The AAA 'Experiment'.........for all my NO CHALLENGES sistas!

[JustKiya]

Hello, I was wondering if any of you ladies have checked out this forum http://www.indusladies.com/

I have found myself lurking around on it and they give alot of good tips and information. It a board for Indian women, but I figure all you ladies that are into these products etc might like it.

I've stumbled across them on google a couple of time, but never lingered for very long.

 

[Angkin73]

I never did join this challenge, but I have just started using the powders.

I was also wanting to know about the powders. After you finish your infusions, what do you do with the paste that is left (I did an oil infusion) ? I don't want to throw it away, it seems like a waste. Can I mix them in a butter or boil them to make my tea rinses or leave-in spritz?

 

[AngelDoll]

I am having great success with ayurvedic powders and oils.

see siggy for results

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

H-e-l-p! I just used black mehendi powder, mixed with Wheat Germ Oil and Tressemme Smooth and Silky, I left it in for a couple of hours, and my hair is feeling pretty dry...no slip...I put in some Porosity Control and EQP DP23...I need my hair to soften up...man is it black!!!

Oh yeah, this is my first attempt with henna....somebody...help, what can i do to give it some slip????

oh, yeah, count me in to the challenge...

 

[Platinum]

I never did join this challenge, but I have just started using the powders.

I was also wanting to know about the powders. After you finish your infusions, what do you do with the paste that is left (I did an oil infusion) ? I don't want to throw it away, it seems like a waste. Can I mix them in a butter or boil them to make my tea rinses or leave-in spritz?

I never thought about making an oil infusion. I may have to try that.

 

[The Girl]

H-e-l-p! I just used black mehendi powder, mixed with Wheat Germ Oil and Tressemme Smooth and Silky, I left it in for a couple of hours, and my hair is feeling pretty dry...no slip...I put in some Porosity Control and EQP DP23...I need my hair to soften up...man is it black!!!

Oh yeah, this is my first attempt with henna....somebody...help, what can i do to give it some slip????

oh, yeah, count me in to the challenge...

Whoa, I have no idea but I am bumping for responses for you.

 

[JustKiya]

H-e-l-p! I just used black mehendi powder, mixed with Wheat Germ Oil and Tressemme Smooth and Silky, I left it in for a couple of hours, and my hair is feeling pretty dry...no slip...I put in some Porosity Control and EQP DP23...I need my hair to soften up...man is it black!!!

Oh yeah, this is my first attempt with henna....somebody...help, what can i do to give it some slip????

oh, yeah, count me in to the challenge...

DC for at least an hour with the most moisturizing/least proteiny conditioner you have.
Rinse your hair for at LEAST 15-20 minutes, to make sure all of the henna is out.
Did you start with dirty or clean hair? If clean, you might need another DC in a couple of days. Henna does 'clean' your hair (rather like shikakai does, at least to me) so starting with dirtyish hair is usually best....

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Thanks JK, The Girl...the sistas on this site are straight ANGELS...You all are always here when someone needs you. That is so awesome. So Christ-like! I love LHCF!!!!!

I basically followed your advice, JK and rinsed for a L_O_N_G time....then applied alot of conditioner, alot, alot,alot...whew! SCARYeee! I started with clean hair, but i did put a little wgerm oil and con in there, i guess it was NOT enough...then, get this...an indian lady in the store recommended the Black Rose Kali Mehandi henna to die my hair black, she kept saying how good it was for the hair...then i read -after-about the PPD in it and how bad that is...but this product does have henna and alot of herbs in it, and the ppd is less than 3%, but still.... They didn't have indigo, and they kept saying this was basically the same thing!

So. My hair is super black and it seems to have thickened it up! No shine, though....Considering how it wouldn't slip like usual, i had some shedding, but i was blessed. I could deal with it. My hair strands seem stronger. So, how do i henna after this? I want to eventually do the indigo...trust, it won't be for another 3 months...this is considered henna,right? Can't i just indigo from this point on?

I need advice, should i purchase Silicon Mix or Miss Keys 10en1 or both, or OCT or MT SHampoo and Creme Rinse? JK i know you know about this, so what do you think? You could pm me...I want to use these in conjunction with my Ayurveda regimen that i am developing...i know, so off-topic. Shame Shame. I know you MT/OCT ladies see me. I know you see me. Tell me what to do, the most bang for the buck, per se. I've got MT already....

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

bumping bumping bumping for responses....

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

HeLLO???BUmping, bumpetty bump bump

 

[JustKiya]

Thanks JK, The Girl...the sistas on this site are straight ANGELS...You all are always here when someone needs you. That is so awesome. So Christ-like! I love LHCF!!!!!

I basically followed your advice, JK and rinsed for a L_O_N_G time....then applied alot of conditioner, alot, alot,alot...whew! SCARYeee! I started with clean hair, but i did put a little wgerm oil and con in there, i guess it was NOT enough...then, get this...an indian lady in the store recommended the Black Rose Kali Mehandi henna to die my hair black, she kept saying how good it was for the hair...then i read -after-about the PPD in it and how bad that is...but this product does have henna and alot of herbs in it, and the ppd is less than 3%, but still.... They didn't have indigo, and they kept saying this was basically the same thing!

So. My hair is super black and it seems to have thickened it up! No shine, though....Considering how it wouldn't slip like usual, i had some shedding, but i was blessed. I could deal with it. My hair strands seem stronger. So, how do i henna after this? I want to eventually do the indigo...trust, it won't be for another 3 months...this is considered henna,right? Can't i just indigo from this point on?

I need advice, should i purchase Silicon Mix or Miss Keys 10en1 or both, or OCT or MT SHampoo and Creme Rinse? JK i know you know about this, so what do you think? You could pm me...I want to use these in conjunction with my Ayurveda regimen that i am developing...i know, so off-topic. Shame Shame. I know you MT/OCT ladies see me. I know you see me. Tell me what to do, the most bang for the buck, per se. I've got MT already....

Hrrm.

I'm not much help with the indigo, as I've never used it.

Did you use the PPD stuff? Be careful with it - people have had some WICKED allergic reactions to that stuff. I'd go ahead and order some indigo (and some BAQ henna) from someplace reliable online now, and put it in your freezer so it'll be waiting there for you.

You have to do henna + indigo - Indigo alone will not 'stick' to your hair.

All I use out of those is the Cream Rinse, and I think everyone should buy it. So I'm no help, there.

I've been using all ayurvedics to clean my hair, and that's really been all that's been needed, for me, but I don't use a lot of products on my hair, either.

I think I got all your questions - lemme know if I missed something....

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

JK, you are the best, of course. Yeah i used the Black Rose Henna w ppd, and thank God, no ill effects. I love the color and the thickness. Love it. Doesn't shine as much as i'd hoped.

I'll pick up the creme rinse.

Yeah, you got me. I've just brewed Amla, Shikaiki (sp), Brahmi and Maka powders in 2 cups boiling water and letting it sit for 5 hours. I will rinse it thru my hair...and then DC. I'm excited...I really am! Ive seen such good results with this, i'll try and do it twice a week, which is serious dedication for me. im a weekly kinda girl, ya know?

What do you think of my brew?

Kiya, if i had an extra grand, i'd give it to ya. You are priceless!

Hrrm.

I'm not much help with the indigo, as I've never used it.

Did you use the PPD stuff? Be careful with it - people have had some WICKED allergic reactions to that stuff. I'd go ahead and order some indigo (and some BAQ henna) from someplace reliable online now, and put it in your freezer so it'll be waiting there for you.

You have to do henna + indigo - Indigo alone will not 'stick' to your hair.

All I use out of those is the Cream Rinse, and I think everyone should buy it. So I'm no help, there.

I've been using all ayurvedics to clean my hair, and that's really been all that's been needed, for me, but I don't use a lot of products on my hair, either.

I think I got all your questions - lemme know if I missed something....

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Update:
Yesterday I used my powder rinse and it made my hair hard, but i think i should have oiled more thoroughly, i was kinda put out with that...none of my moisture cons did a thing....i rollerset, saran wrapped and was DIS-gusted. Truly. I almost called my old stylist, it was THAT bad -- and I promised myself I would never go there AGAIN. Then The Holy Spirit brought to my awareness that I had not Carameled in a while...so I pulled my Etae bottle out the freezer, and thought here goes a second try (my husband thought i had lost my mind, doing so much stuff in a day)erplexed I would not lose this battle!!! I Always Win!

So...I did a caramel treatment (i'm a transitioner) but i preoiled first with Shea Butter - Ladies, after my 2-hour dc with Caramel under bonnet dryer...My hair rinsed like butta! I then used Trsm Moisturizing Con to cowash (to be honest, i didn't really need it)...and soft as sssssilk! I then plaited my hair in 4, oiled each section w BrahmiAmla oil and Parachute Coconut oil and replait and baggied for 1 hour. I then blowdried each section, scarfed up and went to my fav Dominican stylist -hoy-(today) and she flat ironed my hair after blowing my roots. Looks like a really good, well applied $150 relaxer...!!!

I wish i could post pictures! My hair is great! (I od-ed on oil, so i'll know next time.) My hair is blingin' and blangin'! It is even thickening up through and through!!

I am so blessed to have found LHCF and all of you Healthy Hair Growers! I know I will reach my goals and sooner than I expected! I can't wait to change the heads of my family and friends one follicle at a time! You know, I'm blessed so now I can be a blessing! I'm so hyped!!

*~Br*nze~*
(yeah, i put this same post on 3 different threads, don't have a hissy fit...)

 

[Zeal]

Guudhair,
I've used the Swastik brand a few times and I like it, no problems. I don't know whats going on, but it seems the Indian store here has been out of Shikakai powder for a while now, back order forever.

However, I found an Amla/Shikakai shampoo there with no chemicals, premixed and I love it. It was $6.99 for a huge bottle and a good lather. The Indian lady told me to try it b/c I wanted to make my own and I wouldn't have to worry about chemicals. She said they usually sell out of it b/c most of her shoppers don't want anything but the herbals in their poos.

I think its a keeper; I found the pic online but its $11.99 here and I only paid $6.99. http://www.naturetherapy.com/ayur/amlashikakai.htm

I have this shampoo. I think I paid 4.99

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hey My Ayurvedic Angels...

How often can i henna? I have Supreme Dulhan Mehandi, Is this good? I hope so, they didn't have Jamila....it's 100% pure and chemical-free....

I want conditioning/thickening purposes only - no color release...can i do this weekly?




How about my indian rinse...I have maka, brahmi and amla...can i do this twice weekly?

Can I henna first and then immediately do a powder rinse?

Or can I combine powders with Henna weekly and call it a day and use as a paste or rinse...???

In other words, Help Me with My Regimen!!!

thanks so much for your support.......

 

[Zeal]

I am still trying to get a Regi myself.

I henna- ed last night with Reshma Henna. My hair has an Dark Brown/Auburn hue.

I have natural hair little fro) and just don't know how to mix stuff.

I have sesame, mustard,, coconut, amla, mahabhringaraj, and Shikaikai oils and I don't know what to do.

 

[naskat]

I really want to get on board with this challenge, but can someone please explain to me what is a gloss? i searched the board but came up with nothing and i am trying to read throught this entire forum to find it out.

thank you,
naskat

oh, sorry if i asked something that was asked before
i've seen alma gloss and henna gloss, what is that?

 

[jamaraa]

A gloss is adding your dye released powder to conditioner...indigo and amla excepted as you DON'T dye release these, you use that immediately after you wet it. It's like a touch up and refresher in one.

 

[Amerie123]

I just sat here (at work), and read this whole thread.. Nothing much to do here. I have a lot of ayurvedic stuff.. pretty much everything except Amla powder, which i am going to buy today. I am excited and ready!

 

[morehairplease]

bumping to read this thread later on this week.

 

[Diam0ndiva]

man i never do challenges but im up for anything ... so how about a shot at it.. i have an indian store around the corner from myhouse.. thank goodness

 

[Kiynwah]

how did the challenge go? what were the results?!?!

 

[CaliDiamond]

bumpity bump

 

[lwilliams1922]

OK I'm on info overload.

I know I want to but I'm not really sure where to find a quick how to. Rather than wait any longer I thought I would scrape together a plan. Can anyone let me know how this sounds?

Daily: spray (water, WEN), vatika oil ever 2-3 days.

Weekly: cleanse with HairOne, leave in: WEN. Pre treat (or oil rinse before a DC if I have the time) with homemade infused oil overnight(coconut oil, amla, henna, brahmi, shikakai). When damp/not wet do 7 flat twists. 6 days a week half wig.

Monthly: henna/indigo/amla mix 1-4 hrs followed by DC with AO HSR overnight or 1 hr with heat.


My hair is unrelaxed but I have about 3-4 inches of heat damage (loss of curl and thickness where it was abused last summer Otherwise I THINK I'm 4a.

I purchased the shikakai and vatika as oil but the rest were powder. I've been so conditioned to avoid mineral oil, so is it better to make it or what?

 

[grow]

i'd LOVE to participate here!

i've been using amla and brahmi as pastes since the end of last year and since this year, it's the ONLY way i poo! (outside of clarifying pre perm and neutralizing poo)

sometimes i've been adding neem and a few times i've tried shikakai, though shikakai seems to make my hair too dry.

anybody else had that happen?

 

[Lola Laughs]

i'd LOVE to participate here!

i've been using amla and brahmi as pastes since the end of last year and since this year, it's the ONLY way i poo! (outside of clarifying pre perm and neutralizing poo)

sometimes i've been adding neem and a few times i've tried shikakai, though shikakai seems to make my hair too dry.

anybody else had that happen?

Yep, @ the bolded. It was better when mixed with amla or maka, but still too dry for me so I gave it up. I use amla, brami, neem and maka in my paste.

 

[flowinlocks]

i'd LOVE to participate here!

i've been using amla and brahmi as pastes since the end of last year and since this year, it's the ONLY way i poo! (outside of clarifying pre perm and neutralizing poo)

sometimes i've been adding neem and a few times i've tried shikakai, though shikakai seems to make my hair too dry.

anybody else had that happen?

This challenge is from 2007, there is one for 2010, however sign up has ended. If you need support you can try the Ayurveda Support thread.

 

[grow]

Yep, @ the bolded. It was better when mixed with amla or maka, but still too dry for me so I gave it up. I use amla, brami, neem and maka in my paste.

Thanks Lola Laughs!
where do you get your maka from?
(please say you have an online supplier who ships internationally)

Thanks Flowinglocks!
maybe i can just "lurk" around that thread?

 

[flowinlocks]

Thanks Lola Laughs!
where do you get your maka from?
(please say you have an online supplier who ships internationally)

Thanks Flowinglocks!
maybe i can just "lurk" around that thread?

This vendor has Maka. A lot of the members including myself have ordered from here. The owner provides excellent customer service and she offers a discount to LHCF members. Oh yeah she does ship internationally.

 

[grow]

This vendor has Maka. A lot of the members including myself have ordered from here. The owner provides excellent customer service and she offers a discount to LHCF members. Oh yeah she does ship internationally.

THANK YOU DEAREST FLOWINGLOCKS!!!!

between this and that claudie's, my credit card is gonna HAVE to come out of hiding!ok, i'm a pj and the claudie's might be doubling up since i've got M-T-G, but THIS stuff i really NEED!

you're wonderful FLOWINGLOCKS!!!