SherylsTresses
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It looks like we are using this method as prepoo and cowash.
Ever mixed garlic powder to your conditioner?
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Geminigirl
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Oh darn. Well I will just mix it up and put it on top of what I already have going on. I hate pre pooing with product in my hair. Oh well. Anyways by co wash you mean because after you rise out the mix then you co wash? Or do you mean people are washing their hair and using this as a cowash?
MJ
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I'm trying this now.
ETA: I've always had loads of shedding. I hope the garlic treatment will reduce the excessive shedding.
I kept my hair in cornrows for 13.5 weeks (I usually take them out after four weeks but kept them in longer this time because I was frustrated with my hair and didn't want to risk relax it). This is how much shedding I had:
(The white stuff is conditioner.)
Don't you think it's a bit too much?
ETA: I've always had loads of shedding. I hope the garlic treatment will reduce the excessive shedding.
I kept my hair in cornrows for 13.5 weeks (I usually take them out after four weeks but kept them in longer this time because I was frustrated with my hair and didn't want to risk relax it). This is how much shedding I had:
(The white stuff is conditioner.)
Don't you think it's a bit too much?
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MJ
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I've gotten used to seeing a lot of shedded hair, so I was sad but not shocked.
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MJ
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I did the garlic treatment. This is what I did:
The shampoo removed the garlic smell completely. The smell was very potent. I plan on doing this before each Aphogee treatment (once every 8-12 weeks). Based on the reviews I've seen in this and other threads, my shedding will decrease. I'm looking forward to that.
- I mixed 1 tsp garlic granules, approximately 4 oz. Trader Nourish Spa conditioner, and a little water in an applicator bottle.
- I applied the mixture only to my scalp and then massaged it in (I used only 2 oz., so I'll store the rest in the fridge).
- I left the mixture in my hair for about 50 minutes because I got distracted (I had planned on leaving it in for 20 minutes).
- I rinsed out the mixture, washed my hair with diluted Ion clarifying shampoo, did an aphogee protein treatment, and deep conditioned my hair.
The shampoo removed the garlic smell completely. The smell was very potent. I plan on doing this before each Aphogee treatment (once every 8-12 weeks). Based on the reviews I've seen in this and other threads, my shedding will decrease. I'm looking forward to that.
MrsSmitty77
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Okay, I have read this entire and I am definately going to have to try this. I have been seeing lots of long hairs with bulbs on wash days lately. I hope it works for me too.
rs61966
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Hey EbbonyTx...did you ever try this and if so, how did it work...also, how is the transitioning going?
danniegirl
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just wondering if anyone is still doing this treatment
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
@Lucie
I've always kept a bottle of garlic extract oil in the bathroom JIC. I haven't used it in a long while, but whenever I thought I had excessive shedding one week, or during the week, I would just start applying drops to my scalp daily. On wash day, apply a bit more and when I would wash, there would be way less shedding.
This was back when I was relaxed; I haven't used the oil yet as a natural. When I was relaxed, I had to subject my hair to some kind of daily manipulation, so I saw the differences in shedding immediately. The garlic oil worked quickly.
I've also used Alter.Ego garlic conditioner with great success in the past.
I don't have much shedding issues these days, they are mostly Jedi mind tricks, but the two I mentioned worked great.
I've always kept a bottle of garlic extract oil in the bathroom JIC. I haven't used it in a long while, but whenever I thought I had excessive shedding one week, or during the week, I would just start applying drops to my scalp daily. On wash day, apply a bit more and when I would wash, there would be way less shedding.
This was back when I was relaxed; I haven't used the oil yet as a natural. When I was relaxed, I had to subject my hair to some kind of daily manipulation, so I saw the differences in shedding immediately. The garlic oil worked quickly.
I've also used Alter.Ego garlic conditioner with great success in the past.
I don't have much shedding issues these days, they are mostly Jedi mind tricks, but the two I mentioned worked great.
Aggie
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I have the garlic extract as well and have been using drops of it in my scalp oil mixture with castor oil, MSM, MN and onion oil for shedding and growth the night before wash/cowash day.
VimiJn
Let the truth set you free!
I'm hoping it does. I just bought a bottle. I haven't used it yet. It has an extremely strong odor, You can smell it even though I haven't even opened the bubble wrap
Aggie
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Yes you can but you have to add just a few drops to a carrier oil and not directly on your scalp as it is too strong.
I have the garlic essential oil, worked but it takes forever to remove the smell from my hair.
I bought a Dominican garlic shampoo, worked but it was drying.
I discovered kyolic aged garlic extract recently and bought it. It's a brown liquid, I add drops to my deep conditioner. The smell doesn't last on my hair and I did notice a difference in shedding the one time that I used it. My hair has been in cornrows for a while so I haven't had the chance to test it consistently.
I bought a Dominican garlic shampoo, worked but it was drying.
I discovered kyolic aged garlic extract recently and bought it. It's a brown liquid, I add drops to my deep conditioner. The smell doesn't last on my hair and I did notice a difference in shedding the one time that I used it. My hair has been in cornrows for a while so I haven't had the chance to test it consistently.
Aggie
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Okay you ladies have me thinking about making my own infused organic garlic oil using evoo. I'll probably have to infuse it for 2-3 weeks for a strong brew.
I'll use it on my scalp as a prepoo and maybe add a little to my shampoo whenever I shampoo my hair.
I don't care to have the smell of garlic in my hair once I'm done deep conditioning.
I'll use it on my scalp as a prepoo and maybe add a little to my shampoo whenever I shampoo my hair.
I don't care to have the smell of garlic in my hair once I'm done deep conditioning.
