Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[Chicoro]

Last night I used SM restorative conditioner as a leave in over bottled water to moisturize. I put my hair into 8 small braids and this morning I woke up to a soft high definition braidout.

My hair is looking so black and rich lately. I can't stop commenting on that fact. My grandmother used to always tell me how gray and dry my natural hair is and how I need a perm. She is so blunt and doesn't realize how much it used to hurt me even though I know she has good intentions. After I started using my shea whip, she hasn't said a negative thing about my hair lately and she actually says it looks good. Queen Shea out here alleviating family tension!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

This last batch of whipped Shea butter with the Coffee oil is no joke. I've used it twice in my hair and once all over my body.

I did add castor and vitamin e oil to the mixture and since those oils are so thick, its making the whipped shea a perfect winter time hair/body product. Mannnnn, I'mma be preaching the gospel of Shea Butter to anyone who will listen

 

[water_n_oil]

Soft and smooth hair today. Refreshed in two sections with water and TMC 3-in-1. Brushed my hair into a puff with plain yellow shea then used hot water and my henna oil to smooth/wave it.

 

[Chicoro]

@caribeandiva is it your baby sis bday today? If so, I wanted to raise my Unicorn hoof and tell her happy bday from the Shea Squad.

 

[Chicoro]

@PlanetCybertron
I know that dermitas dandruff is not your issue. You have a sore scalp and sensitivity issues with your scalp. You never know what can help. I thought of you when I read the post I linked here.

But this poster used MCT Oil and it helped. I wonder if it might assist with tenderness in your scalp.

Post title: I Finally Went Into Remission With My Seborric Dermatitis

Post Link: https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...mission-with-my-seborrheic-dermatitis.842189/

Poster: @L.Brown1114

Content of post:

It’s commonly misconstrued as extremely bad dandruff but they are two separate issues.

Anywho, I got perscribed the world. Even had some oils with steroids make my scalp sore and I had to wash my hair. I thought cleansing more often would help because it was due to build up, but eventually it only made matters worse.

So I did a crap ton of research and heard about MCT oil. It’s a dirivitive of coconut oil, but it lacks an ingredient that feeds the yeast that causes this problem. I saw it on Reddit so I took it with a grain of salt, but I was desperate and would have put sheep’s blood on my scalp at this point.

So I clarified my hair and scalp a month ago and used it for the first time. My scalp was BAD. It was white and it looked like my shoulders had snow on them. I oiled my scalp with it after blow drying my hair and the next day it was completely cleared up. I was dumbfounded. My scalp was a normal skin color with no flakes in sight. The day after my scalp got a little itchy so I used some more. I wound up using it every other day for the first two weeks. That second week I switched to tgel shampoo to help things along. The third week I only needed it right after wash day and I didn’t wash my hair for 2 weeks and there was no dandruff or flakes at all. Now I’m on my 4th week and I’ve been sick as heck with the flu. I managed to shower and wash my hair. Then I passed out. I haven’t oiled my scalp or even put product in my hair *gasps judgmentally* and my scalp is doing great!

Just thought I’d pass this along. I haven't, since this issue has started, been able to go more than 5 days before my scalp was a itchy hot mess. I would deal with the itchiness for 2 days since I didn’t want to wash my hair that often. I was tired of having to choose between the health of my scalp or the health of my hair but never getting both. This way I get both!!

 

[caribeandiva]

@caribeandiva is it your baby sis bday today? If so, I wanted to raise my Unicorn hoof and tell her happy bday from the Shea Squad.

Yes!! It is indeed her birthday today!! Happy birthday @bellebebe

 

[PlanetCybertron]

@PlanetCybertron
I know that dermitas dandruff is not your issue. You have a sore scalp and sensitivity issues with your scalp. You never know what can help. I thought of you when I read the post I linked here.

But this poster used MCT Oil and it helped. I wonder if it might assist with tenderness in your scalp.

Post title: I Finally Went Into Remission With My Seborric Dermatitis

Post Link: https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...mission-with-my-seborrheic-dermatitis.842189/

Poster: @L.Brown1114

Content of post:

It’s commonly misconstrued as extremely bad dandruff but they are two separate issues.

Anywho, I got perscribed the world. Even had some oils with steroids make my scalp sore and I had to wash my hair. I thought cleansing more often would help because it was due to build up, but eventually it only made matters worse.

So I did a crap ton of research and heard about MCT oil. It’s a dirivitive of coconut oil, but it lacks an ingredient that feeds the yeast that causes this problem. I saw it on Reddit so I took it with a grain of salt, but I was desperate and would have put sheep’s blood on my scalp at this point.

So I clarified my hair and scalp a month ago and used it for the first time. My scalp was BAD. It was white and it looked like my shoulders had snow on them. I oiled my scalp with it after blow drying my hair and the next day it was completely cleared up. I was dumbfounded. My scalp was a normal skin color with no flakes in sight. The day after my scalp got a little itchy so I used some more. I wound up using it every other day for the first two weeks. That second week I switched to tgel shampoo to help things along. The third week I only needed it right after wash day and I didn’t wash my hair for 2 weeks and there was no dandruff or flakes at all. Now I’m on my 4th week and I’ve been sick as heck with the flu. I managed to shower and wash my hair. Then I passed out. I haven’t oiled my scalp or even put product in my hair *gasps judgmentally* and my scalp is doing great!

Just thought I’d pass this along. I haven't, since this issue has started, been able to go more than 5 days before my scalp was a itchy hot mess. I would deal with the itchiness for 2 days since I didn’t want to wash my hair that often. I was tired of having to choose between the health of my scalp or the health of my hair but never getting both. This way I get both!!

I will definitely be trying out next pay check. I did a bit of research and I’m liking the benefits of it so far. Fight bacterial growth too, which I’m sure might be an issue I have my scalp too.

 

[water_n_oil]

Inquired about small jars for my shea blends on my local BuyNothing group and a lady had many to give away. So excited. I also ordered amla and fenugreek last night as well as clay washes. I said I was going to get back to mostly DIY hair care this year so I'm gonna stick to my word.

 

[ArrrBeee]

Last Saturday I cowashed my hair (which is in cornrows) with Renpure.

The oil that I purchased from the salon made my scalp itch like crazy so I discontinued it. After the wash, I sprayed my hair with S curl moisturizer and then placed a thick layer of Shea on top, baggied it and went to sleep. I've been spritzing with S curl throughout the week and I'll start a new routine this weekend.

Is there a recipe for the coffee oil?

 

[Chicoro]

Last Saturday I cowashed my hair (which is in cornrows) with Renpure.

The oil that I purchased from the salon made my scalp itch like crazy so I discontinued it. After the wash, I sprayed my hair with S curl moisturizer and then placed a thick layer of Shea on top, baggied it and went to sleep. I've been spritzing with S curl throughout the week and I'll start a new routine this weekend.

Is there a recipe for the coffee oil?

Is there a recipe for the coffee oil?
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[CurliDiva]

My baby has a mild case of cradle cap in her crown area. I've been using my shea blend once per week and washing it out after a mild scalp massage. So far, so good!

 

[ashbash]

I’m here
I’m reading through all the posts
I’m officially joining the journey
I’ll post pictures and my current regimen either tomorrow or Saturday once I wash my hair

 

[water_n_oil]

I bought "Chocolate Caramel Brownie" coffee from Sprouts this morning for my coffee oil. It smells so incredibly good.

 

[sunflora]

I had a long week, between air plane cabins, data centers and frigid temperatures. Coating my hair in shea and oil and then braiding it up really saved me. I unbraided it when I got home and it actually felt soft and not dry at all! I'll make sure I always pack some shea when I'm on the road.

 

[ashbash]

Hmmmm....so instead of using SCURL and Shea butter, you mean I might be able to combine Shea with glycerin?

I’m currently testing out a batch with coconut oil, neem oil, a bit of castor oil, glycerine and Shea..... my hair seems to be loving it feels smooth and moisturized for days at a time

 

[ashbash]

I used ground hibiscus flower

I’m still catching up

So I’m taking notes and asking questions as I see them so I apologize if this has been answered....

Where do you get the ground hibiscus?

 

[spacetygrss]

Twisted my hair up to dry after washing and conditioning. Each twist is buttered up with TGIN Green Tea Leave-In and Whipped Shea Butter. My hair is happy and moisturized.

 

[sunflora]

I’m still catching up

So I’m taking notes and asking questions as I see them so I apologize if this has been answered....

Where do you get the ground hibiscus?

You can order from amazon, or it may be in a health food store.

 

[ArrrBeee]

Happy Saturday Shea siblings. I took some time to love on my hair and this was my reggie:

Last night-oiled cornrows with mahabhringaj oil baggied and went to sleep. Chopped up fresh burdock root and boiled it for 30 min. Strained it and added Amla, Kalpi tone, Brahmi, Amla, Aswagandha powders, plus a bag of hibiscus and rose tea and nettle tea. Let that sit overnight.

This morning- unbraided my hair and detangled. First with my fingers and then with a wide tooth comb. Sectioned my hair and applied fresh aloe vera to the parts. I saw this in Naptural 85's video. Then I used a variation of @ElevatedEnergy prepoo of melted Shea butter, honey, grapeseed oil, and Trader Joe's tea tree condish. Baggied and chilled for an hour. Rinsed and cowashed with Renpure, then sprayed on my tea and let it sit for a couple of hours. Now I'm steaming with Giovanni Avocado condish.

So far, my hair feels really good and my curls are popping. It's been 2 weeks since my last session and I had minimal shedding.

 

[ashbash]

I’m late but I’m here! I’m here!!

So I’m slowly cobbling together a regimen that works for me
Things that I’ve noted about my hair:

• My ends are heat damaged... not necessarily a bad thing since I wear my hair straight a lot, but something that must be taken into account when working with my hair to prevent breakage
• Wash and gos are not my friend.... if I wear a wash and go I can’t just transition to the next style my hair has to be soaking wet with water and conditioner to work out the tangles
• My hair is easier to manage on a weekly basis if it’s stretched and remains stretched light blow drying on cool seems the easiet option for me
• I can not go more than a couple of days with out detangling, (stretched or not) extending days between detangling sessions too long equals lots of breakage

My current routine involves lots of Shea and bunning
I wash every Friday or Saturday with shampoo and dc (shampoo and conditioner combo depend on current hair needs)
I then mist hair with an aloe, water, glycerin mix and coat hair with Shea
I will then blow dry my hair on cool just to stretch my hair and bun

During the week I may cowash on Wednesday if I feel I need it ( I work out 5-7 times a week)
On cowash days I oil rinse with avacado oil
from there I use aloe water mix, then Shea, and blow dry on cool

I try to use xcel21 twice a day
And throughout the week I use my Shea butter to lay down my bun and my aloe water mix and Shea butter on the length of my hair as needed to make sure I feel coated and moisturized
Will usually finger detangling while listing and moisturizing then smoothing into a braided pony till morning to keep stretched then back into a bun

My current Shea mix has neem oil, coconut oil, castor oil, and glycerin. Lemon grass oil was added for fragrance I also added a peach scent to it but all I smell is lemongrass lol

I’ve been following my current regimen for about a month and so far so good

Attached is a picture from October and now

I got really lazy with my hair towards the end of the year and feel like I definitely had an increase in breakage, but I also feel I understood my hairs needs a bit more

My hair really likes my current Shea butter mix my hair feels really smooth and soft

 

[water_n_oil]

Wash day for DD2 today. I used just safflower oil and my ayurvedic butter on her after. Finding I really like the consistency of melted unwhipped shea blends over whipped shea.

 

[PlanetCybertron]

Did a very thorough detangling session last night.

It was time for a clarification wash, so I used a eucalyptus shampoo bar, from an Etsy store, conditioned, deep conditioned with a collagen protein mask, rinsed, applied leave ins.

I also went ahead and used one of my heat passes. I had quite a few SSKs that had been left unattended to for what I presume to be at least an entire month. They were so small that 1) I couldn’t even see them, and 2) even my wet brush wasn’t catching them, so I spent roughly 3 and a half hours finger separating about a months worth of tiny tangles. Most of everything was shed hairs, but I had a bit of hairs that I couldn’t save and had to snip once again, and had a few broken hairs here and there, but it was mostly expected since the knots would have just gotten worse and worse, and I would’ve ended up having massive tangles. Nothing interfered with my length retention since I did another length check. So I’m happy about that.

After that I decided to use the heat pass, and separated my hair, blow dried (which took about an hour), then flatironed (which took an additional 2 hours).

Finished at around 4 in the morning, pineappled my hair, and wore a high, big bun for work yesterday.

First picture is unstretched hair, second is stretched.

Sorry for the length inconsistencies, I kept moving farther away from the mirror.

My middle/crown area is still slowly filling in, and trying to catch up with my longer lengths.



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[PlanetCybertron]

Today I went ahead and took advantage of my hair being as separated/detangled as it probably will ever be for the rest of the year, and flat twisted my hair, and braided halfway down.

Added some more of my leave-ins to my twists, baggied my whole head for 35 mins, and sealed with my Shea Butter mix.

A friend of mine was listening to me complain about my scalp issues, and how I wanted to start covering my hair so she made me a cute beanie, and a bun holder, and mailed them to me.

So after baggying I put on my bun holder (satin underneath to protect my hair from the cotton), put on my bonnet, and put my beanie on. I’ve had my hair covered all day, and my scalp is very happy.

Here’s some pictures:



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[sunflora]

^That's such a cute bun cover @PlanetCybertron , what a good friend. I also really like the hairstyle.

eta: Love your natural highlights. People literally pay for that!

 

[water_n_oil]

Probably my favorite wng to date. Decided to try the same oil and shea combo I used on DD2 earlier after feeling how crazy soft her dry hair was. The perfect balance between perfectly defined hair and "big hair, don't care". Dries faster, softer, and bigger.

 

[PlanetCybertron]

^That's such a cute bun cover @PlanetCybertron , what a good friend. I also really like the hairstyle.

eta: Love your natural highlights. People literally pay for that!

Thank you! She’s super sweet, and likes to make stuff for people. Always welcome to contact her.

And I do like my highlights when they roll around, in the back of my mind it’s kind a buzzkill because I keep telling myself it’s pretty much UV damage, but it’s nice looking UV damage lol.

 

[PlanetCybertron]

Probably my favorite wng to date. Decided to try the same oil and shea combo I used on DD2 earlier after feeling how crazy soft her dry hair was. The perfect balance between perfectly defined hair and "big hair, don't care". Dries faster, softer, and bigger.

So much yes.....so much.

 

[Chicoro]

Did a very thorough detangling session last night.

It was time for a clarification wash, so I used a eucalyptus shampoo bar, from an Etsy store, conditioned, deep conditioned with a collagen protein mask, rinsed, applied leave ins.

I also went ahead and used one of my heat passes. I had quite a few SSKs that had been left unattended to for what I presume to be at least an entire month. They were so small that 1) I couldn’t even see them, and 2) even my wet brush wasn’t catching them, so I spent roughly 3 and a half hours finger separating about a months worth of tiny tangles. Most of everything was shed hairs, but I had a bit of hairs that I couldn’t save and had to snip once again, and had a few broken hairs here and there, but it was mostly expected since the knots would have just gotten worse and worse, and I would’ve ended up having massive tangles. Nothing interfered with my length retention since I did another length check. So I’m happy about that.

After that I decided to use the heat pass, and separated my hair, blow dried (which took about an hour), then flatironed (which took an additional 2 hours).

Finished at around 4 in the morning, pineappled my hair, and wore a high, big bun for work yesterday.

First picture is unstretched hair, second is stretched.

Sorry for the length inconsistencies, I kept moving farther away from the mirror.

My middle/crown area is still slowly filling in, and trying to catch up with my longer lengths.


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I am focused on the hair near the roots. It looks like it is becoming softer, fluffier, fuller and richer in color. Keep doing what you're doing.

 

[Chicoro]

Today I went ahead and took advantage of my hair being as separated/detangled as it probably will ever be for the rest of the year, and flat twisted my hair, and braided halfway down.

Added some more of my leave-ins to my twists, baggied my whole head for 35 mins, and sealed with my Shea Butter mix.

A friend of mine was listening to me complain about my scalp issues, and how I wanted to start covering my hair so she made me a cute beanie, and a bun holder, and mailed them to me.

So after baggying I put on my bun holder (satin underneath to protect my hair from the cotton), put on my bonnet, and put my beanie on. I’ve had my hair covered all day, and my scalp is very happy.

Here’s some pictures:


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Not a single, broken hair in SIGHT!!!!!

 

[Chicoro]

Probably my favorite wng to date. Decided to try the same oil and shea combo I used on DD2 earlier after feeling how crazy soft her dry hair was. The perfect balance between perfectly defined hair and "big hair, don't care". Dries faster, softer, and bigger.

The ends and bulk of your hair are so very full and thick!