Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Saga]

Been putting my coworkers and current love interest on. Started switching from using shea just on my hair and body to now using it on my face to heal dark marks/acne scars. Hopefully I'll have a mini hair update before December is over!

 

[caribeandiva]

You ain't got to live vicariously through me. YOU are well on your way!!!!!!


AND, your hair retention is like like that of Oprah's to millionaires. You keep duplicating and making more by sharing and helping everyone you come in contact with who is ready to listen. You are creating and growing your very own Unicorn Community, in your off-line life. They listen to you because they see what YOUR hair is doing! It's growing and getting longer day by day. You got RECEIPTS, too! You have a photographic, documented journey. How fabulous is THAT?! The process you are currently doing is not a waist length process, it's a tailbone length process! See you at tailbone length, @caribeandiva !

Thank you!!! I’m so excited!
I keep preaching the Shea-gospel because of what it’s done to my hair. Stuck at SL for years and now it’s taking off! Not all of the ones I’ve taught have stuck with it. Some of them have fallen off and chosen not to listen after I showed them what to do. They went back to doing what was comfortable for them. Some of them stuck with it and their hair is thriving too as a result. My job is to lead the horse to water, not to make it drink. Oh well. I’ll keep letting my results speak for themselves.

 

[caribeandiva]

Monthly progress!! The hair feets keep thickening up. That’s how my hair grows.





And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. *drumroll please*

My one year progress!!!

 

[caribeandiva]

Last but not least, I wanted to send a giant thank you to our Awards Creator and constant and ever present Shea Made Hair Unicorn sister: @caribeandiva !!!! Without you, this thread definitely would not have been as fun and as exciting. Thank you for finding and awarding gorgeous gold pails, befitting the beauty of our Shea Haired Queens!!!

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It was my pleasure. A small way of giving back after all the help I got from you and Queen Shea.

 

[Chicoro]

Monthly progress!! The hair feets keep thickening up. That’s how my hair grows.
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And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. *drumroll please*

My one year progress!!!
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Let's say that even if I grab that braid in the start photo and pull it, I STILL think you retained about 6 inches from December 2017 until December 2018.

Most people say, "My ends thinned out." No they didn't is my response. Our hair doesn't necessarily grow like a weave track, thick and full, to the next length. Hairs tentatively and singularly drop, one by one to the next longer length, until the hair thickens at the newer length.

Look at that back braid, near your nape! That one was so light, it was bent and in the air. Now, it's so long and heavy, it's tired and has to lay against your shoulder.

 

[Chicoro]

Monthly progress!! The hair feets keep thickening up. That’s how my hair grows.
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And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. *drumroll please*

My one year progress!!!
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GREAT photo documentation of your progress. Keep it forever! There is gold in your photos.

 

[fluffyforever]

I'm still here and I'll be staying on the Shea train through 2019. Bus that I have mastered moisture, I need to focus on retaining length to thicken my hair.

My hair has been so moisturized and good looking lately that I had to wear it out in a curly fro last Friday to work. I got compliments all day from a basic 2 strand twisted Bantu knot out. I haven't worn my hair out in years like this because my fros were always so dry and tangled.

Yesterday was wash day and this morning I took out my twists for the softest, bounciest, most defined and stretched twistout I've ever had on first day hair.

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Monthly progress!! The hair feets keep thickening up. That’s how my hair grows.
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And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. *drumroll please*

My one year progress!!!
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Amazing progress!! Congrats!

 

[Chicoro]

Amazing progress!! Congrats!

Did you cut your hair?

 

[caribeandiva]

Amazing progress!! Congrats!

Thank you!

 

[SunkissedLife]

Monthly progress!! The hair feets keep thickening up. That’s how my hair grows.
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And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. *drumroll please*

My one year progress!!!
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great growth!! your hair looks so healthy and shiny!! Congratulations on finding a way to incorporate shea butter into a routine that works for you

 

[SunkissedLife]

I forgot to mention that my South African friend said to me about her own hair, "My hair is the longest it has ever been in my life." Queen Shea has launched a successful strike again!

That thick, long braid you see pictured is just ONE of 22 braids she had on her head, WITH the same thickness and length all around !!!

Let me remind everyone that I just met her last year. Someone jacked up her hair and broke it off from putting in extensions poorly, and she JUST met Queen Shea in the middle part of 2018.

With all that going on and happening, she STILL said to me in passing, that her hair right now is as long as it has ever been. She added that she would have given up [again] on her natural journey, had I not helped her out when she was in a pinch with the extreme tangles.

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To recapitulate: We did

1. Pre -poo (Deep Moisture Method)
2. Shampoo with baby wash
3. Aphogee Treatment (2 Step Whipped!)
4. Deep Condition with Heat using my homemade Coconut Milk/Cream conditioner for 15 minutes

In the photo, her hair is clean and conditioned. The bantus have been detangled. The braided hair is the final product. I tapped the roots with gel and then put on my Shea butter mix from root to tip before braiding. I am very very generous with the butter. Her hair really likes Shea butter.

She flies out back to South Africa on December 31st, 2018.

so inspiring <3 <3 <3

Can you give details about your homemade coconut milk/cream conditioner?

 

[caribeandiva]

great growth!! your hair looks so healthy and shiny!! Congratulations on finding a way to incorporate shea butter into a routine that works for you

Thank you!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Psst..
I have a secret...
Queen Shea and I have been rendezvousing (is that a word?) for a while now. Of course we’ve added other people to the party like X21 and HBCO, but nobody gives luster like the Queen. I need a trim, but here’s a sneak peek. I tried to keep some type of continuity but I don’t think I was successful

*The giant pictures are courtesy of Imgflip

 

[caribeandiva]

Psst..
I have a secret...
Queen Shea and I have been rendezvousing (is that a word?) for a while now. Of course we’ve added other people to the party like X21 and HBCO, but nobody gives luster like the Queen. I need a trim, but here’s a sneak peek. I tried to keep some type of continuity but I don’t think I was successful

*The giant pictures are courtesy of Imgflip

Great progress!! How many months of growth is that? We forgive you for the secret Shea trysts.

 

[caribeandiva]

Look at that back braid, near your nape! That one was so light, it was bent and in the air. Now, it's so long and heavy, it's tired and has to lay against your shoulder.

That reminds me to compare the back braids too. It’s hard to take pics of the back of my own head but I did my best.

I measured my hair and I got at least 5 inches. I tend to err on the conservative side though.

 

[Silverstreaks]

I made my new batch blend last week. It’s a little firmer than the last one, but still soft enough where it doesn’t feel too stiff. I think the current texture might be better because I find that it helps control frizz better. Keeps my hairline hair flat. We’ll see how long it lasts.

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Did you cut your hair?

No, I did a few years ago, but not recently. Why was up?

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Great progress!! How many months of growth is that? We forgive you for the secret Shea trysts.

Thanks! According to Convert Units Date Difference Calculator, it’s 6 months and 11 days lol

 

[Chicoro]

No, I did a few years ago, but not recently. Why was up?

I like to go to your YouTube channel. My favorite video of your night was is the waist length one. I saw the one with the curly hair that is more recent. Is the curly length still waist length?

 

[Chicoro]

so inspiring <3 <3 <3

Can you give details about your homemade coconut milk/cream conditioner?

https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...tioning-challenge.807125/page-4#post-23477085

See post#101 (for the picture)

See post #107 (for the recipe)

 

[BeautifulRoots]

I like to go to your YouTube channel. My favorite video of your night was is the waist length one. I saw the one with the curly hair that is more recent. Is the curly length still waist length?

Aww thanks for watching them!

Yes, it is still waist length in the curly video. I have major shrinkage when I don't flat iron or stretch it out, lol. I've come to embrace the shrinkage now, gives me a different look depending on the style.

 

[VirtuousGal]

That reminds me to compare the back braids too. It’s hard to take pics of the back of my own head but I did my best.
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I measured my hair and I got at least 5 inches. I tend to err on the conservative side though.

Hey, would u mind sharing the post that details ur regimen

 

[cocomama]

That reminds me to compare the back braids too. It’s hard to take pics of the back of my own head but I did my best.
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I measured my hair and I got at least 5 inches. I tend to err on the conservative side though.

You have a lot of progress!!!!

 

[cocomama]

Quick question...WHat are y'all shampooing with? I think I'm going to go back to the Shea mix so I don't have to shampoo so many times lol. I may also only do the last 4 inches of my hair as well...like I was doing before.

 

[Chicoro]

Psst..
I have a secret...
Queen Shea and I have been rendezvousing (is that a word?) for a while now. Of course we’ve added other people to the party like X21 and HBCO, but nobody gives luster like the Queen. I need a trim, but here’s a sneak peek. I tried to keep some type of continuity but I don’t think I was successful

*The giant pictures are courtesy of Imgflip

I, Chicoro, hereby nominate @ItsMeLilLucky , on this 11th day of December of 2019, into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame.

Unicorn's are elusive, but this is one is quite secretive, outted by the extensive growth posted in post #5114.

@caribeandiva ,
Do your thing, Girl!

 

[caribeandiva]

I, Chicoro, hereby nominate @ItsMeLilLucky , on this 11th day of December of 2019, into the Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame.

Unicorn's are elusive, but this is one is quite secretive, outted by the extensive growth posted in post #5114.

@caribeandiva ,
Do your thing, Girl!

@ItsMeLilLucky Welcome to the Shea made unicorn hall of fame!!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

*clears throat*

You love me! You really love me!

*returns back to the shadow*

 

[caribeandiva]

Hey, would u mind sharing the post that details ur regimen

I never posted it. I basically follow Chicoro’s regimen with a couple of products swapped out.

Wash day:
Once a week I finger detangle, put my hair in 6 loose braids and do my whole routine in the braids. I only take the braids out at the very end to apply leave ins and style.
-I shampoo and deep condition under the hooded dryer for 15 minutes with Satinique deep moisture shampoo and then the moisturizing hair mask. Full disclosure: I now rep for Satinique as a side hustle to make extra money. I’m getting out of debt no matter what!!
-I towel dry my braids, unravel them and keep my hair in 6 sections to do the LOC methodTo each section, I detangle with my wide tooth comb from tip to roots, apply S-curl to the whole section, Wetline X-treme gel to the roots, then seal with whipped Shea butter from root to tip. Braid then repeat. I airdry in the braids overnight.

The part that has made the greatest difference in my hair retention is the following section:
Daily:
-In the morning take the braids down. Finger comb my hair into a low bun tied with a knee high stocking. I oil my ends with castor oil then tuck them in before I secure the stocking to finish my bun. I lay my edges with the Wetline gel.
-At night I undo my bun, and proceed to moisturize my hair using the LOC method. I do it section by section and end up with 6 sections. I spritz each section with water, apply S-curl, seal with whipped Shea butter and braid. That’s it. This is what I attribute most of my hair’s success to. That and minimizing tangles by banishing wash and gos and keeping my hair stretched wat all times.

Every 6 weeks I do a heavy protein treatment with Aphogee 2 step.

 

[caribeandiva]

*clears throat*

You love me! You really love me!

*returns back to the shadow*

Of course I do!! We all love you!!