Thoughts On This Homemade Hair Growth Oil???

[ElevatedEnergy]

I wasn't able to do this due to my uncle passing away that day (battled colon cancer for a year).
RIP.

I will start my new batch TONIGHT.

@yaya24 My condolences.

 

[Mahogony7]

@yaya24, may your uncle rest peacefully.

 

[KiangaziNyota]

I've been MIA due to wedding planning, work and writing but I'm still on my first batch as well. I haven't been using it as much because I haven't been able to wash my hair the way I want to (its a whole day process) so I've been spare with it to prevent any more buildup.

I have noticed my new growth is much thicker and my hair definitely has more hang time than before (yay!).

@yaya24 So sorry for your loss! How are you doing?

 

[Aggie]

Massaged my oil in last night and again a few minutes ago.

 

[Aggie]

I wasn't able to do this due to my uncle passing away that day (battled colon cancer for a year).
RIP.

I will start my new batch TONIGHT.

have my condolences @yaya24. May he rest in peace.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Was home this weekend and went to Little India to buy some fenugreek seeds. I have all of the ingredients except for vitamin C powder so I'm just gonna move forward with it. I'm gonna apply this to the crown and top of my head so it can catch up to my longest layers in the back

 

[Libra08]

Tonight will be my first time using this oil after I've infused it on my candle warmer for four days. I created three different versions; one for a pre-poo, everyday scalp oil, and one for my ends. For the pre-poo version, I mixed in the powders without straining and without MSM. For the scalp version, I added MSM and used a coffee filter to infuse the oils with the Indian powders. For the version I will use to seal my ends, I did not include MSM or essential oils. I will be straightening my hair either this week or the next to do a length check and will do another update picture in September to do a comparison.

I used:
- Avocado Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Vatika Oil
- Funugreek Seeds
- Funugreek Powder
- Amla Powder
- Neem Powder
- Brahmi Powder
- Bhringaraj Powder
- Henna Powder
- Rosemary Oil
- Lavender Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- MSM Powder

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Just made my first batch. I didn't follow the recipe exactly since I'm trying to use up some of my oils. I added wild growth hair oil, the red pimento castor oil and emu oil to it. I'll let it sit for about 4 days

 

[Libra08]

So I just finished an overnight pre-poo with my version of this oil and wow! My hair felt so moisturized yet so strong. I don't even think I've come across a DC that has ever made my hair feel this good! It was still soft even after shampooing. I don't think my hair has gotten thicker after one treatment, but it feels more substantial somehow.

Have you ladies seen her new video on how to incorporate her oil blend into Ayruvedic masks? After how successful this oil treatment has been, I think I'm going to try these when I'm not in the mood for an overnight pre-poo.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@Libra08 Does the neem powder you use have a smell to it? I saw some at HennaSooq and I've always been curious about it, but my nose is pretty sensitive to smells.

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Still using and loving my version of the oil. I had to let go of the MSM powder because it had my scalp itching up a storm as of late. I still incorporate her idea of henna and fenugreek though. Everything else I catered to my own hair/scalp preferences. I'll be doing a length check in a few months so I'll be sure to update here as well. Thinking I may be somewhere nearing Classic length overall, but hoping my rollerset braidout will have bypassed my waist. If not within a few months, definitely by year end.

 

[Libra08]

@Libra08 Does the neem powder you use have a smell to it? I saw some at HennaSooq and I've always been curious about it, but my nose is pretty sensitive to smells.

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Still using and loving my version of the oil. I had to let go of the MSM powder because it had my scalp itching up a storm as of late. I still incorporate her idea of henna and fenugreek though. Everything else I catered to my own hair/scalp preferences. I'll be doing a length check in a few months so I'll be sure to update here as well. Thinking I may be somewhere nearing Classic length overall, but hoping my rollerset braidout will have bypassed my waist. If not within a few months, definitely by year end.

It doesn't smell much different than henna or the other powders to me. I know neem oil is supposedly pungent, but the powder smells normal to me. But I love the herb-y smell of this oil.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

I'm going to start using this tomorrow. I let it sit for a week

 

[beauti]

I won't even lie. I have not been applying my oil frequently, just to prepoo I've been extremely hair lazy. I will prepoo with it tonight

 

[KinksAndInk]

I have about 2oz left, I try to use it 1-2 times a day. I really like the way it makes my scalp feel. I'll start my next infusion on the candle warmer tomorrow or Sunday. My coconut oil solidified again and I've been too lazy to warm it up.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I'm still on my first batch.

I guess I'm going to have to throw it away and try to make the next batch smaller.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

So I just finished an overnight pre-poo with my version of this oil and wow! My hair felt so moisturized yet so strong. I don't even think I've come across a DC that has ever made my hair feel this good! It was still soft even after shampooing. I don't think my hair has gotten thicker after one treatment, but it feels more substantial somehow.

Have you ladies seen her new video on how to incorporate her oil blend into Ayruvedic masks? After how successful this oil treatment has been, I think I'm going to try these when I'm not in the mood for an overnight pre-poo.

Really? Oooooo! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try this!

 

[mzteaze]

I really like this recipe. It's worked nicely for me.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

Oiled my scalp with this blend. I wonder if I can reuse the fenugreek seeds for my next batch.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

I see why I'm never consistent with oiling my scalp. I can't deal with the lingering smell of the essential oils. I'm going to to gnc after work and buy some grapefruit essential oil to mask the smell.

 

[yaya24]

Thank you ladies for all of the condolences.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Straightened my hair on Saturday in order to get a trim. The trim was lovely and my ends feel amaze-balls. But I'm so anxious to get back to my curls. However sheer laziness has kept me in straight hair lol. It's so easy to clip up and be done with it and still look cute. Sigh. I shall revert my curls tonight, and mix this oil in my DC. I also think I'm going to make a batch of the whipped hair cream/butter soon.

I am enjoying dabbling in the ayurveda world... I made a tea leavein spray which was super easy and my hair loves. I just ordered some aloe vera powder today so I can't wait til that comes. And I did a henna gloss a couple weeks ago but since my ends were lightened from previous color, they soaked up the henna color like a mf lol. So now I have dark roots and dark cherry ends. I don't mind at all, DH actually used the word "vampy" Im like seriously sir. Anywho. I doubt I will ever lighten my hair again in the foreseeable future, so Im rockin with this color for now.


In the sunlight and when curly it's slightly brighter but nothing too crazy. If it gets on my nerves in time I can always add more indigo the next time I henna and cancel it out.

Anywho, this has ceased being about the hair oil. I feel most comfy in this thread but lemme go over to random hair thoughts with my drivel...

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@tapioca_pudding Oh yes ma'am! That hair and color is banging!

 

[tapioca_pudding]

@tapioca_pudding Oh yes ma'am! That hair and color is banging!

Thanks doll!!!!

 

[Prettymetty]

I lost my last batch during the move. I'll make more sometime tonight. I ended up doing an overnight prepoo with just plain coconut oil and amla powder.

 

[beauti]

Mannn look, I still have plenty of my first batch I will be pre'pooing sometime this weekend.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I added more peppermint oil to my current batch last night. That tingle I lubs it.

I haven't started infusing a new batch yet because I have so much from my last batch left. The current batch is roughly 3 weeks old and doesn't appear to be going bad or anything so Im still using it. I am plotting on my next batch tho *rubs hands like Birdman* I ordered some aloe vera powder and bhringraj so those will be getting added. I also got some black seed oil to add in the mix.

 

[Sharpened]

Are any of you keeping it in the fridge to extend its life?

 

[Libra08]

Okay, am I the only one geeking out over this oil mix as a pre-poo?? This is my second time using it as an overnight pre-poo, and I am still shocked at the results. I just knew the first time was gonna be a fluke, but I am so happy I was wrong! I know my recipe is a bit different from hers, but I get such soft, moisturized, plump (?), detangled hair from this oil mix. I wish I could use it more than twice a month as a pre-poo but right now I'm also hennaing my hair twice a month.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Are any of you keeping it in the fridge to extend its life?

Mine usually doesn't last long cause I use it so often. But that seems to be a great idea for the Ladies that use it slowly.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Okay, am I the only one geeking out over this oil mix as a pre-poo?? This is my second time using it as an overnight pre-poo, and I am still shocked at the results. I just knew the first time was gonna be a fluke, but I am so happy I was wrong! I know my recipe is a bit different from hers, but I get such soft, moisturized, plump (?), detangled hair from this oil mix. I wish I could use it more than twice a month as a pre-poo but right now I'm also hennaing my hair twice a month.

Yes it works amazing as a pre-poo for me as well.

I use it to oil rinse, add it to my shampoo and conditioner too. Yummy!