Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Dominga11]

Hello Ladies,

I just started... I put shea butter/avocado oil(high ceremides) in my whip butter. So the last year or so my hair has been gaining length like nobodies business. I have several reason why but give me a minute I will write about it soon. I'm a natural researcher so I have been studying this hair thing like I'm back in college. Combing scientific papers, hair theories etc.

With that being said I still have not master how to finger detangle without getting breakage or single strand knots. So I stumble up on this thread and though why not? So I decided to heavily apply the mixture to about the last 2-3 inches of my hair. The rest of my hair I just cover with a leave in/avocado oil.

One thing I noticed was that since my ends were heavy coated I didn't have the snap, crackle, and pop like normal when I was finger detangling. Also I have noticed far less single strand knots. I mean like 90 percent improvement. I believe this is the last thing I need to master my hair..no matter how much conditioner I apply ... I still had breakage when finger detangling. Now I must say that since I started finger detangling I have way less breakage. I wanted to try to stop even what I suspect my finger detangling was causing.

After my weekend wash day I will check back in. I have tried several other methods to heavily seal my ends but they just have not been cutting it for me. But so far this shea mix is doing it for me. THANKS SO MUCH LADIES!!!!

I had the same experience! I used to think that butters were too heavy, but turns out my hair is thriving with them. I think I was hung up on non-protective styles that did not come out right when I used heavy butters or oils. I had to change my mindset and realize my hair was not going to grow past my life sentence of shoulder length hair until I changed my habits. So far so good! I just need to get better at protective styling so I am stalking their board

 

[ashbash]

I’m still reading through previous posts on this thread.... it’s a lot...

But while I love how my hair feels with Shea I feel like I’ll need to clarify more....
is this something you ladies are doing?
How are you reducing product build up so that hair doesn’t get too bad and you miss out on the benefits?

 

[Keen]

I don't post much on this thread anymore. But I wanted to say I was quite impress how thick my cornrow braids are. I don't use SB as much anymore because I want less manipulation. My spray bottle is a variety tea (Henna, Amla and stuff) mixed with melted shea

 

[sarumoki]

I’m still reading through previous posts on this thread.... it’s a lot...

But while I love how my hair feels with Shea I feel like I’ll need to clarify more....
is this something you ladies are doing?
How are you reducing product build up so that hair doesn’t get too bad and you miss out on the benefits?

I wash my hair every week (regular shampoo) and I have no problems with buildup.

 

[Chicoro]

I had the same experience! I used to think that butters were too heavy, but turns out my hair is thriving with them. I think I was hung up on non-protective styles that did not come out right when I used heavy butters or oils. I had to change my mindset and realize my hair was not going to grow past my life sentence of shoulder length hair until I changed my habits. So far so good! I just need to get better at protective styling so I am stalking their board

Me, too. I used to hate Shea butter. I love it now. Congratulations on your thriving hair!

 

[Chicoro]

I’m still reading through previous posts on this thread.... it’s a lot...

But while I love how my hair feels with Shea I feel like I’ll need to clarify more....
is this something you ladies are doing?
How are you reducing product build up so that hair doesn’t get too bad and you miss out on the benefits?

I rinse my hair in water. But, I still get build up on my scalp. Some people wash weekly. Some people only apply Shea 1x. Perhaps some of the other ladies will chime in and share what they do!

 

[niknakmac]

I’m still reading through previous posts on this thread.... it’s a lot...

But while I love how my hair feels with Shea I feel like I’ll need to clarify more....
is this something you ladies are doing?
How are you reducing product build up so that hair doesn’t get too bad and you miss out on the benefits?

I use whipped Shea on my hair exclusively. I do clarify weekly with chi keratin shampoo. I then do my regular wash with deva curl shampoo and conditioner. I started clarifying weekly as instructed by my stylist to ensure that my Shea/coconut mix is penetrating the hair and not just sitting on top due to build-up.

 

[Chicoro]

I don't post much on this thread anymore. But I wanted to say I was quite impress how thick my cornrow braids are. I don't use SB as much anymore because I want less manipulation. My spray bottle is a variety tea (Henna, Amla and stuff) mixed with melted shea

Sounds good to me! I think we are all winding down from posting in this thread! How fabulous that your cornrow braids are noticeably thicker. Good for you!

You wrote, "I don't use SB as much anymore.."​

But, that's just it. It doesn't seem to matter that one stops using it. Shea butter seems to have a positive impact on afro-textured even after one has stopped using it.

Almost EVERY single, super long afro-textured hair person I have seen, used Shea butter at some point in their hair journey. Usually, it was at the beginning of the journey. The beneficial effects of Shea butter are incredibly durable and long lasting.

 

[Chicoro]

Since I've been tying up my hair ends and securing them with a knee-hi, and greasing them down with castor oil and Shea, I have not had a single knot or tangle on my individual braids! I am revisiting the baggie process with tiny modifications that are paying back huge dividends!

These lovely hair ends of mine WILL.NOT.DEFEAT.ME! Besides the use of Shea butter, the only small tweak of difference I made was just tying the very ends up. This has made the difference between having an entire braid to having smooth, tangle free ends. Amazing.

 

[Keen]

Since I've been tying up my hair ends and securing them with a knee-hi, and greasing them down with castor oil and Shea, I have not had a single knot or tangle on my individual braids! I am revisiting the baggie process with tiny modifications that are paying back huge dividends!

These lovely hair ends of mine WILL.NOT.DEFEAT.ME! Besides the use of Shea butter, the only small tweak of difference I made was just tying the very ends up. This has made the difference between having an entire braid to having smooth, tangle free ends. Amazing.

When I’m home and my hair is in cornrow (I wear a wig to work), I spray my hair and put on a shower cap. My ends are still not tangle free. But they are much more manageable with SB.

 

[Chicoro]

When I’m home and my hair is in cornrow (I wear a wig to work), I spray my hair and put on a shower cap. My ends are still not tangle free. But they are much more manageable with SB.

Because Keen's hair has thickened from Shea butter, her wig rides up like in the front.

Glad to hear those ends are responding with Shea butter!

 

[caribeandiva]

I had the same experience! I used to think that butters were too heavy, but turns out my hair is thriving with them. I think I was hung up on non-protective styles that did not come out right when I used heavy butters or oils. I had to change my mindset and realize my hair was not going to grow past my life sentence of shoulder length hair until I changed my habits. So far so good! I just need to get better at protective styling so I am stalking their board

Agreed

 

[sissimpson]

I've got another flea market coming up. I have to work, but my handsome son said he will represent. In addition to my butters, (which I'm also marketing as beard balm), I've made a hair oil concoction. I infused coconut oil with black tea, ginger, rooibos, chamomile, burdock, horsetail, and MSM powder. added grapeseed, blackseed, argan and sweet almond oils. My daughter love it. Any thoughts?

 

[NJ11]

*Insert Ryan from the office taking notes gif*

Seriously....I will need to try some combination up to and including snatching the whole routine....

Thanks for sharing.

Since I've been tying up my hair ends and securing them with a knee-hi, and greasing them down with castor oil and Shea, I have not had a single knot or tangle on my individual braids! I am revisiting the baggie process with tiny modifications that are paying back huge dividends!

These lovely hair ends of mine WILL.NOT.DEFEAT.ME! Besides the use of Shea butter, the only small tweak of difference I made was just tying the very ends up. This has made the difference between having an entire braid to having smooth, tangle free ends. Amazing.

 

[ashbash]

I’m getting my hair done Friday for my birthday and even though they are gonna wash my hair
I’m wondering if I should at least cowash before I go sooo my hair isnt super coated and oily when I get there

 

[Sosoothing]

Since I've been tying up my hair ends and securing them with a knee-hi, and greasing them down with castor oil and Shea, I have not had a single knot or tangle on my individual braids! I am revisiting the baggie process with tiny modifications that are paying back huge dividends!

These lovely hair ends of mine WILL.NOT.DEFEAT.ME! Besides the use of Shea butter, the only small tweak of difference I made was just tying the very ends up. This has made the difference between having an entire braid to having smooth, tangle free ends. Amazing.

So were you just letting them hang loose before? Are you gathering them up into a ponytail?

 

[Chicoro]

*Insert Ryan from the office taking notes gif*

Seriously....I will need to try some combination up to and including snatching the whole routine....

Thanks for sharing.

Go right ahead! That's why I post. I don't post pictures because I think I'm cute. Well, I do think I'm sexy but I leave that for my posts in the Callanetics threads. I write long detailed posts and put pictures in here to show what works for me and the women here in my life. That way, someone can take it and try it or modify it and make it work for them.

I hope you do snatch it and that it works for you! Keep us posted on your progress and your outcome, please!

 

[Chicoro]

I’m getting my hair done Friday for my birthday and even though they are gonna wash my hair
I’m wondering if I should at least cowash before I go sooo my hair isnt super coated and oily when I get there

I would. I would wash with shampoo and condition using a cheap, light conditioner. Then, I would let my hair dry with NO product.

 

[Chicoro]

So were you just letting them hang loose before? Are you gathering them up into a ponytail?

This is how I was wearing my braids before. They are hanging loose on my shoulders, with my ends curled up. The rubbing on my clothes and the curls are bad, bad, bad for my hair ends.



Now, I gather all the braids into one ponytail and tie the ends up, put on baggie and a knee-hi or two over those braids:



So this is the Baggie Method 3.0 for me! Before, I had just one (1) ponytail and then I braided it and rolled up the ends with a rubber band. After the rubber band slipped off and the last 3 inches of that braid turned into a THICK KNOT I had to revisit the baggie method.
Prior to that, I used to have four (4) braids, with the ends rolled up, pulled into a ponytail and with a baggie over it.

I love the baggie method but had to let it go. I'm just getting back to this method after two (2) years of not using it.

I started the No-Comb Method and using Shea butter in 2017 and have continued into and through 2018. I re-started the Baggie Method 3.0 I think in the beginning of October 2018, or the last part of September 2018.

The baggie method is not the sexiest hairstyle, but it WORKS. It helps me save every inch of growth that I get. I had to modify it for my longer hair and changed hair texture. My hair was softer and silkier two years ago. Now, it is becoming coarser again.

 

[Sosoothing]

@Chicoro

Thanks. I appreciate how generous you are with information.
I have never used tbe baggie method. Might have to think about it. Currently I'm just waiting for my postpartum shedding to subside.

 

[Missjaxon]

@Chicoro Maybe tie a pretty scarf around it like a satin snood?

 

[Chicoro]

@Chicoro Maybe tie a pretty scarf around it like a satin snood?

Yes, that would be pretty! I get grease stains on everything, though.

But, girl, I like my plain, 'sock'. One time I pressed my hair straight and wore it that way to work. This guy in my office said, "You're hair is really long because you keep it in that sock all the time." That tickled me. I'm going to stick with the sock!

 

[sunflora]

I’m still reading through previous posts on this thread.... it’s a lot...

But while I love how my hair feels with Shea I feel like I’ll need to clarify more....
is this something you ladies are doing?
How are you reducing product build up so that hair doesn’t get too bad and you miss out on the benefits?

I don't seem to get build up at all. As a matter of fact, I've been able to get away with using less harsh shampoos than before. As a note, my shea butter mix is probably 50/50 oil, and it does not go anywhere near my scalp. I wash my hair once a week, any shampoo with ACV in it works for me. Sometimes I'll wash my hair twice a week if the body of my hair feels too gunky, but that's pretty much a constant when I'm not cowashing. In short, I haven't had to wash any more than before I was using shea butter.

 

[Sarabellam]

I don't seem to get build up at all. As a matter of fact, I've been able to get away with using less harsh shampoos than before. As a note, my shea butter mix is probably 50/50 oil, and it does not go anywhere near my scalp. I wash my hair once a week, any shampoo with ACV in it works for me. Sometimes I'll wash my hair twice a week if the body of my hair feels too gunky, but that's pretty much a constant when I'm not cowashing. In short, I haven't had to wash any more than before I was using shea butter.

@ashbash
I’ve had a similar experience. In my experience thorough rinsing with warm water should remove the bulk of the Shea butter. I rinse until my hair goes from feeling “well coated” to feeling similar to how it feels after rinsing out a moisturizing conditioner. Then I remove more Shea with a gentle cleanser. I use a j.r. Liggetts shampoo bar. If I were to use a harsher shampoo I wouldn’t rinse as much at the beginning to give my hair a buffer against over cleansing.

I wonder, if you are noticing build up could it be caused by another product that you layer under the Shea butter? I don’t know how to describe it but I guess that I look at Shea butter like a natural sebum replacement. When I wash it off I know that a scant amount stays on my clean feeling strands because the condition of my hair is still improved. If you have a difficult to remove product under the Shea butter (silicones? polymers?) it may not be exposed to the heavy duty cleansing that it needs to be removed?

 

[ashbash]

@ashbash
I’ve had a similar experience. In my experience thorough rinsing with warm water should remove the bulk of the Shea butter. I rinse until my hair goes from feeling “well coated” to feeling similar to how it feels after rinsing out a moisturizing conditioner. Then I remove more Shea with a gentle cleanser. I use a j.r. Liggetts shampoo bar. If I were to use a harsher shampoo I wouldn’t rinse as much at the beginning to give my hair a buffer against over cleansing.

I wonder, if you are noticing build up could it be caused by another product that you layer under the Shea butter? I don’t know how to describe it but I guess that I look at Shea butter like a natural sebum replacement. When I wash it off I know that a scant amount stays on my clean feeling strands because the condition of my hair is still improved. If you have a difficult to remove product under the Shea butter (silicones? polymers?) it may not be exposed to the heavy duty cleansing that it needs to be removed?

Since I’ve started using Shea I just mist my hair with aloe Vera gel mixed with water and a little fragrance oil

I washed my hair last week using my usual shampoo before I went to get my hair blown out and the stylist didn’t complain about any build up or extra oil sooo maybe my hair feeling coated is all in my head lol

 

[sunflora]

Since I’ve started using Shea I just mist my hair with aloe Vera gel mixed with water and a little fragrance oil

I washed my hair last week using my usual shampoo before I went to get my hair blown out and the stylist didn’t complain about any build up or extra oil sooo maybe my hair feeling coated is all in my head lol

I feel like it does leave a 'coat', but it's more of a protective layer, if that even makes sense. It doesn't feel like build up for me, but like a silky nutrient layer over my strands that makes them more elastic, thick and shiny, in contrast to a product build up that would make my hair feel dry and crispy, or not allow moisture through.

Definitely keep an eye on it to be safe, but it might just be that, similar to what sebum would do when allowed to spread over your strands.

 

[Chicoro]

Since I’ve started using Shea I just mist my hair with aloe Vera gel mixed with water and a little fragrance oil

I washed my hair last week using my usual shampoo before I went to get my hair blown out and the stylist didn’t complain about any build up or extra oil sooo maybe my hair feeling coated is all in my head lol

I feel like it does leave a 'coat', but it's more of a protective layer, if that even makes sense. It doesn't feel like build up for me, but like a silky nutrient layer over my strands that makes them more elastic, thick and shiny, in contrast to a product build up that would make my hair feel dry and crispy, or not allow moisture through.

Definitely keep an eye on it to be safe, but it might just be that, similar to what sebum would do when allowed to spread over your strands.

Hmmmm...very very interesting, ladies!

 

[sarumoki]

I'm not feeling the texture of my current mix. My last one was perfect but this one isn't as fluffy. This is what I get for not writing things down.

 

[jerseygurl]

My hair is slowly but surely growing thanks to shea butter.

 

[fluffyforever]

Last night I used Aloe Vera Gel on clean damp hair and followed up with whipped shea and then braided in small plaits. Today my hair was so juicy looking after take down... the length looked very dark in color and shiny and smooth. except for my roots though. Maybe I didn't apply products close enough to the roots or maybe they weren't stretched enough. Overall, my hair was soft, but crunchy, if that makes sense. It was my first time trying AVG and i think this will be a keeper. AVG plus whipped shea gave great slip and definition.