Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

What is the length barrier you would like to break through in 2019, with Shea butter's help?

  • Top of shoulder length

    Votes: 18 10.2%
  • Collar bone length

    Votes: 10 5.6%
  • Armpit length

    Votes: 18 10.2%
  • Between armpit and bra strap length

    Votes: 36 20.3%
  • Bra strap length

    Votes: 28 15.8%
  • Between bra strap and waist length

    Votes: 24 13.6%
  • Waist length

    Votes: 35 19.8%
  • Whip length

    Votes: 12 6.8%
  • Hip length

    Votes: 10 5.6%
  • Tailbone length

    Votes: 18 10.2%

  • Total voters
    177
Yesterday I did my braids fresh in the morning. I decided to leave my braids loose. I got three (3) compliments on my braids.

One male client said, "I like your hair!" A receptionist said, "Look at those lovely braids. I'm sure it took some time to do those." At the office, my co-worker said, "I like your hair!"

The power and force of Queen Shea.

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Sunday I washed my hair and did a protein treatment. My favorite is Aphogee 2 Step but that is NOT what I used. I'm holding on to strands of length right now. If I were to use Aphogee 2 with the strands, my hair sticks together and they tend to break off during the protein process.

I used a leave in that is gentle on my scraggly hair (Brazilian Keratin):

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I saw a difference immediately. My hair was instantly shinier, blacker with more tensile or springy-ness.

I washed, conditioned, put in this leave in reconstructor and put my hair in bantus overnight. It wasn't until the next day I put in my SCurl and Shea butter.

I felt like the protein could do a better job for my hair if it was working on my hair by itself. And, it had time to dry overnight.

I love to use whipped Aphogee 2 Step when the bulk of my hair is at mostly the same length. I always use it after my hair has been heat styled, ie blowdried and pressed.

I changed from using the Aphogee 2 Step when I started implementing my Shea butter and Ends Routine. That is because with the Shea butter and Ends Routine, I get lots of little hairs growing to longer lengths.

Although the hairs are healthy, they are not strong enough to survive an Aphogee 2 Step process, without sticking and breaking off. I learned that the hard way and lost all my scragglies, in 2017 I think. I won't be doing that again!
 
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I'm at the bottom of my first jar of my shea mix and I have another in reserve. I'll probably still mix a new jar because I want to try something different. I stretched my hair in the shower a few days ago and my longest strands touched the top of my butt! I initially thought it was shed hair trying to come out lol. I think the bulk is MBL now. I need a haircut to even things out but I'll wait until the end of the year.

I'm in mini twists for the first time and I hope to keep them in until the end of summer. They're a little past SL and I can't wait to see them at APL.

She said strands, that means the rest is VERY likely to get this long.

Queen Shea is:​

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@Artemis24 , See you and the BULK of your hair, at butt length, December 2019!​
 
Here is the calculator I use for formulating products:

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Calculators/Batch_Size_Calculator.aspx

And just a sample of a leave in I've been trying to perfect.

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I'm still working on it though, but at least this will give a general idea.


This. Is. Amazing. Thank you!!!!

No wonder your mixes look so yummy — careful planning and record keeping. Keep experimenting and growing that beautiful mane girl!
 
I came in here to update. I haven't done a length check and probably wont for awhile but I am sheaing everyday., this might sound excessive but I have fine hair and it is humid here already. I am retaining length and my hair feels amazing. I will snap a picture sometime today but we all know i Have posting issues.
 
Ok so this White African Black Soap is the business. Gone head nih 3cayg! She is killing the Shea & Black Soap Game.

It doesnt take long to liquify. I added around 8 ounces of room temperature distilled water to 3 ounces of the white soap. It melted on contact

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This was after around 8 or so minutes.

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I added some rose clay, rhassoul clay, a few other ingredients and it took on a pretty pink color.

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The bubbles are big but more like foam.

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Ok so this White African Black Soap is the business. Gone head nih 3cayg! She is killing the Shea & Black Soap Game.

It doesnt take long to liquify. I added around 8 ounces of room temperature distilled water to 3 ounces of the white soap. It melted on contact

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This was after around 8 or so minutes.

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I added some rose clay, rhassoul clay, a few other ingredients and it took on a pretty pink color.

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The bubbles are big but more like foam.

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Ooooo looks really nice. I wonder how it performs in comparison to black soap.
 
Ooooo looks really nice. I wonder how it performs in comparison to black soap.

Very similar. I used it on my face this morning. Like I mentioned upthread, it is a bit more gentle though. I dont add oils to my cleansers, (I dont see the point) as I want it to cleanse well. However, if you do add oils....it would be even more gentle.

I like this one over regular black soap because I was done with coverting it to shampoo/face wash within a few minutes. So, it is easier to work with than regular black soap. Not something to go out of your way to buy if you already have a black soap you like....but its nice nonetheless.
 
Ok so this White African Black Soap is the business. Gone head nih 3cayg! She is killing the Shea & Black Soap Game.

It doesnt take long to liquify. I added around 8 ounces of room temperature distilled water to 3 ounces of the white soap. It melted on contact

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This was after around 8 or so minutes.

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I added some rose clay, rhassoul clay, a few other ingredients and it took on a pretty pink color.

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The bubbles are big but more like foam.

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Your soap looks soo pretty !! Sounds like a wonderful new cleanser. Congrats on your new find!!
 
Washed my hair Tuesday night and did 2 jumbo flat twists that I pinned up. This morning I revitalized my hair with a quick spritz of water and using my DIY flax seed gel and Shea butter. Omg the shine the softness the definition. I really liked using this product combo!!

Pulled into two ponytails, removed the elastics and slathered Shea on the length to braid. My hair feels so moist and juicy and like these braids would retain alll the length. Can't wait til my hair is longer and this style looks super cute!
 
Ok so this White African Black Soap is the business. Gone head nih 3cayg! She is killing the Shea & Black Soap Game.

It doesnt take long to liquify. I added around 8 ounces of room temperature distilled water to 3 ounces of the white soap. It melted on contact

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This was after around 8 or so minutes.

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I added some rose clay, rhassoul clay, a few other ingredients and it took on a pretty pink color.

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The bubbles are big but more like foam.

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Me, when I get my hands on some of that white African Soap:
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Very similar. I used it on my face this morning. Like I mentioned upthread, it is a bit more gentle though. I dont add oils to my cleansers, (I dont see the point) as I want it to cleanse well. However, if you do add oils....it would be even more gentle.

I like this one over regular black soap because I was done with coverting it to shampoo/face wash within a few minutes. So, it is easier to work with than regular black soap. Not something to go out of your way to buy if you already have a black soap you like....but its nice nonetheless.

Still gonna get it anyway...:sekret:
 
Washed my hair Tuesday night and did 2 jumbo flat twists that I pinned up. This morning I revitalized my hair with a quick spritz of water and using my DIY flax seed gel and Shea butter. Omg the shine the softness the definition. I really liked using this product combo!!

Pulled into two ponytails, removed the elastics and slathered Shea on the length to braid. My hair feels so moist and juicy and like these braids would retain alll the length. Can't wait til my hair is longer and this style looks super cute!
I've been considering revisiting flax seed gel. I mainly like it for dd1. I just don't style our hair often enough to really warrant making it all the time. May be time to get a preservative in that case.
 
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I don't blame you! I have the nerve to still want some Shea Nilotica, even with all this Ivory shea in my house. :eek: I'mma grab a pound or 2 in the fall. LOL:look:
I have a cart right now with 5lbs of ivory, 5lbs of regular black soap, 1 ball of the white soap, 16oz almond oil, and a pound of nilotica lol. I'm not gonna pull the trigger yet as I don't truly need it all right now.
 
Ok so this White African Black Soap is the business. Gone head nih 3cayg! She is killing the Shea & Black Soap Game.

It doesnt take long to liquify. I added around 8 ounces of room temperature distilled water to 3 ounces of the white soap. It melted on contact

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This was after around 8 or so minutes.

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I added some rose clay, rhassoul clay, a few other ingredients and it took on a pretty pink color.

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The bubbles are big but more like foam.

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This looks like it would be a great all natural everything shampoo. Maybe with some herbs or herbal infused oil added for extra nourishment... :scratchchin: ideas ideas!?!?!?!
 
I swear @Chicoro next yr you should call the thread all natural everything challange.... It's become about so much more than queen shea... but she will always have her hierarchy in the thread.

These Shea threads seem to always be filled to the brim with a wealth of knowledge!

I'm still spinning from the coffee infused Shea butter and oil mix recipe from @ElevatedEnergy . My burn scars are shrinking down at a rapid pace. If I weren't seeing it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it myself!


And who would have thought a lake could be naturally pink? Or, that Shea butter is required to work and in said lake to protect one's skin from harsh salt.

Amazing stuff!
 
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