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Has Shea Butter 'got you'?

  • Let me look over my investment portfolio and see if I have room for shea related stocks.

    Votes: 21 12.8%

  • I've got 8 pounds in the house, I need to order me some more because I don't want to run out.

    Votes: 29 17.7%

  • 1 Day without sealing my ends is just unthinkable.

    Votes: 12 7.3%

  • It works for me for now.

    Votes: 45 27.4%

  • Nah, I can take it or leave it.

    Votes: 12 7.3%

  • Meh, I'm here for the posts.

    Votes: 28 17.1%

  • That stuff just weighs down my hair. No thanks!

    Votes: 17 10.4%
  • Total voters
    164
victory777 said:
Your creations are always so pretty and elegant:gorgeous:. You could put some vendors to shame on creativity and presentation!! You definitely inspire me. :bookworm2::love:
Off to the link you posted:yay:
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@victory777
Waiting for your next Confection!:love:....:lick:

Ya'll both got it going on! :up:

@ElevatedEnergy Um....I'll take the Brownie with the Sprinkles and one of the Rose Soaps.:lol:

Keep Up the Good Work Ladies! Ya'll need to be on Ca.ke War.s or something! (Herb Wars) Very Nice.
 
victory777 said:
@ElevatedEnergy
What kind of soaps do you have there?
What kind of herbs are on the soaps?
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They are head to toe beauty bars...shampoo bar, body bar and a face bar all in one. There are some dried rose petals/buds on some. I got them from here:

https://www.bulkapothecary.com/rose-buds-petals-red/

Chicoro said:
What is that delicious brownie or cake looking thing to the left of the pretty rose moulds? I see even your soap moulds are doing the Shea slide! Your soaps are just sliding on out the moulds!
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LOL That Shea got everything it touches sliding! The soap with the rose buds are all from the same batch. I used a silicone loaf mold and sliced it instead of using the cute rose molds. I don't think I like slicing that much...gonna stick with the molds I can pop out.

IDareT'sHair said:
@ElevatedEnergy
Gurl:love: Gurl:love: Gurl:love:

You and them Creations!:lick:

I can't with you!:drool:

And the one's with the Sprinkles on the Top!:love2: Sheer perfection.:love3:

*Busted out Laffin' about Hittin' that Mothball:lol:* Thanks for that one.
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Thank you Sis! Yeah those moth balls left me scared to eat anything else from the elders...I was even double checking my own grandma'a candy after that! LOL
 
On my last wash day I deep conditioned with Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm which is AMAZING. I was testing out two new leave ins, Oyin Hair Dew & The Mane Choice 3 in 1 Leave in. I used one on one half of my hair & one on the other.

I haven’t whipped up my Shea butter mix because I’ve been trying to use up Naptural85’s mango & Cupuacu butter mix that I made. I haven’t really cared for it. But this time I used it on very wet hair that had those leave ins on it and my hair feels GREAT! Before I had used the mango butter mix on damp or dry hair & it gave it shine but no moisture. It’s been 4 days now and my hair is still moisturized.

And I’m trying to be like @Chicoro and not use a comb. I haven’t used a comb since November and just finger detangle. After I removed my shed hairs I didn’t lose hardly any hair with this wash session.
 
VinDieselsWifey said:
On my last wash day I deep conditioned with Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm which is AMAZING. I was testing out two new leave ins, Oyin Hair Dew & The Mane Choice 3 in 1 Leave in. I used one on one half of my hair & one on the other.

I haven’t whipped up my Shea butter mix because I’ve been trying to use up Naptural85’s mango & Cupuacu butter mix that I made. I haven’t really cared for it. But this time I used it on very wet hair that had those leave ins on it and my hair feels GREAT! Before I had used the mango butter mix on damp or dry hair & it gave it shine but no moisture. It’s been 4 days now and my hair is still moisturized.

And I’m trying to be like @Chicoro and not use a comb. I haven’t used a comb since November and just finger detangle. After I removed my shed hairs I didn’t lose hardly any hair with this wash session.
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Are you relaxed? I've been wondering how this regi would be like on relaxed hair.
 
I wish I found this thread before my trim in December :cry3: I ordered some Alikay naturals Shea Yogurt because my colorist recommended it, 2 nights in to moisturizing and sealing and I can already tell a difference in my ends. I have to figure out a twist out regimen where I can still incorporate Shea because it does make my twist outs look stiff. Perhaps I'll try whipping up a light and fluffy blend of my own, or I'll order one of the brands recommended here.
 
So.... I'm about to Shea slide into making my own mixes. Yall taking me back to me PJ days! SMDH

I'm going to be looking at my accounts like

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My primary goal is to make a nice body butter. My skin has been so dry this winter, especially after my surgery.
 
Garner said:
Are any of you Ladies able to use Shea Butter without a leave-in conditioner during styling?
@ThatJerseyGirl could you describe your deep conditioning process with your Shea Butter mix or point me to your post.
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I usually just apply Shea butter to last 6-8 inches of my hair only after washing...so no leave in. A few days later (2-3 days), I'll moisturize then seal.
 
ThatJerseyGirl said:
Soooooooooooo, I have an idea. Not sure if it was presented in this thread, but I was thinking how could I use Shea Butter as a deep conditioner without getting into the science of Preservatives and other liquids.

Here is what I came up with. Maybe I did cover this already in this thread...not too sure, but here goes.

Two scoops of shea butter
Your favorite deep conditioner
JBCO or any castor oil
Amla Powder
Brahmi Powder
Maka Powder (Bhringraj)
Coconut Oil

Mix them alllll together and there you have it. I guess it would be similar to a Henna gloss, but the only difference is the Shea Butter. I'd make enough to use for one deep conditioning session. I'd apply it with a brush (One used for relaxers) to ensure coverage of the strands while concentrating heavily on the ends of your hair. I would let the shea butter get very soft first, then mix everything together. I'd sit under a dryer for a serious deep conditioning session and rinse when complete.

Whoever tries this method first, report back and let us know how it works out. Our hair needs all of the conditioning and moisturizing as this winter is very harsh this year.
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@Garner - This is one method in post 1353 - quoted here for reference.

If you do not have any of the powders, then you could use your shea butter mix, oil and conditioner of your preference and use this as a deep conditioner. If you do not have shea butter mix, but you have shea butter, use unrefined shea butter and mix it with your conditioner. I hope this helps.
 
Aggie said:
I finally mixed some Shea Butter in with my preferred ayurveda powders. This is my own version of ayur-chebe/Shea butter mix:-

-8 oz Raw Unrefined African Shea Butter

-1/2 teaspoon each of triphala powder (boosts hair volume and growth, prevents hair graying and manages split ends and frizzy hair), brahmi powder (stimulates growth), hibiscus powder (promotes hair regrowth), kalpi tone powder ( controls dandruff, premature graying and strengthens hair, smells wonderful).

-1 teaspoon of rose petal powder for scent - smells so wonderful (increases blood flow to hair follicles,strengthens hair, reduces hair fall, hydrates hair but did I mention it smells so good :lick:).

-2 teaspoons each of amla powder (promotes moisture and strength), and Bhringraj powder also known as king of the herbs (promotes moisture and strength, promotes hair growth).

-1 oz of Zenia Brahmi/Amla Oil
-2 ozs of Bhringraj oil
10 drops each of peppermint and lavender essential oil.

I will be using it once every 4 days on my strands for 3 months to see what happens and report back.

Here's a pic of it
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@Garner:

Another one as reference

S I mixed some of this mix right in with my DC and DC'ed for an hour.
 
So I’ve been skimming his thread thinking this is so cool...but I’m not about to be a mixologist. Then I watched a Naptural85 video since our textures are similar. She was doing some style and whipped out her shea butter mix...it was like a light bulb came on. Her hair is pretty and long. I feel like I want to push past my growth plateau, can this be the missing link?
So I just made my first batch of whipped shea butter. I used:
3 oz pure shea butter
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
5 squirts of almond oil, jojoba oil, and avocado oil (each come in 16 oz bottles)
1 tablespoon of Jamaican black castor oil
5 drops peppermint oil
5 drops rosemary oil
5 drops lavender oil

I put this in a mixing bowl and mixed with my mixer before placing in a glass jar.
I put a little on my twists and my hair loves it!
My hands are so soft! What I didn’t expect was the joyful feeling that comes from creating something that’s good for you. I’m hooked. I guess this means I’m joining the mixology club:drunk::lachen:
 
prettywhitty said:
So I’ve been skimming his thread thinking this is so cool...but I’m not about to be a mixologist. Then I watched a Naptural85 video since our textures are similar. She was doing some style and whipped out her shea butter mix...it was like a light bulb came on. Her hair is pretty and long. I feel like I want to push past my growth plateau, can this be the missing link?
So I just made my first batch of whipped shea butter. I used:
3 oz pure shea butter
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
5 squirts of almond oil, jojoba oil, and avocado oil (each come in 16 oz bottles)
1 tablespoon of Jamaican black castor oil
5 drops peppermint oil
5 drops rosemary oil
5 drops lavender oil

I put this in a mixing bowl and mixed with my mixer before placing in a glass jar.
I put a little on my twists and my hair loves it!
My hands are so soft! What I didn’t expect was the joyful feeling that comes from creating something that’s good for you. I’m hooked. I guess this means I’m joining the mixology club:drunk::lachen:
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Someone already officially claimed missing link, first. But I vote Shea butter a close, second!

Missing link.jpg​
 
I'm going to have to complain...

You all are starting to make it difficulty for me. Why? Because we've got hair unicorns popping up all over LHCF and it is making it hard for me to keep track.Now, I'm going to have to start to nominate hair unicorns, myself.

Do some of you actually think a big, ol', giant, tall hair unicorn is just going to walk on by without being noticed?

Don't think so!

giant unicorn.jpg

It's just not possible. I'm sorry. Sigh. 'Takes deep breath and exhales'...
Therefore, @lalla , Hair Unicorn, I'm calling you out.

YOU are the next name on the list of the Shea-Made Hair Unicorns 2018 Hall of Fame. @caribeandiva , please formally and officially welcome this new addition to the list, at your earliest convenience. Your time and attention are appreciated.

Sincerely,

Chicoro
 
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