Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Chicoro]

I braid it up and either wear a wig over it or a satin lined cap. I find that the shea is a bit too heavy on my fine hair for “out” styles. It also tends to attract dust when I wear it out. So under the wig it goes! Ha

Shea butter is HORRIBLE on my hair for "out" styles. It leaves my hair dry, dull, hard and coated. BUT, for my braids, it leaves them moist and soft. It's amazing how little tweaks can make a product work for your hair.

That is why I always, always tell people to document their hair journey with written text and especially pictures. I love how @AdoraAdora24 records her process with pictures. She writes information on her pictures that she posts, which kills two birds with one stone. I do the same, but mainly in my Fotki album. I may start doing that some more here, too.

 

[Hairties]

Okay since I did a henna gloss today I decided to do a shea mix.

With whisk attachment
1 tbsp Virgin Hemp Seed Oil
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
1 tbsp HBCO
1/2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil
1/2 tbsp Almond Oil
1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
Nilotica East African Shea Butter (really soft but nice)
Unrefined Ivory Shea Butter

It's really creamy but I like it. I may end up getting some cocoa butter to harden it up and add that at a later date. It was really fluffy and filled up a Camille Rose conditioner container. I decided not to add herbs to it so this will be my basic mix. No coconut oil either!!

 

[guyaneseyankee]

I am definitely in the Shea 2018 challenge. I mixed up some shea butter with some oils and essential oils for scent, and I must say I am loving the softness I get. I too agree, that blending the butter without melting it down, is key to a fluffy batch.

 

[beingofserenity]

I am joining this thread

I noticed last year that shea butter made my hair super soft. I don't remember what is in the mixture I used, either sunflower or avocado oil or both. I may do a search on it later because I am positive I wrote about it on the forum.

I think I also used the SM curling souffle as my leave in. That with the butter mix I had gave me uber soft, pliable, easy to comb, little to no shrinkage hair. It was amazing, a tad greasy though. I don't remember why I stopped using that combo.

My shea butter mix works even though its not very smooth or soft and fluffy. Kinda hard actually lol. Works fine just by rubbing it in my hands and then dispersing.

 

[Froreal3]

I wanna join for my and my daughter. I'll probably be using Shea butter mixes from APB and Jakeala. I might get a tub and some oils to mix as well. I keep my hair in twists pinned up, buns, or twists under wigs so this should be good.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

So I've been surfing the net and I found this site called beautymusta.com and they offer tons of valuable information and recipes for shea butter. I plan to download the book on my iPad. Also, I'd like to incorporate different butters into my sheagro (that's what I'm calling my mixture) mix, such as Murumuru butter, Cupuacu butter, Mango butter and Kokum butter. They all have different uses, as I plan to break them down in this thread along with the various hair oils. I hope this helps someone out, especially those that lurk.

https://beautymunsta.com/properties-benefits-of-shea-butter-for-hair/

 

[NappyNelle]

I have fine hair and use the SSI Seyani shea mix for daily braid outs. This is the only shea butter-based product I can use and wear my hair out.

I'd like to find a wig for the winter.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I plan to download the book on my iPad. Also, I'd like to incorporate different butters into my sheagro (that's what I'm calling my mixture) mix

@ThatJerseyGirl
Gurl...I thought you meant "Sheagro" to rhyme with "Negro!"

But I get it. I get it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ThatJerseyGirl
Imma call mine: Sheavada

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

@ThatJerseyGirl
Imma call mine: Sheavada

lololol!!!!! You literally made me laugh out loud, especially with that afro rockin emoticon lololol....

SheaVada...now that is creative. I like that!!! I see what you did there .......

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ThatJerseyGirl
Gurl...We 'bout to get Turnt Up, Up in this Piece

 

[NCHairDiva]

Im ready. Im gonna work on my old butter and buy some new butter. Im gonna add herbs and CP oil to one and leave the other plain. I gonna make a weekend of it so I can be ready!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Okay...So I bought my 1st lb of SB. Got the Nut-ri Bul.let ret-to-go!

Got Oils, Glycerin, so I guess I'm ready.

Will also be using SB products I've purchased from Handmade Natural Vendors as well.

 

[jennex]

Shea butter is HORRIBLE on my hair for "out" styles. It leaves my hair dry, dull, hard and coated. BUT, for my braids, it leaves them moist and soft. It's amazing how little tweaks can make a product work for your hair.

That is why I always, always tell people to document their hair journey with written text and especially pictures. I love how @AdoraAdora24 records her process with pictures. She writes information on her pictures that she posts, which kills two birds with one stone. I do the same, but mainly in my Fotki album. I may start doing that some more here, too.

You know, I've heard this advice so many times and I only followed it half-heartedly. I really regret that. I think I would have been encouraged by my progress or at least learned something from my setbacks if I took the time to document. That's one thing I'm going to get serious about in 2018. And not just for the month of January. The whole year.

 

[apple_natural]

i got my glass jar last night. i have shea butter and oils
almond
coconut oil
jojoba
castor oil regular and black
olive oil
the blend from african herbal something

i don't own a whisk. thats the only thing. i need to pick one up.

eta my shea mix name.... changed my mind.. still thinking

 

[Chicoro]

Does your Shea butter mix leave your hair too greasy?​

It may not be the mix, but your hair! Some hair that is high porosity, where color, bleach, relaxer, perm or too much heat have been used, may become weighed down and greasy with even the smallest amounts of Shea butter.

Try this:
Wash your hair as usual, then condition and/or find a leave in with dimethicone and behentrimonium sulfate , high on the ingredients list.

Dimethicone in combination with behentrimonium sulfate or behentriominium methosulfate, BRING DOWN the porosity of hair to more normal levels [temporarily until product is washed away]!

After:
Try using your Shea butter mix again. Your results may be different and possibly even better: less greasiness and/or weighed down hair. For whatever reason, Shea butter and high porosity don't seem to mix well. If this is your hair situation, give the above a try and let us know how it works for you.

Happy Shea Mixing and Maximizing Your Hair Growth!
Don't forget to take pictures and document your process.​

 

[Chicoro]

The Magic of Whisking and Whipping Shea Butter​

The two (2) pictures are the same batch of Shea butter! The first yellow one is before it was whipped [for the second time] and the second picture is after it was whipped or whisked.

• Color changes from yellow to ivory, or off white.
• Texture changes from chunky and heavy to airy, light and fluffy.
• Volume of the Shea Butter almost triples. The bowl started out 1/3 full. When I completed whisking every thing, the Shea Butter was almost to the top of the rim of the bowl, about to spill over.

These photos were taken within one (1) minute of one another, just right after whisking. Amazing, isn't it! Shea butter got me whipped and sprung. Talk about being late to the party! I guess it's better late than never to board the Shea Train.

 

[apple_natural]

can i put clay in my mix?..that may be a weird question, but thats what i want to know. i don't know what i would accomplish by doing that but i just wanted to know lol

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Chicoro
Interesting how it totally transforms when it gets all Whipppped Up!

Absolute Deliciousness!

 

[Soaring Eagle]

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.

 

[apple_natural]

i made some mix yesterday, but i had two issues. one, it did not turn white. two, i put aloe gel in it and realized that it was going to go bad soon

therefore, i have to try it again

 

[KinksAndInk]

I truly love APB's hair and body butta, the formula is perfect, but I do want to experiment with my own mix eventually. Probably not until the end of 2018. I have fine hair and don't want to mix up something that weighs my hair down or makes it look dull. With APB, my hair is soft, light, fluffy and shiny. I've even been able to do a perm rod set with it.

I'll be wearing faux locs all year (planning to reinstall every 4-6weeks) but my hair, especially the ends will be heavily sealed at least twice before each install. I have a full jar of the hair and body butta, one more will be shipped in January and my current jar has enough for at least 2 installs. I'll probably pick up 2-3 more before spring.

 

[imsovain]

I'm in!
Made a batch tonight with the hand mixer:
a lot of shea butter
a little coconut oil
teeny tiny bit avocado oil
tiny bit Wen 613 oil for scent

Thank for starting the challenge!

 

[prettybyrd]

I am doing this challenge!

I was reading a thread where @Chicoro mentioned that people who use SB tend to have long, healthy hair, and then @YvetteWithJoy mentioned it in a post, too. After that I went to YT and watched the videos of a few long haired ladies, and sure enough, they had SB in their regimens. So I've decided to give this a shot.

I used to use shea butter on my braids at night and my hair loved it. But when I tried using it on loose hair, it wasn't the same. I took that to mean my hair no longer liked the product, so I stopped using it, but Chicoro's explanation above was like an "aha!" moment. Mystery solved! I'll be using SB on my hair at night when I twist or braid it.

I'm using Oyin Whipped Shea and Whipped Pudding.

ETA - I'm also going to try finger detangling and combing exclusively this year.

 

[Chicoro]

I am doing this challenge!

I was reading a thread where @Chicoro mentioned that people who use SB tend to have long, healthy hair, and then @YvetteWithJoy mentioned it in a post, too. After that I went to YT and watched the videos of a few long haired ladies, and sure enough, they had SB in their regimens. So I've decided to give this a shot.

I used to use shea butter on my braids at night and my hair loved it. But when I tried using it on loose hair, it wasn't the same. I took that to mean my hair no longer liked the product, so I stopped using it, but Chicoro's explanation above was like an "aha!" moment. Mystery solved! I'll be using SB on my hair at night when I twist or braid it.

I'm using Oyin Whipped Shea and Whipped Pudding.

Congratulations on verifying the SB regimens and sharing your aha moment! I wanted to add that it was @ThatJerseyGirl who first brought this to my attention about shea butter. She is the one who first made the observation and communicated it on LHCF, years ago.

Because of her, I too went and looked at all my favorite long haired with afro-textured hair. Most of mine were on the old Fotki, and not on YouTube.

 

[Saludable84]

I’m in.

I made a mix and really like it. I’ve tried Shea Butter in the past, but I think the formulation wasn’t good. Also, whipped butter works better for me that hardened butter.

 

[Shay72]

I’m in. I’ll be using it for HOTs by itself or on top of my DC. I find I need to use it in very specific ways or my fine hair will be weighed down and greasy. I’ll be purchasing premixed whipped shea butters from natural handmade vendors.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

See below a list of the top butters that you can include in your Shea Butter mixes. We know that Shea Butter is the QUEEN of butters. This is just a small synopsis that I put together because I thought it would be ideal to include it in this post. I've been researching different ways that I can incorporate other butters into my shea butter mix so I'd figure why not share the wealth of information in this thread.

Five Top Butters for Natural Hair Care and Growth Properties. ​

Mango Butter
Mango butter is similar to shea butter and cocoa butter in consistency but differs in fatty acid content. It is rich in the antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E. It provides some natural protection from UV radiation/ Mango butter is readily absorbed into the hair, thus not only moisturizing the hair but aids in strengthening the overall structure. It repairs split ends and adds volume to hair as well. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that with consistent use, allows for thick and moisturized hair.

Cupaucu butter
Promotes smoothness and softness to the hair increasing natural moisture and elasticity. This butter has been proven to be beneficial for brittle, dry hair due to its long-lasting hydration properties to replenish moisture while promoting a healthy shine. This butter is also considered hydrophilic (loves water) with a high capacity to retain water and prevent moisture loss. This butter contains various essential fatty acids, which helps in elasticity and durability and will not weigh the hair down. The vitamins and fatty acids in the butter feeds the scalp and hair follicles which promote the growth of healthy lustrous hair. Effectively seals in moisture and locks in nutrients such as the fatty acids which coat the hair with a protective layer, so it is less vulnerable to heat and environmental damage.

Kokum Butter
This butter is different and unique as it is a bit different than the previous butters mentioned but it is just as beneficial to your hair care regimen as the others. Because of its regenerative properties. This helps with hair elasticity, and preventing breakage. This butter is also a great addition to your regimen by helping provide nutrients to your scalp which promotes healthy hair growth.

Illipe Butter
This butter is known for improving hair elasticity and moisture retention to dry, over-processed (by chemicals & color). It is also used in hair masks and deep conditioner treatments. Only a small amount is needed when creating your hair butter mixes or conditioner (leave-in or rinse out) conditioners. The information regarding illipe butter for total well-being are vast in comparison to other butters. Long shelf life.

Muru Muru Butter
Muru Muru is a Brazilian tree butter known to be a super emollient. It's known to promote moisture retention, restore sheen and softness while improving the flexibility of your hair. Absolutely wonderful for conditioning dry, brittle, damaged hair. Creates a permeable barrier that is said to prevent moisture loss when applied to wet hair while keeping hair soft and pliable and skin super soft.

*Aloe Butter
Aloe butter is a proprietary "butter" developed exclusively for cosmetic purposes. Aloe butter is an extract of aloe vera, aloe barbadensis, in a coconut fatty fraction. It is semi solid at room temperature, but melts on the skin. An extract of the aloe vera plant, extracted using fractionated coconut oil (where certain fatty acids of the oil are isolated to serve a specific purpose). Aloe butter is very light and will not weigh down the hair. It also has incredible benefits for your hair – anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, promotes hair growth and penetrates the hair shaft and scalp. This butter is easy to apply as it melts upon contact and is full of moisture properties. Its extraction catalyst (coconut oil) ensures the product is all-natural.

Wish this site had footnote capabilities lolol....but anyway..

*Aloe Butter is not an actual butter as it does not derive from a NUT in order to be cold pressed and produce a butter.

I hope this information is helpful. As I mentioned earlier, I can't wait until late Jan or early Feb to remove this install so that I can incorporate my butters back into my regimen. I will say that upon my extensive research, if one or more of these butters are combined into the Shea Butter, in addition to any oils that you select to use in your shea mix, it would make for a great pomade (hair grease) as well as a moisturizing deep conditioner. I think it would be beneficial to use the shea butter deep conditioner on damp hair and leave overnight for extensive conditioning.

 

[Aggie]

Welllll I was trying hard to stay away from this thread but I hope you ladies are all happy with yourselves now because now I feel compelled to come in here and join this challenge.

So yeah.....I'm in too .

 

[Black Ambrosia]

Me too. I’m in.