Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[WaistLengthDreams]

It's finally time to make my next batch of whipped shea butter. I decided on Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Avocado oil and Lavender essential oil. I just melted everything down and it's in the freezer solidifying. I'll be back later with the final results.

Wow, look at the consistency I got. I melted it then put in the freezer for 40 minutes before whipping it up per @ElevatedEnergy 's recipe. I think I'm hooked.

 

[mzteaze]

Always on the lookout for nominating and inducting a Shea Made hair Unicorn!

Where you at?

Spotting one: Awww... the pleasure of that gut-wrenching, visceral reaction!

​

I'm working on it!

I'm thinking about posting a few pictures as my hair feels like it's decided length is where it wants to go this year while I'm working on filling in my prominent thin spot.

My hair clearly loves Shea butter, JBCO and all those heavy oils that shouldn't traditionally work well for fine hair.

 

[mzteaze]

Has anyone ever brought whipped shea butter on a flight? Trying to figure out would it get past security. I want my shea with me on an upcoming trip.

I carry a tiny personal container of Shea butter. You can carry 3oz or less in a carry on. BUT, check TSA website as those guidelines change.

 

[Chicoro]

Wow, look at the consistency I got. I melted it then put in the freezer for 40 minutes before whipping it up per @ElevatedEnergy 's recipe. I think I'm hooked.

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That looks good!!!!!!

 

[Chicoro]

I'm working on it!

I'm thinking about posting a few pictures as my hair feels like it's decided length is where it wants to go this year while I'm working on filling in my prominent thin spot.

My hair clearly loves Shea butter, JBCO and all those heavy oils that shouldn't traditionally work well for fine hair.

Come on down!

 

[Chicoro]

I carry a tiny personal container of Shea butter. You can carry 3oz or less in a carry on. BUT, check TSA website as those guidelines change.

I better check before, too. Or, I might just land pick up supplies and make my batch on the ground when I get there. I understand you are referencing when someone is going away from home, though!

 

[water_n_oil]

Wow, look at the consistency I got. I melted it then put in the freezer for 40 minutes before whipping it up per @ElevatedEnergy 's recipe. I think I'm hooked.

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Oh my goodness, what a beautiful mix.

 

[Chicoro]

I washed my hair finally! My comb out was sooooooo easy. I have not combed my hair in about 3 or 4 months. I think. I do my No Comb Method. I had just two, tiny, little tangles.

This is my hair Product Free after just washing and conditioning it. It is still dripping wet in the photos.
It is uber soft and really black in color.





My hair shrinks up to 1/3 it's length. If I were to let it dry, it would draw up and shrink to my ears. It is so soft. It is so manageable. That is such a wonderful thing for someone who is extremely tender headed who used to have monster tangles. I think my comb out was 15 minutes. Amazing! Yes!

Okay ya'll. That's enough for me this week! I'm quite happy with my progress. Shea butter is really helping me manage my hair so much better.

 

[Chicoro]

Night, night Shea Made Hair Unicorns, and to those who have yet to become one!​

 

[PlanetCybertron]

I keep seeing labels of Shea butter containing vitamin F. But, with all the studies I've read, I can't find anything scientific that corroborates the presence of Vitamin F in Shea butter. View attachment 444419

Probably because manufactories don’t fully explain anything. Another word for vitamin F is linoleic acid. Part of the Omega 6 family. It doesn’t make up a large percentage of Shea Butter, but it’s there.

 

[shanelallyn30]

That shrinkage is insane lol

I washed my hair finally! My comb out was sooooooo easy. I have not combed my hair in about 3 or 4 months. I think. I do my No Comb Method. I had just two, tiny, little tangles.

This is my hair Product Free after just washing and conditioning it. It is still dripping wet in the photos.
It is uber soft and really black in color.

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My hair shrinks up to 1/3 it's length. If I were to let it dry, it would draw up and shrink to my ears. It is so soft. It is so manageable. That is such a wonderful thing for someone who is extremely tender headed who used to have monster tangles. I think my comb out was 15 minutes. Amazing! Yes!

Okay ya'll. That's enough for me this week! I'm quite happy with my progress. Shea butter is really helping me manage my hair so much better.

 

[GoingBack]

Wow, look at the consistency I got. I melted it then put in the freezer for 40 minutes before whipping it up per @ElevatedEnergy 's recipe. I think I'm hooked.

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Looks great! Where can I find this recipe?

 

[caribeandiva]

I washed my hair finally! My comb out was sooooooo easy. I have not combed my hair in about 3 or 4 months. I think. I do my No Comb Method. I had just two, tiny, little tangles.

This is my hair Product Free after just washing and conditioning it. It is still dripping wet in the photos.
It is uber soft and really black in color.

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My hair shrinks up to 1/3 it's length. If I were to let it dry, it would draw up and shrink to my ears. It is so soft. It is so manageable. That is such a wonderful thing for someone who is extremely tender headed who used to have monster tangles. I think my comb out was 15 minutes. Amazing! Yes!

Okay ya'll. That's enough for me this week! I'm quite happy with my progress. Shea butter is really helping me manage my hair so much better.

That shrinkage!! Beautiful hair though

 

[Silverstreaks]

I washed my hair finally! My comb out was sooooooo easy. I have not combed my hair in about 3 or 4 months. I think. I do my No Comb Method. I had just two, tiny, little tangles.

This is my hair Product Free after just washing and conditioning it. It is still dripping wet in the photos.
It is uber soft and really black in color.

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My hair shrinks up to 1/3 it's length. If I were to let it dry, it would draw up and shrink to my ears. It is so soft. It is so manageable. That is such a wonderful thing for someone who is extremely tender headed who used to have monster tangles. I think my comb out was 15 minutes. Amazing! Yes!

Okay ya'll. That's enough for me this week! I'm quite happy with my progress. Shea butter is really helping me manage my hair so much better.

Manageability is one of Shea butter’s best qualities, along with moisture retention ability. I’m glad I went back to it after first using it sparingly because I didn’t think to blend it with other oils before to soften it.

 

[GGsKin]

Has anyone ever brought whipped shea butter on a flight? Trying to figure out would it get past security. I want my shea with me on an upcoming trip.

I recently travelled with some in my case on a long haul flight. As it was in my case, there were no issues, and it maintained its whipped consistency while I was in the Caribbean.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

i love this post @Chicoro . You testifying for the beauty of @caribeandiva 's journey really brought it home for me. Congrats carib. You deserve it. I know you've gone through alot for the journey but you finally made it(to the first stop on the shea train. There's many more stops to the final destination). Look to the stars!!!!

@caribeandiva said,
"APL on me was my Bigfoot and Lochness monster."
I heard it existed but I’ve never seen it for myself. Now I have!! Yay!!​

We'll, there he go!

There she blows!

Here you are!

And they said:

And you showed them:

Let's say it again with a picture of your new epic length:

Time to teach a lesson...

She said...

"I had so many doubters" when I started back in 2006...

Listen up now....

"I was laughed at and ridiculed"....

And we back at the Shea Shack had to say:

Because, girl, here you are:

Just to be doubly sure, we ran it through a formalized test:

Since the third time is a charm here's your picture again:

The results were consistent.. so finally...Let the Sisters in the House of Shea say,

Until next time. 'Cause we'll see you at BRA- Strap, baby!

May the force be with you.

The force and power of Queen Shea, of course! In the meantime, continue to strut your stuff.

Cause you are the epitome of the theme of

this Shea thread: Breaking Barriers!

Congratulations, again!

After 13 years

U is Here!


(It was the last 2 years of Shea use that got her here. It took her 11 years to find her way.)​

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Thanks @Chicoro @GGsKin and @mzteaze for your input. I was going to pack my full 8 ounce container since it's technically not liquid, but I think I'll just play it safe and repack into something smaller within the liquid limit. Thanks again!

 

[water_n_oil]

I decided on a puff after washing last night instead of braids. Before bed I spritzed the puff portion and sealed with my coffee butter then baggied overnight. You are so on to something @Chicoro! I think I'll continue baggying my ends. I did a micro trim yesterday too so my puff feels great this morning.

 

[caribeandiva]

i love this post @Chicoro . You testifying for the beauty of @caribeandiva 's journey really brought it home for me. Congrats carib. You deserve it. I know you've gone through alot for the journey but you finally made it(to the first stop on the shea train. There's many more stops to the final destination). Look to the stars!!!!

Thank you!!

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

That looks good!!!!!!

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful mix.

Thanks! I was honestly shocked at the consistency. I normally whip it without the melt/freeze combo and it's a lot thicker and doesn't get this white. I used it on my hair last night and it melts into my hair. And I packed it on heavy.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

Looks great! Where can I find this recipe?

Thanks! She shared it in Post #227.

For all new to mixing and asking for advice: Hope this helps.

My Whipped Shea Recipe & Process

16 ounces Shea butter
16 ounces oil
1/2 ounce fragrance oil

Melt Shea using double boiler method
Add in oil & Fragrance
Place in Freezer for 40 minutes

Whip for 8 minutes, scrape sides and re-whip for 2 minutes. This amount should last you a long time....probably the entire year.

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*Use whatever oil your hair likes. I know my hair prefers Ceramide Rich oils so thats what I use. There is no right or wrong oils to mix with.
*I have a professional standing mixer, so whipping times may vary with a hand mixer

For all new to mixing and asking for advice: Hope this helps.

My Whipped Shea Recipe & Process

16 ounces Shea butter
16 ounces oil
1/2 ounce fragrance oil

Melt Shea using double boiler method
Add in oil & Fragrance
Place in Freezer for 40 minutes

Whip for 8 minutes, scrape sides and re-whip for 2 minutes. This amount should last you a long time....probably the entire year.

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*Use whatever oil your hair likes. I know my hair prefers Ceramide Rich oils so thats what I use. There is no right or wrong oils to mix with.
*I have a professional standing mixer, so whipping times may vary with a hand mixer

 

[mzteaze]

Thanks @Chicoro @GGsKin and @mzteaze for your input. I was going to pack my full 8 ounce container since it's technically not liquid, but I think I'll just play it safe and repack into something smaller within the liquid limit. Thanks again!

Sorry I typed this response before I clearly read your response. 3 oz or less is the size for carryons.

No problem. Just hope you are packing that 8 oz. jar in the bag that you plan to CHECK IN. If that's in your carry on bag, you will likely get stopped at the TSA checkpoint. If they manually search your bag, you have to discard OR decide to check the bag in.

I travel for work and have lost stuff that way. :-(

 

[ashbash]

It took me 3 days but I got my hair washed, dc’d, and Shead up

I’m sick
Real sick this week and I’m hoping that I don’t neglect my hair which tends to happen when I get sick

Right now it’s feeling super soft and moisturized so hopefully it won’t take much effort to keep it this way

 

[caribeandiva]

It took me 3 days but I got my hair washed, dc’d, and Shead up

I’m sick
Real sick this week and I’m hoping that I don’t neglect my hair which tends to happen when I get sick

Right now it’s feeling super soft and moisturized so hopefully it won’t take much effort to keep it this way

Feel better! Take it easy on yourself and get lots of rest.

 

[keranikki]

I keep seeing labels of Shea butter containing vitamin F. But, with all the studies I've read, I can't find anything scientific that corroborates the presence of Vitamin F in Shea butter. View attachment 444419

What is Vitamin F? Formaldehyde?

 

[keranikki]

I washed my hair finally! My comb out was sooooooo easy. I have not combed my hair in about 3 or 4 months. I think. I do my No Comb Method. I had just two, tiny, little tangles.

This is my hair Product Free after just washing and conditioning it. It is still dripping wet in the photos.
It is uber soft and really black in color.

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My hair shrinks up to 1/3 it's length. If I were to let it dry, it would draw up and shrink to my ears. It is so soft. It is so manageable. That is such a wonderful thing for someone who is extremely tender headed who used to have monster tangles. I think my comb out was 15 minutes. Amazing! Yes!

Okay ya'll. That's enough for me this week! I'm quite happy with my progress. Shea butter is really helping me manage my hair so much better.

Your curls and shrinkage are so gorgeous!

 

[water_n_oil]

What is Vitamin F? Formaldehyde?

Linoleic acid.

 

[keranikki]

Linoleic acid.

Thank you ma’am!

 

[yamilee21]

Two of my kids have developed really severe dandruff this winter - it looks a lot like seborrheic dermatitis in fact. We have all always used the same hair products or concoctions, so I'm not sure why this is suddenly happening. Their actual hair looks amazing (shea since toddlerhood, ), but their scalps are a mess.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

Two of my kids have developed really severe dandruff this winter - it looks a lot like seborrheic dermatitis in fact. We have all always used the same hair products or concoctions, so I'm not sure why this is suddenly happening. Their actual hair looks amazing (shea since toddlerhood, ), but their scalps are a mess.

I had severe dandruff or deborrheic dermatitis growing up and believe it or not miconizole nitrate (sp?) took it away. It's been gone since 2008-9. I used it for maybe 6 months to a yr.