4 Month Ayurveda Challenge!

[flowinlocks]

Aspire I don't have an issue getting the powders out. I use Flowinlocks technique of mixing the powders in my cowashes and dcs. So I have this stuff in my hair 2x and I add heat. I am still able to get it all out.

Today I prepood with Vatika Frosting for 4 hours. Then I used the heat cap for 1 hour. I cowashed with V05 Passion Fruit Smoothie mixed with brahmi, amla,bhringraj, and hibiscus. Rinsed then added dc of greek yogurt, wheat protein, cocasta & shikakai oil mixed with the same ayurvedic powders listed above. One hr with heat cap, one hr without. Rinsed, detangled, acv rinse, leave in, moisturize, and sealed with cocasta & shikakai oil. Put it in a bun with a scarf to air dry.

Girl you ain't playing are you? I can't wait to see your next update pics.

 

[flowinlocks]

ok so yesterday i did a pre poo with coconut oil for a few hours, then did a alma/shikakai mix. co washed with Hairveda's Moist 24/7. Then did a protein treatment with Aphoghee for 2 minutes. I followed up with the balancing conditioner and Aveda condtioner mixed. Left that on for 30 minutes and rinsed. Beautiful.

I gotta tell y'all I"m LOVING this Ayurveda lifestyle. It's really not so time consuming and it really seems to agree with my hair and my scalp.

Welcome to the world of Ayurveda :reddancer:

 

[flowinlocks]

How does the heat feel with the powders Shay? I have yet to try it.

 

[Aggie]

It actually doesn't taste bad at all. I like it. It looks the same as when you make the teas for your hair. I just put the powder in the water let it steep and add a little agave nectar and drink. I usually add a green tea bag to it to drink it. This is my third time doing it but first time straight. I got the idea from the healthy hair pills. It has those herbs in it so I figured why buy something else when I have the whole herbs already.

Okay now, are we talking about the same powders we're putting in our hair? Because I don't see anywhere on the box that you could use internallyerplexed.

 

[Aggie]

How does the heat feel with the powders Shay? I have yet to try it.

I've used them with heat and I tell you, if you haven't tried it yet FL, then you should. My hair came out super soft.

 

[Aggie]

Hello Fellow LHCF members!
Please add me to the challenge. This weekend I followed the recipe in Aggie's fotki (http://www.public.fotki.com/ladyaggie/ ) with great results. Thank you Aggie!!!!

I did shampoo afterwards with Amla Shampoo from Hairveda then conditioned with Kerastase. My hair feels stronger.

I'll keep you posted.

You're welcomed AB.

 

[flowinlocks]

I've used them with heat and I tell you, if you haven't tried it yet FL, then you should. My hair came out super soft.

Did you dryer or heat cap?

 

[flowinlocks]

Okay now, are we talking about the same powders we're putting in our hair? Because I don't see anywhere on the box that you could use internallyerplexed.

Me neither, but I have seen some of the herbs in capsule form on some of the Indian sites.

 

[Jadore_tay]

what does the shikakai bar do? does it clarify? I picked up 3 in the store and have no clue why or how to use it? lol

 

[Shay72]

Did you dryer or heat cap?

I know you asked this question of Aggie but I've used both. I've also used Samanthajones now Lucky'sMom steam method too. In the next few months I plan to get a a steamer. I'm addicted to dcing with heat--thanks Aggie--and I can't imagine doing it any other way.

 

[Shay72]

Girl you ain't playing are you? I can't wait to see your next update pics.

I'm a go hard or gone home type of girl. Except it seems when it comes to my weight loss !

 

[flowinlocks]

I know you asked this question of Aggie but I've used both. I've also used Samanthajones now Lucky'sMom steam method too. In the next few months I plan to get a a steamer. I'm addicted to dcing with heat--thanks Aggie--and I can't imagine doing it any other way.

What's the steam method?

 

[flowinlocks]

what does the shikakai bar do? does it clarify? I picked up 3 in the store and have no clue why or how to use it? lol

I have never use the bars, but I imagine because it's Shikakai, you really need to make sure you pre poo with oil first.

 

[Shay72]

What's the steam method?

I will look for the the thread because I know I won't explain it right. Okay here is the thread:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=215663&highlight=steam+challenge
I adjusted mine to only one turbie twist because I got a headache and was light headed the first time. One was able to generate the steam for me.

 

[Aggie]

Did you dryer or heat cap?

I used my dome dryer.

 

[Aggie]

I know you asked this question of Aggie but I've used both. I've also used Samanthajones now Lucky'sMom steam method too. In the next few months I plan to get a a steamer. I'm addicted to dcing with heat--thanks Aggie--and I can't imagine doing it any other way.

You're welcomed sweetie.

 

[Aggie]

I will look for the the thread because I know I won't explain it right. Okay here is the thread:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=215663&highlight=steam+challenge
I adjusted mine to only one turbie twist because I got a headache and was light headed the first time. One was able to generate the steam for me.

I did this and got light-headed and burned from the hot towels myself, but I have to admit it works. I may need to do one again soon, maybe after I take down these cornrows.

 

[Chameleonchick]

Okay now, are we talking about the same powders we're putting in our hair? Because I don't see anywhere on the box that you could use internallyerplexed.

Yes and no. They are the same powders except I don't use it from the box I bought it from vadik herbs. They are certified organic and they are used internally also. I'm studying about this for intergrative herbology. I figure it can't hurt.

 

[Ltown]

Ladies, I need your help I'm transitioning relaxer to natural since Oct 08 and want to try to coconut relaxer. Should I do my ayurveda before or after? thanks you in advance!

 

[Aggie]

Ladies, I need your help I'm transitioning relaxer to natural since Oct 08 and want to try to coconut relaxer. Should I do my ayurveda before or after? thanks you in advance!

You can use them before and after ltown. The powders are natural and won't cause any harm but make sure you include some moisturizing powder like amla, brahmi, bhringraj or hibiscus petal powder.

 

[Aggie]

Yes and no. They are the same powders except I don't use it from the box I bought it from vadik herbs. They are certified organic and they are used internally also. I'm studying about this for intergrative herbology. I figure it can't hurt.

I love drinking teas, so I may have to check into this.

 

[Ltown]

You can use them before and after ltown. The powders are natural and won't cause any harm but make sure you include some moisturizing powder like amla, brahmi, bhringraj or hibiscus petal powder.

Aggie, thanks for the advice I have all except hibiscus(waiting on that).

 

[Jetblackhair]

How does everyone maintain their protein/moisture balance while using Ayurveda methods? My hair needs a protein treatment once a week. I was asked this by another member but I didn't have an answer.

After using the powders, lets say Kalpi Tone, do I then just proceed to use a protein treatment, followed by a moisturizing dc?

 

[Shay72]

How does everyone maintain their protein/moisture balance while using Ayurveda methods? My hair needs a protein treatment once a week. I was asked this by another member but I didn't have an answer.

After using the powders, lets say Kalpi Tone, do I then just proceed to use a protein treatment, followed by a moisturizing dc?

Yes. I'm not an expert but I didn't change my routine at all. I just incorporated the powders and kept everything else the same. So the fact that I'm using them doesn't change when I do a protein tx. I do protein tx then follow up with a moisturizing dc.

 

[Urban]

Personally, I don't usep protein on the same day as I use cassia for example. It can be very protein-like, so I try avoiding an over load.

 

[Aggie]

Aggie, thanks for the advice I have all except hibiscus(waiting on that).

You're welcomed ltown.

How does everyone maintain their protein/moisture balance while using Ayurveda methods? My hair needs a protein treatment once a week. I was asked this by another member but I didn't have an answer.

After using the powders, lets say Kalpi Tone, do I then just proceed to use a protein treatment, followed by a moisturizing dc?

Yes. I'm not an expert but I didn't change my routine at all. I just incorporated the powders and kept everything else the same. So the fact that I'm using them doesn't change when I do a protein tx. I do protein tx then follow up with a moisturizing dc.

JBH, I pretty much do what Shay does. I still have my protein and deep conditioning regimens as usual and incorporate ayurveda around them and in a lot of cases, I include ayurveda powders with them to save time. For example, I would mix the powders with a deep conditioner, whether protein or moisturizing, it doesn't really matter because the powders are natural anyway and won't cause any harm to my hair. But whatever I do, I finish off with a moisturizing deep conditioner, and not necessarily a long one either.

I think when I take these cornrows down, I will be doing more frequent henna treatments, but I'll alternate a straight henna treatment with a henna gloss and vice versa. I need to add more of the henna coating on my fine strands for added thickness and strength. Taking the natural route to thicker hair.

 

[Jetblackhair]

Yes. I'm not an expert but I didn't change my routine at all. I just incorporated the powders and kept everything else the same. So the fact that I'm using them doesn't change when I do a protein tx. I do protein tx then follow up with a moisturizing dc.

Thanks Shay72 this is sort of what I was doing.

JBH, I pretty much do what Shay does. I still have my protein and deep conditioning regimens as usual and incorporate ayurveda around them and in a lot of cases, I include ayurveda powders with them to save time. For example, I would mix the powders with a deep conditioner, whether protein or moisturizing, it doesn't really matter because the powders are natural anyway and won't cause any harm to my hair. But whatever I do, I finish off with a moisturizing deep conditioner, and not necessarily a long one either.

I think when I take these cornrows down, I will be doing more frequent henna treatments, but I'll alternate a straight henna treatment with a henna gloss and vice versa. I need to add more of the henna coating on my fine strands for added thickness and strength. Taking the natural route to thicker hair.

Thanks Aggie you're always so helpful! I'm still trying to come up with a stable Ayurveda regimen. I notice most of the powders are for cleansing or moisturizing/conditioning, so I definitely need to keep my protein treatment going.

I'm using henna as well to thicken up my strands, so I think I will up my frequency.

 

[Aggie]

Thanks Shay72 this is sort of what I was doing.



Thanks Aggie you're always so helpful! I'm still trying to come up with a stable Ayurveda regimen. I notice most of the powders are for cleansing or moisturizing/conditioning, so I definitely need to keep my protein treatment going.

I'm using henna as well to thicken up my strands, so I think I will up my frequency.

You're quite welcomed JBH. I have not been using henna as often as I should have and feel the need to do so now.

 

[Aggie]

I did a 10 minute scalp massage with my brahmi/bhringraj/amla/shikakai oil blend followed by my special ayurveda/WEN lavender moisturizer spritzer over my scalp and hair under my cornrows. My new growth is feeling so soft right now.

 

[Ltown]

Last night I oiled with amla/jasmine/coconut, did a coconut relaxer with evoo/lime, it was ok may try to leave it one more than 40 min. I rinse, then did my ayurveda with amla/brahmi/shikaki/maka, protein with aphogee two min, then did a NTM triple condition with heat.