RockRideTrue
Well-Known Member
Cheering from the sidelines!!
Just received my 2lbs Maka powder yesterday from FNWL!
I made another batch of shikakai co-wash (which I hope is better than the last batch I made)
32oz Tresemme Vitamin E Conditioner
half box shikakai
half box brahmi
10 TBS Maka
that is a FABULOUS IDEA, Nasdaq_Diva!
i simply must try that!
how long does a batch keep?
(i'm thinking you use the Hesh type box size, right?)
THANKS!
Here is where I got the recipe from. I saw no point in all the extras as I already oil my scalp a few times a week anyways:that is a FABULOUS IDEA, Nasdaq_Diva!
i simply must try that!
how long does a batch keep?
(i'm thinking you use the Hesh type box size, right?)
THANKS!
Here is where I got the recipe from. I saw no point in all the extras as I already oil my scalp a few times a week anyways:
http://www.longhairdontcare.net/lon...ed-20090628-muftz/2008/09/shikai-co-wash.html
This is her recipe:
The ingredients that I use are:
-1 (200g) box Shikakai Powder
-1 (32 oz) bottle Suave Humectant Conditioner
-1-2 cups Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil
-2 teaspoons Rosemary Essential Oil
-1 teaspoon Peppermnt Essential Oil
I ended up pouring out the 'tea' since it got separated and added about 2TBS Brahmi to thicken the paste up some. I love brahmi so muchyes, NasdaqDiva, don't let brahmi feel all left out, lol!
If I were you, I'd start off small and purchases from ayurnatural. You need to experiment and find which powders work best for your hair. It would suck to purchase huge 1lb bags and find out it isn't working out for you.I'm going to take the plunge and buy some powders. Would you recommend FNWL (they're having a sale) or AyurNatural Beauty? Any difference in the powders besides the bulk packaging with FNWL?erplexed
I really want to try the conditioner recipe.
If I were you, I'd start off small and purchases from ayurnatural. You need to experiment and find which powders work best for your hair. It would suck to purchase huge 1lb bags and find out it isn't working out for you.
On a positive note, I just recently made a bulk purchase from FNWL for some Maka! I'm happy with my purchase.
So, I'm finally going to start with henna and indigo. I placed my order last night and also reupped on some oils. I've added Vatika Oil and Navratna Oil to my list also. We'll see how those work. I'm excited about the prospect of being a hennindigo-head. *sigh* Can't believe my order's not here yet.
I got the Maka shipped here earlier this week FNWL in 2lbs! I LOVE Maka so much. Outside of Brahmi, it's my 2nd fave powder. It leaves my hair very soft and conditioned..but it doesn't have 'slip' so I don't want anyone to think that. It just seems like to cooperate more. Alot more moisture to my strands when I use Maka.i'm glad you got that brahmi in the mix!
are you going to add some maka when it arrives?
how has your experience been with it? i just started using it this week, so it's my newest addition. i don't know how i'll be able to tell the difference with the ones i already use....
i love the way the leaving them on for longer than an hour turned out!
MY NEW AYURVEDA PACKAGE JUST ARRIVED THIS MORNING!!!
i'm so excited!
next step is to get some oil (evoo and grapeseed oil) because now, i'm thrilled about making my own homemade oils of:
maka
hibiscus petal powder
fenugreek
cannot wait to do it!!!
ETA: in the package was also my order for amla capsules.
i've tried the paste, tea rinses, and made oil, but this will be the first time trying the capsules internally.
Using EVOO may stink up your mixture. I can't wait to see how your oil turns out though.
I'm still using my Shikakai co-wash (no problems still) I need to get back to my scalp massages though. I was really slipping on that!
I just heard it doesn't smell as nice. Don't want you to have stanky oils Yeah man, I check my bottle and my jar (in fridge) for mold. none still.please explain how EVOO may stink up my mixture?
(meaning, as opposed to grapeseed oil? which do you use?)
i'm glad your shikakai cowashes are working out! remember my mold scare? well, no more! i just mix it fresh every time!
oh, and get back on those massages at once young lady!
you know you're hair loves 'em!
I just heard it doesn't smell as nice. Don't want you to have stanky oils Yeah man, I check my bottle and my jar (in fridge) for mold. none still.
I'm gonna go get my bottle now and do a scalp massage. It's really been too long.
Oh, I use EVCO, Jojoba and castor in my infusion. It still don't smell that good either lol.
^^^i hear you. What are your measurements when you usually do your infusions? My first I was using tablespoons of powder. Dunno how neccessay/unnecessary that was. I may make a new infusion today of maka/brahmi with like 90%evco. I'm running low on castor and I need what's left to do my OCM
Oh yeah, I guess it's been far to long not doing my scalp massages. I went for almost 10min, was massaging and scritching and didn't get a single scalp tingle. That was a first. I'm gonna do another massage shortly. Hopefully I can makeup for lost time