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Okay, so this past weekend I bought:
Neelibhringadi (coconut oil base)
Afshan Henna Powder
Karishma Herbal Henna
2 bars Swastik Neem Soap
Rose petal powder
Kapor Kachli
Whole Aritha
Mahabhringraj Tail oil
500ml Shikakai Hair Oil
Almond Herbal Hair Oil
Orange Peel Powder
Tulsi(basil) Leaf Powder
2 Kapoor Kachli
2 Maka
Manjishta
Swastik Shikakai (w/marigold & jaswand)
3 boxes Jamila Henna
The man in the store where I bought my whole aritha asked what I planned on using it for. I told him, but then he told me to make a tea and use it as a final rinse for shiny hair. Isn't aritha a cleanser? I want to try his suggestion, but I don't want my hair stripped. Any suggestions?
Okay, so this past weekend I bought:
Neelibhringadi (coconut oil base)
Afshan Henna Powder
Karishma Herbal Henna
2 bars Swastik Neem Soap
Rose petal powder
Kapor Kachli
Whole Aritha
Mahabhringraj Tail oil
500ml Shikakai Hair Oil
Almond Herbal Hair Oil
Orange Peel Powder
Tulsi(basil) Leaf Powder
2 Kapoor Kachli
2 Maka
Manjishta
Swastik Shikakai (w/marigold & jaswand)
3 boxes Jamila Henna
The man in the store where I bought my whole aritha asked what I planned on using it for. I told him, but then he told me to make a tea and use it as a final rinse for shiny hair. Isn't aritha a cleanser? I want to try his suggestion, but I don't want my hair stripped. Any suggestions?
...and see I told him I bought the whole aritha to wash clothes with and he said to only wash wool and other heavy fabrics with it because it was too harsh for lighter fabrics like cotton. This really made me wonder how it could possibly be conditioning if it's too harsh to wash cotton...thanks y'all. I'm not doing that!Aritha is VERY drying, even when my hair is heavily oiled, I have stopped using it altogether, I now use it to wash clothes. just an indication of how strong it is, I poured less than half a box of the powder in a wash & actually got suds, so this let me know based on the powder to water ratio, that even a teaspoon was too much for my hair. It felt hard & stripped every timeMe personally, I def. wouldn't use it as a final rinse on hair that has been rinsed of my oil protection, I think the recommendations the people the stores make are what works for their hair texture.
Okay, so this past weekend I bought:
Neelibhringadi (coconut oil base)
Afshan Henna Powder
Karishma Herbal Henna
2 bars Swastik Neem Soap
Rose petal powder
Kapor Kachli
Whole Aritha
Mahabhringraj Tail oil
500ml Shikakai Hair Oil
Almond Herbal Hair Oil
Orange Peel Powder
Tulsi(basil) Leaf Powder
2 Kapoor Kachli
2 Maka
Manjishta
Swastik Shikakai (w/marigold & jaswand)
3 boxes Jamila Henna
The man in the store where I bought my whole aritha asked what I planned on using it for. I told him, but then he told me to make a tea and use it as a final rinse for shiny hair. Isn't aritha a cleanser? I want to try his suggestion, but I don't want my hair stripped. Any suggestions?
Could you explain the benefits of the bold? I have never heard of them before...Okay, so this past weekend I bought:
Neelibhringadi (coconut oil base)
Afshan Henna Powder
Karishma Herbal Henna
2 bars Swastik Neem Soap
Rose petal powder
Kapor Kachli
Whole Aritha
Mahabhringraj Tail oil
500ml Shikakai Hair Oil
Almond Herbal Hair Oil
Orange Peel Powder
Tulsi(basil) Leaf Powder
2 Kapoor Kachli
2 Maka
Manjishta
Swastik Shikakai (w/marigold & jaswand)
3 boxes Jamila Henna
The man in the store where I bought my whole aritha asked what I planned on using it for. I told him, but then he told me to make a tea and use it as a final rinse for shiny hair. Isn't aritha a cleanser? I want to try his suggestion, but I don't want my hair stripped. Any suggestions?
Copied and pasted.Could you explain the benefits of the bold? I have never heard of them before...
Everything was so cheap, I just couldn't resist!Man Eisani you dont play.
Okay, so this past weekend I bought:
Neelibhringadi (coconut oil base)
Afshan Henna Powder
Karishma Herbal Henna
2 bars Swastik Neem Soap
Rose petal powder
Kapor Kachli
Whole Aritha
Mahabhringraj Tail oil
500ml Shikakai Hair Oil
Almond Herbal Hair Oil
Orange Peel Powder
Tulsi(basil) Leaf Powder
2 Kapoor Kachli
2 Maka
Manjishta
Swastik Shikakai (w/marigold & jaswand)
3 boxes Jamila Henna
Everything was so cheap, I just couldn't resist!
No problem! My Indian grocer doesn't carry all of those things and sometimes acts like he can't get it in. I'm going to ask him again and see what he says.i'm going this weekend to my local Indian grocer to stock up again...the prices you listed are very similar at my retailer...I was amazed the first time I'd gone into purchase simply b/c when I was going to order it all online the shipping and handling jacked everything up!!! I'm going to get whats bolded (plus a shikakai bar and i need more brahmi) thanks for the list!
For those who like to make their own oils...I found a cute little potpourri simmering pot at WalMart for $9.99...they have them back in the crafts section. It holds about a cup of oil (maybe a little more, but not much). It warmed very nicely and didn't scorch.
I had a small crock pot from there with "low" and "high" settings, but even the "low" seemed to be too much heat. And then I broke it when I was moving my fridge to free up the 18 plastic balls my cat had gotten stuck under there...
Anywho, used the simmer pot over the weekend with coconut oil, a little jojoba, and a little castor oil, plus 1/4 cup of shikakai powder. I need to strain it one more time, but I think it came out well. I let it infuse for about 6 hours.
...and see I told him I bought the whole aritha to wash clothes with and he said to only wash wool and other heavy fabrics with it because it was too harsh for lighter fabrics like cotton. This really made me wonder how it could possibly be conditioning if it's too harsh to wash cotton...thanks y'all. I'm not doing that!
ETA: I almost hyperventilated at how cheap everything was! I got a 500 ml bottle of shikakai hair oil + 25% more free for $5.99! My mahabhringraj oil was $4.99, Neelibhringdai $5.99, almond herbal oil $3.99. All of the soaps and powders ranged from $1 to $1.99.
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Neelibhringadi Oil is one of the most widely used medicated oils in ayurveda. It is said to promote lush growth of thick strong, shining black hair. It also prevents premature graying, dandruff and falling and breaking of hair.
Hesh Kapoor Kachli Powder is a boon for those who want thick, lustrous hair and keep it that way for a long time. The powder made into a thick paste that is used to wash the hair. Regular use promotes hair growth by stimulating the roots. It may also help to make your hair thick and lovely. Moreover, the powder also lends a pleasent purfume to the hair, which lasts for a long time.
Briefly Hesh Kapoor Kachli Powder has the following advantages:
- Stimulates hair roots and promotes hair growth
- Maintains hair texture
- Lends a pleasing perfume to the hair.
Hesh Manjishsta For spotless skin that looks younger
has the following advantages:
- Removes freckles, pimples, wrinkles, blemishes
- Cures skin discoloration
- Improves blood circulation
- Is an effective astringent
You can't beat $9.99 for the pot...especially thinking of what us kitchen chemists can make in there.Wow the potpourri simmering pot is a great idea to be used for infusing herbs with oils, thanks for sharing Cassandra. I think I have one of those pots around here somewhere, gatta look for it...
**off to find link in discount thread**There are tons of Indian stores here. Who knew? I'm just lazy. I prefer ordering and waiting for stuff to arrive. Two girls at work say they will go with me at lunch one day so at some point I may go.....probably not. I most likely will order in bulk from that link in the discount sticky.
For those who like to make their own oils...I found a cute little potpourri simmering pot at WalMart for $9.99...they have them back in the crafts section. It holds about a cup of oil (maybe a little more, but not much). It warmed very nicely and didn't scorch.
I had a small crock pot from there with "low" and "high" settings, but even the "low" seemed to be too much heat. And then I broke it when I was moving my fridge to free up the 18 plastic balls my cat had gotten stuck under there...
Anywho, used the simmer pot over the weekend with coconut oil, a little jojoba, and a little castor oil, plus 1/4 cup of shikakai powder. I need to strain it one more time, but I think it came out well. I let it infuse for about 6 hours.
There are tons of Indian stores here. Who knew? I'm just lazy. I prefer ordering and waiting for stuff to arrive. Two girls at work say they will go with me at lunch one day so at some point I may go.....probably not. I most likely will order in bulk from that link in the discount sticky.
I just looked up both stores and neither have a websiteYou just couldn't resist, could you Eisani. This is pure torture for me especially since there aren't any Indian stores here in the Bahamas and I am sure this store doesn't even have a website, right?
Waiting breathlessly for a response!.
Shay, are you in northern VA Arlington/Alexandria? I have called most of the stores in the DMV area and they don't have everything we all used here, most of them only have amla. If you find one with some more herbs please let me know.