Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2018

[IDareT'sHair]

This. Every word. This has been my experience as well. When I discovered I could grow long hair it altered my reality and life in every way. My mind was suddenly opened to opportunities I thought weren’t for me. I became an opportunity thinker instead. Nosayers no longer held any power over me. I just needed to see black women like me growing their hair long to believe I could do it too. I totally transferred into all areas of my life. I can do anything!

@caribeandiva
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Very Nice Post OP. I like it.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

If you don't mind sharing, could you detail what's in your postpartum blend, please? Thank you!

Sure! Here is a full list and why I chose them for postpartum. I will drink this at least until I hit 12 months postpartum. *copying and pasting from the tea thread from 2017 so please excuse if it comes out kinda wonky*

Postpartum Tea Blend (which is safe for nursing moms)

Milky oats (Oat straw...Avena sativa). These make a nourishing tonic for the nervous system. Oats themselves have long been used as a healthful food for mothers and children — they’re very high in vitamins and minerals. In the form of a tincture of the fresh, milky seeds of the plant, a new mother can take oats over a long period, even many months, to provide gentle calming effects.

Nettle (Urtica dioica). This herb is particularly nutritive, containing trace minerals and vitamins, especially iron, potassium and silica. The herb is used to treat anemia and weakness and to stabilize blood sugar. It’s especially called for if you’re feeling stressed or physically or emotionally drained. Nettle tea is delicious alone or in combination with other herbs, such as alfalfa (Medicago sativa) or spearmint.

Red raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus). Known mostly as a prenatal tonic, this actually is a general nutritive herb that makes an excellent tea. It’s rich in minerals, tones the uterus and is a pleasant addition to teas. Combines well with nettles, mint, rose hips and many other beverage herbs.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita). This herb relaxes the mother, and through the breast milk, provides gentle relaxation to the baby. Taken by the mother, it also can help allay milk colic symptoms in the baby. Although you can take chamomile as a tincture, it’s best to drink as a tea, steeped for only 10 minutes to ensure a pleasant flavor. Drink throughout the day or shortly before bed to promote restful sleep.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). This herb has long been used to encourage milk production. Take it as a warm tea while trying to establish or improve the milk supply. You may take it alone or in combination with other galactagogues and nervines, and it also may be used in tincture form.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm really enjoying using my own DIY SB Blends.

They are nice, light, fluffy, takes a few minutes and I know everything that's in them and they've been turning out really well.

I find myself reaching for them before my other "Handmade Naturals". However, I am still trying to do a good mix of my own DIY and the ones currently in my Stash.

In 2018, my purchase of Handmade Naturals Butter/Blends will significantly "decrease" as I begin to create more and more of my own.

For now, things like DC'ers, (most) Treatments, R/O's Lotions, Grease will still be purchased from reputable companies with good prices, low shipping and Sales.

 

[keranikki]

Sure! Here is a full list and why I chose them for postpartum. I will drink this at least until I hit 12 months postpartum. *copying and pasting from the tea thread from 2017 so please excuse if it comes out kinda wonky*

Postpartum Tea Blend (which is safe for nursing moms)

Milky oats (Oat straw...Avena sativa). These make a nourishing tonic for the nervous system. Oats themselves have long been used as a healthful food for mothers and children — they’re very high in vitamins and minerals. In the form of a tincture of the fresh, milky seeds of the plant, a new mother can take oats over a long period, even many months, to provide gentle calming effects.

Nettle (Urtica dioica). This herb is particularly nutritive, containing trace minerals and vitamins, especially iron, potassium and silica. The herb is used to treat anemia and weakness and to stabilize blood sugar. It’s especially called for if you’re feeling stressed or physically or emotionally drained. Nettle tea is delicious alone or in combination with other herbs, such as alfalfa (Medicago sativa) or spearmint.

Red raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus). Known mostly as a prenatal tonic, this actually is a general nutritive herb that makes an excellent tea. It’s rich in minerals, tones the uterus and is a pleasant addition to teas. Combines well with nettles, mint, rose hips and many other beverage herbs.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita). This herb relaxes the mother, and through the breast milk, provides gentle relaxation to the baby. Taken by the mother, it also can help allay milk colic symptoms in the baby. Although you can take chamomile as a tincture, it’s best to drink as a tea, steeped for only 10 minutes to ensure a pleasant flavor. Drink throughout the day or shortly before bed to promote restful sleep.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). This herb has long been used to encourage milk production. Take it as a warm tea while trying to establish or improve the milk supply. You may take it alone or in combination with other galactagogues and nervines, and it also may be used in tincture form.

I have everything, except milky oats. Off to Mountain Rose.…

 

[Lissa0821]

Whipped up a batch today with JBCO, Alma, Avacado Sunflower oil blend and Vitamin E oil. I used a airtight jar I found at the dollar store. It should last for a few months with regular use.

 

[Aggie]

Man listen y'all, I'm putting Shea Butter in errytang, even my Oyin Hair Dew Moisturizer. I will whip them together with some carrier and essential oils since by itelf, it did nothing for my hair.

I was not planning on repurchasing the Oyin Hair Dew anymore anyway but why not make it work for me by adding some wonderful SB to it. SB is my new bestie right now. .

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Aggie
Looking forward to your Shea Butter Blends Sis.

 

[Aggie]

Sure! Here is a full list and why I chose them for postpartum. I will drink this at least until I hit 12 months postpartum. *copying and pasting from the tea thread from 2017 so please excuse if it comes out kinda wonky*

Postpartum Tea Blend (which is safe for nursing moms)

Milky oats (Oat straw...Avena sativa). These make a nourishing tonic for the nervous system. Oats themselves have long been used as a healthful food for mothers and children — they’re very high in vitamins and minerals. In the form of a tincture of the fresh, milky seeds of the plant, a new mother can take oats over a long period, even many months, to provide gentle calming effects.

Nettle (Urtica dioica). This herb is particularly nutritive, containing trace minerals and vitamins, especially iron, potassium and silica. The herb is used to treat anemia and weakness and to stabilize blood sugar. It’s especially called for if you’re feeling stressed or physically or emotionally drained. Nettle tea is delicious alone or in combination with other herbs, such as alfalfa (Medicago sativa) or spearmint.

Red raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus). Known mostly as a prenatal tonic, this actually is a general nutritive herb that makes an excellent tea. It’s rich in minerals, tones the uterus and is a pleasant addition to teas. Combines well with nettles, mint, rose hips and many other beverage herbs.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita). This herb relaxes the mother, and through the breast milk, provides gentle relaxation to the baby. Taken by the mother, it also can help allay milk colic symptoms in the baby. Although you can take chamomile as a tincture, it’s best to drink as a tea, steeped for only 10 minutes to ensure a pleasant flavor. Drink throughout the day or shortly before bed to promote restful sleep.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). This herb has long been used to encourage milk production. Take it as a warm tea while trying to establish or improve the milk supply. You may take it alone or in combination with other galactagogues and nervines, and it also may be used in tincture form.

I only have Oat Straw and Fenugreek. The rest, I'll have to order.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Aggie
We were posting at the exact same time.

Anyway, I'm excited to hear what you come up with.

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie
Looking forward to your Shea Butter Blends Sis.

@IDareT'sHair
Yes hon, you and me both .

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie
We were posting at the exact same time.

Anyway, I'm excited to hear what you come up with.

@IDareT'sHair
Great minds think alike

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Noticing a lot of these Butters, I know now I probably "overpaid" for, are Gritty, Grainy and to be honest, just not whipped that well.

I'm using one (for Bo.dy) that has:
Cupuacu Butter, Unrefined Mango Butter, Murumuru Butter, Unrefined Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin E Oil & Fragrance.

@Aggie

 

[Aggie]

Noticing a lot of these Butters, I know now I probably "overpaid" for, are Gritty, Grainy and to be honest, just not whipped that well.

I'm using one (for Bo.dy) that has:
Cupuacu Butter, Unrefined Mango Butter, Murumuru Butter, Unrefined Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin E Oil & Fragrance.

@Aggie

Oh dear @IDareT'sHair.

I sure hope you find the right butter for your skin and hair you can make that will not disappoint.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Oh dear
I sure hope you find the right butter for your skin and hair you can make that will not disappoint.

@Aggie
I guess I'm paying a lot more attention to the 'true quality' now that I've been whipping my own. You know?

Surprisingly, two of the last two Butters I've used, have not lived up to the asked price.

One "newer" vendor (new to me - was just awful) and one more established vendor (which the product smells absolutely amazing, just grainy) posted their ingredients in the recent post. Perhaps the Butters listed - do not whip down smooth but leave "texture"?

This has been interesting & eye opening discovery re: the process that several handmade/natural companies use.

 

[Jade Feria]

Here's my blended shea mix!

I used raw SB (which was soft because I left it on my nightstand for a few days and the heat is on in the house), CP oil, mahabhringraj oil, and some Sarenzo creamy oil, mainly for the scent. It was about 95% SB and 5% everything else. I didn't measure per se - I filled the container first to see how much to use, then threw all into the blender. It filled the plastic container, and since I wasn't about to waste ANY of this goodness, I put the excess into the glass container and any remaining scraps went onto my hair, body, my son's hair, etc

It's a heavy, dense, creamy texture - EXACTLY what I wanted!

 

[gvin89]

Late to the party, but will try shea butter for the next few months to see if it will make a difference in my and my daughters' hair.

 

[gvin89]

Anyone using Jane Carter Nourish and Shine or Qhemet Biologics Twisting Butter...both are shea based? I have a container of each and think I may use it up before purchasing anything else. Is anyone "greasing" scalp with the shea butter or solely using it on hair shaft/ends?

 

[Chicoro]

Whipped up a batch today with JBCO, Alma, Avacado Sunflower oil blend and Vitamin E oil. I used a airtight jar I found at the dollar store. It should last for a few months with regular use.

Congratulations! Keep us posted on the results.

 

[Chicoro]

Man listen y'all, I'm putting Shea Butter in errytang, even my Oyin Hair Dew Moisturizer. I will whip them together with some carrier and essential oils since by itelf, it did nothing for my hair.

I was not planning on repurchasing the Oyin Hair Dew anymore anyway but why not make it work for me by adding some wonderful SB to it. SB is my new bestie right now. .

Shea butter is turning out to be more extraordinary than realized.

 

[Chicoro]

I'm really enjoying using my own DIY SB Blends.

They are nice, light, fluffy, takes a few minutes and I know everything that's in them and they've been turning out really well.

I find myself reaching for them before my other "Handmade Naturals". However, I am still trying to do a good mix of my own DIY and the ones currently in my Stash.

In 2018, my purchase of Handmade Naturals Butter/Blends will significantly "decrease" as I begin to create more and more of my own.

For now, things like DC'ers, (most) Treatments, R/O's Lotions, Grease will still be purchased from reputable companies with good prices, low shipping and Sales.

That's so good to see!

 

[Chicoro]

Noticing a lot of these Butters, I know now I probably "overpaid" for, are Gritty, Grainy and to be honest, just not whipped that well.

I'm using one (for Bo.dy) that has:
Cupuacu Butter, Unrefined Mango Butter, Murumuru Butter, Unrefined Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin E Oil & Fragrance.

@Aggie

When you know better, you do better! That's alright, though. You are learning. And we are all learning right along with you.

 

[Chicoro]

Here's my blended shea mix!

I used raw SB (which was soft because I left it on my nightstand for a few days and the heat is on in the house), CP oil, mahabhringraj oil, and some Sarenzo creamy oil, mainly for the scent. It was about 95% SB and 5% everything else. I didn't measure per se - I filled the container first to see how much to use, then threw all into the blender. It filled the plastic container, and since I wasn't about to waste ANY of this goodness, I put the excess into the glass container and any remaining scraps went onto my hair, body, my son's hair, etc

It's a heavy, dense, creamy texture - EXACTLY what I wanted!

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Congratulations on getting what YOU want! I'm glad the butter turned out exactly how you wanted it. Did you use a blender or did you use an electric, wire whisk to get that creamy, butter deliciousness you are showing in your post?

 

[Chicoro]

Anyone using Jane Carter Nourish and Shine or Qhemet Biologics Twisting Butter...both are shea based? I have a container of each and think I may use it up before purchasing anything else. Is anyone "greasing" scalp with the shea butter or solely using it on hair shaft/ends?

I make my own butter. The more 100% natural shea butter the mix contains, the better. Most store bought products can't match that criteria.

I put shea butter on my hair from root to tip. It definitely gets on my scalp but I don't oil my scalp with it. When you whip it, the butter becomes super absorbent.

 

[Jade Feria]

Congratulations on getting what YOU want! I'm glad the butter turned out exactly how you wanted it. Did you use a blender or did you use an electric, wire whisk to get that creamy, butter deliciousness you are showing in your post?

I used the blender. I would have preferred to use the mixer to make it, simply because the cleanup is way easier. But I wanted to guarantee that creamy texture like in @ElevatedEnergy's post of her blended mix. I'm excited!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Thanks for the Raspberry leaf tea reminder! It's right on time. I'm treating away cramps right now.

 

[GGsKin]

Anyone using Jane Carter Nourish and Shine or Qhemet Biologics Twisting Butter...both are shea based? I have a container of each and think I may use it up before purchasing anything else. Is anyone "greasing" scalp with the shea butter or solely using it on hair shaft/ends?

I don't grease my scalp with my mix but I did do my centre-part (a perma-part since having natural hair) and hairline. The way it sinks in, I can't help but feel like I am giving those vulnerable areas some extra nourishment.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Thanks for the Raspberry leaf tea reminder! It's right on time. I'm treating away cramps right now.

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I didn't let my first cup steep long enough. I microwaved then let my second one steep for 10 minutes (a little more, actually), added a little honey and stevia, zapped it in the microwave again for 30 seconds, and yummmmmmmmy!

(If I had let it steep covered with a saucer, I likely wouldn't have needed to zap it that second time.)

 

[NappyNelle]

Slathered length in shea for a bun.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Plan to whip up a SB Blend w/Argan Oil.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@NappyNelle
Pulled out: SSI's Seyani (Pure Gha.na SB) and SSI's Kiwi Kiss