Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[IDareT'sHair]

Last Night:
Whipped up a 4oz batch of Carrot Oil & Unref SB. Turned out very nice.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

you have turned into a DIY machine! I love your simple ingredients lists. That's a nice option: Simple, quicker, yet effective.

@YvetteWithJoy
Thank you Ms. Lady!

I made a nice blend of SB & Pure Carrot Oil last night. It turned out "lovely"...

I hope I don't blow the motor out of my little $12.00 electric Mixer.

I bought some Linseed Oil and will whip up a batch of that.

Last night I ordered Onion Oil and some Jojoba Oil (Hemani Brand - from iLoveHerbal *Free Shipping*) and will make up a batch of those two when they arrive.

I'm only making Butter Blends (no Soaps, DC'ers, etc...)

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@YvetteWithJoy
Thank you Ms. Lady!

I made a nice blend of SB & Pure Carrot Oil last night. It turned out "lovely"...

I hope I don't blow the motor out of my little $12.00 electric Mixer.

I bought some Linseed Oil and will whip up a batch of that.

Last night I ordered Onion Oil and some Jojoba Oil (Hemani Brand - from iLoveHerbal *Free Shipping*) and will make up a batch of those two when they arrive.

I'm only making Butter Blends (no Soaps, DC'ers, etc...)

Onion oil. Interesting! What does it smell like? I just watched a video about the power of onion juice for edges and general thickness.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@YvetteWithJoy
It just shipped.

I did buy "Garlic Oil" from Hemani and it smells really good beweave it or not? Not a "trace" of garlic in the scent. Same with Black Seed Oil (surprisingly good).

The Fenugreek Oil I used last week was interesting smelling, as well as the Carrot I used last night.

Curious about Linseed Oil? I haven't opened it to smell it yet.

 

[naturalagain2]

No more hard dry hair on my girls or temporary softness! They can go days without moisturizing and sealing and their hair is still baby soft and moisturized to the touch. No more dry feeling when running my hands through their hair. Just Shea butter softness!!! Only thing that has changed in their regimen is the CP growth oil and shea butter. They should definitely retain good length even more so now!!

 

[gvin89]

@naturalagain2 , what's your regimen for your girls? I know I need to tweak a few things and think they can benefit from adding shea butter into their regimen. How long have you been using CP growth oil?

@grownwomanaz , how are your men using the SB on their hair? You said from head to toe....did you make a body butter? I just ordered 3 lbs so let a sister know what else I can do.

@ElevatedEnergy , tell me more about treating your son's eczema with the oat milk. My son suffers from eczema as well....

@caribeandiva , I see the difference in your hair...it looks thicker! Great progress. Any difference in your ends?

@Chicoro , I never considered the sponge to cause so much friction, but I definitely can see how. My son's a swimmer so he washes 3 times a week. The sponge just gives him that twisted look without me actually having to twist it for him every other day. I need to find a product to define his curls without the sponge. I'm in a season of "learning" for sure!

 

[caribeandiva]

I see the difference in your hair...it looks thicker! Great progress. Any difference in your ends?

My ends feels so soft now! Before they were dry and crispy. Especially the back of the crown area. Lawwddd.. that section was always short, and super dry. Now it’s moist! No wonder it was always short, dry, crackly hair don’t stay on your head long.

 

[Garner]

I finally mixed some Shea Butter in with my preferred ayurveda powders. This is my own version of ayur-chebe/Shea butter mix:-

-8 oz Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter

-1/2 teaspoon each of triphala powder (boosts hair volume and growth, prevents hair graying and manages split ends and frizzy hair), brahmi powder (stimulates growth), hibiscus powder (promotes hair regrowth), kalpi tone powder ( controls dandruff, premature graying and strengthens hair, smells wonderful).

-1 teaspoon of rose petal powder for scent - smells so wonderful (increases blood flow to hair follicles,strengthens hair, reduces hair fall, hydrates hair but did I mention it smells so good ).

-2 teaspoons each of amla powder (promotes moisture and strength), and Bhringraj powder also known as king of the herbs (promotes moisture and strength, promotes hair growth).

-1 oz of Zenia Brahmi/Amla Oil
-2 ozs of Bhringraj oil
10 drops each of peppermint and lavender essential oil.

I will be using it once every 4 days on my strands for 3 months to see what happens and report back.

Here's a pic of it
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This looks very nourishing to the strands. Looks good enough to eat. lol Do you add the powders themselves in the Shea mix without placing them in an infusion? If so, does it cause the Shea mix to feel gritty? If so how do you resolve this?

 

[naturalagain2]

@naturalagain2 , what's your regimen for your girls? I know I need to tweak a few things and think they can benefit from adding shea butter into their regimen. How long have you been using CP growth oil?

I think I started using the CP growth oil around the end of November.

I usually get their hair straighten once every other month or so (except summer months, then they are in protective styles like braids or twists with extensions).

When they are straighten it usually last for 3 weeks during that time:
Week 1: Every other day or 3rd day I use the CP growth oil just on their ends at night before they wrap their hair.
Week 2: Every other day or 3rd day I oil their scalp (scalp massage) and ends with CP growth oil.
Week 3: Same as week 2
Week 4: I wash and deep condition with a Moisture deep conditioner and mix Aphogee 2 min in with it. Then give them a braidout, twistout or wash and go.

When they are not straightened or in protective style I basically do the same thing as week 4 but do not use protein but once a month and deep condition with a moisturizing DC instead. I also wash biweekly. During this time they wear mostly braidouts & twistouts. I moisturized and seal using my water mix and Shea butter every 3 days.

Wash day consist of:
Prepoo w/ CP growth oil
Shampoo or Cowash
Deep Condition (In the past few weeks I make sure they get under the dryer for 30mins (I think using heat has helped them greatly instead of just letting them sit with a plastic cap.)
Rinse then mist hair using my water mix (AVJ/Water/a few drops of Peppermint oil or Tea Tree oil or Rosemary oil)
Oil scalp and seal hair with one of my favorite oils (CP growth oil or Ella+Co holy grail oil; hair is uber soft at this step)
Leave-In (As I Am leave in conditioner)
Then use just a touch of shea butter to each twist or braid

Super soft moisturized hair for a week!!!

My oldest daughter has been so moisturized I think it may be too much to go in after 3 days to moisturize and seal. I may have to scale back with her. The youngest has very thick thirsty hair. Her hair loves it every 3 days but can go longer without it being dry at all.

 

[Garner]

@ElevatedEnergy Your recipe looks good also. How much oats need to be soaked to make an adequate supply of oat milk?

 

[grownwomanaz]

@gvin89 my guys use my whipped shea butter mix on their hair and body. I told them to apply to their hair when wet/damp after showering or washing their hair. Two of my sons have afros lol dh and my youngest son have a low caesar.

 

[Garner]

I think I started using the CP growth oil around the end of November.

I usually get their hair straighten once every other month or so (except summer months, then they are in protective styles like braids or twists with extensions).

When they are straighten it usually last for 3 weeks during that time:
Week 1: Every other day or 3rd day I use the CP growth oil just on their ends at night before they wrap their hair.
Week 2: Every other day or 3rd day I oil their scalp (scalp massage) and ends with CP growth oil.
Week 3: Same as week 2
Week 4: I wash and deep condition with a Moisture deep conditioner and mix Aphogee 2 min in with it. Then give them a braidout, twistout or wash and go.

When they are not straightened or in protective style I basically do the same thing as week 4 but do not use protein but once a month and deep condition with a moisturizing DC instead. I also wash biweekly. During this time they wear mostly braidouts & twistouts. I moisturized and seal using my water mix and Shea butter every 3 days.

Wash day consist of:
Prepoo w/ CP growth oil
Shampoo or Cowash
Deep Condition (In the past few weeks I make sure they get under the dryer for 30mins (I think using heat has helped them greatly instead of just letting them sit with a plastic cap.)
Rinse then mist hair using my water mix (AVJ/Water/a few drops of Peppermint oil or Tea Tree oil or Rosemary oil)
Oil scalp and seal hair with one of my favorite oils (CP growth oil or Ella+Co holy grail oil; hair is uber soft at this step)
Leave-In (As I Am leave in conditioner)
Then use just a touch of shea butter to each twist or braid

Super soft moisturized hair for a week!!!

My oldest daughter has been so moisturized I think it may be too much to go in after 3 days to moisturize and seal. I may have to scale back with her. The youngest has very thick thirsty hair. Her hair loves it every 3 days but can go longer without it being dry at all.

You take really good care of their hair and I am sure they appreciate it!

 

[Aggie]

This looks very nourishing to the strands. Looks good enough to eat. lol Do you add the powders themselves in the Shea mix without placing them in an infusion? If so, does it cause the Shea mix to feel gritty? If so how do you resolve this?

Hi. Yes I added all the powders to the shea mix. You can feel the powders in the mix as you apply it to the hair. I don't mind this since it still feels smooth. I will add some of it to my DC this weekend since I have quite a bit. It is very rich and emollient I might add.

 

[Daina]

@gvin89, it's definitely the sponge my son does the same to his hair and I noticed some breakage. I have told him to cut back on using it and make sure his hair is lubed up before using.

 

[Chicoro]

I've started our Shea- Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame in the first post of this thread. So far, we've got @caribeandiva on the list as she's the first person to report back with her shea results. There's plenty of space in that 1st post for more Shea-Made Hair Unicorns. So, track and measure the hair you retain and report back. I can't wait to place more folks in that list!

 

[gvin89]

@Daina , thanks for confirming. You and @Chicoro opened my eyes. I will get him started on moisturizing more and using shea butter as @grownwomanaz suggested and hopefully that will make a difference. You ladies rock in here...I've learned so much over the last 3 days.

I am currently in 2 strand twists and last night tried a new nighttime technique inspired by you ladies, of course. I sprayed my hair with Oyin Greg Juice and then took each twist out, slathered it with Jane Carter Nourish & shine, and retwisted. I instantly felt my hydration levels increase. I liked the way my hair felt this morning so I took them down and my twistout looks great. My roots are soft and ends are not as stringy. I know it's very soon, but I've had issues with retaining moisture so I noticed the difference immediately. I will monitor the next few days and post pictures soon...haven't figured out how to do it from my phone.

 

[Chicoro]

This looks very nourishing to the strands. Looks good enough to eat. lol Do you add the powders themselves in the Shea mix without placing them in an infusion? If so, does it cause the Shea mix to feel gritty? If so how do you resolve this?

Shea Butter with Powders
post #566 from @ThatJerseyGirl

I know that @Aggie said she could feel the graininess in her finished Shea butter/powder product. And ThatJerseyGirl had a different result. You can go back and check out ThatJerseyGirl's post as she has more detail about her process than I placed in this post. I copied sa nippet of what she wrote below:


"I did measure my powders. Don't even ask me why. It just felt like the right thing to do at this point lolol...

After I included the powders, I used a wooden skewer to stir the powders carefully into the mixture because at this point, the butters and oils are warm. The color is looking good at this point. A nice green color.

I placed saran wrap over the mixture and stored it in the refrigerator for 4 hours to make sure it was good and solid considering the amount of oils that I used.

Four hours later, I whipped it and it came out deliciously whipped. Thick, airy and fluffy and the color is that of a light beige color. No green in sight from the powders. Also, since the powders were added while the mixture was warm, there is no texture or graininess to it at all. All powders were thoroughly absorbed. I am pleasantly surprised."

 

[Chicoro]

I think I started using the CP growth oil around the end of November.

I usually get their hair straighten once every other month or so (except summer months, then they are in protective styles like braids or twists with extensions).

When they are straighten it usually last for 3 weeks during that time:
Week 1: Every other day or 3rd day I use the CP growth oil just on their ends at night before they wrap their hair.
Week 2: Every other day or 3rd day I oil their scalp (scalp massage) and ends with CP growth oil.
Week 3: Same as week 2
Week 4: I wash and deep condition with a Moisture deep conditioner and mix Aphogee 2 min in with it. Then give them a braidout, twistout or wash and go.

When they are not straightened or in protective style I basically do the same thing as week 4 but do not use protein but once a month and deep condition with a moisturizing DC instead. I also wash biweekly. During this time they wear mostly braidouts & twistouts. I moisturized and seal using my water mix and Shea butter every 3 days.

Wash day consist of:
Prepoo w/ CP growth oil
Shampoo or Cowash
Deep Condition (In the past few weeks I make sure they get under the dryer for 30mins (I think using heat has helped them greatly instead of just letting them sit with a plastic cap.)
Rinse then mist hair using my water mix (AVJ/Water/a few drops of Peppermint oil or Tea Tree oil or Rosemary oil)
Oil scalp and seal hair with one of my favorite oils (CP growth oil or Ella+Co holy grail oil; hair is uber soft at this step)
Leave-In (As I Am leave in conditioner)
Then use just a touch of shea butter to each twist or braid

Super soft moisturized hair for a week!!!

My oldest daughter has been so moisturized I think it may be too much to go in after 3 days to moisturize and seal. I may have to scale back with her. The youngest has very thick thirsty hair. Her hair loves it every 3 days but can go longer without it being dry at all.

Congratulations on finding a process and product/ingredient that is working well for your girls' hair! Shea Shea Shea Butter!

 

[Chicoro]

@gvin89, it's definitely the sponge my son does the same to his hair and I noticed some breakage. I have told him to cut back on using it and make sure his hair is lubed up before using.

@Daina , thanks for confirming. You and @Chicoro opened my eyes. I will get him started on moisturizing more and using shea butter as @grownwomanaz suggested and hopefully that will make a difference. You ladies rock in here...I've learned so much over the last 3 days.

I am currently in 2 strand twists and last night tried a new nighttime technique inspired by you ladies, of course. I sprayed my hair with Oyin Greg Juice and then took each twist out, slathered it with Jane Carter Nourish & shine, and retwisted. I instantly felt my hydration levels increase. I liked the way my hair felt this morning so I took them down and my twistout looks great. My roots are soft and ends are not as stringy. I know it's very soon, but I've had issues with retaining moisture so I noticed the difference immediately. I will monitor the next few days and post pictures soon...haven't figured out how to do it from my phone.

Glad that we could help you identify the issue. Now, your son can get his hair on track. Once he starts to implement Shea butter in his regime, his hair will probably take off!

 

[Garner]

Shea Butter with Powders
post #566 from @ThatJerseyGirl

I know that @Aggie said she could feel the graininess in her finished Shea butter/powder product. And ThatJerseyGirl had a different result. You can go back and check out ThatJerseyGirl's post as she has more detail about her process than placed in this post. I copied snippet of what she wrote below:


"I did measure my powders. Don't even ask me why. It just felt like the right thing to do at this point lolol...

After I included the powders, I used a wooden skewer to stir the powders carefully into the mixture because at this point, the butters and oils are warm. The color is looking good at this point. A nice green color.

I placed saran wrap over the mixture and stored it in the refrigerator for 4 hours to make sure it was good and solid considering the amount of oils that I used.

Four hours later, I whipped it and it came out deliciously whipped. Thick, airy and fluffy and the color is that of a light beige color. No green in sight from the powders. Also, since the powders were added while the mixture was warm, there is no texture or graininess to it at all. All powders were thoroughly absorbed. I am pleasantly surprised."

Thank you. Makes sense. Appreciate you.

 

[Chicoro]

We've got an entire year of Shea Love in front of us. Take advantage and get your retention game on point.

12 months too long for you? Slang for the Summer, instead. Butt-length hair is made with Shea and lots of care! This woman does not have afro-textured hair but one of my Shea Butter using hair idols does, and her hair is almost this long. You just never know what can happen! Slip, slide and slather on that Shea.

Slangin' For the Summer of '18

 

[NCHairDiva]

Anyone using Shea butter on their son? My son has a box and uses S-curl or Oyin's Greg juice to moisturize. However, we see a lot of circles/broken ends when he picks his hair (he usually sponges it).

I'm excited to report that I purchased Shea butter today and it should be here by next Tuesday. I'll then whip up a batch for me and my girls

Used Shea on my son's. I always have. I just have never connected the length with it. Lol My mum has always said grease dem boys down sum of de butts (we are from Trinidad lol) and all of my son' (4) hair is tbl, wait not the baby.. yet
I got it now! WOW!

 

[Aggie]

Shea Butter with Powders
post #566 from @ThatJerseyGirl

I know that @Aggie said she could feel the graininess in her finished Shea butter/powder product. And ThatJerseyGirl had a different result. You can go back and check out ThatJerseyGirl's post as she has more detail about her process than placed in this post. I copied snippet of what she wrote below:

Yes I can feel a small, very tiny bit of the powder but remember the powder does not dissolve and disappear in the mix so it's obviously there. It all depends on how much powder you add to your mix. I used a lot of powder! It is NOT grainy in the true sense of the word, just a tiny bit. It is still quite smooth to me.

 

[Chicoro]

Used Shea on my son's. I always have. I just have never connected the length with it. Lol My mum has always said grease dem boys down sum of de butts (we are from Trinidad lol) and all of my son' (4) hair is tbl, wait not the baby.. yet
I got it now! WOW!

You got it! That lightbulb is ON!

Get your groove on, Girl, and celebrate your Aha moment!
​

 

[Chicoro]

Yes I can feel a small, very tiny bit of the powder but remember the powder does not dissolve and disappear in the mix so it's obviously there. It all depends on how much powder you add to your mix. I used a lot of powder! It is NOT grainy in the true sense of the word, just a tiny bit. It is still quite smooth to me.

@Aggie, thanks for the clarification! This is good to know that it still feels smooth. Based upon our two case studies, yours and @ThatJerseyGirl , there is a saturation point when using the powders in Shea Butter. When that saturation point is reached, that is when some graininess may be felt.

What was your ration of Shea butter to powders?

 

[Chicoro]

Used Shea on my son's. I always have. I just have never connected the length with it. Lol My mum has always said grease dem boys down sum of de butts (we are from Trinidad lol) and all of my son' (4) hair is tbl, wait not the baby.. yet
I got it now! WOW!

@ThatJerseyGirl ,
Come in here and look! Your theory, or observation, has proven true once again. See pictures in original post #1102 by @NCHairDiva.

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie, thanks for the clarification! This is good to know that it still feels smooth. Based upon our two case studies, yours and @ThatJerseyGirl , there is a saturation point when using the powders in Shea Butter. When that saturation point is reached, that is when some graininess may be felt.

What was your ration of Shea butter to powders?

About a quarter of my mix was powder, and the rest was oil and shea butter, but mostly shea butter. maybe keeping the powder to Shea ratio at 1:5 would be best to avoid ANY grainy feeling in the mix.

 

[Chicoro]

About a quarter of my mix was powder, and the rest was oil and shea butter, but mostly shea butter. maybe keeping the powder to Shea ratio at 1:5 would be best to avoid ANY grainy feeling in the mix.

Thanks for the recommendation and the specific measurements, @Aggie.

 

[Garner]

About a quarter of my mix was powder, and the rest was oil and shea butter, but mostly shea butter. maybe keeping the powder to Shea ratio at 1:5 would be best to avoid ANY grainy feeling in the mix.

Thanks @Aggie!!!

 

[BellaRose]

Anyone using Jane Carter Nourish and Shine or Qhemet Biologics Twisting Butter...both are shea based? I have a container of each and think I may use it up before purchasing anything else. Is anyone "greasing" scalp with the shea butter or solely using it on hair shaft/ends?

I am greasing my scalp to help with itchiness from crochet braids.