2019 Coffee Clay Chebe Onion Rice Tea Ayurv Acv Avj Challenge

ElevatedEnergy said:
Are you using this mix on just your scalp or both (scalp and hair length)?

If just the scalp....the type of oils and powders look fine....however scale the measurements of the powders to 1 teaspoon each. The mixture will be very potent if you leave as is and will probably need to be diluted with a ton of oil once you finish infusing. If any of the powders are new to you as well, I would only recommend using one at a time as if you have an allergic reaction, the itches or any other discomfort...it would be hard to pinpoint where its coming from. For example, you could do:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Bhringraj

Infuse then strain. After straining, then add your 10 drops of lavender. Use the mixture on your scalp at night as Bhringraj has a very relaxing effect so it tends to make you a bit sleepy. I would say test it out for 2 weeks before you try another blend. You can continue repeating that process with each powder.

Yes, you can definitely mix powders and herbs in the same batch. I do it all the time, but straining it takes a bit more work but not by much.

I'll PM you and @BeautifulRoots before the week is over about powders. Those jokers are potent and I now understand why they are sold in such small amounts. You really dont need much for them to be effective.
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ElevatedEnergy said:
@SunkissedLife The testing of powders/herbs should always be performed on the scalp first. If your scalp is ok with it, then test it on your hair next. I forgot to mention that.

For example, my scalp was ok with Bhrami but it made my hair as hard as a brick. Almost like I did an aphoghee treatment and never washed it out. If I pair it with Bhringraj, feels like my hair wants to peel off my scalp and just walk away. :lachen:I dont recommend using both in a mix for the hair unless you just really want to. I would just chose one or the other. The scalp, yes...the hair...no. But thats just the reaction on my hair...yours may be different. Hence the importance of testing one by one.

I've done so much research & personal trial and error with these Ayurvedic powders. LOL They are surely in a league of their own.
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Great posts @ElevatedEnergy :goodpost:
 
GGsKin said:
I've been taking Ashwagandha internally, and more regularly now since I mixed some in with my collagen and msm. I haven't watched the vid yet. I'd never thought about applying topically.

@NowIAmNappy How long have you been using ashwagandha? Have you noticed your hairs reaction?
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I've been using it off and on for years. This is the first time in a while that I've been consistent with ayurvedic herbs. Its hard to tell if its just one herb (ashwagandha) or the combination of them that's helping with my hair loss.
 
I can put my thoughts in the thread, I just didn't want to confuse @SunkissedLife as I feel the answers to the questions she asked about the herbal tea rinses would not apply to the powders. But here are her questions:

Do you use an equal ratio for all the herbs? If not how do you determine the ratio?

So first I will preface my answer with this: These are my experiences, so keep in mind when I say you/your I'm really talking about me.

No matter what anyone tells you or what you read about Ayurvedic powders; they are all strengthening. Some more than others.....the ones that coat the hair (like henna) or produce mucilage (like fenugreek), will provide a bit more conditioning...but even they strengthen as well. So how I determine my ratio is including more of the conditioning powders and less of the strengthening powders. However, even with this....your hair will still get strengthened so you will have to balance that out with something moisturizing. I like fruit powders (banana & guava are my favorite) and a humectant (honey is my favorite for Ayurvedic powders) to provide the moisture.

So if I want a balancing pack with equal moisture & strength:
I'll use 100 grams as an example:
25 grams Fruit Powder
25 grams Henna
25 grams Fenugreek
20 Any other Ayurvedic powder
5 grams honey powder

As a full pack, I would recommend doing this no more than once a month.
As a gloss, 1 tablespoon of the pack mixed with a warm liquid first, then mixed with a moisturizing conditioner no more than every 2 weeks.


Powders used individually:
In an Ayurvedic tea rinse:
1 teaspoon powder, mixed with 8 to 12 ounces of distilled water. Used in between shampoo & conditioning as the conditioner will help rinse any leftover powders out your hair.

The oil, I already discussed.

If you need visual help, the best explanations I have found on the internet about powders, benefits, uses etc have been:
DuchessGabriella on YT. She profiles herbs one by one, is a chemist and has access to a lab/microscopes and all that science-y jazz and can really break it down into layman terms. After she profiles them, she teaches how to combine them to get what you need out of them.

Tagging @BeautifulRoots @mzteaze
 
I ended up making another Black Soap shampoo. I didnt strain the particles from my last batch and I was afraid they wouldnt rinse well from my hair.

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I also added some clay to the one for my hair: Rhassoul Clay, Rose Clay & Sea Clay. I should have used my immersion blender instead of whipping it. There were so many bubbles, that it took 4 days for the bubbles to settle enough for me to bottle it. LOL

The one for my face is so good. I feel like those little particles/beads help to exfoliate the skin.
 
ElevatedEnergy said:
I can put my thoughts in the thread, I just didn't want to confuse @SunkissedLife as I feel the answers to the questions she asked about the herbal tea rinses would not apply to the powders. But here are her questions:

Do you use an equal ratio for all the herbs? If not how do you determine the ratio?

So first I will preface my answer with this: These are my experiences, so keep in mind when I say you/your I'm really talking about me.

No matter what anyone tells you or what you read about Ayurvedic powders; they are all strengthening. Some more than others.....the ones that coat the hair (like henna) or produce mucilage (like fenugreek), will provide a bit more conditioning...but even they strengthen as well. So how I determine my ratio is including more of the conditioning powders and less of the strengthening powders. However, even with this....your hair will still get strengthened so you will have to balance that out with something moisturizing. I like fruit powders (banana & guava are my favorite) and a humectant (honey is my favorite for Ayurvedic powders) to provide the moisture.

So if I want a balancing pack with equal moisture & strength:
I'll use 100 grams as an example:
25 grams Fruit Powder
25 grams Henna
25 grams Fenugreek
20 Any other Ayurvedic powder
5 grams honey powder

As a full pack, I would recommend doing this no more than once a month.
As a gloss, 1 tablespoon of the pack mixed with a warm liquid first, then mixed with a moisturizing conditioner no more than every 2 weeks.


Powders used individually:
In an Ayurvedic tea rinse:
1 teaspoon powder, mixed with 8 to 12 ounces of distilled water. Used in between shampoo & conditioning as the conditioner will help rinse any leftover powders out your hair.

The oil, I already discussed.

If you need visual help, the best explanations I have found on the internet about powders, benefits, uses etc have been:
DuchessGabriella on YT. She profiles herbs one by one, is a chemist and has access to a lab/microscopes and all that science-y jazz and can really break it down into layman terms. After she profiles them, she teaches how to combine them to get what you need out of them.

Tagging @BeautifulRoots @mzteaze
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Wonderful info, thank you! I always wondered why my hair would be hard even after using powders that were moisturizing. That makes sense.
 
BeautifulRoots said:
Wonderful info, thank you! I always wondered why my hair would be hard even after using powders that were moisturizing. That makes sense.
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I feel you Sis. I was feeling the same way. I dont use any powder packs now unless my goal is to color my hair. (Which I do as needed...maybe 2 to 3 times a year) Otherwise, I stick to tea rinses or oil infusions. Same benefits, less mess....more moisture.
 
BeautifulRoots said:
Started a fenugreek oil infusion a week ago. Letting it sit on a windowsill until I finish up a prior infusion of amla, bhringraj, and shikakai oil I found in my stash.
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Yummy!
Just finished my Ayurvedic Herbal Oil last night. Trying to decide which of my infusions I want to use next.

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*thinking out loud*
Kinda want to dig into my amla oil infusion....maybe add some Rosemary EO for scent & its benefits. Yeah....an Amla Rosemary Oil it is!
 
water_n_oil said:
@ElevatedEnergy Great minds! I was just thinking about a black soap clay wash. I used to use one from Etsy years ago but the seller no longer makes it. Going to test out a recipe next wash. I too have made the mistake of whipping black soap before lol. The bubbles were unreal.
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Ooooooo which clays will you be adding to your Black Soap?!!!

Yeah those bubbles are insane! Lesson learned though! LOL
 
ElevatedEnergy said:
@SunkissedLife The testing of powders/herbs should always be performed on the scalp first. If your scalp is ok with it, then test it on your hair next. I forgot to mention that.

For example, my scalp was ok with Bhrami but it made my hair as hard as a brick. Almost like I did an aphoghee treatment and never washed it out. If I pair it with Bhringraj, feels like my hair wants to peel off my scalp and just walk away. :lachen:I dont recommend using both in a mix for the hair unless you just really want to. I would just chose one or the other. The scalp, yes...the hair...no. But thats just the reaction on my hair...yours may be different. Hence the importance of testing one by one.

I've done so much research & personal trial and error with these Ayurvedic powders. LOL They are surely in a league of their own.
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as always you are a wealth of information.


I have never thought that my hair might not like something but it still be good for my scalp. I guess I was wanting an oil that could be both, because I figure the oil always travels down from my scalp and ends up soaking into my strands. I may be using too much oil for my scalp massages. I will be trying the herbs one by one (wish I didn't buy so many at once now haha) starting with your suggestion of 1 cup oil to 1 tsp Bhringraj - which is supposed to be king of herbs. Also I didn't realize you add EO's after straining, thanks for saving me from the mistake of adding everything altogether in the beginning! I think this will be wonderful for scalp massaging at night and I'm looking forward to those relaxing effects!


ElevatedEnergy said:
I can put my thoughts in the thread, I just didn't want to confuse @SunkissedLife as I feel the answers to the questions she asked about the herbal tea rinses would not apply to the powders. But here are her questions:

Do you use an equal ratio for all the herbs? If not how do you determine the ratio?

So first I will preface my answer with this: These are my experiences, so keep in mind when I say you/your I'm really talking about me.

No matter what anyone tells you or what you read about Ayurvedic powders; they are all strengthening. Some more than others.....the ones that coat the hair (like henna) or produce mucilage (like fenugreek), will provide a bit more conditioning...but even they strengthen as well. So how I determine my ratio is including more of the conditioning powders and less of the strengthening powders. However, even with this....your hair will still get strengthened so you will have to balance that out with something moisturizing. I like fruit powders (banana & guava are my favorite) and a humectant (honey is my favorite for Ayurvedic powders) to provide the moisture.

So if I want a balancing pack with equal moisture & strength:
I'll use 100 grams as an example:
25 grams Fruit Powder
25 grams Henna
25 grams Fenugreek
20 Any other Ayurvedic powder
5 grams honey powder

As a full pack, I would recommend doing this no more than once a month.
As a gloss, 1 tablespoon of the pack mixed with a warm liquid first, then mixed with a moisturizing conditioner no more than every 2 weeks.


Powders used individually:
In an Ayurvedic tea rinse:
1 teaspoon powder, mixed with 8 to 12 ounces of distilled water. Used in between shampoo & conditioning as the conditioner will help rinse any leftover powders out your hair.

The oil, I already discussed.

If you need visual help, the best explanations I have found on the internet about powders, benefits, uses etc have been:
DuchessGabriella on YT. She profiles herbs one by one, is a chemist and has access to a lab/microscopes and all that science-y jazz and can really break it down into layman terms. After she profiles them, she teaches how to combine them to get what you need out of them.

Tagging @BeautifulRoots @mzteaze
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good point that all herbs are strengthening although some can be a bit conditioning they are still strengthening. I think this will still work well for me because I have a moisture focused regi and because my strands are on the finer side they thrive on protein which is why henna was always good for me. And I ALWAYS add honey with all my mixes. Although I've never tried fruit powders but I will definitely be looking into them in the future. My hair likes liquids most so I will be saving full hair packs for henna + indigo coloring treatments, maybe a gloss here or there; for the most part I will be infusing herbs/powders into water and oils. I want to play around with wash and go this summer for super hydrated hair and trying to find a way to incorporate ayurvedic products, my base is always Kinky Curly Knot Today and spray with water or water/AVJ - I plan to start making my own flax seed gel and infusing the water I use to make it with dried herbs/powders and an herbal infusion tea instead of water when spritzing my hair.
 
Lita said:
Stunna”on my scalp”
Bekura”Tonga” to moisturized
Camille”Honey” Extra Moisture
Fenugreek oil”To seal the ends

Happy Hair Growing!
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@Lita I just started using the Stunnababe rice milk conditioning spray, like two days ago. How long have you been using it and have you noticed any differences yet? I'm really trying to amp up my growth while I'll pregnant
 
chocolat79 said:
@Lita I just started using the Stunnababe rice milk conditioning spray, like two days ago. How long have you been using it and have you noticed any differences yet? I'm really trying to amp up my growth while I'll pregnant
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@chocolat79 Hello! I have been using it going on 2 months,this is my 2nd bottle..What I’m noticing is new growth coming in a lot quicker especially on my edges,I spray it on my edges every day and the white hairs are springing up,my hair is getting stronger/fuller and shiner.

•I started noticing growth on my edges going into the second week of us.

Happy Hair Growing!
 
Lita said:
Currently have a hibiscus/rose gloss on mixed with whole blends coconut water/vanilla extract conditioner and I added honey into the mix/plastic cap on top will leave on for 1hr..

•Hair smells divine.

Happy Hair Growing!
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Update-

Rinsed with warm water
Curls and Potions”Chebe Hydration Mask”50min
Stunna rice milk on scalp
Bekura Beauty”Butter Milk” Hair Cream
Camille”Honey”
Fenugreek oil to seal

Happy Hair Growing!
 
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Lita said:
@chocolat79 Hello! I have been using it going on 2 months,this is my 2nd bottle..What I’m noticing is new growth coming in a lot quicker especially on my edges,I spray it on my edges every day and the white hairs are springing up,my hair is getting stronger/fuller and shiner.

•I started noticing growth on my edges going into the second week of us.

Happy Hair Growing!
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Thanks so much!
 
water_n_oil said:
@ElevatedEnergy I still haven't added any clay yet but I bet it'd be great in this recipe next time. I used it from head to toe on DD2 this morning and washed DD1's hair with it last night.
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What is in your recipe that you think is providing the slip? My first batch is slippery as well and I thought it was from the Xanthum Gum. This new batch actually allowed me to run my fingers through my hair so I believe it is a combo of the clay and Xanthum Gum.
 
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