Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Alma Petra]

Happy birthday @ThatJerseyGirl! I hope that you're having a great time today!

@Sally. it might be the relaxer but anyway don't give up on it. Sooner or later you will stumble upon the solution that suits your hair nature best. I would suggest adding a leave-in conditioner either a thick creamy one (works for me) or a glycerin-based one eg s-curl activator. I'd also suggest heavier sealing with more oil and shea butter applied while protective styling, or incorporating aloe vera gel. I use bottled aloe gel. The gel cast is easy to scrunch out once dry and leaves the hair soft and smooth.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

These SB Blends got me all in my feelings.

I was able to eliminate the detangling Cream Rinse I've relied on.

SB blends is keeping everything on Slide

Used a little Luster's S-Curl (No-Drip) today too!

 

[keranikki]

THANK YOU, ALL FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES! I heard it is snowing in Maryland, so no go for me. I do not...I repeat...do not drive in inclement weather of any kind lolool.....

The Chariot will not move lolol....

Happy Birthday my dear!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ThatJerseyGirl
*Cackles at the Chariot*

Only a Chariot for a Queen. What you thought?...

Have Fun today Sis. Eat something Goodt.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Used my Blend that had:
Rose Powder
Rose Hip Oil

Will whip up a Linseed Oil Blend today.

 

[Aggie]

I'm about to wash out my indigo color treatment. I decided to use some Naturelle Grow Rose Clay Deep Moisturizing Treatment as my DC today but what's different is I'm adding 3 Tablespoons of my Ayur-Shea mix to 3 heaping Tablespoons of the Rose Clay DC. and will report back how I liked it

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@YvetteWithJoy
My Onion Oil came today - Yasssss it smells like Onion ...

Will whip it up with some Hemani Garlic Oil (that actually smells pretty good - considering, it smells nothing like Garlic).

 

[Aggie]

Hi Ladies. I thought I'd share this video because the Chebe conditioner she reviewed has Shea butter as it's chief ingredient. I like the fact that she gave a nice shout out to ayurveda powders being just as effective as Chebe, but cheaper. I really like what she has to say.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Aggie
Glad you posted this.

I'm glad I just spent $10 on 1 oz. (It was a decent amount).

Glad to be able to try it and compare it w/other Powders.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@YvetteWithJoy
My Onion Oil came today - Yasssss it smells like Onion ...

Will whip it up with some Hemani Garlic Oil (that actually smells pretty good - considering, it smells nothing like Garlic).

Thanks for sharing! I hope your final product is nice!

 

[beauti]

@ThatJerseyGirl

 

[caribeandiva]

Wassuppppp, chica!!!

How are you sista! Today is my birthday, so I think I'm going to ride up to DC/MD, get my gamble on, win some money and bring my ole happy arse back to VA. As I am typing this, I am not contemplating because it started to rain again

Happy birthday hon!! I call you Madea in my head

 

[LivingInPeace]

I made a new mix tonight with rosemary and peppermint essential oils.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Happy Birthday! @ThatJerseyGirl

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

Happy birthday @ThatJerseyGirl! I hope that you're having a great time today!

@Sally. it might be the relaxer but anyway don't give up on it. Sooner or later you will stumble upon the solution that suits your hair nature best. I would suggest adding a leave-in conditioner either a thick creamy one (works for me) or a glycerin-based one eg s-curl activator. I'd also suggest heavier sealing with more oil and shea butter applied while protective styling, or incorporating aloe vera gel. I use bottled aloe gel. The gel cast is easy to scrunch out once dry and leaves the hair soft and smooth.

Happy Birthday my dear!

@ThatJerseyGirl

Happy Birthday! @ThatJerseyGirl

Happy birthday hon!! I call you Madea in my head

I hope I did the multi-quote correctly. Thank you all so much for the Love. You have no idea how much this means to me. This is truly a blessing

I had a good time today. However, it is very cold outside!!!

I plan to mix another batch of ayurshea mix and I'm so excited about that!

 

[LivingInPeace]

Happy Birthday!@ThatJerseyGirl

 

[gvin89]

Happy Birthday lady @ThatJerseyGirl

 

[jennex]

HBD @ThatJerseyGirl

 

[GGsKin]

Happy Birthday! @ThatJerseyGirl

 

[Jade Feria]

@ThatJerseyGirl HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Has anyone used, or considered using hibiscus powder in their Shea mix?

 

[GGsKin]

@ThatJerseyGirl HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Has anyone used, or considered using hibiscus powder in their Shea mix?

The Heenara powder I added to my oil (and mixed with my Shea butter) has hibiscus in it. I have the powder by itself by haven't made a stand alone mix with it yet.

 

[Aggie]

@ThatJerseyGirl HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Has anyone used, or considered using hibiscus powder in their Shea mix?

I did, it's very moisturizing. I think I listed that here in my recipe I made a few days ago. It also promotes hair regrowth. It's post #1055 and @Chicoro reposted it in post #1171.

 

[Chicoro]

@ThatJerseyGirl HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Has anyone used, or considered using hibiscus powder in their Shea mix?

Yes, but we were advised that hibiscus and rose may deposit color on the hair and make it have a burgundy color. I like my hair black.

 

[NCHairDiva]

I just took down the ends of my twists (about halfway down) sprayed my hair with S-curl then added my whipped Shea Butterlicous to my twist. WOOOOW!!! My hair feels amazing!!! And just twisted it back up!!!

 

[Chicoro]

This image is from 2013. It epitomizes how my hair has tangled for most of life, until I started using Shea butter. Also, you can see how much shorter my hair is due to me cutting it, unintentionally, in 2012. Although disappointing, I am grateful for this situation as it helped me find a better way.

So, if you are struggling or are disappointed with your hair situation, keep going. Many, many times those struggles will help bring you to a better place in your hair care journey. It's okay to feel whatever you are feeling. In addition to that, continue to move forward day by day, to help you find your way.

You may get tired and need to take a rest. That is encouraged! What will impede your progress, and eventually your success, is if you completely stop and give up. Giving up doesn't help one to move forward.

Stay encouraged!

 

[Daina]

Thinking about my next batch and adding Argan oil as one of my main oils. My hair and skin normally drinks it up and it helps with moisture and shine. It's just so expensive and the brand (Josie Maran) I prefer might not be cost effective as I tend to be heavy handed. Does anyone use Argan oil and if so have any suggestions on where I can get some from?

 

[Chicoro]

Thinking about my next batch and adding Argan oil as one of my main oils. My hair and skin normally drinks it up and it helps with moisture and shine. It's just so expensive and the brand (Josie Maran) I prefer might not be cost effective as I tend to be heavy handed. Does anyone use Argan oil and if so have any suggestions on where I can get some from?

Try a health food store brand. They are on the ground, larger in size and may be less expensive than the one you referenced in the above post.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Thinking about my next batch and adding Argan oil as one of my main oils. My hair and skin normally drinks it up and it helps with moisture and shine. It's just so expensive and the brand (Josie Maran) I prefer might not be cost effective as I tend to be heavy handed. Does anyone use Argan oil and if so have any suggestions on where I can get some from?

I haven't purchased Argan oil in quite a while but when I did, this is the one I used.

https://www.vitacost.com/now-foods-solutions-organic-argan-oil-2-fl-oz-1

Which I think is still expensive. LOL

 

[OhTall1]

Does anyone use Argan oil and if so have any suggestions on where I can get some from?

In the past, I've purchased it online from Bulk Apothecary. Also, if you live near a Trader Joe's, they sell organic argan oil. The bottle is the same size as Josie Maran's and costs less than $10.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Daina
I used the one from Sunny Isle (Seller of JBCO).