Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[Chicoro]

The Shea Growth and Retention Thread of 2018 was inching up near 6,000 posts. That's almost 500 posts per month!

This time around it's the length barriers that we break that will be astounding! Are you ready?

 

[Chicoro]

Break through, Shea Made Hair Unicorns, break through!

Break through those old hair length barriers. Tweak your hair process with thought, change your hair for life!

 

[Chicoro]

Her picture site:

https://members.fotki.com/Herlucidsky/about/


Yes, fairytales do come true...I would now like to present, one of the original Shea Made Hair Unicorns...

drumroll please......

herlucidsky!!!!



I got her permission to use this photo today. She is at 40+ inches, of afro-textured hair and it's Shea Made! This is her latest photo, posted December 31st, 2018.

She's one of my old Fotki buddies.

 

[GGsKin]

I'm back.

Here's my induction pics from March this yr. My length and ends were Shea'd up.
I'd used Shea butter throughout my transition but this year was the first year of consistent use on my natural hair. I mainly style my hair in wash n go, that I will then leave loose or style up somehow. I mainly use my own Shea butter mixes on my wet ends and length, not always travelling right up on my roots (I did for the style in the pics above). I will be more consistent in this area this yr. When I smooth it in, I feel like I am adding a layer of nutritional protection.

It had been 4 years since I straightened my hair so in June, I gave it a go. I discovered so many splits- even though I was always dusting in my natural state. After I took pics, I trimmed off 2-3 inches, taking me back to APL but ridding me of the shreds and making my hemline even. I decided that I'm going to dust and trim my hair when it is straight and only snip knots if I feel them.
I straightened again the other day. Starting length pic (left) is after dusting.

 

[Chicoro]

@GGsKin ,

Thank you for the induction and starting photos! Your hair looks so dark, thick and full in the December 30th, 2018 photo! It looks lush! You are going to be past bra-strap in 2019!

 

[GGsKin]

@GGsKin ,

Thank you for the induction and starting photos! Your hair looks so dark, thick and full in the December 30th, 2018 photo! It looks lush! You are going to be past bra-strap in 2019!

Thank you @Chicoro. I believe you. I'm glad it looks lush because my hair is so fine when it's straight, it feels like nothing. The pic from June was taken in the day without flash and the one in December is at night with flash so it's not a fair comparison (I just placed them together for ease)

 

[Chicoro]

Thank you @Chicoro. I believe you. I'm glad it looks lush because my hair is so fine when it's straight, it feels like nothing. The pic from June was taken in the day without flash and the one in December is at night with flash so it's not a fair comparison (I just placed them together for ease)

My hair is super thin looking when I get mine bone straight as well. I always prefer some texture even on my heat styled hair.

@GGsKin

Girl, I've seen enough folks twisted around, holding one strand of hair, claiming a certain length, [myself included]. So, flash or no flash, day or night, that hair 'be looking good', that you got!

I can't to wait to see your thick full ends at or beyond bra-strap in 2019. Get ready because it's coming!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Wow, five (5) days of moisturized hair with Shea?!

Deep conditioner AND Shea, but I can’t remember if it’s 4 or 5 days I think it’s only 4. I can tell that my ends aren’t totally crispy, but they do need some love. I haven’t tried the DC and Shea all over my hair, just on my ends (since my hair is cornrowed)This was only supposed to be an experiment lol

Edited to add, I did DC and Shea 2x within this time period lol

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Yes, fairytales do come true...I would now like to present, one of the original Shea Made Hair Unicorns...

drumroll please......

herlucidsky!!!!

View attachment 440511

I got her permission to use this photo today. She is at 40+ inches, of afro-textured hair and it's Shea Made! This is her latest photo, posted December 31st, 2018.

She's one of my old Fotki buddies.

Someone started a thread about her a few years ago & I've been following her journey ever since. Her hair is so beautiful....not only that....she is so sweet. She takes the time to answer any and all questions regarding her hair. Such a kind lady. She's my Shea sister in my head And I'm claiming that length in this picture for myself in a few years! And by few, I mean less than 5.

 

[KinksAndInk]

I’ll be lurking.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I'm back.

Here's my induction pics from March this yr. My length and ends were Shea'd up. View attachment 440513 View attachment 440515
I'd used Shea butter throughout my transition but this year was the first year of consistent use on my natural hair. When I smooth it in, I feel like I am adding a layer of nutritional protection.

It had been 4 years since I straightened my hair so in June, I gave it a go. I discovered so many splits- even though I was always dusting in my natural state. After I took pics, I trimmed off 2-3 inches, taking me back to APL but ridding me of the shreds and making my hemline even. I decided that I'm going to dust and trim my hair when it is straight and only snip knots if I feel them.
I straightened again the other day. Starting length pic (left) is after dusting.View attachment 440519

I'm back.

Here's my induction pics from March this yr. My length and ends were Shea'd up. View attachment 440513 View attachment 440515
I'd used Shea butter throughout my transition but this year was the first year of consistent use on my natural hair. When I smooth it in, I feel like I am adding a layer of nutritional protection.

It had been 4 years since I straightened my hair so in June, I gave it a go. I discovered so many splits- even though I was always dusting in my natural state. After I took pics, I trimmed off 2-3 inches, taking me back to APL but ridding me of the shreds and making my hemline even. I decided that I'm going to dust and trim my hair when it is straight and only snip knots if I feel them.
I straightened again the other day. Starting length pic (left) is after dusting.View attachment 440519

Is it me, or does your hair appear darker?

It's so pretty!

 

[GGsKin]

Is it me, or does your hair appear darker?

It's so pretty!

Thank you @ElevatedEnergy. So glad to see you back. I think it's just the night/ day, flash/ no flash that makes the difference. My hair still has henna and is not as dark in sunlight.

 

[Chicoro]

I’ll be lurking.

Glad to have you here with us!

 

[Chicoro]

Someone started a thread about her a few years ago & I've been following her journey ever since. Her hair is so beautiful....not only that....she is so sweet. She takes the time to answer any and all questions regarding her hair. Such a kind lady. She's my Shea sister in my head And I'm claiming that length in this picture for myself in a few years! And by few, I mean less than 5.

You might get there sooner than in five (5) years.

I think she is at year 8. I believe she was around waist length in 2011. So, what you have committed to is very feasible and possible. In fact, you are past waist length and five years might be MORE time than you need to get to her current length.

 

[BeautifulRoots]

YES!! So happy to see there's a 2019 thread! I'm in!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Thank you @ElevatedEnergy. So glad to see you back. I think it's just the night/ day, flash/ no flash that makes the difference. My hair still has henna and is not as dark in sunlight.

Thank you!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

You might get there sooner than in five (5) years.

I think she is at year 8. I believe she was around waist length in 2011. So, what you have committed to is very feasible and possible. In fact, you are past waist length and five years might be MORE time than you need to get to her current length.

I claim that!

 

[caribeandiva]

Dipped out to work on reducing my Stash of Purchased Butters. But I am still here.

Haven't whipped in a while because I've been using purchased Butters, but I'm glad to be back in 2019.

I was wondering where you went.

 

[caribeandiva]

Yes, fairytales do come true...I would now like to present, one of the original Shea Made Hair Unicorns...

drumroll please......

herlucidsky!!!!

View attachment 440511

I got her permission to use this photo today. She is at 40+ inches, of afro-textured hair and it's Shea Made! This is her latest photo, posted December 31st, 2018.

She's one of my old Fotki buddies.

I’ve never seen Afro textured hair this long before! Holy smokes! What’s her regimen?

 

[caribeandiva]

Someone started a thread about her a few years ago & I've been following her journey ever since. Her hair is so beautiful....not only that....she is so sweet. She takes the time to answer any and all questions regarding her hair. Such a kind lady. She's my Shea sister in my head And I'm claiming that length in this picture for myself in a few years! And by few, I mean less than 5.

Lank?

 

[keranikki]

Saving my spot for when I get to a computer. I will post pics and all.

Thank you @Chicoro for the tag! Nice to see some familiar faces also @ElevatedEnergy @caribeandiva @IDareT'sHair and others (I forgot their handles as I was typing, charge it to my mind, and not my heart)

I hope everyone had a grateful 2018 and is looking forward to the new year.

Edit: Hopefully these pictures will appear in order.

1) First picture is from 10 Dec 2017. By this time I was experimenting with a few Shea butter mixes. My hair loves a creamier concoction (more oil). I whip Shea and a homemade ayurvedic oil.

2) These next two pictures are from today. The first is my hair blow-dried and the second is flat-ironed. My hair is on the fine side, so the flat-ironed pic is not my favorite, but it shows my true length. I would have more progress if I wasn't so scissor happy. My goal this year is to leave the scissors alone. I will not even think about trimming until June of 2019. I am not changing anything in my regimen. Keeping it simple works for me. Shea is life!

 

[Chicoro]

Saving my spot for when I get to a computer. I will post pics and all.

Thank you @Chicoro for the tag! Nice to see some familiar faces also @ElevatedEnergy @caribeandiva @IDareT'sHair and others (I forgot their handles as I was typing, charge it to my mind, and not my heart)

I hope everyone had a grateful 2018 and is looking forward to the new year.

You were inducted into the 2018 Shea Made Hair Unicorn Hall of Fame. Did you know that?

 

[Chicoro]

Lank?

https://members.fotki.com/Herlucidsky/about/

She's at Fotki.

 

[Chicoro]

I’ve never seen Afro textured hair this long before! Holy smokes! What’s her regimen?

https://members.fotki.com/Herlucidsky/about/

 

[Silverstreaks]

.I think what I’ll do is see how well trimming my hair every 4 months does. I did trims every 3 months this past year, with the final one being today. I removed no more than a half inch where needed and dusted off as many knots as possible. I hope that I will be able to see much better results than this past year. Maybe changing the way I wear my hair might help. But, I know I need to do something different. As soon as I figure out how to upload pictures and not get error messages I will post them. Going to use a different camera instead of my phone. Battery charging now . Hopefully they’ll be up before the New Year.

 

[Sarabellam]

I have four precious hair strands that have reached a new hair length, the tip top of my hip bone. That’s not enough for me to claim that length but it’s affirmation that at the very least the bulk of my hair in my bottom layer can reach this length.

I’ve been natural for over 10 years with two major setbacks. Even with the current damage that I’m growing out, Shea butter has supported my hair in reaching new lengths! Praise God!!

I’m going to claim my new hair goal now: One day my hair will be thigh length.

 

[Chicoro]

I have four precious hair strands that have reached a new hair length, the tip top of my hip bone. That’s not enough for me to claim that length but it’s affirmation that at the very least the bulk of my hair in my bottom layer can reach this length.

I’ve been natural for over 10 years with two major setbacks. Even with the current damage that I’m growing out, Shea butter has supported my hair in reaching new lengths! Praise God!!

I’m going to claim my new hair goal now: One day my hair will be thigh length.

You better claim those 4 hairs. They are showing you what's to come. You got to get to hip length before you get to thigh length, right?

 

[sunflora]

Yes, fairytales do come true...I would now like to present, one of the original Shea Made Hair Unicorns...

drumroll please......

herlucidsky!!!!

View attachment 440511

I got her permission to use this photo today. She is at 40+ inches, of afro-textured hair and it's Shea Made! This is her latest photo, posted December 31st, 2018.

She's one of my old Fotki buddies.

I've been stalking her page, waiting for an update. Holy cow she did not disappoint!!!! She is my hair inspo anytime I get discouraged.

 

[Prisangela]

Ladies,
I would strongly encourage you to consider using Shea butter on your roots and scalp. I sincerely believe the optimal value of Shea butter is it's application from root to tip.

Let's GROW!!!!

Yes ma'am will do

 

[Sarabellam]

@Chicoro True!

I have to protect my hair from myself. If I call myself HL I’ll want to see the proof. I’ll be yanking on those 4 poor strands every chance I get until ‘poof’ back to Whip length I go.