimen

Thank you again. I bow to you all

 

[guyaneseyankee]

And another Shea-Made Unicorn!


I, Chicoro, hereby nominate and induct @guyaneseyankee into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame, on this day of Monday, April 16th, 2018.


Congratulations!

Dance on down the aisle and come and get your golden bucket! You new Shea-Made Unicorn, you!

@caribeandiva , where's that bucket at, Girly?!

Thank you dear @Chicoro

 

[Garner]

I gotchu

@guyaneseyankee I knew it was only a matter of time honey! Welcome to the Shea-made unicorn hall of fame!! Here’s your very own golden pail!
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@caribeandiva BEAUTIFUL!!!! Congratulations!!!@guyaneseyankee

 

[caribeandiva]

There’s even something spiritually alchemic in taking our own energy and treating our hair with love and care.

Do tell!

 

[caribeandiva]

I think we got another Shea-Made Unicorn in the house!!!!!

I, Chicoro, hereby nominate and induct @NCHairDiva into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame, on this day of Monday, April 16th, 2018.

Congratulations!

Gallop on down slowly, and join the herd. We don't want to disturb those stitches.

@caribeandiva, you got that gorgeous, golden bucket, Girl?

@NCHairDiva Congratulations and welcome to the herd!! I’ll bring it to you where ya at because I know you’re recovering from your surgery. Feel better mama!