Shea Growth And Retention Regimen 2019

[Chicoro]

I pre-pooed with my shea-babassu oil, again, today. This time I warned it to make it liquid then I applied it to my hair. I used way less on my hair this time and it was great!

After washing was all done, I did LCOB, with the remaining melted butter and twisted up my hair. My hair was so shiny and smooth. I bumped the ends then threaded it into a ponytail.

The shea butter last week kept my hair feeling moist. I only had to refresh once this week. I'm going to try for the same again this week.

Sounds like hair was soft and beautiful!

 

[blazingbeauty]

Steady using my shea butter mixes to prepoo and seal. I ran out of recently and ordered some new Shea butter. I had about an oz leftover so I mixed it with a about a half oz of cocoa butter and 5 oz of canola oil to tide me over. Cocoa butter can really stretch out a product it’s so solid. I guess this will be my mix for the holidays since I got a full 6.5 oz (and it smells like chocolate)

 

[Chicoro]

The value Shea butter is proving to have for my hair is its ability to stop matted, tangled ends from happening. I was able to unloosen my 7 plus day old braids with a bit of water and light tugging, all except one braid. Prior to Shea butter I would have lost lots of hair and would have had to tear out a significant amount of the braid apart and lost some length on the ends.

 

[Silverstreaks]

Since I started using Shea butter, I feel that it has been a tremendous help for moisture retention, thereby reducing breakage, reducing the occurrence of single strand knots and helps in finger detangling. It works well with the use of glycerin for me. I also made some more flax seed gel that I also use to help with detangling and finger combing. I have not used a comb or pick for styling since March; I haven’t had any problems so far.

 

[Chicoro]

Since I started using Shea butter, I feel that it has been a tremendous help for moisture retention, thereby reducing breakage, reducing the occurrence of single strand knots and helps in finger detangling. It works well with the use of glycerin for me. I also made some more flax seed gel that I also use to help with detangling and finger combing. I have not used a comb or pick for styling since March; I haven’t had any problems so far.

Terminal, beyond tailbone length, here she comes!!!

 

[Silverstreaks]

Terminal, beyond tailbone length, here she comes!!!

Slowly but surely getting there. Right now I’m creeping on waist length with the lower layers. Still working on my problem areas; they’re doing pretty good so far. I hope to eventually get to more fullness overall with the length. I don’t like wispy ends.

 

[sheanu]

Finally all caught up! This thread is amazing. I think I started using shea butter thanks to the 2018 thread towards the end of last year and have been using it ever since as it made my hair feel so much fuller.

Thank you ladies for sharing all of your knowledge. Off to read through the 2018 thread as well!

 

[sheanu]

I might have gone a little SB happy on DD's curls. This is the first time I've done anything besides just wash, slap some shea on and detangled. Queen Shea made the twisting process so easy that she didn't even notice.

I wanted to add a picture but I keep getting an error message.

 

[ajoke]

Hello ladies! A quick question, will you keep using Glycerin in winter or will you switch up, due to its properties?

 

[Aggie]

I got my hair done today and got some devastating news. As you can see my hair is breaking off in some areas, especially in the middle. It’s very uneven and looks thin. Since I have super thick hair this is very unusual. My stylist thinks it’s the hair gel I went back to using after she told me not (Wetline gel) and not deep conditioning regularly. It could also be the hormonal since I’m trying out meds for my fibroids. I’ve been on those meds for over a year with no major issues though. She recommended cutting off my hair and starting over. I chose not to. So needless to say I’m taking gel out of my regimen completely and giving up sleek buns. I’m gonna opt for twist outs. Also back to deep conditioning with heat for 15 minutes every wash day. And of course I’ll be talking to my doctors about the meds they’ve got me on. Good news is my hair grew a lot and is almost BSL now!
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I agree. My hair has been breaking on the ends and I believe it's the Wetline Gel as well. So I, sadly have to let this one go after reading your post. Oh wow...this hurts. I am so sorry your hair is breaking and I pray it recovers quickly @caribeandiva .

I did notice today after my Nairobi treatment, that the breakage was minimal to non-existent, thank God. I will be throwing out the Wetline Gel nonetheless.

Also, I used some CleoPatra's Ivory Shea Butter on my ends this evening.

 

[Silverstreaks]

Hello ladies! A quick question, will you keep using Glycerin in winter or will you switch up, due to its properties?

I plan on continuing to use my glycerin/water spray with my Shea butter blend.

 

[Chicoro]

My hair is starting to even up. Each braid is getting thicker from root to tip. This bodes well for my flat ironed hair in Feb 2020. That heat straightened hair is not a guarantee, though.

I'm liking the thickness on my hair Ends and in the sections in general. I have not made a batch of Shea butter for myself in months.

I'm still going through my body butter made with coffee oil. I also have some more coffee oil that I've been soaking since April. That's six (6) months of strength. I'll use the oil for my next batch .

 

[snoop]

My hair is starting to even up. Each braid is getting thicker from root to tip. This bodes well for my flat ironed hair in Feb 2020. That heat straightened hair is not a guarantee, though.

I'm liking the thickness on my hair Ends and in the sections in general. I have not made a batch of Shea butter for myself in months.

I'm still going through my body butter made with coffee oil. I also have some more coffee oil that I've been soaking since April. That's six (6) months of strength. I'll use the oil for my next batch .

I have had my coffee sitting in oil since the end of July. I want to make my body butter this week. Are you using it all over or just in targeted areas?

 

[Chicoro]

I have had my coffee sitting in oil since the end of July. I want to make my body butter this week. Are you using it all over or just in targeted areas?

I use my body butter all over. My ugly, burn scars are becoming lighter and my skin is prettier in general! Make that butter with that coffee oil. I've been using the coffee oil on my hair, too. Who knows, it may be the reason my hair is thickening and evening up!

 

[awhyley]

Ok, I know it's a bit late, but I'm FINALLY hopping on the Shea Butter bandwagon for the remainder of the year. I'm not handy/crafty like some of you ladies, so I purchased some Shea smoothie for my hair. It's supposed to lock in moisture, which should be good for these colder months, so we'll see how this goes for the next 2.5 months.

 

[yamilee21]

Hello ladies! A quick question, will you keep using Glycerin in winter or will you switch up, due to its properties?

I have been thinking about what to do... when I started adding just a bit of glycerin to my whipped Shea mix, it became even better to use - creamier, and also better when detangling. I add glycerin to my aloe vera spray mix during the warmer months, but never during cold months. I guess I will have to see how Shea mix works as it gets colder, and figure out whether to remove the glycerin or not.

 

[Chicoro]

Ok, I know it's a bit late, but I'm FINALLY hopping on the Shea Butter bandwagon for the remainder of the year. I'm not handy/crafty like some of you ladies, so I purchased some Shea smoothie for my hair. It's supposed to lock in moisture, which should be good for these colder months, so we'll see how this goes for the next 2.5 months.

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Gorgeous, gorgeous products !!

 

[awhyley]

Gorgeous, gorgeous products !!

Yep, I got that, some Avocado hair cream, fenugreek serum and some Rice Water too. I'm all stocked up for winter! If my hair doesn't grow after this, I give up.

 

[Aggie]

Ladies I finally ordered a tiny sampling of 3CayG shea and mango butters:

1 lb Yellow Shea Butter
1 lb Ivory Shea Butter
1 lb Mango Butter for my skin

I will see how much I like it and if I do, I'll get more later.

 

[caribeandiva]

I agree. My hair has been breaking on the ends and I believe it's the Wetline Gel as well. So I, sadly have to let this one go after reading your post. Oh wow...this hurts. I am so sorry your hair is breaking and I pray it recovers quickly @caribeandiva .

I did notice today after my Nairobi treatment, that the breakage was minimal to non-existent, thank God. I will be throwing out the Wetline Gel nonetheless.

Also, I used some CleoPatra's Ivory Shea Butter on my ends this evening.

Thank you for letting me know. So it’s not just me having issues with Wetline. Good to know I’m not alone.

 

[ajoke]

My hair is doing well and it feels and looks like I’m retaining length. I’m struggling with my scalp again though. I don’t know the root cause yet, but this last week, my scalp felt like it hadn’t been washed in months even though I washed it 1,5 weeks ago. Extreme dryness, itching and scabbing on my scalp are the symptoms I was seeing. It’s really frustrating. I paid special attention to not let Shea butter get on my scalp this time. I will watch and see.

 

[MizzBFly]

I pre-pooed with my shea-babassu oil, again, today. This time I warned it to make it liquid then I applied it to my hair. I used way less on my hair this time and it was great!

After washing was all done, I did LCOB, with the remaining melted butter and twisted up my hair. My hair was so shiny and smooth. I bumped the ends then threaded it into a ponytail.

The shea butter last week kept my hair feeling moist. I only had to refresh once this week. I'm going to try for the same again this week.

Any pics of the final style? It’s reads so interesting

 

[MizzBFly]

I’ve been using 3CayG Ivory Shea for the past two weeks and it is by far superior! Super smooth, I don’t want to whip it since it melts beautifully in my hands and feels so smooth (wish I had a better adjective for the texture) the local Shea I buy at the African market doesn’t compare unfortunately, theirs to gritty
Musical remix ensues:
I ain’t never ever, ever ever, ever ever going back, they can’t get on this level, what! Get on this level. What! (Lil John did not approve this production)

I’m staying on the watch list for the shea-nilotica and will buy another batch of Ivory & Yellow Shea to whip for the fam. I want to enjoy the goodness full strength.
... I think my daughter is becoming allergic to Shea. My last whipped 16oz she started to get ting bumps all over her arms towards the end of the batch. I had her try the 3Cay and she still has bumps, we’ve used Shea for years! We’re going cold turkey for her and then see what happens when it reintroduced in its natural, un-whipped state. She’s sad since she loves being a Shea butter baby and feeling silky, she’s 10
... it also treats my sons KP on the back of his arms when he’s consistent

 

[snoop]

Any pics of the final style? It’s reads so interesting

I've been wearing my hair in this style on and off for a few weeks.

 

[caribeandiva]

I’ve been using 3CayG Ivory Shea for the past two weeks and it is by far superior! Super smooth, I don’t want to whip it since it melts beautifully in my hands and feels so smooth (wish I had a better adjective for the texture) the local Shea I buy at the African market doesn’t compare unfortunately, theirs to gritty
Musical remix ensues:
I ain’t never ever, ever ever, ever ever going back, they can’t get on this level, what! Get on this level. What! (Lil John did not approve this production)

I’m staying on the watch list for the shea-nilotica and will buy another batch of Ivory & Yellow Shea to whip for the fam. I want to enjoy the goodness full strength.
... I think my daughter is becoming allergic to Shea. My last whipped 16oz she started to get ting bumps all over her arms towards the end of the batch. I had her try the 3Cay and she still has bumps, we’ve used Shea for years! We’re going cold turkey for her and then see what happens when it reintroduced in its natural, un-whipped state. She’s sad since she loves being a Shea butter baby and feeling silky, she’s 10
... it also treats my sons KP on the back of his arms when he’s consistent

I love the remix!!

 

[caribeandiva]

I've been wearing my hair in this style on and off for a few weeks.

Cute style!!

 

[Aggie]

Thank you for letting me know. So it’s not just me having issues with Wetline. Good to know I’m not alone.

@caribeandiva, no you are not alone. I think I should note that it's the new Wetline formula that started breaking my hair, not the original formula. So in the trash they all went.

By the way, cute avi pic you have here now. You are so pretty.

 

[Aggie]

On another note,

My hair is super moisturized since moisturizing it 3 nights ago and sealing it with the ivory CleoPatrasChoice Ivory Shea Butter. I haven't noticed anymore unusual amount of hair in my comb/brush this time around. I was quite the happy camper as you all can imagine .

 

[Aggie]

I’ve been using 3CayG Ivory Shea for the past two weeks and it is by far superior! Super smooth, I don’t want to whip it since it melts beautifully in my hands and feels so smooth (wish I had a better adjective for the texture) the local Shea I buy at the African market doesn’t compare unfortunately, theirs to gritty
Musical remix ensues:
I ain’t never ever, ever ever, ever ever going back, they can’t get on this level, what! Get on this level. What! (Lil John did not approve this production)

I’m staying on the watch list for the shea-nilotica and will buy another batch of Ivory & Yellow Shea to whip for the fam. I want to enjoy the goodness full strength.
... I think my daughter is becoming allergic to Shea. My last whipped 16oz she started to get ting bumps all over her arms towards the end of the batch. I had her try the 3Cay and she still has bumps, we’ve used Shea for years! We’re going cold turkey for her and then see what happens when it reintroduced in its natural, un-whipped state. She’s sad since she loves being a Shea butter baby and feeling silky, she’s 10
... it also treats my sons KP on the back of his arms when he’s consistent

Girrrrl @MizzBFly, I just ordered some SB from 3CayG and can't wait for them to arrive. If I like them, back to the site I go to get more .

 

[ajoke]

@wetline gel issues - please could you ladies explain what the difference is between the old and new formulations. Because people had been raving about it, I went and bought a huge tub on a recent US trip. Thanks.