Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[Coilystep]

I just twisted my hair up it took a little over an hour. I used tgin leave in and a Shea butter mix I made a couple of weeks ago. Mix included Shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil and orange oil. I didn't measure anything.
I'm heavy handed so I may have used to much my twists are white I hope they don't stay white. Good thing I'm off tomorrow. I hope to keep these twists in for at least a week. I hope they are decent enough to wear out.

 

[Coilystep]

Here is my mix described above.

 

[keranikki]

I'm still waiting on my order from Mountain Rose. I currently have enough butter to make a body butter, which I need to complete tomorrow. They are holding up my greatness.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

Well I just finished making my first henna/SB mix .

I didn’t measure anything. Just eyeballed it.
Mix includes:

Shea Butter
Mango Butter
Henna
Bringraj
Fenugreek
Haitian Black Castor Oil
Hibiscus
Black Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil
Safflower Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Broccoli Seed Oil
Hempseed Oil

* Added Snickerdoodle fragrance oil which reminds me of Hairveda’s Vatika Frosting *

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ETA- I used the double broiler method and left it in the fridge for about 3 hours. I whipped it for 7 minutes or so and afterwards I use a seive like the lady did in one of the videos posted in this thread. End result is very creamy which I love.

THIS LOOKS GOODT!!!!!! Your hair is going to thank you. The recipe looks delicious!!! You sound like me in that I do not measure either. I just eye ball it. Are you going to two strand twist your hair and apply your mix? Will you use it on your scalp also because I use my mixture on my scalp and use my growth oil on alternating days.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

@flyygirlll2
Yeah, Imma stick to Hair/Body Buttas'.

Highly doubtful if I'd ever venture into DC'ers, Soaps, Pomades/Grease etc.....

That's above my Pay Grade.

I was thinking the same thing, however, I'd love to make my own African Black soap shampoo. I've been watching youtube videos, so I'll only make enough for a washing. It's very easy to do. Melt the black soap down and add some oils. That's it from what I can tell.

I will tell you this. I will NEVER purchase another leave in again. The shea mix is really all that I need.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

Here is my mix described above. View attachment 421865

Nails lookin good! That mixture looks delicious! Your hair looks very healthy in those pictures with your shea leave in. It'll absorb by tomorrow morning.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

Girl, that jar is the one I got from Spranz that came with that detangler Lol.

I bought the fragrance oils from Amazon. They’re pretty good quality. So far I love the Snickerdoodle and Cupcake
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017JCBVAY/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1515974755&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fragrance+oil&dpPl=1&dpID=41Xz17UX+tL&ref=plSrch

I got this set.

I forgot to mention that I have that same type of jar, but I got them at Big Lots and the dollar stores. They have them and they are not expensive at all. Plus, it seals in all of the goodness and doesn't allow for air or anything get into them. I love those jars. Dollar General and Family Dollar carry them in my area.

 

[Coilystep]

Nails lookin good! That mixture looks delicious! Your hair looks very healthy in those pictures with your shea leave in. It'll absorb by tomorrow morning.

Thanks. I'm just trying to absorb all of this good knowledge you all are giving in this thread. It really should become a sticky.

 

[flyygirlll2]

THIS LOOKS GOODT!!!!!! Your hair is going to thank you. The recipe looks delicious!!! You sound like me in that I do not measure either. I just eye ball it. Are you going to two strand twist your hair and apply your mix? Will you use it on your scalp also because I use my mixture on my scalp and use my growth oil on alternating days.

Thank you. So far it melts into my hair
Yes, I will be applying it to my two strand twists. I don’t plan on using it on my scalp since I didn’t add any essential oils to it. I do have my CP oil though that I use on and off.

I forgot to mention that I have that same type of jar, but I got them at Big Lots and the dollar stores. They have them and they are not expensive at all. Plus, it seals in all of the goodness and doesn't allow for air or anything get into them. I love those jars. Dollar General and Family Dollar carry them in my area.

That’s good to know. Thank you. If I go to the Dollar Tree, I will take a look. Those jars are great

 

[SunkissedLife]

Henna gloss + some serious conditioning and rinsing.

Keravada creme brulee (shea based moisturizer) over KCKT to put hair in 8 jumbo flat twist. Heavy handed my hair to really marinate in the moisture.

Have my Amazon cart ready to go w some real raw shea butter cocoa butter sweet almond oil to whip up my own blend. And now yall got me eyeing fragrance

 

[caribeandiva]

No one in this thread should have dry ends if using shea mix.

Amen sister!!

 

[Chicoro]

@trueheartofgold -- pls tell me that you also used a coupon and got it for like half? OMG.....I have a new found love for argan oil. Argan, coconut oil and some shea mix among other oils, that is a winning combo for dry ends. No one in this thread should have dry ends if using shea mix.

@IDareT'sHair - do you only mix enough to use when you are doing your hair regi? Your recipe sounds delicious too!

I'm in the process of making more shea mix.....i think it's almost an addiction. I want to add Illipe butter to my stash. I already have Kokum, Mango and Cupuacu. Very moisturizing when combined....

"I'm in the process of making more shea mix.....i think it's almost an addiction."

You 'think'?
It's 'almost' an 'addiction'?

Girl, please. Shea got YOU, too! And there is NO escape!

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

"I'm in the process of making more shea mix.....i think it's almost an addiction."

You 'think'?
It's 'almost' an 'addiction'?

Girl, please. Shea got YOU, too! And there is NO escape!

YASSSS!!! Shea has got me, been had me. My name is ThatJerseyGirl, and I am addicted to Shea lololol.....my new creamy crack!

I can't wait to remove my install at the end of this month. I could remove it now, but it's cold and it is serving its purpose of keeping my head warm lololol....

And let me just say that I have a TON of new growth, thanks to that ayurvedic growth oil with the fenugreek. My new growth is soft, moisturized and very thick. I can''t wait!!!

 

[Chicoro]

YASSSS!!! Shea has got me, been had me. My name is ThatJerseyGirl, and I am addicted to Shea lololol.....my new creamy crack!

I can't wait to remove my install at the end of this month. I could remove it now, but it's cold and it is serving its purpose of keeping my head warm lololol....

And let me just say that I have a TON of new growth, thanks to that ayurvedic growth oil with the fenugreek. My new growth is soft, moisturized and very thick. I can''t wait!!!

Hurry up so I can add you to the Shea Butter Created Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame (SBCHUHF) for short! Also known as SUB-Chuf!

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

Hurry up so I can add you to the Shea Butter Created Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame (SBCHUHF) for short! Also known as SUB-Chuf!

Oh, I am. I have NEVER posted a hair pic on here. I think times are changing, so maybe I'll post a hair pic...i don't see why not. lololol@SBCHUHF lololol....

 

[Keen]

After my first use of whipped SB, I think I want a batch with Chebe. I'll wait a free weeks to introduce Chebe. I don't like to introduce too many products at once. I started with CP tea last week, I don't think I have the desired result. Need to tweak application and recipe.

 

[Aggie]

FlyVeda and TVeda I love it

Girl, just when I thought I couldn’t be bothered.... and here I am

Don’t forget Aveda over here too

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Don’t forget Aveda over here too

@Aggie
There is already an A.veda.

So you'll hafta' be AgVeda Aggienatural or something like that AggieBotanicals

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Aggie
There is already an A.veda.

So you'll hafta' be AgVeda Aggienatural or something like that AggieBotanicals

Oh yeah that’s right lol. @Aggie these are much better.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Coilystep
Coily-how did you get that 'airy' whipped texture?

 

[gvin89]

Has anyone used the shea butter regimen while in box braids? If so, what was your routine? I have an appointment for Sunday...

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie
There is already an A.veda.

So you'll hafta' be AgVeda Aggienatural or something like that AggieBotanicals

Agveda is okay. The other ones are too long

 

[Coilystep]

@Coilystep
Coily-how did you get that 'airy' whipped texture?

I used my electric mixer and it came out creamy looking at first. I poured it into the container closed it up and put it on the shelf because I wanted a fluffier consistency. I was just going to use it on my skin since it came out creamy. I planned to get an electric wisk as suggested. I decided to use it for my hair regardless of the texture last night because I hadn't gotten the wisk yet and I was surprised by the fluffy texture. When I mixed it I mixed it for like 15 minutes so maybe the got enough air in it to make the fluffy consistency.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Coilystep
I would like to try for an Air-ier whip. I will try to whip longer next time.

Thanks!

 

[Coilystep]

I pulled my twists into a low bun and left a few out in the front for a bang. I'm happy to report @ThatJerseyGirl was right my Shea butter absorbed into my hair.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Aggie
A-Naturals! I like it.

 

[sunnieb]

I'm relaxed, but finally started reading this thread today.

I'm intrigued AND I have all the ingredients on hand to whip up a shea butter mix. Hmmm...

 

[Chicoro]

I'm relaxed, but finally started reading this thread today.

I'm intrigued AND I have all the ingredients on hand to whip up a shea butter mix. Hmmm...

Careful...careful! Shea butter already got all of us. Being intrigued is a subtle trap. Shea butter is going to get you, too.

 

[sunnieb]

Careful...careful! Shea butter already got all of us. Being intrigued is a subtle trap. Shea butter is going to get you, too.

Too late! I already bought some a long time ago. I don't remember why, but I know it had to be because of LHCF. Now I want to see what all the fuss is about!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I made another small batch of Rose Powder, Rose Hip Oil and Unrefined SB.

Nice Blend.