2019 Coffee Clay Chebe Onion Rice Tea Ayurv Acv Avj Challenge

  1. hot oil scalp massage last night with EVOO/EVCO + ylang-ylang essential oil - something new I’m trying and it was a major hit. Got great sleep, hair was bling bling shining and I’m sure I’ll see improvement in the quality of my hair thanks to the y-y essential oil.
  2. Shampoo twice with HennaSooq mad moisture shampoo bar - it was okay not a super hit but I felt like it cleansed well and didn’t see any more blue indigo run off after the second wash.
  3. Deep conditioning with heat - Obia Naturals Babassu DC which is my new moisture DC holy grail. Considering trying their shampoo bar when I feel like spending more money.
  4. diy spritz - Fenugreek seeds + lavender water (literally simmered lavender in water but will likely use chamomile lavender tea bag in the future) + aloe Vera juice + lavender essential oil - hoping to see all the hair growth thickening etc benefits of fenugreek by using this regularly
  5. Kinky Curly Knot Today leave in
  6. Camille Rose Naturals Ayurvedic hair growth serum - LOVE another holy grail that makes my hair so shiiiiiiny and smooooth - to scalp and either this or Shea butter on length to twist or braid.

Slowly but surely developing a solid regimen with minimal steps and products full of amazing natural herbs and essential oils can’t wait to see how wonderful long thick full dark and beautiful my hair will be by the end of the year
 
SunkissedLife said:
  1. hot oil scalp massage last night with EVOO/EVCO + ylang-ylang essential oil - something new I’m trying and it was a major hit. Got great sleep, hair was bling bling shining and I’m sure I’ll see improvement in the quality of my hair thanks to the y-y essential oil.
  2. Shampoo twice with HennaSooq mad moisture shampoo bar - it was okay not a super hit but I felt like it cleansed well and didn’t see any more blue indigo run off after the second wash.
  3. Deep conditioning with heat - Obia Naturals Babassu DC which is my new moisture DC holy grail. Considering trying their shampoo bar when I feel like spending more money.
  4. diy spritz - Fenugreek seeds + lavender water (literally simmered lavender in water but will likely use chamomile lavender tea bag in the future) + aloe Vera juice + lavender essential oil - hoping to see all the hair growth thickening etc benefits of fenugreek by using this regularly
  5. Kinky Curly Knot Today leave in
  6. Camille Rose Naturals Ayurvedic hair growth serum - LOVE another holy grail that makes my hair so shiiiiiiny and smooooth - to scalp and either this or Shea butter on length to twist or braid.
Slowly but surely developing a solid regimen with minimal steps and products full of amazing natural herbs and essential oils can’t wait to see how wonderful long thick full dark and beautiful my hair will be by the end of the year
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Me too! It was such a road to get to, but now I'm skipping down that same road whistling. LOL
I'm really loving everything about having a plant based hair care routine. My hair not only feels amazing but it looks amazing too. It really does pay off in the long run if you stick to it.
 
The lineup for today:
  • Green Tea Shampoo
  • Herbal (ayurvedic) Conditioner (the aforementioned experiment)
  • ACV Rinse
  • Aloe Vera Juice (maybe, haven't decided yet)
  • Ayurvedic Herbal Shea Butter Blend
DIYs honestly are way better for my hair (and my pockets for that matter lol) so I really need to quit being lazy about it. I'll complain about setbacks knowing darn well what works.
 
water_n_oil said:
The lineup for today:
  • Green Tea Shampoo
  • Herbal (ayurvedic) Conditioner (the aforementioned experiment)
  • ACV Rinse
  • Aloe Vera Juice (maybe, haven't decided yet)
  • Ayurvedic Herbal Shea Butter Blend
DIYs honestly are way better for my hair (and my pockets for that matter lol) so I really need to quit being lazy about it. I'll complain about setbacks knowing darn well what works.
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The conditioner was a success but I think I'll add a bit more guar gum next time. This is huge for me. In striving for a 100% DIY regimen, finding a conditioner that was actually moisturizing, didn't involve bananas or avocado, and wasn't tedious has been tough. Happy to have found something. Now here's hoping it works just as well for my girls later this week.
 
Washed with my Herbal Tea Cleansing Conditioner. This is probably the best cleanser I've came up with to date. (2 ounces Curl Junkie Daily Fix diluted with 6 ounces Herbal Tea). It's strong enough to remove all the Shea Butter & gel from my hair, it really is a cleanser & conditioner in one so no need for a rinse out and my hair is always so juicy, silky and moisturized after rinsing.

Gonna airdry for an hour then apply my Ayurvedic Pack/Tea mix focusing on my scalp and roots. Leave it in for 4 hours. Rinse. Indigo for 4 hours.

Cleanse again with my Herbal Tea Cleansing Conditioner. Deep condition overnight with my Tea & Shea Conditioner.

Gonna be a nice little hair spa day.
 
ElevatedEnergy said:
Washed with my Herbal Tea Cleansing Conditioner. This is probably the best cleanser I've came up with to date. (2 ounces Curl Junkie Daily Fix diluted with 6 ounces Herbal Tea). It's strong enough to remove all the Shea Butter & gel from my hair, it really is a cleanser & conditioner in one so no need for a rinse out and my hair is always so juicy, silky and moisturized after rinsing.

Gonna airdry for an hour then apply my Ayurvedic Pack/Tea mix focusing on my scalp and roots. Leave it in for 4 hours. Rinse. Indigo for 4 hours.

Cleanse again with my Herbal Tea Cleansing Conditioner. Deep condition overnight with my Tea & Shea Conditioner.

Gonna be a nice little hair spa day.
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The indigo took nicely. My hair is a shiny midnight black.

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My hair feels really good. Indigo usually sucks all the moisture out of my hair but not this time. I didnt add salt to it and I mixed it with my herbal tea which is super moisturizing. I wonder if the salt was the cause of my previous dryness? Wont be using it anymore in my mixes....color looks even better without too.
 
ElevatedEnergy said:
The indigo took nicely. My hair is a shiny midnight black.

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My hair feels really good. Indigo usually sucks all the moisture out of my hair but not this time. I didnt add salt to it and I mixed it with my herbal tea which is super moisturizing. I wonder if the salt was the cause of my previous dryness? Wont be using it anymore in my mixes....color looks even better without too.
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@ElevatedEnergy

Please share your brand of indigo please and where you usually buy it from. Thanks
 
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ElevatedEnergy said:
The indigo took nicely. My hair is a shiny midnight black.

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My hair feels really good. Indigo usually sucks all the moisture out of my hair but not this time. I didnt add salt to it and I mixed it with my herbal tea which is super moisturizing. I wonder if the salt was the cause of my previous dryness? Wont be using it anymore in my mixes....color looks even better without too.
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Your hair looks amazing. I can’t wait to do another henna + indigo treatment. My hair is super dark but some washed out a little and I know want jet black super shiny hair. You can def see the blue tones of the black too. You’re hair has such dimension and shine I think you definitely found a winning combo!
 
Mixed up a rhassoul clay deep conditioner a few days ago. It worked well, hair was really soft and manageable. I blow dried my hair and the process was pretty quick and painless. I like rhassoul for conditioning more than cleansing.

One thing I did not like about this experiment is that I added honey to it. I forgot that honey can lighten hair and it lightened the last inch or so of my hair to dark brown from my natural black hair color. Thankfully It's very subtle, but I could tell the next day after my hair wash. Should have used molasses instead of honey. :-/
 
SunkissedLife said:
Your hair looks amazing. I can’t wait to do another henna + indigo treatment. My hair is super dark but some washed out a little and I know want jet black super shiny hair. You can def see the blue tones of the black too. You’re hair has such dimension and shine I think you definitely found a winning combo!
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Thank you! Indigo is a tricky fellow to get right. I find that the fresher crop, the sronger the color takes so I always buy Indigo as needed (no need to stock up). And most people say you can rinse after an hour but I always let my indigo marinate on my strands for at least 4 hours. When I take my time like this, I don't have to repeat the process for another 6 months.
 
Oiled Hair and scalp (olive, coconut, JBCO and ylang ylang essential oil) on top of fenugreek seed aloe lavender spritz in four sections.

ETA: Wanted to show my hair a lil extra love before my salon appt this afternoon. I really wish there was a salon that used all natural plant based organic products and capable of doing all types (straight, relaxed, all types of natural) hair
 
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I was going to order some indigo from hennasooq but decided to wait it out. I have a huge project I need to undertake at home and feel I need to save as much funds as possible for that undertaking.

I will hold off for now since I still have some in my stash at the moment. Someone else mentioned that purchasing only as needed is better and that's what I have decided to do.

Carry on ladies...
 
water_n_oil said:
The conditioner was a success but I think I'll add a bit more guar gum next time. This is huge for me. In striving for a 100% DIY regimen, finding a conditioner that was actually moisturizing, didn't involve bananas or avocado, and wasn't tedious has been tough. Happy to have found something. Now here's hoping it works just as well for my girls later this week.
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I've been searching for a DIY conditioner too. Would you share your recipe? So far, my regime consists of all DIY except for the conditioner. Suggestions please.
 
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