Here is a except from my book, front cover/contents/and intro.
http://download.yousendit.com/FD63A650212E4DBA
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Also, its come to my attention that some folk are having difficulty using these Indian powders. so please TAKE NOTE and follow the instructions. There's no other successful way of utilizing these powders unless:
1. theres one moisturizing powder
2. you have pre-poo'ed with OIL
3. you rinse properly and condition
I'm doing this because i care, and i don't want to be responsible for peoples hair falling out or breaking.
So hold your horses, and take note. If you buy any powders from ME, they are PRE-MIXED to the proper ratio, do not ADD ANY MORE POWDERS and follow all instructions given to you.
From my book:
"You will need:"
· Wide toothed comb
· Boar bristle brush
· Oils (one for hair, one for scalp)
· Soft hair towel, absorbent
· Good water – check if your area has hard water – if so, invest in a water filter as you will reap the benefits as will your whole family, health wise, skin wise and hair wise.
· 45 minutes to 1 hour spare time
· Access to a shower or water basin
· Clothes to get into once your finished (there’s nothing worse then scrambling for clothes when your hair is damp).
· Your ready mixed powders [see ‘utilize your products’ for instructions] (SHIKAKAI + AMLA OR SHIKAKAI + BHRINGERAJ ETC! - NEVER SHIKAKAI ON ITS OWN, OR ARITHA OR BRAHMI!!!)· Any good conditioner – price doesn’t matter, make sure it contains natural oils or you can add your own.
· Hair cap to allow conditioner to process for a few minutes
To cleanse correctly:
"Cleansing"
Continued…
· Coat hair with oil a night before washing (pick any oil and swap and change sometimes to avoid boredom and resistance to change
· Scalp massage as usual [see ‘head massaging’ section], this can be before or after hair oiling, do this for 10-15 minutes in a comfortable room where you will not be disturbed.
· On the day of washing, slowly and gently detangle the hair [see ‘detangling’ for thorough instruction] for you to detangle.
· Comb the hair straight back
· Use a boar bristle brush afterwards to distribute the oils
· Rinse your hair in the shower [or basin] for around ten minutes, the water should be very warm – as hot as you can safely tolerate
· Pour your powder mixture over your head slowly, focusing on scalp and hair ends
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Rinse this out immediately for a good ten minutes
· When you feel you have removed most of the powder particles, run a conditioner through your hair as though you were using shampoo
· Rinse this out immediately and repeat, this time keep the conditioner in your hair for ten minutes, and add an oil combination such as Wonder 8 oil or Keracare Essential Oils (although olive oil will do just fine and is perfect for this treatment)· When your ten minutes is up, rinse out with lukewarm – tolerable cold water until all the ‘slick’ of the conditioner is gone and you are left with moisturized detangled hair.
Do not comb your hair until your next wash date, if you feel you must comb your hair, only comb it within the ten minutes when conditioners and oils are in the hair – and please take time. Air dry the hair, only blow-dry once every 3 weeks minimum if you have to.
Now you are educated in the correct way to wash your hair (according to my own experience, many others and Ayurveda) what are you waiting for? If you are not an advocate of Cherie Hair products you will need to find the following, either online or at your local Indian market:
·
1 box (or 3) of selected powders; to name the best: Amla (moisture and strength), Shikakai (cleanse and strength), Neem (dandruff and deep cleansing), Brahmi (growth and stimulation), Aritha (oily scalp, build up), Maka (bhringeraj) (deep moisture).
· Boiled kettle water (do not ever heat your mixture up in the microwave, this will destroy most of the properties)
· Plastic spoon
· Variety of oils, choose brands such as Ancient Formulae, Hesh & Dabur – check before purchasing that these oils are: 1. In date 2. The ingredients are full of natural goodies 3. Are full to the top or near the top (and are unopened). You can also use KTC or KIC brands; who usually specialise in cooking oils. These do not label their ingredients though, but its better to assume they are not 100% natural unless stated.
· Mixing jug, or cup
The consistency of your powder mix shouldn’t be too thick or too watery – it also should never be lumpy or hard to stir. Its colour depends on what powders you use, but it should never be transparent, and you shouldn’t be able to see to the bottom of your mixing jug. Hair soaps are also popular in Ayurvedic hair care, but I personally prefer powders, as they do not contain the ingredients that soaps contain, which are non-natural. Powders are straight from the plant and are composed of nothing but the herb. Shampoo only once every 4 weeks with your favourite westernised shampoo or hair soap to avoid build-up. Do not be afraid to mix different powders together, although using more than 3 powders at a time can cancel out the abilities of another powder.
i hope this helped
much love xxx
erplexed? Should I start over? My goal is moisture moisture moisture, and I do not want the Aritha to derail my progress. Thanks again
The sink/bucket method works well also. 
