Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[ashbash]

I’m going to have to see if I can do that neatly so that I could wear my hair to work like that.

I can never do my braids neat enough to make wearing them in public feasible

 

[sunflora]

Thanks for sharing your method. How do you wear your braids for the 1.5-2 days? Please say your braids aren’t cornrows. I don’t know how to do those.

I just schedule my wash days so I airdry in braids over the weekend. But it takes me maybe 1/2 to 1 day, not up to two, though my hair is a lot shorter.

 

[water_n_oil]

Thanks for sharing! I airdry in braids but I do them soaking wet, if I only finger detangle before the braids my hair ends up super tangled when it dries. Maybe I'll try letting it dry partially twists/sections before doing the braids so there is less tangling?

Definitely why I partially dry that way. If I let it dry some in one big section then I end up having to detangle again to braid.

 

[shanelallyn30]

I thought I was the only one. My hair is thriving insanely since i keep my moisture level on high. its shiny, and super soft but super strong, no tangles and my hair is curly from root to tip which has never ever ever ever happened. my hair looks juicy like all the time.

For my hair, I have learned that I need to keep my moisture levels high: All.The.Time!

I try not to ever let my hair get 'thirsty', anymore and now keep it hydrated.

As a result, I don't have crunchy ends like I used to have. The goal is to avoid dryness. Even
one day of dryness can set me back !

Shea butter seals in all the moisture goodness. Water + Shea butter = a great combination!

 

[shanelallyn30]

I finger comb my hair daily when I take my braids down in the morning to put my hair into a bun. I use a wide tooth comb to detangle during wash days.

I finger detangle daily as well and it ensures no ssk or tangles in my hair since i bun daily. and i have no breakage.

 

[GettingKinky]

I think I need to put even more oil in my Shea mix. I want it it be fluffier and easier to apply.

 

[MizzBFly]

I can never do my braids neat enough to make wearing them in public feasible

Mines are never neat buuut.... I put it in a low pony, slick my edges, chunky earrings and wear an adult-like headband or hair clip I just took my braids down last night and didn’t take a pic since I braided on Saturday but something similar to this but with braids instead of twists View media item 124587

 

[water_n_oil]

Shea baby anyone? Washed her hair with The Mane Choice Do it Fro the Culture shampoo on Monday night and then did 4 braids with my shea mixture. Soft and shiny braidout today. I often prefer using a gentle cleanser and going straight to styling/sealing for my girls and I. Conditioner isn't 100% necessary for our hair.

 

[Chicoro]

I got my kilo of Shea butter, today. I'll be adding it to my stash.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I'm not caring much for the scent I used in my last whipped shea butter. Thinking before my next wash day that I might whip up a batch or two. I have 2 different oils infusing (An Amla Oil infusion and a Fenugreek oil infusion). This time around, I'll use scents that I know I like. Thinking Coconut Lavender Milk for the Amla Oil...Brown Sugar & Fig for the Fenugreek Oil. I'll update the thread when I getzzz to whipping!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Mines are never neat buuut.... I put it in a low pony, slick my edges, chunky earrings and wear an adult-like headband or hair clip I just took my braids down last night and didn’t take a pic since I braided on Saturday but something similar to this but with braids instead of twists View media item 124587

I love this updo! The twists are so juicy.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I can never do my braids neat enough to make wearing them in public feasible

An easy way I get wearable braids is to do them on already stretched hair.

 

[ashbash]

So something Ive noticed....

My scalp issues
My scalp flakes and peels BAD
Like if I’m wearing black I can’t touch my head bad
It’s not dandruff
And I don’t THINK it’s dry scalp

But in the last two months since I’ve been using my Shea mixes and spritzing my scalp with the xcel REGULARLY my scalp isn’t as bad

It’s still flakes a bit, but it’s much much much more manageable

I don’t know if it’s the Shea or the spray but I’m not complaining

 

[Chicoro]

I love this updo! The twists are so juicy.

I'm salivating waiting for an updated photo of this or a similar style in 2019 from @MizzBFly .

 

[water_n_oil]

@PlanetCybertron where do you buy your capuacu butter?

 

[Chicoro]

I got 10 pounds of Shea butter in my stash and all of it has been gifted to me. Yes! That means I'm going to be making batches and batches of Shea mixes for folks throughout 2019.

I thought that I was running through a kilo of Shea butter each month. I run through probably an 1/8 of kilo. It's the batches I make that I run through in a month.

Happy Shea Shellacking!

 

[water_n_oil]

Wet my hair again last night and slathered on the shea. I brushed it out with the Felicia Leatherwood brush and did two braids. Might be my go to now. Easy, sleek, and looks nice. This most recent mix is definitely the best mix I've ever made. It gives my daughters and I the best shine, softness, and moisture retention. Usually past mixes would work on 1-2 of us but not all of us. Even my 4yo who has sandy brown hair and typically no shine has shiny hair now.

 

[Chicoro]

Wet my hair again last night and slathered on the shea. I brushed it out with the Felicia Leatherwood brush and did two braids. Might be my go to now. Easy, sleek, and looks nice. This most recent mix is definitely the best mix I've ever made. It give my daughters and I the best shine, softness, and moisture retention. Usually past mixes would work on 1-2 of us but not all of us. Even my 4yo who has sandy brown hair and typically no shine has shiny hair now.

Can you share the current mix with us, please?

 

[water_n_oil]

Can you share the current mix with us, please?

• Herbal Hair Grease: 60g shea butter, 57g herbal oil
  • Herbal Oil: 1C grapeseed oil, 3/4C safflower oil, 1/2C castor oil, 1/4C henna herbal powder (Zenia brand containing 12 herbs) , 2T fenugreek seeds

I melt & freeze then simply let it come back to room temp. If you prefer whipped butters you could certainly do that too.

 

[Chicoro]

• Herbal Hair Grease: 60g shea butter, 57g herbal oil
  • Herbal Oil: 1C grapeseed oil, 3/4C safflower oil, 1/2C castor oil, 1/4C henna herbal powder (Zenia brand containing 12 herbs) , 2T fenugreek seeds

I melt & freeze then simply let it come back to room temp. If you prefer whipped butters you could certainly do that too.

Thank you!

 

[keranikki]

Shea baby anyone? Washed her hair with The Mane Choice Do it Fro the Culture shampoo on Monday night and then did 4 braids with my shea mixture. Soft and shiny braidout today. I often prefer using a gentle cleanser and going straight to styling/sealing for my girls and I. Conditioner isn't 100% necessary for our hair.

So pretty!

 

[sunnieb]

Mixed a batch of shea butter today and added 2 big dollops of honey.

Other ingredients:

Shea butter
Extra Virgin Coconut oil (melted)
Vitamin E oil
Jojoba oil
Castor oil

Whipped to oblivion and can't wait to use it. The honey gave the mix a nice scent!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@PlanetCybertron where do you buy your capuacu butter?

I've purchased some from Oslove Organics. She is on Amazon and has her own site as well. I usually purchase from Amazon though to save on shipping. All of her butters are great though...the Shea, Kokum, Mango, Capuacu etc.

 

[ashbash]

I've purchased some from Oslove Organics. She is on Amazon and has her own site as well. I usually purchase from Amazon though to save on shipping. All of her butters are great though...the Shea, Kokum, Mango, Capuacu etc.

Yea I bought Shea from her
It’s really good whipped up nice

 

[PlanetCybertron]

@PlanetCybertron where do you buy your capuacu butter?

The one that is my all time favorite is mixed with Cacao, and MuruMuru Butter, but I get it from this shop:
https://etsy.me/2QnDajU

I do apologize if you just want raw Cupuaçu butter, then I’d suggest just looking around (sorry if I’m not that much help). But I really like this Etsy store for the way they whip their product. It absorbs so well, and the smells are heavenly and they have a few more blends that are also nice quality.

Next check I’m stocking up on a bunch of them.

 

[sarumoki]

Making a new mix today! I'm excited.

 

[Chicoro]

Making a new mix today! I'm excited.

Please share it when you make it!

 

[Chicoro]

I have been in the same braids for over 7 days. Usually, that means loss of hair on my ends. I saturated my ends in warm water and un-did the braids. I had absolutely NO MATTED hair. My braids unraveled beautifully with no major tearing of my hair or ends.

Shea butter has really consistently made a change in my hair. This is year # 3 for me on my Shea butter journey.

I am so happy to leave behind monster tangles, the losing of whole curls and crunchy, dry ends. Shea butter is the gift that keeps on giving. It is definitely a beautiful something that can passed on and around to help benefit others.

 

[Chicoro]

How my hair is feeling with Shea!​

 

[Chicoro]

Want a come up for your hair in 2019? Looking for length, body and sheen? Then, perhaps Shea might be what you need!