Cheapest Place to Buy Unrefined, Organic Shea Butter
Cristinabel7
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Where can I get it? 
They have it at Sprouts, and I believe the same kind is at Whole Foods (I found out AZ actually DOES have a Whole Foods...12 miles away from where I live!), but it is barely anything! I basically want some to replace my drugstore body lotions that I've been using for my whole body (aside from my face/hair). I know they also have some at Coastal Scents, but isn't it a bit expensive there?
They have it at Sprouts, and I believe the same kind is at Whole Foods (I found out AZ actually DOES have a Whole Foods...12 miles away from where I live!), but it is barely anything! I basically want some to replace my drugstore body lotions that I've been using for my whole body (aside from my face/hair). I know they also have some at Coastal Scents, but isn't it a bit expensive there?
Experimenting w/CG May 09
2b/3aMii, porosity?, oily scalp/DRY hair/no frizz/quick dry/SLOW growth, AZ desert
No parabens, quats, cones, sulfates, glycerin, caster oil, wax, & mineral oil.
Yes minimal protein, minimal oil
?Honey Brown Sugar Aloe Shea ACV Baking soda Magnesium sulfate Lavender poo bars GVP?
Current Plan:
Co-wash: SNC
Leave-In: GDL
CO: AOHR
Low poo: GTTTT
DT: Coconut/Almond/EVO Oil, SNC
Styling: FSG
Tools: Satin pillowcase, Microfiber, scalp brush
2b/3aMii, porosity?, oily scalp/DRY hair/no frizz/quick dry/SLOW growth, AZ desert
No parabens, quats, cones, sulfates, glycerin, caster oil, wax, & mineral oil.
Yes minimal protein, minimal oil
?Honey Brown Sugar Aloe Shea ACV Baking soda Magnesium sulfate Lavender poo bars GVP?
Current Plan:
Co-wash: SNC
Leave-In: GDL
CO: AOHR
Low poo: GTTTT
DT: Coconut/Almond/EVO Oil, SNC
Styling: FSG
Tools: Satin pillowcase, Microfiber, scalp brush
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2b/3aMii, porosity?, oily scalp/DRY hair/no frizz/quick dry/SLOW growth, AZ desert
No parabens, quats, cones, sulfates, glycerin, caster oil, wax, & mineral oil.
Yes minimal protein, minimal oil
?Honey Brown Sugar Aloe Shea ACV Baking soda Magnesium sulfate Lavender poo bars GVP?
Current Plan:
Co-wash: SNC
Leave-In: GDL
CO: AOHR
Low poo: GTTTT
DT: Coconut/Almond/EVO Oil, SNC
Styling: FSG
Tools: Satin pillowcase, Microfiber, scalp brush
Washing COs: VO5 Blackberry, Suave Cherry
Detangle and leave-in: Sally's GVP Conditioning Balm -- I found my HG CO!
Seal with camellia oil
Leave-in: Aura cherry almond
Gels: Homemade FSG, Eco-styler
Plus: SOTC or smooth with camellia oil, JC Nourish & Shine
Homemade food-based DTs
RC color
I got 2 lbs from coloradoorganics.net for $19.95 including the shipping. I think it is 15$ before shipping.
not near as good as the ebay one, but good if you don't want to get as much
I second Nasaab. It comes in a huge chunk (in a plastic container during the summer) the way God intended it. :laughing6: Black soap is the ish, too, and she ships quickly.
Mountain Rose Herbs shea is good, too. It's quick melted and comes in a screw-top jar. Though it's unrefined, has a lighter scent that Nasabb and can be slightly grainy-er (this doesn't affect it, though). The tree huggers-- I mean, folks-- there are VERY knowledgable, so email/call them. Their site is extensive and they have other carrier oils and butters that Nasaab doesn't carry.
Good luck!
Today I received the Nasabb shea butter that you recommended and I notice it's stiff and emulsifies in my hands but it's still kind of stiff. Do you ever melt it in the microwave to soften it up so it doesn't disrupt your curls when you apply it?
I put it on my dry hair and it softened it.
Also, can I ask, tell me everything you use on your hair! It's so pretty and strong looking.
I tried to PM this but your inbox is full
Poo: KBB shampoo bar or Shikai moisturizing shampoo
CoWash: VO5 kiwi
Cond: Robert Craig, Tresemme Natural, or Fekkai Shea Butter
Leave in/Styling: Grapeseed oil, KBB milk, KCCC, and Aveda Confixor
I'm unsure what city you live in, but I live in Phoenix, in the Tempe area. I usually go to Sunflower and buy unrefined shea butter and cocoa butter, along with carrier and essential oils. There is also Sprouts and Trader Joe's. I have only been to Sprouts once, and I'm planning to go to Trader Joe's today for the first time, but they both seem to have what Whole Foods carries, but I'd assume Trader Joe's is cheaper, so is Sunflower.
HG: Jessicurl Too Shea and Kinky Curly Curling Custard
Shampoo: nonsulfate shampoo and Suave Naturals sulfate shampoo when needed
3a/b, very dry, fine/med-coarse, high porosity
CG since 7/27/09
Bella Curl Products
CW: protein free-cleansing creme
CO: protein free MRcondish
Styler: FSG + protein free LI Elixir, Gellie, Shine & Seal Serum
Lady of Elixir, Keeper of the Secret Blend, in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
public.fotki.com/breezybaby
youtube.com/joyfulbree
Staples (used in many ways):
Coconut milk
Castor oil
Coconut oil
Honey
Shea butter
Thanks, the website was very informative.:thumbup:
3a/b, very dry, fine/med-coarse, high porosity
CG since 7/27/09
Bella Curl Products
CW: protein free-cleansing creme
CO: protein free MRcondish
Styler: FSG + protein free LI Elixir, Gellie, Shine & Seal Serum
Lady of Elixir, Keeper of the Secret Blend, in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
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2C/3A/Medium Texture/Medium Porosity/Thick Density
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