Coffee,Tea,ACV,AVJ & Ayurvedic Challenge 2013

Nix08
That is the cutest little storage solution!! I love organization!! What size are those little containers? Where'd you get them?

BTW: its OK if you score more teas cuz you use them all the time :look:
 
Doing my DC with the fenugreek blend now:yep: It had more slip than anything that I've ever used. I should have blended more because I have grains (I think its the irish moss though) either way next time I will use a mortar and pestle and blend better also instead of coconut milk powder I will use actual coconut milk.
I'm looking forward to seeing/feeling the results.
 
IDareT'sHair:lachen: So it truly was/is fabulous:lick: except for the grains which I still didn't fully get out. ..BUT in trying to get them out I was 'fluffing' my hair as it air dried and most of the bits did fall out and my hair dried soooo much faster, this is a good thing:grin:
My hair detangled much better, even my ng! I will use a different oil next time. ..I could feel the hardness a bit that coconut oil always give me but my hair feels really good! My hair dried beautifully too, straight and laid flat:grin:
Now do I use the rest of this batch with bits and coconut oil or get started on a new batch? ??
Oh and the rosemary addition felt good on my scalp.
This will be an absolute staple:yep: if I can get it smooth:look:
 
I tried a black tea rinse yesterday and now shedding haa doubled. I have breakage now too. I'm not sure what I should do now.
 
Nix08
IDK how to avoid SOME granules unless you have really finely sifted fenugreek. Im glad your hair enjoyed the treatment.

I got my coconut milk powder in the mail today :) i plan to mix it with warm water then stir it in with some of my fenugreek paste to do my next DC. I love the idea of coconut milk though. That should make it even creamier and more decadent :lick:
 
Did coffee with some CC Naturals Marshmallow and Burdock. Saved my scalp. I used it as a prepoo and it was really good!

I bought some oat straw. Can someone tell me the benefits of it? Darcy's Botanicals has it as one of their ingredients so Im wondering if it may be superb if I use it separately under a DC.:yep::lick:
 
mshoneyfly said:
Nix08
IDK how to avoid SOME granules unless you have really finely sifted fenugreek. Im glad your hair enjoyed the treatment.

I got my coconut milk powder in the mail today :) i plan to mix it with warm water then stir it in with some of my fenugreek paste to do my next DC. I love the idea of coconut milk though. That should make it even creamier and more decadent :lick:
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Thanks mshoneyfly...if you think that there will always be at least a little them I will use up the match that I have. Plus this morning as I was styling my hair I didn't see them so maybe they all fell out:look:
Good for you getting coconut milk (powder)....I can't be without coconut milk or powder:nono:
 
Saludable84 here are some benefits of oatstraw:
"With its soothing properties and rich silica content, Oat Straw Powder makes an excellent addition to both hair and skin products. When used in shampoos, hair conditioners, rinses, and hair masks, Oat Straw imparts a softness and shine that your hair will love. It can also soothe itchy or irritated scalps. In skin care products, Oat Straw acts as a calming agent, making it great for sensitive skin formulations."

@futureapl I like coconut milk for softening my new growth when I'm into a stretch...I am not a big fan of coconut oil in my hair (although it was fine in my fenugreek paste). I won't wash my hair if I don't have coconut milk (or coconut milk powder) on hand to rinse with.

Honestly I'm crazy about that fenugreek paste:yay: My hair has shine and is so smooth...I'm like 17 or 18 weeks post ya'll and I don't have any tangles:grin:
 
futureapl said:
How do I use the coconut milk? What does it do?
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futureapl
I used about 1/2 a can (my hair is fine, SL and wets easily). I think I shampood first then put milk in a bowl, added AVG, poured it slowly over my head like a tea rinse, gently massaged into scalp and roots, squeezed out the excess, then put DC right on top. Sat under dryer for 20 mins I think I left it in longer but not necessary. 1 hour should be enough. Then I rinsed in the shower.

Have you read the latest posts? I just posted the link to a SHORT article yesterday on the benefits for hair growth. Plus it stops shedding. All I did was google "benefits of (fill in the blank) for hair".

When you did the black tea rinse, did you put a moisturizing DC on top?? What kind?
 
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mshoneyfly said:
futureapl
I used about 1/2 a can (my hair is fine, SL and wets easily). I think I shampood first then put milk in a bowl, added AVG, poured it slowly over my head like a tea rinse, gently massaged into scalp and roots, squeezed out the excess, then put DC right on top. Sat under dryer for 20 mins I think I left it in longer but not necessary. 1 hour should be enough. Then I rinsed in the shower.

Have you read the latest posts? I just posted the link to a SHORT article yesterday on the benefits for hair growth. Plus it stops shedding. All I did was google "benefits of (fill in the blank) for hair".

When you did the black tea rinse, did you put a moisturizing DC on top?? What kind?
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Yes I put KeraCare Humecto on top. I will try the coconut milk.
 
futureapl you might wanna use a clarifying poo if you use products with silicones. These can cause buildup, block the moisture and cause the breakage. I see the humecto has cones high in the ingredients list.
 
futureapl I don't like black tea in my hair...it leaves my hair stiff and hard. It does work for others though. You may want to try another more moisturizing tea next time.
 
IDareT'sHair said:
@Nix08 I "fell out" looking at those 13 New Jars! That was my Big :Thud: :lol:

When I saw that you've made more space for more brews & blends.:spinning:...:blush:
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You know I have issues:look:

OAN: When I make my next fenugreek paste, I'll stick with the coconut milk powder, I suspect the actual milk will cause it to go rancid quicker.
 
Nix08 said:
futureapl I don't like black tea in my hair...it leaves my hair stiff and hard. It does work for others though. You may want to try another more moisturizing tea next time.
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You find green tea or oolong more moisturizing. This stuff is ok on my hair, the black tea being better. We seem to be a tad reverse.

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Saludable84 said:
You find green tea or oolong more moisturizing. This stuff is ok on my hair, the black tea being better. We seem to be a tad reverse.

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You know, when I think moisturizing I actually think about marshmallow root, slippery elm and hibiscus. The oolongs, green tea's etc, I think more for their other properties, antioxidants, fall inhibitors and such.
My hair is weird though, I can't stand coconut oil on it and I love protein.
 
Last night pre Soultincals kink drink on scalp/Kizuri palm milk on lengthy/wash then Dc with Afro Veda's Ashilii Amla red raspberry Dc 45min..Rinsed with Afro Veda coconut moisture milk,HH soft coconut leave-in,sm hibiscus hair milk & sealed with LN apricot mango pomade ...Hair in 4 large corn-rows..air drying..applied HH wild grow oil on scalp.

Happy Hair Growing!
 
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Nix08 said:
You know, when I think moisturizing I actually think about marshmallow root, slippery elm and hibiscus. The oolongs, green tea's etc, I think more for their other properties, antioxidants, fall inhibitors and such.
My hair is weird though, I can't stand coconut oil on it and I love protein.
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Ok, I get what your saying. The herbal teas respond differently on my head. The caffeinated tea work really well, but my head is funny with the herbal mixes. The herbal mixes only really bother my scalp, so regardless of how well it works on my hair, if my scalp doesn't like it, I can't use it.

I hear nettle is great but my scalp hates it. OTOH, it loves chamomile and horsetail. In definitely gonna give the oat straw a try because that's in Darcy's Botanicals PSC and that stuff is the best thing since sliced bread on my head. Because I get my fair share of shedding, I have to mix any teas with black tea or coffee. Womps, but I know my hair enough to know if something is working or not.

Also, my hair loves lives protein and hates coconut oil too. Coconut oil makes my hair stiff because my guess is since my hair needs more protein and likes it AND I use penetrating proteins, the coconut oil allows protein to be held in the hair (so its not lost naturally to shampoo and water) and gives me slight protein overload because there isn't enough moisture to offset it. I could be totally wrong but it makes sense to me. My hair may not care for other oils but it absolutely hates coconut oil.

Thanks girl!!!

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Sometimes you dont notice the difference a change makes until you forget it.

Been acv'ing less than 2 months regularly. I forgot to acv the last wash and cowashes. There is a difference!! My natural styles are puffy and frizzier and the go to style twist outs have less definition and longevity.

Gotta keep the acv up!

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*.~.*Sent from a distant Galaxy in the Unicorn-verse*.~.*
 
Ok so maybe I should be shaking my head but I found it hilarious...I went into a convenience store today and I thought hey, I bet they have some indian spices in here...so I went looking. I saw a package that read : "Fennel Greek":blush: :lachen: I smiled a big smile:grin: and bought 2 packs of the ones that actually read "fenugreek" Once I got in my car I laughed out loud:lol:
 
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