Shea Butter
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Printed Date: August 04 2025 at 1:59pm
Topic: Shea Butter
Posted By: deexox
Subject: Shea Butter
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 3:20pm
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My sister has 100% pure shea butter and I put some on my hair. It's a bit thick, but it made my hair feel so soft and moisturized.... Anyone else like shea butter on there hair? ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
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Posted By: R2D2inoz
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 4:38pm
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Yes I do. It's become a staple. It's best to use it sparingly or mix it with oils such as coconut, jojoba etc so that it's not quite as heavy but still very moisterising. I do know that a lot of people do use straight shea though and it works for them. ------------- Natural 10 years 3b/4a armpit length hair |
Posted By: deexox
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 4:48pm
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Yeah, at the moment it's a staple for me too....I love it!!! Now i'm gonna start Cantu products because they are all shea butter based... BTW...is it me or does shea butter have a pungent aroma....like a weird "old book" smell... ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 7:04pm
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Does Shea Butter have a shelf life? ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: R2D2inoz
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 9:28pm
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Deexox - I've heard that unrefined shea butter (varies from cream to light brown) does smell. Refined shea butter (looks white) has been deodorized. If it bothers you could disguise it with some essential oil? Vanity - Shea butter supposedly retains its properties for 18-24 months but even after that it is still fine to use. ------------- Natural 10 years 3b/4a armpit length hair |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: March 26 2006 at 10:14am
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I use it and love it. I only use a little for my hair every now and then. I mostly use if for my skin. I use unrefined and yes it does smell. ------------- |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 10 2006 at 6:09pm
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Mine has become a bit hard, is there a way to soften it up a bit. It still "melts" in my hands, but getting it out of the container has become a task. ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: deexox
Date Posted: April 10 2006 at 6:46pm
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melt it for 40 seconds in the microwave and whip it with a spoon until its soft. the put it on your hair =) ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 10 2006 at 9:48pm
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great! thanks! ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: April 11 2006 at 2:35pm
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i use it on occassion and i like it too. ------------- Me and you, your cousin and your momma too rollin on da strip on bow's |
Posted By: Champagne_Wishe
Date Posted: April 12 2006 at 2:03pm
| To make mine soft, I use a mixer (the kind to make milkshakes, with the one wand). I have used it on my hair and it was alright. I mainly use it in the winter. |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 13 2006 at 2:45pm
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How often do you have to whip it? ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Champagne_Wishe wrote:Posted By: Champagne_Wishe
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 10:05am
Just once. It had a consistency of heavy whipped cream to me. And it stayed that way even through winter. |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 4:43pm
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wow, that's a cool concept! I never would have thought to do that. That's why I love this forum! ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |