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

[Gemini350z]

Me, too, Growingstrong! I had massive tangles and knots. Took me over an hour to detangle. I think I may have added too much of the powders. Basically as soon as I poured the mixture on my head, immediately my hair tangled and matted. Seemed like nothing worked to detangle without losing a lot of hair yesterday. I will wait until a week after I relax to experiment further. But for fine-haired ladies who HATE protein like me, it's going to take a bit more experimentation. One thing that may help is adding the powders to diluted moisturizing shampoo like CON.

What about adding some coconut oil to your mix?

 

[growinstrong]

I used 1 tsp of shikakai, 2 tsp of the amla and 1 tsp of the aritha. Aritha is the cleansing powder and it actually lathers. You will see this when you add water to it. I mixed all these powders in a bowl first and then added 2 C of water. Perhaps that's not enough water? I will definitely take your advice and only use 2 next time, Alma and Shikakai, and will report back. I just bought a shower filter, so with that, at least it should be a lil better, I hope .

How much were you using of each powder?

Maybe you should use less powder and either do,

Alma and Shikakai powder or Alma and Aritha, I wouldnt use Aritha and Shikaki at the same time

 

[HERicane10]

All the new ladies have been added up to now. So how's everyone doing?


growinstrong, are you agitating your hair in anyway while washing? I, most often, saturate my dry hair and scalp, wait 15-30 minutes and then rinse. Seems like you have a lot of steps in your regimen. I would suggest you try doing it on dry hair, then follow up with a moisturizing poo maybe for detangling purposes ( CON, Elucence, Keracare), then just DC with a moisturzing conditioner. See if that helps.

 

[growinstrong]

No, I dont think I'm agitating it too much erplexed. They should just come out with a "doing your own hair for dummies" book for me . I'll try your method and see if that helps me any.

Oh, thank's for adding me to the list. I'll get my regimen down packed soon here, I hope. I bought a shower filter for starters and am really taking in you ladies suggestions. You ladies are just wonderful

All the new ladies have been added up to now. So how's everyone doing?


growinstrong, are you agitating your hair in anyway while washing? I, most often, saturate my dry hair and scalp, wait 15-30 minutes and then rinse. Seems like you have a lot of steps in your regimen. I would suggest you try doing it on dry hair, then follow up with a moisturizing poo maybe for detangling purposes ( CON, Elucence, Keracare), then just DC with a moisturzing conditioner. See if that helps.

 

[wannabelong]

I'm upset. I ordered my products on 11/26 and I haven't gotten them yet!!!!! I'm ready to start my regimen now!!!! GRRRRRR

Edited to correct typo.

 

[Proudpiscean]

Your reggie doesn't have 2 b completely ayurvedic. You know I'm still working on my leave-in issue.

Oh, I can do this then! I'm basically already doing it......count me in!

I prepoo with amla oil, wash with shikakai, condition with henna or cassia.
I still use my beloved Kenra products though

 

[HERicane10]

Oh, I can do this then! I'm basically already doing it......count me in!

I prepoo with amla oil, wash with shikakai, condition with henna or cassia.
I still use my beloved Kenra products though

Yes mam! Come on up in here with yo Kenra AND henna! I'll add you now. HHG!

 

[HERicane10]

I'm upset. I ordered my products on 11/26 and I haven't gotten them yet!!!!! I'm ready to start my regimen now!!!! GRRRRRR

Edited to correct typo.

Patience, grasshopper! You'll be oiling and 'scritching' in no time!

 

[HERicane10]

No, I dont think I'm agitating it too much erplexed. They should just come out with a "doing your own hair for dummies" book for me . I'll try your method and see if that helps me any.

Oh, thank's for adding me to the list. I'll get my regimen down packed soon here, I hope. I bought a shower filter for starters and am really taking in you ladies suggestions. You ladies are just wonderful

Well, whatever you do, don't be messing up that 'burteeful' hair! Do what works AND stop what don't! Let me know how it goes!

 

[Gemini350z]

I used 1 tsp of shikakai, 2 tsp of the amla and 1 tsp of the aritha. Aritha is the cleansing powder and it actually lathers. You will see this when you add water to it. I mixed all these powders in a bowl first and then added 2 C of water. Perhaps that's not enough water? I will definitely take your advice and only use 2 next time, Alma and Shikakai, and will report back. I just bought a shower filter, so with that, at least it should be a lil better, I hope .

Give it a try, it should be better!

 

[carameldiva]

i got a new oil today at my local indian grocery/spice store. It is called Himgange Ayurvedic oil (it contains Manjistha, Khus, Amla, Shikakai, Satawari, Hairdra, Cardamom(Big), Dhania, Gokhru, White Sandal, Gudduchi, Bramhi, Bhringraj, Pudina Satt and Kapoor.)

 

[pcperfection]

All the new ladies have been added up to now. So how's everyone doing?

I have been on this challenge for 1 week now and I have to say --I love the way my hair feels. It feels strong,very soft, and shiney.:2cool: I think i can hang til April.

Thanks for starting this challenge!!

 

[Mrs.TheBronx]

I feel soo left out.. no one responded to my questions.. (sniffling) lol

I will repost:

Hello All!!

I would love to join the experiment...
I am very new to this but excited as well.. I went to the Indian Grocery store by my house and brought a few items that I haven't used yet.
-Amla and Brahmi Oil, Shikakai, Coconut and Vatika Oil
-Neem, Shikaiki, Amla, Maki and Aritha powders
As far as the Henna, what kind should I be using and how is that applied? The store had various brands, I didn't know which one so I didn't buy any. lol
Rose water was also at the Indian store, does anyone know of this and if its any good?
The problem I have with my hair is that one single strand will get a knot at the end? I have seen alot of my strands like this... can't figure out what causes this or how to make it stop. Any ideas?
Also Dry scalp, will anything in this AAA experiment help with this?

Whew!! that was alot!! lol Thanks Girls!!!

 

[carameldiva]

I feel soo left out.. no one responded to my questions.. (sniffling) lol

I will repost:

Hello All!!

I would love to join the experiment...
I am very new to this but excited as well.. I went to the Indian Grocery store by my house and brought a few items that I haven't used yet.
-Amla and Brahmi Oil, Shikakai, Coconut and Vatika Oil
-Neem, Shikaiki, Amla, Maki and Aritha powders
As far as the Henna, what kind should I be using and how is that applied? The store had various brands, I didn't know which one so I didn't buy any. lol
Rose water was also at the Indian store, does anyone know of this and if its any good?
The problem I have with my hair is that one single strand will get a knot at the end? I have seen alot of my strands like this... can't figure out what causes this or how to make it stop. Any ideas?
Also Dry scalp, will anything in this AAA experiment help with this?

Whew!! that was alot!! lol Thanks Girls!!!

I'll try to assist you- I have purchased the Karishma herbal henna and the Ancient Secret Herbal henna from the local indian store and had good results with both of them. ( i'd reccommend using 100g of henna)

In terms of your oils- you can use them as pre-poos, for ends treatments and to oil your scalp.

Neem powder and tulsi powder are good for dry scalp.

Powder is can be made into an herbal tea by putting a few tablespoos in the coffee strainer and add 1 cup of water per tablespoon. You can also make a paste out of your powders and apply it as you would henna. Put a plastic cap on and sit under the dryer for a half hour or so. Then rinse it out, then shampoo, condition and deep condition.

 

[Mrs.TheBronx]

I'll try to assist you- I have purchased the Karishma herbal henna and the Ancient Secret Herbal henna from the local indian store and had good results with both of them. ( i'd reccommend using 100g of henna)

In terms of your oils- you can use them as pre-poos, for ends treatments and to oil your scalp.

Neem powder and tulsi powder are good for dry scalp.

Powder is can be made into an herbal tea by putting a few tablespoos in the coffee strainer and add 1 cup of water per tablespoon. You can also make a paste out of your powders and apply it as you would henna. Put a plastic cap on and sit under the dryer for a half hour or so. Then rinse it out, then shampoo, condition and deep condition.

That was a great help! So you are supposed to just apply the henna like you apply the amla and shikakai paste? and how often?

Thank you so much!

 

[wannabelong]

Ok, I got my products in the mail today. Now, I can get to oiling and scritching tonight. I'll let you guys know how it goes!!! I

 

[missty1029]

I finally got mine too!!!!!!
Ok so the Alma oil has strong scent. Not sure if its bad as I have not used it but I can tell its strong. Does anyone mix it with something to help the scent?

 

[senimoni]

Scorpio what is the mustard oil for?

 

[scarcity21]

I WANT IN!!!!

 

[carameldiva]

That was a great help! So you are supposed to just apply the henna like you apply the amla and shikakai paste? and how often?

Thank you so much!

Yes. You do apply it as if you would apply the amla and shikakai paste. Only you want to leave it on at least 2-8 w/o heat , w/ plastic cap or 2 hours with heat under the dryer and plastic cap.

You can henna weekly, every 2 weeks, monthly. Whatever works for you. Most ladies henna every 2 weeks, the next largest group of ladies henna monthly. That's from my research. I usually do it weekly but i do add honey and yogurt to make the process less drying. HTH.

 

[Brinasia]

I did my regime on Tuesday and love the way my hair feels!..I just dont know what to do with my hair ager all of that. What are you ladies doing with your hair?

 

[Mrs.TheBronx]

Yes. You do apply it as if you would apply the amla and shikakai paste. Only you want to leave it on at least 2-8 w/o heat , w/ plastic cap or 2 hours with heat under the dryer and plastic cap.

You can henna weekly, every 2 weeks, monthly. Whatever works for you. Most ladies henna every 2 weeks, the next largest group of ladies henna monthly. That's from my research. I usually do it weekly but i do add honey and yogurt to make the process less drying. HTH.

Thanks soo much! I just finished my regimen and my hair is still wet but feels good. Im having the same problem Brinasia is having.. not knowing what to do with it after?? Don't wanna stress my hair with heat or anything like that... any ideas ladies??

 

[carameldiva]

Thanks soo much! I just finished my regimen and my hair is still wet but feels good. Im having the same problem Brinasia is having.. not knowing what to do with it after?? Don't wanna stress my hair with heat or anything like that... any ideas ladies??

I'm not a permie- i'm natural- so after deep conditioning and what not- I just oil and moisturize and airdry.

 

[nappity]

Im in and Im even journaling about it.
I did forget to strain the wash brew and it took a while to get that grit out of my hair. I also didnt leave it in for the requisite time so..... In 2 days I'll do it again - right this time

 

[DivaRox]

I did my regime on Tuesday and love the way my hair feels!..I just dont know what to do with my hair ager all of that. What are you ladies doing with your hair?

Yea!! I do absolutely nothing to my hair-It's all twisted up-ahhh the freedom But, if I weren't in twists, I'd do a braidout or twistout and airdry after partially drying under the pibbster for a few minutes.

 

[Mrs.TheBronx]

I'm not a permie- i'm natural- so after deep conditioning and what not- I just oil and moisturize and airdry.

Yeah I love the feel of my hair.. What I did was added leave-in, vatika, and other coconut oils and Miss Jessies Baby Buttercream which seems to work great on my hair. This was the first time i used it.. and then i just braided it in single braids (bout 15 of em) tied on a scarf and let dry overnite.. and it is still shiny and soft in the braids! i will take them out tonight. Thanks girl for great advice!!

 

[HERicane10]

Well, BIG SHOUT OUT to CARMELDIVA! Thanks for taking up the 'slack! I've been so busy with finals! WHEEEEW! they're over!

You ladies seem to be doing well with the 'experiment'! I finally got me some more Karishma henna ; so I'm back to weekly henna. Now I've just gotta find some cheaper indigo. Trying to fight off going back to semi-perm. colors.

 

[carameldiva]

Well, BIG SHOUT OUT to CARMELDIVA! Thanks for taking up the 'slack! I've been so busy with finals! WHEEEEW! they're over!

You ladies seem to be doing well with the 'experiment'! I finally got me some more Karishma henna ; so I'm back to weekly henna. Now I've just gotta find some cheaper indigo. Trying to fight off going back to semi-perm. colors.

No problem, HERicane- it was my pleasure to be of assistance. I haven't found any indigo locally. I think it can only be found online.

 

[disgtgyal]

ok i think i want to join i've ordered the amla oil and shikakai powder does anyone know where i can get the shikakai oil? also i henna every wash so wen wud i herbal cleanse b4 or after my henna treatment? how does this sound oil scalp/ scritching, oil hair, herbal cleanse, henna, shampoo then d/c.

 

[HERicane10]

ok i think i want to join i've ordered the amla oil and shikakai powder does anyone know where i can get the shikakai oil? also i henna every wash so wen wud i herbal cleanse b4 or after my henna treatment? how does this sound oil scalp/ scritching, oil hair, herbal cleanse, henna, shampoo then d/c.

WHEEEEW! You makin me tired just reading all them steps! Why not try this:
Day 1
Oil/Scritch (leave overnight)

Day 2
Henna ( I do mine on dry, oiled hair) Can be done on damp hair!
Rinse
Herbal poo
DC

OR

If you wash 2x per wk, just do henna at one washing without herbal poo. Doing both treatments together might be 'strengthening' overkill!