Coffee,Tea,ACV,AVJ & Ayurvedic Challenge 2013

[Saludable84]

These ayurvedics first had me thinking that I would have to relax early, now I've decided that I'm going to stretch for 6 months It will be my first time going that long. I have tons of ng but it lays so well now. Today was fenugreek sunday as I do my fenugreek paste treatment on sundays. Used the last of my coffee/tea/coconut milk rinse so I will need to make more for tuesday. Also used my shikakai/tulsi/soapnut/amla brew.

It's making my hair more manageable despise increased growth. I can't speak for the future, but right now it's ok and treating me well.

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[IDareT'sHair]

Nix08 Saludable84

Glad you Ladies are having Good Success with your Ayurvedic Regi's.

I love success stories!

Ms. Saludable, that Store looks Yummy!

 

[Nix08]

It's making my hair more manageable despise increased growth. I can't speak for the future, but right now it's ok and treating me well.

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It's amazing isn't it? I shouldn't be surprised because oil pulling is from ayurveda and I saw benefits almost instantly with that too. I plan to relax for my birthday in February. That may be a challenge (6 months of ng) but I'll cross that bridge when I get there
How long are you stretching for?

My hair is so manageble that I have rediscovered my obsession with make up and nailpolish

 

[Nix08]

IDareT'sHair....I am pleasantly surprised by the ease of using ayurvedics and the fast observations. I think this reggie will hold for quite a while......I think

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Nix08

This Thread has been great and You Ladies have all been so wonderful with your participation and ideas. Recipes, Tips and Observations.

It has truly been a pleasure.

We've been hanging and staying consistent with it.

Can't wait for 2013!

 

[Saludable84]

Nix08 Saludable84 Glad you Ladies are having Good Success with your Ayurvedic Regi's. I love success stories! Ms. Saludable, that Store looks Yummy!

Thanks. I have you and Nix08 to thank.

That store is a wet dream. I had the poor Indian man looking for bringraj oil for me with no success. I have to probably find it online, but they had erting!!!!

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[Nix08]

This thread gives me lIfe

 

[Saludable84]

It's amazing isn't it? I shouldn't be surprised because oil pulling is from ayurveda and I saw benefits almost instantly with that too. I plan to relax for my birthday in February. That may be a challenge (6 months of ng) but I'll cross that bridge when I get there How long are you stretching for? My hair is so manageble that I have rediscovered my obsession with make up and nailpolish

I want to do a four month stretch that will end in February. That would be nice. I'm playing it by ear, but my last relaxer I just got impatient with growth and new growth. I promised myself that next year, I wouldn't be so impatient and I want to decrease relaxing as well.

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[HanaKuroi]

My hair loves weekly henna. I hope there there is a BF sale on henna.

I also
Need more sukyesh.

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[faithVA]

I'm going to try mixing water, vegemoist, marshmallow root tea and a bit of oil for a spritz tonight. I think my hair really likes marshmallow. If I can get this to work as a spritz it would be a relief. I thought it was the Qhemet BRBC that was helping my hair stay moisturized but I think I was mistaken.

I also think I get better results soaking marshamllow roote in lukewarm water for several days vs. boiling it. But I will do another experiment next weekend to see.

 

[xu93texas]

Oh I miss doing my tea rinses and Ayurvedic oils. I'm in a weave for 8-9 weeks. I can only apply my KV oils to my edges and nape.

Has anyone done a tea rinse while wearing a weave?

 

[DarkJoy]

Oh I miss doing my tea rinses and Ayurvedic oils. I'm in a weave for 8-9 weeks. I can only apply my KV oils to my edges and nape.

Has anyone done a tea rinse while wearing a weave?

Yes xu93texas. Well if you count crochet braids. I make spritzes with oils for my scalp.

Almost no shed when it's time to take out the install and the hair is always nicely moisturized. I would also pour tea after a gentle diluted shampoo wash as well.

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[xu93texas]

Yes xu93texas. Well if you count crochet braids. I make spritzes with oils for my scalp. Almost no shed when it's time to take out the install and the hair is always nicely moisturized. I would also pour tea after a gentle diluted shampoo wash as well. ____________ *.~.*Sent from a distant Galaxy in the Unicorn-verse*.~.*

Thanks!
I'm going to add some KV amla oil mix to my moisturizing spritz. I'll also do a tea rinse by putting it in an applicator bottle and squirting through the tracks.

 

[HanaKuroi]

I am too busy (thanksgiving prep) to read about fenugreek. I bought some seed and powder today. Which one are we using? And how to prepare it?



Tia

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[Rozlewis]

Steeping tea (Fenugreek, Peppermint, Horsetail, Burdock Root, Rooibos) for tomorrow's cowash day.

 

[mshoneyfly]

I am too busy (thanksgiving prep) to read about fenugreek. I bought some seed and powder today. Which one are we using? And how to prepare it? Tia I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

I have the seeds but next time I will get the powder. With the seeds you have to boil for 10 mins, soak o/n in a covered pot and pour into the blender. Blend to make a creamy paste then add oil and blend some more. Add w/e else you want and apply.

You could also make a tea with the seeds and use as a rinse.

With the powder, just add hot water and stir into a paste. Add w/e else you want and apply.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[HanaKuroi]

I have the seeds but next time I will get the powder. With the seeds you have to boil for 10 mins, soak o/n in a covered pot and pour into the blender. Blend to make a creamy paste then add oil and blend some more. Add w/e else you want and apply.

You could also make a tea with the seeds and use as a rinse.

With the powder, just add hot water and stir into a paste. Add w/e else you want and apply.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

Thank You!



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[IDareT'sHair]

Using The Pomade Shop's Rosemary Pomade (Vanilla)

 

[felic1]

Hello Ladies! I washed my hair on Sunday after doing that pre poo on Saturday night (I think). I pre pooed with coconut and sank some Bioinfusions critical care masque overnight. I washed it out with As I Am cleaning conditioner. I forgot to do my coffee rinse and applied SM boobab (sp) with hemp, wheat germ and pumpkin seed oil and wet the shower caps and went under the dryer for about 1/2 hour. I could not get my tea rinse bottle to spray so I gave up on it. I used ACV and then Kimmaytube after the jojoba EO mix to the scalp. I used that SSI carrot seed and some olive oil and went on and used that bioinfusion curl cream and braided it up and popped on a cap and a bonnet. HHG! I have been doing sooooo great God is so Good!!!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Used a couple drops of KeraVada RWandan Coffee Hair Oil (Cotton Candy)

 

[kxlot79]

Be sure to report back!
I thought it was just me!
Actually, all of my mixes come out "better" somehow when they soak for a few days versus when I use heat.
I even gave up using heat for oil infusions. Now I just let the herbs soak for as long as I can (got a hibiscus/rosemary/lavender coconut/olive oil that's been infusing 6 weeks and counting in a low, dark cabinet).

I'm going to try mixing water, vegemoist, marshmallow root tea and a bit of oil for a spritz tonight. I think my hair really likes marshmallow. If I can get this to work as a spritz it would be a relief. I thought it was the Qhemet BRBC that was helping my hair stay moisturized but I think I was mistaken.

I also think I get better results soaking marshamllow roote in lukewarm water for several days vs. boiling it. But I will do another experiment next weekend to see.

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[faithVA]

kxlot79;19289003[/USER]]Be sure to report back!
I thought it was just me!
Actually, all of my mixes come out "better" somehow when they soak for a few days versus when I use heat.
I even gave up using heat for oil infusions. Now I just let the herbs soak for as long as I can (got a hibiscus/rosemary/lavender coconut/olive oil that's been infusing 6 weeks and counting in a low, dark cabinet).



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Thanks for the confirmation. I definitely will try soaking the marshmallow root again. Not sure why I put it off until next weekend when I can do it anytime.

 

[faithVA]

Yesterday I brewed some burdock root and mixed 3 oz of marshmalllow root with 1 oz of burdock root with 1/2 oz of water and 1 tsp of vegemoist. I'm not sure of my measurements yet but I think I need more marshmallow root than other teas.

I spritzed my hair before twisting it up and I think I am on the right track. Now I can ease up on my crusade for finding the right moisturizing cream.

 

[Rozlewis]

Layering tea mixture, oil, and conditioner on hair.

 

[mshoneyfly]

faithVA
I was thinking of making a MM root spray yesterday too for detangling. Jen from JGA posted about her MM root spray not long ago and I got inspired

Im using MM root powder, irish moss powder, horsetail powder, hot water, avg, safflower oil and EOs for scent.

This should make a nice moisturizing spray. I read that the irish moss is supposed to be an emulsifier to help mix the oil and water. This is an added bonus when making spritzed with oil.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[faithVA]

faithVA
I was thinking of making a MM root spray yesterday too for detangling. Jen from JGA posted about her MM root spray not long ago and I got inspired

Im using MM root powder, irish moss powder, horsetail powder, hot water, avg, safflower oil and EOs for scent.

This should make a nice moisturizing spray. I read that the irish moss is supposed to be an emulsifier to help mix the oil and water. This is an added bonus when making spritzed with oil.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

I have some irish moss but haven't used it yet since someone said it felt like a protein on their hair. I have a lot I need to play around with. I feel like I spinning in circles

 

[Babygrowth]

faithVA
I was thinking of making a MM root spray yesterday too for detangling. Jen from JGA posted about her MM root spray not long ago and I got inspired

Im using MM root powder, irish moss powder, horsetail powder, hot water, avg, safflower oil and EOs for scent.

This should make a nice moisturizing spray. I read that the irish moss is supposed to be an emulsifier to help mix the oil and water. This is an added bonus when making spritzed with oil.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

I saw that blog post too. I'm going to make mine with MM tea, hibiscus tea and probably my coconut oil mix. I need it to help take these braids out!

 

[faithVA]

This has probably been shared in this thread many times since it has such longevity. However, since I am still trying to understand the world of herbs I just don't remember. As I looked up marshmallow root it clear states it can be cold infused. hmm. MountainRoseBlog.com is helping me get it straight.

Hot infusions draw out vitamins, enzymes, and aromatic volatile oils.
A few good herbs for hot infusions include Chamomile, Holy Basil, Ginger, Nettle, Peppermint, and Skullcap.

Cold Infusions are ideal for slimy herbs and herbs with delicate essential oils.
A few good herbs for cold infusions include Marshmallow root, Chia seed, and fresh Lemon Balm.

Decoctions are simmered teas that are perfect for the extraction of hard roots, dried berries, barks, and seeds.

So tonight I will use cold infusion to prepare some marshmallow root, burdock root and slippery elm and fenugreek.

I think I will definitely like cold infusion better.

 

[DarkJoy]

Black Friday is coming early

I'm 'bout to roll my butt out during lunch break and hit up the Indian Market since I'm out of the vatika egg reconstructor. I need some shikakai too... and I'm sure a few other things will accidentally fall into my basket

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Getting Ready to do a CAT

Columbian Coffee under Claudie's Protein Rx
ACV Hairveda
Tea (Black)

I've been having some Shedding. Maybe this is my 'shedding' season or something.erplexed