2016 Coffee Tea Acv Avj Ayurvedic Clay Powders Challenge

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NaturallyBri87 said:
Did my acv rinse and clay mask. day 4 of maximum hydration method.
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Are you doing the original method or one of the variations?

As for me, it's been quite a while since I posted. I am finally down to the last of my 5 lb bag of sodium bentonite clay, so I'll be reordering soon. Monday night I mixed it with coconut water and let it sit for about 30 mins. I finished with KKKT, no styler. My hair is a soft, curly fro.
 
nothidden said:
Are you doing the original method or one of the variations?

As for me, it's been quite a while since I posted. I am finally down to the last of my 5 lb bag of sodium bentonite clay, so I'll be reordering soon. Monday night I mixed it with coconut water and let it sit for about 30 mins. I finished with KKKT, no styler. My hair is a soft, curly fro.
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I guess I'm doing the original method. because I'm following the one on maximumhydrationmethod.com
 
NaturallyBri87 said:
:) I'm loving my results so far. It's just so time consuming. especially now that my hair is getting longer
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Yeah, it gets to be a bit much. And my hair is very dense in areas, so I have to work in sections. But this week I had 3 steps: pre-poo, clay cleanse, kkkt. Quickest regimen ever. I'll deep condition with protein on occasion but for me less is more and much better.
 
nothidden said:
Yeah, it gets to be a bit much. And my hair is very dense in areas, so I have to work in sections. But this week I had 3 steps: pre-poo, clay cleanse, kkkt. Quickest regimen ever. I'll deep condition with protein on occasion but for me less is more and much better.
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@NaturallyBri87 I also did the original method, and for quite some time. My regimen has also reduced to three steps (on a non DC day); water rinse, clay, gel. Super simple for me and my hair. The only thing I'd say is be careful with your amounts and frequency of ACV-use (and baking soda if you use it). I got excited and was doing full cycles 3-4 times a week, and I think it did bit a damage to my strands.
 
AbsyBlvd said:
@NaturallyBri87 I also did the original method, and for quite some time. My regimen has also reduced to three steps (on a non DC day); water rinse, clay, gel. Super simple for me and my hair. The only thing I'd say is be careful with your amounts and frequency of ACV-use (and baking soda if you use it). I got excited and was doing full cycles 3-4 times a week, and I think it did bit a damage to my strands.
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Agreed. The last time I used BS my hair felt HORRIBLE!!! Never again.

LOL..I got excited, too. I didn't see any damage, but my growth was definitely stunted.
 
nothidden said:
Agreed. The last time I used BS my hair felt HORRIBLE!!! Never again.

LOL..I got excited, too. I didn't see any damage, but my growth was definitely stunted.
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Thats interesting...all that BS and ACV didn't stunt my growth but my crown area was definitely thinner at the roots. My hair also felt really rough and tangly with baking soda at the time I decided to stop.

I'm calm now lol and do things in moderation (although I don't do the original method anymore). I used 1 teaspoon of BS in diluted conditioner, two or three months ago to open my hair up to receive moisture (after several hennas) and it worked like a charm.
 
AbsyBlvd said:
Thats interesting...all that BS and ACV didn't stunt my growth but my crown area was definitely thinner at the roots. My hair also felt really rough and tangly with baking soda at the time I decided to stop.

I'm calm now lol and do things in moderation (although I don't do the original method anymore). I used 1 teaspoon of BS in diluted conditioner, two or three months ago to open my hair up to receive moisture (after several hennas) and it worked like a charm.
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Something about the whole regimen stunted my growth. There was so much, I can't pinpoint what exactly, but when I stopped MHM, I had an unbelievable growth spurt.

Baking soda is just too harsh. I won't use it on my hair at all, and I haven't used ACV in a while. I now mix my clay with AVJ or coconut water as opposed to ACV.

My crown came to life when I installed a water filter in my shower. I don't have issues w/it anymore.
 
nothidden said:
Something about the whole regimen stunted my growth. There was so much, I can't pinpoint what exactly, but when I stopped MHM, I had an unbelievable growth spurt.

Baking soda is just too harsh. I won't use it on my hair at all, and I haven't used ACV in a while. I now mix my clay with AVJ or coconut water as opposed to ACV.

My crown came to life when I installed a water filter in my shower. I don't have issues w/it anymore.
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It was a lot. Good to read you no longer have issues with your crown. I love my shower filter. I had a friend stay with me recently and she's decided to get one, especially after washing her hair a few times lol.

I use hibiscus tea/ water/ milk in my clay. If I don't use hibiscus, I will add a couple of drops (literally) of ACV (mainly) to smooth out the mix. I tried and like coconut water in my mix but I tend to drink it all before wash day.
 
I'm sure someone's mentioned the benefits of horsetail in this thread somewhere, but since I just looked it up, I decided to post what I found below.

Does the Hair Vitamin Horsetail Really Work?
by LYNNE SHELDON Last Updated: Jun 22, 2015
http://www.livestrong.com/article/465392-does-the-hair-vitamin-horsetail-really-work/

Horsetail is an ancient herbal remedy used to treat a variety of conditions, from healing ulcers and wounds to combating kidney problems. Because of certain minerals it contains, this herb may also improve the health of your hair. However, because herbs can interact with certain medications and conditions, check with your doctor before you begin taking it, and discuss the risks and benefits of using horsetail as part of your hair health regimen.

Minerals in Horsetail
Horsetail, or Equisetum arvense, contains the mineral silica or silicon, which works to strengthen your bones, as well as your nails and hair. Not only can this mineral make your hair strong, but it can also improve the sheen and texture of it as well. Horsetail also contains selenium, a mineral that is essential for the proper growth of your hair, as it helps your body process iodine, which regulates hair growth as well. A deficiency in selenium can lead to slow hair growth, and consuming horsetail can help you get enough of these minerals in your diet.-- @tryingto - so many supplements, so little time :)

[FYI -- you can also get the required daily amount of selenium from consuming one Brazil nut daily. I used to add them to my daily smoothies.]

Ways to Use It
Because horsetail is an herb, there is no RDA for it. There is more than one way to consume or use it. It is available in the form of a dried herb, which you can use to make a tea, a shampoo, or a drinkable liquid, which you can consume on its own. A standardized dose of horsetail is 300 mg taken three times a day, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. You can also steep 2 to 3 tsp. of the dried herb in hot water and make a tea up to three times a day. To make a shampoo out of horsetail, steep 2 tbsp. in 4 oz. of hot water, and then add this mixture to a baby shampoo to use daily.
 
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