Coffee,Tea,ACV,AVJ,Ayurvedic&Powders Challenge 2014

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Blairx0;19785169[/USER]]faithVA

have you tried washing in a stocking cap? It may help let the water in without ruining your twist. Or you could just rollerset....forgive me, but I had to throw it in there
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:lol: That was slick throwing that rollersetting in like that.

I have tried the stocking cap. My twists are still busted. It may just be something I won't be able to do. But I really want to find a way to remoisturize my hair without having to wash it every 3 days.

I still plan on rollersetting. I was just trying to find a style until my back gets long enough to put in a french twist. I will come up with something. :yep:
 
Using: Marshmallow Root for a nice Tea Rinse

And Nexxus Ensure Acidifying Conditioner for my Final (ACV) Rinse after DC'ing.

Will probably use a drop or two of: KeraVada's Quinoa, Sea Kelp & Spirulina Oil (for my Ayurvedic kick)
 
Didn't have quite enough henna leftover from last time for a full application so I decided to do my first gloss. I liked it. Rinsed out faster than normal but my hair still felt nice & strong.
 
hot_pepper96 said:
So with the fenugreek, how exactly do I make the rinse? I bought the tea bags from gnc. Do I actually empty the seeds from the tea bag into water or will it work by just soaking the tea bag?

Also, can you infuse the fenugreek seeds in oil by just letting it soak in the oil instead of actually warming the oil on the stove in a glass jar? Has anyone ever created their own mix of Fenugreek oil by just letting it soak in the oil for a long time? I believe I made a nettle oil mix this way years ago by letting the leaves soak in oil for 3 days before straining.
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hot_pepper96
I have the organic fenugreek powder...I bought a 1lb bag a few months ago and I've wanted to try making my own fenugreek oil doing the double boiler method. In order to make it potent enough, most oils need to be slow simmered for a number of hours with the herbs inside using a crock pot, double boiler, etc or if using no heat, all the info I read online says the oil-herb mix needs to sit in a jar or glass container for several weeks. Some use a lot less time when doing oil infusions so it's really up to the maker.

Sunlight and heat will decrease the infusion time. I made some curry oil using the slow simmer method and it is indeed potent. I simmered it for 4 hours, let cool, put it in a glass jar then let it sit in a cool dark place for 2 weeks. Then, I strained it for use. If your oil infusion sits for days or weeks, it should be shaken or stirred occasionally. HTH.

Oh, eta the rinse should come out fine if you soak the tea bag containing the seeds for a while in hot water. The mucilage is what makes fenugreek a great detangler/conditioner, and after being in contact with water for a while, the seeds release their mucilage. Hot water will accelerate it but some use the paste and that is made by soaking the seeds in water overnight, then grinding them into a paste. But that can be messy and time-consuming, which is why I went and just got the powder!
 
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I must admit I fell off my henndigo wagon. I was doing full treatments once a month up until mid-Jan. I'm going to resume once I get another big order of henna in. I'm still tea rinsing with washes and spritzing in between. My herb stash has gotten to be large. As the weather warms, I look forward to more Ayurvedic powder treatments (most cool the scalp, brain, and sinuses so I had to cut back during the winter...likely why I had so many colds this year).
 
Today, i used ssi acv after my dc.

faithVA, i find that i retain moisture by satuating my hair with oil/pomades after i dc or wash my hair. So during the week i use less, also hair wrap/scarves soak up all the moisture too so it can be frustrating.
 
Ltown said:
Today, i used ssi acv after my dc.

faithVA, i find that i retain moisture by satuating my hair with oil/pomades after i dc or wash my hair. So during the week i use less, also hair wrap/scarves soak up all the moisture too so it can be frustrating.
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Thanks. Yeah I guess I have to keep trying things which is getting old. For now it looks like I will just need to oceans middle of the week. :ohwell
 
Jewell said:
As the weather warms, I look forward to more Ayurvedic powder treatments (most cool the scalp, brain, and sinuses so I had to cut back during the winter...likely why I had so many colds this year).
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@Jewell

Very Good Information Ms. Jewell. I didn't know this.:grin:

You Ladies are thebomb.com:yep:
 
Jewell
Thanks. I was thinking of adding green tea and nettle to the infusion as well but I want to try the fenugreek first and see how it comes out. Can I use Safflower Oil for the infusion or would EVOO or Coconut oil be better? My hair is fine and relaxed and it gets weighed down with products easily (especially since I shedded like crazy these past 2-3 months).
 
IDareT'sHair said:
@Jewell

Very Good Information Ms. Jewell. I didn't know this.:grin:

You Ladies are thebomb.com:yep:
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IDareT'sHair. Thank you lady! No problem. I read a lot about Ayurveda, and even Indian men and women mention how lots of the herbs and oils (including plain coconut oil) are cooling to the scalp, body, brain, and sinuses. A prime reason for hair loss is too much "heat" in the body or scalp, an excess of the Kapha dosha and the herbs are used to help reduce heat and also used for sound sleep and fevers. I read too much, lol.

But henna cools the scalp and body as well. When I have a henna pack on, I have to put on extra clothes as I keep it on overnight and it really does cool my body. I kept wondering why I had a cold every 2 weeks and then I put 2 & 2 together, and realized, duh! I had been doing henna packs every 2 weeks alternating with other herbs like brahmi. With the cold, wet, snowy winter we had I will reserve henna packs for the warm months only. I still oil my scalp with Ayurvedic oils, however...just no more than twice a week when it's cool out.

ETA There's a reason coconut oil serves as the base for so many Ayurvedic oils and treatments...it is an export oil of India and also cooling, which many ailments are remedied by reducing the amount of heat in the body. I'm anemic so I'm often cold anyway.
 
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hot_pepper96 said:
Jewell
Thanks. I was thinking of adding green tea and nettle to the infusion as well but I want to try the fenugreek first and see how it comes out. Can I use Safflower Oil for the infusion or would EVOO or Coconut oil be better? My hair is fine and relaxed and it gets weighed down with products easily (especially since I shedded like crazy these past 2-3 months).
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hot_pepper96

You're welcome!
I would try the coconut oil first since it is easily absorbed by both hair and scalp. My hair is baby fine in some areas and coconut oil is absorbed well by my hair...the next day after I have heavily oiled my scalp and hair it looks smooth and shiny, but dry like it has been washed and air dried with no product. I haven't used much safflower oil but it is a good oil so I've read. Mine is fine and relaxed too, though I say texlaxed it is still technically relaxed, just with a mild relaxer.

I pre-treat with coconut oil and pour it over my head and scalp like those Indian women do in YT vids. It is soo soothing when the oil is warm. :drunk: My hair absorbs a great deal of it and the rest washes out easily. :yep: Apply a little safflower to your ends before you're going to wash it to see how heavy that oil might be on your hair. Some people's hair absolutely hates coconut oil (it acts like protein on the hair, and some fine strands do not like protein...mine loves it, however) so I have to put that disclaimer in there!

I used to pre-treat only with EVOO but in recent years I only use it sparingly because it seems quite heavy on my hair. Castor oil is like glue and I only use it on my scalp and ends mixed with some lighter oil and then have to wash it or I look like a grease slick.
 
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Did an overnight with Amla Brahmi Bhringraj Fenugreek blend before washing

Used Claudie's Tea Spritz under my leave in
 
Been slacking with my check ins since I'm back to work and wearing a u-part wig I sewn down. But hair is doing ok. I take off my wig every weekend to do a tea spritz. I want to try a new tea this weekend but don't know what yet. I'll be doing research for a concoction.
 
Doing a conditioning experiment tonight so started by cleansing my hair with natural oasis acv cleanser.
 
I have my Pot of Catnip Tea Locked & Loaded for today's tea Rinse. *Can't wait*:grin:

Will also use an ACV Rinse.

My plan is to start back Coffee Rinsing around June.

I have a Costa Rican Dark Roast I'm excited to try.:lick:

First, I want to try to make a small dent in my Tea Stash.:nono:
 
Can't wait to tea next weekend...I've been gone too long! I noticed some shedding :-( Not a lot, but more than I'm used to!

I will definitely be using black in my mix.
 
Applied henna to a friend's hair this week, she's now a brand new henna head. I will be doing her hair every 2 weeks. I combined 2 boxes Jamila with 1 150 gram package of Godrej Nupur 9 herbs, coconut water, coconut milk, and rose essential oil.

I mixed henna for myself last night the same way. Will apply this evening.
 
Did a tea rinse today with horsetail/oatstraw/marshmallow root and put my dc on top. Plan on getting under the dryer for 10 mins.
 
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