4 Month Ayurveda Challenge!
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Shay72
Natural, 4A
I am hot fired up Pitta.
I took like 2 more tests just to make sure but I am a Kapha.
I tried scritching tonight. I had done it once before directly on my scalp and did not like how tangled my hair got. I did a search here and found a better way to do it (with a satin bonnet on) and I feel good about it. So I will start small and try to commit to 3x/wk.
flowinlocks
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Dcing with Aussie Moist, Suave Humectant, Bhrami, & Bhringraj.
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Aspire
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Using oils daily - did not do a paste last week. Will do one this week. Did however get a touch-up as my hair was starting to break at the demarcation line. My hair came out amazingly soft and silky - NO HEAT!! This a a first for me. Even my sisters commented on how silky it was. The relaxer did not change so I guess it must be the Ayurveda. I also DC'd this time prior to the neutralizer and that was a first as well - it may have also contributed.
Cao!
Cao!
flowinlocks
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Dcing with Motions CPR, Nixon, TJ Nourish Spa, Bhrami, Bhringraj,Amla,& Nettle. Will airdry & seal with Bhringraj & Vatika oil.
hurricane
New Member
I just purchased some AM. What should I expect? I have been using hair one and like it but I found a big bottle of AM at wal-mart for like $5.00. I couldn't pass that up. Just tell me how your hair is benefiting from it. Thanks.
hurricane
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Your hair looks really healthy and even in that pic. Keep it up girl. Take care of those ends.
flowinlocks
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I've used it about 3 times, (once with Ayurvedic herbs). I'm not kidding you, my hair was like butter afterwards!
I bought this to cowash with, but it leaves my hair so soft & moist I used it to DC as well. I think I love it almost more than my Suave. The reason I would keep Suave on hand is because it's excellent for rinsing out powders. HTH
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hurricane
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________________________________________________________________I've used it about 3 times, (once with Ayurvedic herbs). I'm not kidding you, my HAIR like butter afterwards!
Oh, okay. I never thought that I would stop using suave humectress but I really liked the way Hair One made my hair feel. Soft and silky but the bottle is small compared to the AM. I'm trying to be economical.
Thanks for the review.
flowinlocks
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Aspire
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Your hair looks really healthy and even in that pic. Keep it up girl. Take care of those ends.
Thanks, but it was a fallacy. I had just had DH even my ends for me (a normal process prior to LHCF). My hair was in ok shape - an improvement since November when I first started taking care of my hair, but nothing compared to the 6+ weeks I have been following LHCF. I am so glad I found this board. I feel like doing the happy dance
.So . . . did my mask of Amla and Kapor Kaluchi(sp). Loved the way it came out but the KK is kind of gritty, so the next time I will put it through a sifter or blender.
OK - so on another note since we are bringing up conditioners . . . . I am still struggling to find a good leave-in. I have Giovanni Direct, but not sure if I like it. It does not seem to give me the moisture I need with the Ayurvedic process. What are you ladies using?
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Aggie
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Thanks, but it was a fallacy. I had just had DH even my ends for me (a normal process prior to LHCF). My hair was in ok shape - an improvement since November when I first started taking care of my hair, but nothing compared to the 6+ weeks I have been following LHCF. I am so glad I found this board. I feel like doing the happy dance
So . . . did my mask of Amla and Kapor Kaluchi(sp). Loved the way it came out but the KK is kind of gritty, so the next time I will put it through a sifter or blender.
OK - so on another note since we are bringing up conditioners . . . . I am still struggling to find a good leave-in. I have Giovanni Direct, but not sure if I like it. It does not seem to give me the moisture I need with the Ayurvedic process. What are you ladies using?
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Two other leave-ins get raving reviews and they are Paul Mitchel The Conditioner and Rusk Sensories leave in. I have the PMTC and I like it. I do understand about the Giovanni Direct though...it doesn't do much for my freshly henna'ed hair either. I have been using my Salerm 21 with B5 leave in as a leav in after my hanna treatments.
flowinlocks
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Dced with AM, TJ Nourish Spa, Bhrami,Horsetail,& Nettle. Will seal with Vatika & Sesa oil.
I oil rinsed last night, co-washed with a littlke african black soap for a proper cleanse and hennaed. Mixed the henna up with the remains of my wash mixture tea from last week - brahmi, hibiscus, amla and shikakai. DCed overnight with AO HSR, Rosa Mosqueta and a condish I'm trying to use up and finish and coconut milk. Up in a moment to rinse off. I'll finish off with a coconut milk final rinse - hoping this'll leave my hair moisuirised enough so I can braid/twist with extensions. Need a break from fiddling with my hair for a few weeks, lol.
*Muffin*
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I'm way too late to join the challenge, but I am with you in spirit. I'm going to be following the challenge somewhat. The two ayurvedic oils I use are vatika oil and coconut oil (hopefully that counts as one). And I have 8 different powders to rotate between. I will be using the powders once a week in rotation. Can't wait to start reaping the benefits . HHG.
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Aspire
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Oooh, I love Rusk Sensories body lotion, I got it in a gift bag but never use the other products. I will dig up the conditioner. I have heard a lot about the Salerm products on the board too. I am past my budget for May (can you believe that?) so I guess I will have to wait to buy anything more.
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Aggie
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Oooh, I love Rusk Sensories body lotion, I got it in a gift bag but never use the other products. I will dig up the conditioner. I have heard a lot about the Salerm products on the board too. I am past my budget for May (can you believe that?) so I guess I will have to wait to buy anything more.
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One of the BSS has the Rusk Sensories leave in here so I will be buying that pretty soon
along with a Joico poo and conditioner.
Aggie
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It's growing alright, but what are you doing to retain the growth? Any protective styling, bunning, roller setting, etc?
exubah
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One of the BSS has the Rusk Sensories leave in here so I will be buying that pretty soon
Is this BSS in Nassau? I need the local hookup if I have an emergency and run out of this. Do they carry NTM products as well? (...
sorry for hijacking OP)
Aggie
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Is this BSS in Nassau? I need the local hookup if I have an emergency and run out of this. Do they carry NTM products as well? (...
Hey exubah, my fellow Bahama Mama
. You can find the 8.5 oz bottle of Rusk sensories at Beauty Rama for $12.00. Go get yours girl. It smells divine and goes on incredibly smooth. I love it so much I think I need to buy the 33oz bottle next time from www.sleekhair.com.By the way, I didn't see NTM there but they do have some Redken, Nioxin, Biolage, Dudley's, Joico and Paul Mitchell products.
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flowinlocks
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Yesterday I dced with AM, TJ Nourish spa, Motions CPR, Nettle, Horsetail, Bhrami, Bhringraj, Amla & Fenugreek. I tried Muffin's method of Dissolving the Fenugreek in boiling water first. I used only a tablespoon of powder & kept adding boiling water till I got a smooth paste, THEN I mixed in my other herbs & cond. It rinsed MUCH easier. Thanks Muffin!!:blowkiss:
Another thing, I think I was underestimating the fact that this herb (Fenugreek) is also used as a thickener, that is until I noticed how one spoon turned to almost a 1/4 cup when mixed with liquid. This along with the fact it releases mucilage plus needing HOT liquid to help it dissolve is why I was getting the glue like consistency. I was using nowhere near the amount of liquid needed to smooth this stuff out.
It was sorta like adding water to cornstarch. I just kept growing So the conclusion for smoother rinsing (for me anyway) less powder, more liquid (HOT) then add cond.
Thanks Muffin!!:blowkiss:Another thing, I think I was underestimating the fact that this herb (Fenugreek) is also used as a thickener, that is until I noticed how one spoon turned to almost a 1/4 cup when mixed with liquid. This along with the fact it releases mucilage plus needing HOT liquid to help it dissolve is why I was getting the glue like consistency. I was using nowhere near the amount of liquid needed to smooth this stuff out.
It was sorta like adding water to cornstarch. I just kept growing So the conclusion for smoother rinsing (for me anyway) less powder, more liquid (HOT) then add cond.
flowinlocks
Well-Known Member
Today I oil with Navratna oil, washed with the Swastik Shikakai bar for the first time. I have to admit I was terrified of having a hard matted mess. To my surprise my hair came out soft strong and a bit coated, I'm dcing now with AM, TJ Nourish spa, Suave Humectant for slip, Nettle, Amla, Bhrami, & Bhringraj.
Ltown
Greyland
I'm still using the same routine it works no breakages with my transition. I preoil amla, neem, shikaki, and jasmine, co wash mix amla, methi, brahmi, hib, maka with VO5 or Suave, dc then tea rinse with methi, amla, hib, brahmi, maka. I have not had any problems with fenugreek maybe because I use the cheap conditioners and use a whip.
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