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

[disgtgyal]

LOL it is alot Hericane i was thinking the same thing when i was typing it like damn ima b doing my hair all night, i think i'll try ur suggestion

 

[Candy_C]

Candy,
that is exactly what I did today and it worked out wonderfully!

I prepood with alma oil and "scritched" my scalp with some shikakai powder for a few minutes. Then I rinsed that out with warm water and my hair felt really nice....I almost didnt want to use the rinse after that. I went ahead and used my shikakai rinse after that and let it sit while I shaved and cleaned the shower and myself lol. Then I rinsed it until it started to soften a bit, then did an oil rinse with vatika oil...finished rinsing and then it still felt a little rough so I put a little white rain tropical coconut through it and rinsed it right back out. My hair felt like silk then!

I did a braidout under the dryer and my hair came out very soft and shiny! And my scalp feels very refreshed...I really like these washes!

I feel like I have a new head of hair since I started using henna and the indian oils/powders. These things have given me the most dramatic change in my hair than anything else since Ive been on the boards! Its nice to see such a great change for the better!

I feel that way too!!

u go girl, get that hair to ya hips

 

[Candy_C]

i been busy with my finals too

university work GALORE

thats why i havent been online

i see some of you guys use henna

i've always been scared to try that stuff

isnt it a tad bit too strengthening and hardening for y'all likings?

 

[angellazette]

I'm really enjoying the shikakai/amla powder infused with Vatika Oil or just plain Coconut Oil. I've been applying this to my scalp and hair for about two weeks and now I'm taking my twists out to do a henna. My hair would usually be a bit dry right before I wash it but my hair is so moist and soft and I had no tangles from the twists. They slipped right out.

 

[Dogmd]

Yaahh!! I had a great day...

here is what I did.

1) Pre-poo with shikakai oil for 6 hours with a plastic cap on head
2) Rinsed very well with warm water
3) Mixed Shikakai powder/ Alma powder with water and poured over my head
4) let it sit on for 5-10 minutes or so
5) Rinsed super well
6) CW with moisturizing conditioner
7) detangled and rinsed out conditioner
8) applied leave in and vatika oil
9) Bun

My hair has never ever never been this soft after rinsing out my conditioner.. My hair felt like pure silk... I am absolutely amazed. Especially when this morning before I put anything on my hair, my hair was dry and seemed crunchy. I am very pleased with these indian products so far.

 

[wannabelong]

Ok, I started my regimen today. I was taken aback by how bittle my hair felt once I poured the powder rinse in my hair. Now I know why Candy_C said not to manipulate the hair with the powders in it. Once it was all rinsed off, my hair began to soften up. After deep conditioning and air drying my hair feels stronger and softer. I love this stuff. This is definately a keeper. I can't wait until co-wash day so I can do the powder rinse again!!!!!

 

[Andreainnis]

i been busy with my finals too

university work GALORE

thats why i havent been online

i see some of you guys use henna

i've always been scared to try that stuff

isnt it a tad bit too strengthening and hardening for y'all likings?

Oh henna is an absolute dream conditioner There's nothing to fear of this hair friendly plant as long as you add oils and conditioners (I know you're good at that Candy girl!) and follow with a moisturizing (minus any hint of protein)DC treatment. Once you get over the hump of finding a good mixture (Sareca has a perfect one) the rest is cake and you end up with incredible strength and shine, and the bonus......rich color Love it!

 

[Monigirl]

I would like to join. I will have to find the products this week and begin in January if that is ok. I learned allot from Candy C and here is what I am going to do.

Bought 7 items:

• Hesh Shikakai powder

• Hesh Aritha powder
• Hesh Amla powder
• Hesh Brihma powder
• Dabur Amla Lite Oil
• Le Kair Self Heating oil (want to try it out)
• Coconut oil (want to try it out)

Exactly what I have learned from Candy C and gonna do:

• massaging my head (scritching) esp with my nails, with shikakhai oil
  • then message through hair and add amla oil to the hair ends and throughout. Allow to soak in for 30 min
• 30 mins later, rinse with warm-hot water for quite some time, until most of the oil has been distributed and released down the drain
• then mix 2 teaspoon amla powder, 1 or 2 teaspoon shikakhai powder, 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a tub then add 1 cup boiling water to mix then add half cup cold water (amla- is moisture, shikakai-is strentgh)
• get in the shower and pour this over head and let sit for 5 mins
• rinse and then condition, apply leave in and moisturiser and seal with oil
• do every 4 days, and detangled only when saturated in amla oil

After 4 weeks, shampoo (On shampoo day use same shikakhai and amla oil to message scalp, rinsed out, shampoo, dust wet wet (if needed) and make powder mix, apply to hair and rinse again. Then deep condition and use some le kair self heating oil, rinse out. Apply leave in and moisturiser then seal with oil.

So excited!!

Attached photo is current hair pic taken Jan 6th. Hair lenght: Bangs 4 in., Top Of Head 4 in., Back of head 4 1/2 in.

 

[Mrs.TheBronx]

I love these products! My hair seems to love em too! I am like Candy C tho.. I am scared of the henna. I happen to love my hair color and am a bit scared of dark dark hair. Is the henna like a rinse that washes out over time? Would a treatment once a month be sufficient?

 

[JustKiya]

i been busy with my finals too

university work GALORE

thats why i havent been online

i see some of you guys use henna

i've always been scared to try that stuff

isnt it a tad bit too strengthening and hardening for y'all likings?

Girl, I LOVE my henna!! It's the only thing that gives these fine hairs of mine some 'umph' and blinging shine.

To get around/over the strengthening aspects, I only use it once a month. Since I've perfected my mix (1 part henna, 1 part water, 2 parts conditioner, touch of oil of the month, sometimes a lil honey), I've never had to deal with hard hair. I also DC after I henna, and I only do protien once a month as well - if henna is week one, protien is week 3 - as far away from my henna treatment as possible - weeks 2 & 4, it's all about the deep moisturizing DC's....

 

[pistachio]

I'd like to do this too but it'd be along with my dominican conditioners and poos. I just can't part with using a lathering poo, and condish. But I will continue to use my homemade ayurvedic oils and rinses!

 

[Candy_C]

I would like to join. I will have to find the products this week and begin in January if that is ok. I learned allot from Candy C and here is what I am going to do.

Go buy these 6 items:

• Hesh Shikakai powder,

• Shikakai oil
• Hesh Amla powder
• Dabur Amla Oil
• Le Kair Self Heating oil (want to try it out)
• Coconut oil (want to try it out)

Exactly what I have learned from Candy C and gonna do:

• massaging my head (scritching) esp with my nails, with shikakhai oil
  • then message through hair and add amla oil to the hair ends and throughout. Allow to soak in for 30 min
• 30 mins later, rinse with warm-hot water for quite some time, until most of the oil has been distributed and released down the drain
• then mix 2 teaspoon amla powder, 1 or 2 teaspoon shikakhai powder, 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a tub then add 1 cup boiling water to mix then add half cup cold water (amla- is moisture, shikakai-is strentgh)
• get in the shower and pour this over head
• rinse and then condition, apply leave in and moisturiser and seal with oil
• do every 4 days, and detangled only when saturated in amla oil

After 4 weeks, shampoo (On shampoo day use same shikakhai and amla oil to message scalp, rinsed out, shampoo, dust wet wet (if needed) and make powder mix, apply to hair and rinse again. Then deep condition and use some le kair self heating oil, rinse out. Apply leave in and moisturiser then seal with oil.

So excited!!

good luck girlie!!!

be sure to take a before n after pic 4 weeks before n after

 

[Blossssom]

Bump!!!!

 

[Candy_C]

Bump!!!!

blossssom ama smack ur bottom

and dont ask why lol

 

[sweetpineapple]

im kinda interested in this to too. just have one question. what is a typical Indian hair care routine?

1) Pre-poo with shikakai/amla/coconut oil -which oil is better?
2a) Rinse with Shikakai/Alma/Reetha powder -which powder is better? or
2b) shampoo with herbal shampoo
3) rinse
5) conditioner
6) rinse
7) apply leave in and oil
8) Braid or bun

are there any products or steps that im missing?

 

[cicilypayne]

I'm in you guys sorry I waited so long to post but I read very single entry. I purchased all my ingredients but the shikakai soap and powder I brought are expired. I did not know and I just did a big order with eastwestbazaar.com. I use henna for the first time Sunday. I love it so much. Here is my new regimen:

Every Month
1.)Head Bath in Amla oil let sit overnight
Henna Gloss 60 min. Followed by CON wash
and Keracare Moisture Deep Conditioner 60 min.
Rinse apply Infusium as leave in. Seal with Vatika

2.)2 times a week Pre-treat hair with Amla or Coconut Oil
Use Amla and Shikakai Rinse on braided hair and A&S Paste on
Crown and Nape Area. Rinse and Conditioner Wash,( Cheapie Product)
Apply leave in (Infusium)Airdry or Use Hood

3.) Once a week apply Shikakai Oil to Scalp and use Brookstone Massager to work oil into scalp.(Braided so can not exactly strich).Deep Condition for 30 minutes no less.Use Coconut Oil or Vatika Oil to seal.

Navaratna Oil, Jasmine Oil and castor oil may also be used as PrePoo on my Conditioner Wash days.

Always Use Infusium as Leave In. Seal ends with Avococo

 

[aja1121]

I'm in....I just received my Amla and Shikakai powders and oils in the mail today!!! I am ready.

 

[angellazette]

I still apply the oil to my scalp and hair but then I noticed that when I go out into the cold air, my hair stiffens lol but as soon as I get in the office, it softens right up.

 

[carletta]

ok , I'm smack in the middle of doing this and I can tell this does work !!! my new growth is comming in nicely !!!!! THANKS CANDY !!!! and i'm only doing the oils , ( my powders will be in on friday ) CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT THIS DOES !!

 

[carletta]

By the way ANYONE DOING THIS WITH BRAIDS OR A WEAVE ??????????? I WANT TO TRY THIS WITH A WEAVE TIL SPRING

I WANT TO KNOW HOW IS IT GOING

 

[Candy_C]

By the way ANYONE DOING THIS WITH BRAIDS OR A WEAVE ??????????? I WANT TO TRY THIS WITH A WEAVE TIL SPRING

I WANT TO KNOW HOW IS IT GOING

i think with braids it could work if you have a spray bottle to put your powder in

but rinsing will loosen your braids and they may slide out with oils!

stick to vitamins and visualization techniques when in braids!

 

[nappity]

Did my third wash since starting this challenge. Modified shikakai oil was much better especially when I didn't coat my hair with it- mostly my scalp and then coated my ends with Amla Oil. left it on for 15 minutes with heat. Scratched and then applied the tea/brew. Curls are poppin all over the place. I like it. I can surely so this till April . Prolly even longer. As long as I can continue to deep condish.
Some mixtress on this board...
Please come up with a deep conditioner with ayurvedic elements that moisturize. But I'm not going to give up Giovanni Direct or NTM silk leave in.

 

[Candy_C]

Did my third wash since starting this challenge. Modified shikakai oil was much better especially when I didn't coat my hair with it- mostly my scalp and then coated my ends with Amla Oil. left it on for 15 minutes with heat. Scratched and then applied the tea/brew. Curls are poppin all over the place. I like it. I can surely so this till April . Prolly even longer. As long as I can continue to deep condish.
Some mixtress on this board...
Please come up with a deep conditioner with ayurvedic elements that moisturize. But I'm not going to give up Giovanni Direct or NTM silk leave in.

dont worry, i'm working on it

 

[The Girl]

Hey I made my tea last weekend and used it. The extra I put in the frig. How long can I keep it and what is the best way to reheat it for use? Don't stone me if this was answered already.

 

[shalom]

Did my third wash since starting this challenge. Modified shikakai oil was much better especially when I didn't coat my hair with it- mostly my scalp and then coated my ends with Amla Oil. left it on for 15 minutes with heat. Scratched and then applied the tea/brew. Curls are poppin all over the place. I like it. I can surely so this till April . Prolly even longer. As long as I can continue to deep condish.
Some mixtress on this board...
Please come up with a deep conditioner with ayurvedic elements that moisturize. But I'm not going to give up Giovanni Direct or NTM silk leave in.

Here's a suggestion: I use Cholestrol "Tea Tree" conditioner (real cheap) I add half a teaspoon of amla powder, shikaki powder, amla oil. 2 tablespoon of henna I mix these into a paste and add to the conditioner. Addtionally, I make an herbal tea of rosemary, hibiscus, nettle, sage and something else sorry I can't remember, but I put the herbs in a 1/4 cup of water micorwave until hot then let it sit to cool. Once cool I add it to the rest of the mixture then apply to my hair. Yyou can either sit under the dryer for 20 min (I only sit under the dryer twice a month) cover your hair with a plastic bag and wear for about an hour or longer......your choice.

 

[Zawaj]

Not really in on the challenge but I love my combo of washing my TWA with shampure then following up with this:

 

[Puddles]

I'm in. I've been doing this for a month now and I didn't know it had a name.

I'm going to add the Shikakai oil and powder. I'll let you know how I like it.

 

[gorgeoushair]

I still apply the oil to my scalp and hair but then I noticed that when I go out into the cold air, my hair stiffens lol but as soon as I get in the office, it softens right up.

It's b/c of the coconut oil. When it's cold it turns solid and when it's warm/hot it turns to liquid.

 

[nappity]

Here's a suggestion: I use Cholestrol "Tea Tree" conditioner (real cheap) I add half a teaspoon of amla powder, shikaki powder, amla oil. 2 tablespoon of henna I mix these into a paste and add to the conditioner. Addtionally, I make an herbal tea of rosemary, hibiscus, nettle, sage and something else sorry I can't remember, but I put the herbs in a 1/4 cup of water micorwave until hot then let it sit to cool. Once cool I add it to the rest of the mixture then apply to my hair. Yyou can either sit under the dryer for 20 min (I only sit under the dryer twice a month) cover your hair with a plastic bag and wear for about an hour or longer......your choice.

Thanks you're great.
And CandyC im waiting for that deep conditioner (smile)

 

[LaShanne]

ok, it's been 24 days since I joined this challenge and began Candy's reggie. I also use RTweety's reggie. I dont know how many inches I've grown so far but my hair has NEVER grown this much this fast EVER! Thank you so much Candy! I will forever stalk your threads/fotki seeking out valuable hair information.

I do have a question...my hair feels so much stronger since using the powders and oils. Now, I'm kinda scared to do a henna treatment because, although I love the color I get, I dont want to overload on protein and have breakage issues. Anyone henna'd since starting the challenge with no problems? I'm due for a treatment. Thanks!