Coffee,Tea,ACV,AVJ & Ayurvedic Challenge 2013

Yesterday used KeraVada oil to condition my scalp (still in crochet braids). Massaged. Then dilute shampoo'd and followed that with a red rooibos and bamboo tea rinse :lick:. Sealed. Spritzed my scalp this morning with my regular burdock and nettle with oils spritz.
 
Going to try Oatstraw once this install is out. Saw it at the herbalist today.

It's basically the leaves and stuff of oatmeal :look:. My research says it is high in silica (not as much as bamboo, tho) and as much protein as soy and meat. Since there was a little mushiness to my hair before the install it will be time for a hard protein after. I'll give it a try and report back. :)
 
Have you tried it @IDareT'sHair? If you did, what were the results?

Oooh reading more apparently it contains ALL necessary trace minerals. Just means I will have to drink it too. I like drinking and eating vits/mins in teas and smoothies vs. supplements.

Come to think of it, might help to incorporate powdered teas (I got a vitamix) in smoothies for hair and overall health. Hmmmm...:scratchchin:
 
^^That's good to know. I bought this. I have to be careful.

After I rinsed out my DC, I poured the Roobios tea over my hair and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then I rinsed. I was afraid to let the tea sit on my hair. I didn't notice anything special about it on my hair. It wasn't terrible though.

From here on I will rinse with the tea prior to the DC. It is just easier. I will try another tea next week.
 
Anyone here use broccoli seed oil? I know this isnt a tea but apparently it acts like a natual version of dimethicone but isn't a cone obviously. My ends could benefit from this.

I need to stop shoppin'.. :look:
 
DarkJoy said:
Anyone here use broccoli seed oil? I know this isnt a tea but apparently it acts like a natual version of dimethicone but isn't a cone obviously. My ends could benefit from this.

I need to stop shoppin'.. :look:
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And stop tempting us weak folk:cry:
 
:giggle: Nix08

Weeelllll you COULD ignore but then you'd miss great product plugs :lol:

Tell ya'll what. I'll order the brocoli seed oil and report to the grease, butters, oils thread. :look: So it's less tempting (unless you're in that thread too) :look:
 
how long has it been since I last came in here, three weeks? That's how long since I last washed my hair :look: too lazy to make teas so I just threw some Indian powders in my DC mix. Amla, Aritha, and Maka. Used a mixture of Shea moisture purification masque, cantu Shea butter leave in repair cream, and proclaim cholesterol. Needed some protein. Sitting under dryer now. Will 'poo then finish up with wheat germ rinse. Then I'll be gone another three weeks and do a better job then :lol:
 
Ive heard of the broccoli seed oil, i think haritage had that in one of her products...I'd be intrested in the results.

So I mixed up the rose powder with a couple tablesppons of henna for strength and conditioning and decided to add some shikakai powder since I had it. Warmed up my tea blend from last night and then squirted a mix of walnut, avo and grapesed oil bc it was a little thick. I didnt make alot, will barely cover the whole head. AND I have the keravad green tea in my hair already. Hope I'm not overdoing this. :spinning:
Anyone have thoughts on how long to leave in?
 
DarkJoy said:
:giggle: Nix08

Weeelllll you COULD ignore but then you'd miss great product plugs :lol:

Tell ya'll what. I'll order the brocoli seed oil and report to the grease, butters, oils thread. :look: So it's less tempting (unless you're in that thread too) :look:
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DarkJoy ...Don't you dare not share your finds:look: I am in that thread too:yep:

I guess I have some reading up to do on broccoli oil:giggle:
 
It's been a while is I rinsed and my scalp is NOT thanking me but I did a brew of breakfast blend, marshmallow, burdock, Oatstraw and Irish moss (first time trying it). 4tbsp of coffee, 1tsp of marshmallow and Irish moss and 2 tsp of the rest.

I remember tell faithVA that I make a concentrate. The brew is really strong but I out about 16-20 ounces if water. That's not a lot considering that basically two really strong cups of coffee. I'll attach a picture.

This allows me to not have to catch and repour because it's not diluted to the point that it's not good enough the first time. I don't want to be in the shower longer than I have to and I don't have a hose for my kitchen sink yet.

So the water bottle has the strained mix and you can get an idea of how much product versus water I use.

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Doing a CAT

Coffee under = Ynobe Shop's Amala & Nettle Deep Conditioner
ACV Rinse = Hairveda
Tea = Saw Palmetto with my Leave-In & Oil
 
I am back to sealing with Vatika oil. I was using sunflower oil for the ceramide so but the Vatika oil seems to be better feeling on my hair. And I need another growth spurt. When I check back, it seems I was cowashing often and using Vatika oil. Either it's that or it is the time of year. Not sure yet but I am still hoping for APL by the close of the year and I need a BIG growth spurt for that to happen.
 
Did a fenugreek dc today with aowc, and a tea blend.

Cowash with tea/coffee/oil rinse.

Leave in rinse of saa and acv.
 
Trying to infuse some ayurvedic powders in rice bran oil:triphala, bhringaraj and a little hibiscus, I really hope it comes out well.

I don't think my scalp likes almond oil....it could be my mind or the weather but my scalp feels sore and I swear I'm shedding more. .. particularly after a scalp massage (maybe I'm too vigorous:perplexed:)
 
Made a DC using a tea of bhringraj, brahmi, alma, hibiscus, marshmallow, and linden, then adding xantham gum to thicken that, then whipping in some of the whipped butter I just made, honey, aloe vera gel and aloe vera oil. Ended up looking like chocolate pudding and has MAJOR slip! :) marinating my hair in it now, hope the results are good!
 
MyAngelEyez~C~U said:
Made a DC using a tea of bhringraj, brahmi, alma, hibiscus, marshmallow, and linden, then adding xantham gum to thicken that, then whipping in some of the whipped butter I just made, honey, aloe vera gel and aloe vera oil. Ended up looking like chocolate pudding and has MAJOR slip! :) marinating my hair in it now, hope the results are good!
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That sounds yummy MyAngelEyez~C~U:yep:
 
So I forgot to do a tea rinse after my relaxer :(
But I did do the mid protein step with Millcreek keratin. I also used it along the shaft before applying relaxer. For detangling, I used the Garnier fall fight leave in spray. It has caffeine and instantly softens and removes tangles. My scalp still feels all tingly, fresh and lively!!

I LOVE this HHJ!!
 
DarkJoy said:
Going to try Oatstraw once this install is out. Saw it at the herbalist today.

It's basically the leaves and stuff of oatmeal :look:. My research says it is high in silica (not as much as bamboo, tho) and as much protein as soy and meat. Since there was a little mushiness to my hair before the install it will be time for a hard protein after. I'll give it a try and report back. :)
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I use oatstraw thanks to the soothing properties I got from it in Darcys Botanicals Pumpkin Seed Conditioner. Not sure of the protein effect, but it does soothe my scalp a bit and my hair feel better afterwards. I figured it was related to oatmeal somehow, so in that case, how could it not be good!

Nix08 said:
Trying to infuse some ayurvedic powders in rice bran oil:triphala, bhringaraj and a little hibiscus, I really hope it comes out well.

I don't think my scalp likes almond oil….it could be my mind or the weather but my scalp feels sore and I swear I'm shedding more. .. particularly after a scalp massage (maybe I'm too vigorous:perplexed:)
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Ill be glad when I order my Indian herbs. As for the Almond Oil, my mother told me if you are allergic to nuts, using nutty oils can cause problems on skin and scalp too. Not sure if this is the case, or you scapl could probably just not like oils on it. My scalp hates everything smh:nono:
 
Did an overnight with KeraVada Amla Brahmi Fenugreek etc. oil blend.

Finished my wash with a rinse of black tea, marshmallow, peppermint, horsetail.
 
I put 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and a clump of stinging nettles in 2 cups of hot water overnight. In the morning I blended the mix on a medium speed in my Vitamix until it formed a thick paste. I applied it to my hair overnight and my hair felt like butter when I co-washed it out.

I also applied some to my face and let it dry for about 20 min before rinsing. It gave me very smooth and supple skin.

I only used about 25% and froze the rest.
 
The Pompeian oil company is marketing a grapeseed oil spritz. It is on the level of a pam dispenser without the propellant. I know it is not part of coffee, tea and Ayurveda but I just wanted to mention if for the folks that are not following the ceramides challenge. HTH.:lick:
 
felic1 said:
The Pompeian oil company is marketing a grapeseed oil spritz. It is on the level of a pam dispenser without the propellant. I know it is not part of coffee, tea and Ayurveda but I just wanted to mention if for the folks that are not following the ceramides challenge. HTH.:lick:
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I just bought this Saturday!! :)

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
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