Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[ElevatedEnergy]

Did you purchase it from the Zulily website? I think I mentioned on here they are going for 50% off! Kudos to you!



There is one left!!!!!

https://www.zulily.com/p/pistachio-...ml?search_pos=1&search_page=1&fromSearch=true

Check Target for sales too! I got one for $279 during a Target sale, plus an additional 5% off for using the Redcard.

And that mix looks SO good!!

Thanks for the tips! I'll be snatching up one in a few weeks!

 

[Chicoro]

Chocolate May Be Extinct by 2050, in about 30 years, due to climate change? How will this impact Shea Butter since 90% of exported Shea butter is used for chocolate production?

https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s...hocolate-going-extinct-40-years-cacao-climate

This viral story is doing the rounds courtesy of an article on Business Insider, which warned chocolate is "on track to go extinct in 40 years" due to climate change, with cacao plants "slated to disappear by as early as 2050 thanks to warmer temperatures and dryer weather conditions".


The main focus of the story is actually on how scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, are experimenting with CRISPR gene editing to see how they can tweak cacao – the plant used to make chocolate.

The research initiative – which is part of a sustainability drive backed by the Mars corporation to the tune of US$1 billion to help safeguard future cacao supply – is chiefly looking at how to make the plant more resistant to viral and fungal diseases.

So yes, we should be concerned about climate change. Yes, we should be thinking about how it and other environmental forces are changing the natural world and having a potentially devastating impact on global food production.

But we should also be careful not to take every scary headline at face value.

-------------------------------
Chocolate and cocoa trees are safe, for now. Shea butter and Shea trees are safe, for now.
--------------------------------

The Shea slide continues...for now.​

 

[victory777]

Oh, okay. I remember this video. When I mixed my shea butter mix last Saturday, I noticed one of the boxes of my powders of Amla, Maka, Neem, and Brahmi, I only paid $2.99/box at an Indian Grocer in Norfolk, Virginia. They had a HUGE selection of powders and anything ayurvedic. I paid $4,99 for the fenugreek powder there also.

I see why she charges that price, and rightfully so, because her powders are more expensive where she lives in London.

I agree! Her presentation as far as packaging and size of the product makes the price justified. I'm just glad she and you ladies are sharing the info for the masses.

 

[victory777]

Oh those look so yummy. I snatched up a few rose molds and heart molds last week from Amazon. They are so purty!!

I can't wait to see your creations!!

 

[victory777]

I'm really enjoying this thread. Plus , all of this luscious hair and concoctions have me taking quite a few notes!! It's a hair, skin/body, and science thread in one!!

 

[Chicoro]

I'm really enjoying this thread. Plus , all of this luscious hair and concoctions have me taking quite a few notes!! It's a hair, skin/body, and science thread in one!!

Don't forget the unicorns! It's a unicorn thread as well.

 

[Chicoro]

Night, night Shea-Corns! (Unicorns that are Shea made!)

 

[caribeandiva]

What’s the difference between regular whipped Shea butter with and adding the Ayurvedic powders? What benefits do they have?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@caribeandiva
I've been incorporating more Ayurveda Powders & Oils into my Regimen - so since I'm doing SB I figure why not add my Powders & Oils into my SB Blends (kill 2 birds w/1 stone).

Ayurveda is a whole other subject. There are some Ayurveda Threads out there.

 

[caribeandiva]

Ayurveda is a whole other subject. There are some Ayurveda Threads out there.

I started a thread some 10 years ago on here about a scientific study done on Ayurveda. The scientists found that mice that they used Ayurveda on had softer, smoother fur and other stuff like that. I can’t remember all of it.

 

[Aggie]

My Shea-slicked hair this afternoon. I didnt rebraid. Thankfully my face is not feeling the effect of all the oil. View attachment 422073 View attachment 422075 View attachment 422077

Talk about juicy Shealicious Shiny Hair

 

[Aggie]

Whipped up some Shea goodness today. Stuck to my basic recipe since I like to use it on my body as well as an additive to my treatments.

Used:
Queen Shea
Mango butter
Apricot oil
Avocado oil
Rice bran oil
Herbal infused Grapeseed oil
Fragrance: tuberose
But I have actually come to love that Shea butter natural smell, so I didn't put too much fragrance.

View attachment 422081
View attachment 422083

I'll let it sit for a few days to let the air bubbles settle. I have a few swipes left in my current batch anyway before I dive in.

I bout killed the po lil motor on my hand mixer.
I may or may not have worked a KitchenAid mixer into our Feb budget just for my Shea mixes.
I may or may not have worked a bulk order of Shea butter in our March budget.
There's a 100% chance I did tho!

Wow, them White Waves look so good @ElevatedEnergy. I feel like going surfing in your butter, right here in the Bahamas .

 

[Aggie]

View attachment 422091 So, motivated and inspired by you Ladies, I decided to use Curly Proverbz henna gloss bar recipe using Shea butter.
@ElevatedEnergy inspired me to up my mold gameView attachment 422091

@victory777
You done good honey.

 

[GGsKin]

@IDareT'sHair and @Aggie Thank you ladies.

 

[victory777]

@victory777
You done good honey.

Thank you!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@caribeandiva
Yeah, Ayurveda is But it works.

Hopefully, I can have the best of both worlds by incorporating it into my SB Blends.

ETA: I just whipped up some SB, Brahmi Powder and Mahabringraj Oil.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Thank you ladies.

@AbsyBlvd
Looking Good Sis.

Cute Style too!

 

[mzteaze]

Oh, okay. I remember this video. When I mixed my shea butter mix last Saturday, I noticed one of the boxes of my powders of Amla, Maka, Neem, and Brahmi, I only paid $2.99/box at an Indian Grocer in Norfolk, Virginia. They had a HUGE selection of powders and anything ayurvedic. I paid $4,99 for the fenugreek powder there also.

I see why she charges that price, and rightfully so, because her powders are more expensive where she lives in London.

But the company that makes them are located in Brooklyn, NY.

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

But the company that makes them are located in Brooklyn, NY.

The powders that we purchase from the Indian Grocers or the powders that CP purchases?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I used Shea butter recently for my first wash day of 2018.

I need to testify, because I got a testimony.

With Jakeala Shea Amla Parfait applied over HairVeda Red Tea Heavy Cream:

• my hair looked prettier (shinier, wavier in my ponytailed twist-out, etc.). DH was trying to figure out what was going on with my new, wavier-looking curls.
• I never re-moisturized over all those days. (I lost track of the days . . . maybe it was 7 or 8 or 9 days? Maybe more.)
• I ended up inadvertently wearing a puff for days and days and days and days. Normally, this yields a tangling PROBLEM. This time? NOT A PROBLEM. Hair was EASY to handle during predetangling/prepooing. Easy. Meaning . . .
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR WAS HARDLY TANGLED.
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR JUST SLID APART.
  • AFTER PREDETANGLING, I had very few pieces of hair in the sink overall . . . and certainly very few short (i.e., BROKEN) hairs in the sink. The hairs in the sink were long (that's good . . . indicates shed hair versus broken hair).

The twists I installed using heavy cream and shea butter:

(photo enlarges upon click)


My sink after PREDETANGLING!!!

(photo enlarges upon click)


That is my testimony thus far. Shea butter done brought me a mighty long way, you guys! Y'all don't hear me! Tangles have been the BANE of my natural hair life . . . and they just might be virtually neutralized. I sing because, I'm happy, y'all! I sing because I'm tangle-freeeeee!

 

[keranikki]

I used Shea butter recently for my first wash day of 2018.

I need to testify, because I got a testimony.

With Jakeala Shea Amla Parfait applied over HairVeda Red Tea Heavy Cream:

• my hair looked prettier (shinier, wavier in my ponytailed twist-out, etc.). DH was trying to figure out what was going on with my new, wavier-looking curls.
• I never re-moisturized over all those days. (I lost track of the days . . . maybe it was 7 or 8 or 9 days? Maybe more.)
• I ended up inadvertently wearing a puff for days and days and days and days. Normally, this yields a tangling PROBLEM. This time? NOT A PROBLEM. Hair was EASY to handle during predetangling/prepooing. Easy. Meaning . . .
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR WAS HARDLY TANGLED.
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR JUST SLID APART.
  • AFTER PREDETANGLING, I had very few pieces of hair in the sink overall . . . and certainly very few short (i.e., BROKEN) hairs in the sink. The hairs in the sink were long (that's good . . . indicates shed hair versus broken hair).

The twists I installed using heavy cream and shea butter:

(photo enlarges upon click)
View attachment 422115

My sink after PREDETANGLING!!!

(photo enlarges upon click)
View attachment 422117

That is my testimony thus far. Shea butter done brought me a mighty long way, you guys! Y'all don't hear me! Tangles have been the BANE of my natural hair life . . . and they just might be virtually neutralized. I sing because, I'm happy, y'all! I sing because I'm tangle-freeeeee!

I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

I used Shea butter recently for my first wash day of 2018.

I need to testify, because I got a testimony.

With Jakeala Shea Amla Parfait applied over HairVeda Red Tea Heavy Cream:

• my hair looked prettier (shinier, wavier in my ponytailed twist-out, etc.). DH was trying to figure out what was going on with my new, wavier-looking curls.
• I never re-moisturized over all those days. (I lost track of the days . . . maybe it was 7 or 8 or 9 days? Maybe more.)
• I ended up inadvertently wearing a puff for days and days and days and days. Normally, this yields a tangling PROBLEM. This time? NOT A PROBLEM. Hair was EASY to handle during predetangling/prepooing. Easy. Meaning . . .
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR WAS HARDLY TANGLED.
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR JUST SLID APART.
  • AFTER PREDETANGLING, I had very few pieces of hair in the sink overall . . . and certainly very few short (i.e., BROKEN) hairs in the sink. The hairs in the sink were long (that's good . . . indicates shed hair versus broken hair).

The twists I installed using heavy cream and shea butter:

(photo enlarges upon click)
View attachment 422115

My sink after PREDETANGLING!!!

(photo enlarges upon click)
View attachment 422117

That is my testimony thus far. Shea butter done brought me a mighty long way, you guys! Y'all don't hear me! Tangles have been the BANE of my natural hair life . . . and they just might be virtually neutralized. I sing because, I'm happy, y'all! I sing because I'm tangle-freeeeee!

*gets up and start jumpin around and wavin my hands like the church mothers do*

Get outta hea!!! See what I'm sayin...that Shea Butter ain't nuffin but da truth! *SHOUTS*!!!

And let the Church say AMEN....*looks around at the congregation with my glasses rested on my nose like a librarian* And let the church say AMEN...

*sits down and fan myself with my popsicle church fan...u know da one...with MLK on the front and Pope Funeral Home on the other side*

*starts hummin an ole spiritual*.....

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

*gets up and start jumpin around and wavin my hands like the church mothers do*

Get outta hea!!! See what I'm sayin...that Shea Butter ain't nuffin but da truth! *SHOUTS*!!!

And let the Church say AMEN....*looks around at the congregation with my glasses rested on my nose like a librarian* And let the church say AMEN...

*sits down and fan myself with my popsicle church fan...u know da one...with MLK on the front and Pope Funeral Home on the other side*

*starts hummin an ole spiritual*.....

 

[Virtuosa]

There are no lies here.

I am not sure what sort of magic happens when you whip shea with oils but I know that nothing else has made my hair so slippery, soft, and lubricated.

It works.

If you’re skeptical.... try it. It’s cheaper than most of the products we buy and chances are you’re already equipped with a mixer and various oils.

I’m in awe. I keep trying it in different ways and I haven’t been let down yet. I occasionally wash my hair with sulfates but I did this before Shea as well. No buildup thus far.

 

[Honey Bee]

I'm still here, still shea sliding. Just putting my life back together after a whirlwind visit from my niece. I realize how old and tired I am whenever she comes.

I'm 'bout done with my SB blend, but I liked it so I think I'll just add more ingredients instead of re-formulating. And work on the texture, cuz this round was a bit grainy (but that wasn't my focus). So... shea butter, broccoli butter, mahabhringraj oil.... and what else? What are yalls fave ayurvedic powders to add and why?

Oan, which eo's are good for hair, not the scalp, the actual length of hair?

 

[sgold04]

I'm in

This may be just what the doctor ordered. I've stalled on retaining length and my ends are super dry. I colored 6 months ago (blonde+chocolate mix)--overall minimal issues, but lately I have been neglecting my moisture

I am inspired to shoot for waist length again. I'll measure tomorrow.

 

[Alma Petra]

I used Shea butter recently for my first wash day of 2018.

I need to testify, because I got a testimony.

With Jakeala Shea Amla Parfait applied over HairVeda Red Tea Heavy Cream:

• my hair looked prettier (shinier, wavier in my ponytailed twist-out, etc.). DH was trying to figure out what was going on with my new, wavier-looking curls.
• I never re-moisturized over all those days. (I lost track of the days . . . maybe it was 7 or 8 or 9 days? Maybe more.)
• I ended up inadvertently wearing a puff for days and days and days and days. Normally, this yields a tangling PROBLEM. This time? NOT A PROBLEM. Hair was EASY to handle during predetangling/prepooing. Easy. Meaning . . .
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR WAS HARDLY TANGLED.
  • DRY, SHRUNKEN HAIR JUST SLID APART.
  • AFTER PREDETANGLING, I had very few pieces of hair in the sink overall . . . and certainly very few short (i.e., BROKEN) hairs in the sink. The hairs in the sink were long (that's good . . . indicates shed hair versus broken hair).

The twists I installed using heavy cream and shea butter:

(photo enlarges upon click)
View attachment 422115

My sink after PREDETANGLING!!!

(photo enlarges upon click)
View attachment 422117

That is my testimony thus far. Shea butter done brought me a mighty long way, you guys! Y'all don't hear me! Tangles have been the BANE of my natural hair life . . . and they just might be virtually neutralized. I sing because, I'm happy, y'all! I sing because I'm tangle-freeeeee!

Awww your post warms my heart!

 

[ThatJerseyGirl]

I'm still here, still shea sliding. Just putting my life back together after a whirlwind visit from my niece. I realize how old and tired I am whenever she comes.

I'm 'bout done with my SB blend, but I liked it so I think I'll just add more ingredients instead of re-formulating. And work on the texture, cuz this round was a bit grainy (but that wasn't my focus). So... shea butter, broccoli butter, mahabhringraj oil.... and what else? What are yalls fave ayurvedic powders to add and why?

Oan, which eo's are good for hair, not the scalp, the actual length of hair?

Maka (Bhringraj Powder) for growth and moisture
Amla (strengthening and moisturizing)
Fenugreek Powder - Substantial growth properties


You can't go wrong with those three.

As for EO's, I'd elect Rosemary and Lavender oils.

 

[Daina]

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.

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

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.

@Daina, I was in Trader Joe’s today and they have the organic Argan Oil for $6.99 (1.7 Oz)

View attachment 421833

Thanks ladies! I will try to see what I can find on the ground although in the past the quality hasn't been great. I don't have a Trader Joe's near me but maybe Whole Foods has some.