AYURVEDIC POWDER ADVICE + Excerpt from: Cherie Ayurveda Vol: 1

[Aggie]

I just read this whole thread. Great information. I started using the powers about 2weeks ago. I do the rinses, oil infusions and a leave in tea (spritz).

I was wondering what do you do with the left over paste? I hate to throw it away( mainly when I do oil infusions). It seems like such a waste.

I have been wanting to mix my own butter mixes usiing ayuredic. Has anyone else done this, and could I use the paste from my oil infusions? Or would I just use oils?

According to www.fromnaturewithlove.com, leftover pastes and tea rinses should be left in the refrigerator and used within 4 days of mixing or it would be useless after that. So try not to make more than you can use in that time, okay?

 

[Lucia]

I'm new to these powders, I've been using some henna+ingdigo, and really careful to condition before and + deep condition oil bath after. I just ordered amla, brhingeraj, and brhami, I was thinking of trying Brhami+brhingeraj as 1 rinse, then next wash try brhami+amla to get the growth and moisturizing effect is that an OK combo? TIA

 

[Aggie]

I'm new to these powders, I've been using some henna+ingdigo, and really careful to condition before and + deep condition oil bath after. I just ordered amla, brhingeraj, and brhami, I was thinking of trying Brhami+brhingeraj as 1 rinse, then next wash try brhami+amla to get the growth and moisturizing effect is that an OK combo? TIA

Sounds like a couple of awesome mixes to me.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hi Ladies,

first, are you all familiar with kapoor kachli powder? i picked it up yesterday, it's suppossed to be good for growth, hair texture, thickness, etc...

also, i picked up a bag full of powders, only one oil brahmi/amla...what's the difference between a powder rinse (like in a coffeepot) and a paste? I wanted to use and then rollerset my hair...but it looks like i can't comb my hair after using these products...no?

is the rinse less potent than the paste (Candy mentioned not letting powders get transparent with too much water and all...). I need to style my hair, so I was wondering...

can someone help me?

bumping for replies this am!!

 

[tottzu]

Hi Ladies,

first, are you all familiar with kapoor kachli powder? i picked it up yesterday, it's suppossed to be good for growth, hair texture, thickness, etc...

also, i picked up a bag full of powders, only one oil brahmi/amla...what's the difference between a powder rinse (like in a coffeepot) and a paste? I wanted to use and then rollerset my hair...but it looks like i can't comb my hair after using these products...no?

is the rinse less potent than the paste (Candy mentioned not letting powders get transparent with too much water and all...). I need to style my hair, so I was wondering...

can someone help me?

bumping for replies this am!!

I would think the paste form is more beneficial because it is much more concentrated than the tea. The directions on the box is for making a paste.

I use the tea rinse because my hair is in braids and would be a nightmare trying to get all of the grainules from the paste out of my hair. The tea has been strained to remove the granules. My tea mixtue is dark and not see through.

I have not tried the kapoor kachli powder. Where did you purchase it?

As I was typing this I was thinking if I can get the henna paste out of my braids why can't I get the amla paste out, hmmmm? I think I will try the paste form sometime, soon.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hi, Hon, thanks for replying...

I think i will use tea rinse first - since this will be my first time working with powders...i'd like to try it out gently, first... I'll move on to pastes later, thanks for that!

I picked up the KK powder from Indian Grocers in Houston. They had a nice selection, and they were all in season, except for the tulsi...so i left it. I also picked up Henna, but I used kali mehandi black henna last week, and i don't want henna to turn my nice black hair brown or red. I wonder can i just continue to use indigo from this point on...instead of going back to henna and then using indigo...

I made a tea rinse using shikakai, brahmi, maka and amla powders...i know, you should only use 3...but i really wanted to use maka. I am letting the tea brew for a couple of hours. Last night i oiled my hair and used Elasta QP DPR-11 as a DC and baggied. It's still on this morning. I will rinse and re-oil before i use the tea rinse. I'm so excited! Pray for me! I'll post my results.

I would think the paste form is more beneficial because it is much more concentrated than the tea. The directions on the box is for making a paste.

I use the tea rinse because my hair is in braids and would be a nightmare trying to get all of the grainules from the paste out of my hair. The tea has been strained to remove the granules. My tea mixtue is dark and not see through.

I have not tried the kapoor kachli powder. Where did you purchase it?

As I was typing this I was thinking if I can get the henna paste out of my braids why can't I get the amla paste out, hmmmm? I think I will try the paste form sometime, soon.

 

[natieya]

Hi, I'm in Houston. What store are you referring to exactly? TIA!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

I purchased all my powders and brahmi/amla oil at Indian Grocers on Hillcroft and Southwest Freeway - near Harwin/Westpark. They had a nice selection. Really clean, very friendly...tell them Josie sent ya!

Update:
Yesterday I used my powder rinse and it made my hair hard, but i think i should have oiled more thoroughly, i was kinda put out with that...none of my moisture cons did a thing....i rollerset, saran wrapped and was DIS-gusted. Truly. I almost called my old stylist, it was THAT bad -- and I promised myself I would never go there AGAIN. Then The Holy Spirit brought to my awareness that I had not Carameled in a while...so I pulled my Etae bottle out the freezer, and thought here goes a second try (my husband thought i had lost my mind, doing so much stuff in a day)erplexed I would not lose this battle!!! I Always Win!

So...I did a caramel treatment (i'm a transitioner) but i preoiled first with Shea Butter - Ladies, after my 2-hour dc with Caramel under bonnet dryer...My hair rinsed like butta! I then used Trsm Moisturizing Con to cowash (to be honest, i didn't really need it)...and soft as sssssilk! I then plaited my hair in 4, oiled each section w BrahmiAmla oil and replait and baggied for 1 hour. I then blowdried each section, scarfed up and went to my fav Dominican stylist -hoy-(today) and she flat ironed my hair after blowing my roots.

I wish i could post pictures! My hair is great! (I od-ed on oil, so i'll know next time.) My hair is blingin' and blangin'! It is even thickening up through and through. I am so blessed to have found LHCF and all of you Healthy Hair Growers! I know I will reach my goals and sooner than I expected! I can't wait to change the heads of my family and friends one follicle at a time! You know, I'm blessed so now I can be a blessing! I'm so hyped!!

*~Br*nze~*

Hi, I'm in Houston. What store are you referring to exactly? TIA!

 

[Aggie]

I purchased all my powders and brahmi/amla oil at Indian Grocers on Hillcroft and Southwest Freeway - near Harwin/Westpark. They had a nice selection. Really clean, very friendly...tell them Josie sent ya!

Update:
Yesterday I used my powder rinse and it made my hair hard, but i think i should have oiled more thoroughly, i was kinda put out with that...none of my moisture cons did a thing....i rollerset, saran wrapped and was DIS-gusted. Truly. I almost called my old stylist, it was THAT bad -- and I promised myself I would never go there AGAIN. Then The Holy Spirit brought to my awareness that I had not Carameled in a while...so I pulled my Etae bottle out the freezer, and thought here goes a second try (my husband thought i had lost my mind, doing so much stuff in a day)erplexed I would not lose this battle!!! I Always Win!

So...I did a caramel treatment (i'm a transitioner) but i preoiled first with Shea Butter - Ladies, after my 2-hour dc with Caramel under bonnet dryer...My hair rinsed like butta! I then used Trsm Moisturizing Con to cowash (to be honest, i didn't really need it)...and soft as sssssilk! I then plaited my hair in 4, oiled each section w BrahmiAmla oil and replait and baggied for 1 hour. I then blowdried each section, scarfed up and went to my fav Dominican stylist -hoy-(today) and she flat ironed my hair after blowing my roots.

I wish i could post pictures! My hair is great! (I od-ed on oil, so i'll know next time.) My hair is blingin' and blangin'! It is even thickening up through and through. I am so blessed to have found LHCF and all of you Healthy Hair Growers! I know I will reach my goals and sooner than I expected! I can't wait to change the heads of my family and friends one follicle at a time! You know, I'm blessed so now I can be a blessing! I'm so hyped!!

*~Br*nze~*

Hey BBB (Blessed-Bronzed-Bombshell), I'm so excited for you. Isn't it wonderfully exciting to know that the Lord is even involved in our hair journey. Wow, thank you for sharing. I mean, I really feel your excitement coming through my computer screen. You go girl, Blessed-bronzed-BombShell.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Oh, Aggie, you are so special!! I have a special special thanks to you!!! You have helped me so much and you share so much. I hope to help half as many as you have. I pray you receive everything you've prayed for. And I mean that. I've been through so much these last 6 years that i thought this was a nightmare that I'd never awake from! Our Father is concerned with everything that concerns us. Nothing is too small or too large or too hard for Him!

Aggie, I love my new name. That fits me!!! Thank You! I am brand new... you know this is the year for New Beginnings, 8-8-08...I am now Blessed Bronzebombshell!!!, at your service.

Thanks for the support and the encouragement!

*~B*B*B~*

Hey BBB (Blessed-Bronzed-Bombshell), I'm so excited for you. Isn't it wonderfully exciting to know that the Lord is even involved in our hair journey. Wow, thank you for sharing. I mean, I really feel your excitement coming through my computer screen. You go girl, Blessed-bronzed-BombShell.

 

[Ediese]

Does anyone know if it is recommended that I wait at least a week after I henna and indigo before I start washing with Ayurvedic powders (Shikikai, Amla, Maka)?

 

[Aggie]

Oh, Aggie, you are so special!! I have a special special thanks to you!!! You have helped me so much and you share so much. I hope to help half as many as you have. I pray you receive everything you've prayed for. And I mean that. I've been through so much these last 6 years that i thought this was a nightmare that I'd never awake from! Our Father is concerned with everything that concerns us. Nothing is too small or too large or too hard for Him!

Aggie, I love my new name. That fits me!!! Thank You! I am brand new... you know this is the year for New Beginnings, 8-8-08...I am now Blessed Bronzebombshell!!!, at your service.

Thanks for the support and the encouragement!

*~B*B*B~*

Oooooh I love you girl *~B*B*B~* and lots of Hugs and Kisses to you honey. I accept every word of blessings from your lips and may they manifest NOW, in Jesus Name. I pray that life is good to you as God is good to you, always.

 

[joyandfaith]

I made an ayruvedic paste with some V05 condish, Amla powder and Kalpi Tone powder. How long can I keep this mix before it goes bad?

 

[Aggie]

Does anyone know if it is recommended that I wait at least a week after I henna and indigo before I start washing with Ayurvedic powders (Shikikai, Amla, Maka)?

I would wait about 5 days between them knowing me. In between that time I would be placing most of my concentration on getting my moisture level up some, then go for washing/rinsing with the powders, but everyone's hair is different and might need the entire week in between. See how your hair feels after the henna treatment and watch it for the days following and it will let you know when it would be okay to go ahead with the other powders, okay? Just make sure to keep up with your moisturizing deep conditioning and you should be fine.

 

[Aggie]

I made an ayruvedic paste with some V05 condish, Amla powder and Kalpi Tone powder. How long can I keep this mix before it goes bad?

I know that the rinse last in the fridge for about 4 days so I think the paste would be just about the same amount of time seeing that the rinse is made from the paste **shrug** just my opinion though.

 

[natieya]

Oh, Aggie, you are so special!! I have a special special thanks to you!!! You have helped me so much and you share so much. I hope to help half as many as you have. I pray you receive everything you've prayed for. And I mean that. I've been through so much these last 6 years that i thought this was a nightmare that I'd never awake from! Our Father is concerned with everything that concerns us. Nothing is too small or too large or too hard for Him!

Aggie, I love my new name. That fits me!!! Thank You! I am brand new... you know this is the year for New Beginnings, 8-8-08...I am now Blessed Bronzebombshell!!!, at your service.

Thanks for the support and the encouragement!

*~B*B*B~*

Oooooh I love you girl *~B*B*B~* and lots of Hugs and Kisses to you honey. I accept every word of blessings from your lips and may they manifest NOW, in Jesus Name. I pray that life is good to you as God is good to you, always.

Oooh, I love it when my brothers and sisters in Christ get fired up! You guys rock! And I have to say that it is INDEED wonderful to know we have such a Wonderful Father who loves us so much that He is concerned with EVERYTHING that concerns us...including our hair. I love you guys!!!

 

[joyandfaith]

I know that the rinse last in the fridge for about 4 days so I think the paste would be just about the same amount of time seeing that the rinse is made from the paste **shrug** just my opinion though.

Thanks Aggie! *takes the paste out of the cabinet and puts it in the fridge *
You're always so helpful

 

[PassionFruit]

I made an ayruvedic paste with some V05 condish, Amla powder and Kalpi Tone powder. How long can I keep this mix before it goes bad?

I put my paste in a ziplock in the freezer... was still good 4 weeks later for my next usage

 

[joyandfaith]

I put my paste in a ziplock in the freezer... was still good 4 weeks later for my next usage

Ohhhh! good idea!

 

[Aggie]

Oooh, I love it when my brothers and sisters in Christ get fired up! You guys rock! And I have to say that it is INDEED wonderful to know we have such a Wonderful Father who loves us so much that He is concerned with EVERYTHING that concerns us...including our hair. I love you guys!!!

ooooh, right back at ya girl natieya. Tears of joy just stung my eyes when I saw your post. I said "Oooooh look Father, another one of Your precious babies". I am so delighted to know that there are many many of us (HIS KIDS) on this forum. I bless Him for giving me all of you as spiritual as well as hair sistas. Love ya honey and much blessings to you.

 

[Aggie]

I put my paste in a ziplock in the freezer... was still good 4 weeks later for my next usage

Thanks PassionFruit. I might need to try this so I have just one question, how do you get it warm enough to use on your hair when you're ready for it? Do you put it in the microwave or do you let it sit at room temperature until it warms up naturally? I just want to be prepared just in case I make too much paste and would need to do this.

 

[AngelDoll]

Oooh, I love it when my brothers and sisters in Christ get fired up! You guys rock! And I have to say that it is INDEED wonderful to know we have such a Wonderful Father who loves us so much that He is concerned with EVERYTHING that concerns us...including our hair. I love you guys!!!

ooooh, right back at ya girl natieya. Tears of joy just stung my eyes when I saw your post. I said "Oooooh look Father, another one of Your precious babies". I am so delighted to know that there are many many of us (HIS KIDS) on this forum. I bless Him for giving me all of you as spiritual as well as hair sistas. Love ya honey and much blessings to you.

AMEN sistas .

 

[Aggie]

AMEN sistas .

Whoa, you too? Lovely, just lovely.

 

[PassionFruit]

Thanks PassionFruit. I might need to try this so I have just one question, how do you get it warm enough to use on your hair when you're ready for it? Do you put it in the microwave or do you let it sit at room temperature until it warms up naturally? I just want to be prepared just in case I make too much paste and would need to do this.

let it defrost room temp... takes about 3 or 4 hours... then I sit the ziplock bag in a bowl of boiling water to warm my paste back up.... knead it well to make sure everything is still mixed up... then apply

 

[Aggie]

let it defrost room temp... takes about 3 or 4 hours... then I sit the ziplock bag in a bowl of boiling water to warm my paste back up.... knead it well to make sure everything is still mixed up... then apply

Oooooh cool. This is fairly easy to do, thanks PF.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hey, Nat!

It is indeed a wonderful, beautiful, blessed thing, isn't it?
We are EVERYWHERE!!!

Much Love to you, too, My H-town LHCF/Spiritual Sista...

Isn't Aggie wonderful?

Oooh, I love it when my brothers and sisters in Christ get fired up! You guys rock! And I have to say that it is INDEED wonderful to know we have such a Wonderful Father who loves us so much that He is concerned with EVERYTHING that concerns us...including our hair. I love you guys!!!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

And of course you too, AngelDoll!!! I feel The Anointing in this place!

This is time to worship, praise and Believe God for Miracles - NOW!!!

AMEN sistas .

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

How does this copowder paste work, Passion? Have you been doing this for some time, now? I'd like to know your measurements and results...

thanks for sharing!

let it defrost room temp... takes about 3 or 4 hours... then I sit the ziplock bag in a bowl of boiling water to warm my paste back up.... knead it well to make sure everything is still mixed up... then apply

 

[PassionFruit]

copowder paste?? is that where the ladies mix Ayurvedic powders in with conditioners??

I dont do that...tried it once, didnt like it

I make my pastes of various powders, water & a carrier oil

 

[Lucky's Mom]

ooooh, right back at ya girl natieya. Tears of joy just stung my eyes when I saw your post. I said "Oooooh look Father, another one of Your precious babies". I am so delighted to know that there are many many of us (HIS KIDS) on this forum. I bless Him for giving me all of you as spiritual as well as hair sistas. Love ya honey and much blessings to you.

AGGIE! - you are so AWESOME.... You're so sweet - like a chocolate Bunny ..Thank you for your LIGHT on This BOARD!!!!!

OK - So with my Ayurvedic journey so far.... I have had EXCELLENT results.

I am in braids - and plan to be for a while. I had to redo a few - and when I took them out - My hair was Soft Supple and strong. I was a bit afraid of this method and was worried about the "no Poo" feeling - But So far- I have had Powder Success! I will be putting my powders in my old coffee maker for the nice no grit feeling..... I put the liquid in to a tint bottle to make sure my scalp gets its maximum benefits.....

Toodles!