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[chebaby]

thanx aggie.
i purchased bringaraj powder yesterday and im waiting for it to come so i can do a paste with it.

 

[Ltown]

does anyone know ddo i have to mix my powder with oil in a glass jar? i want to infuse hibiscus oil into coconut oil. can yall walk me through it?

Che, Flowin has all the links for receipe and oils infusion in the ayurveda unite here
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...scussion/497998-ayurveda-lovers-unite-12.html

I have done it once I wrap my oils in cheesecloth put it in the mason jar and used coconut oil.

 

[Krystle~Hime]

Wonderful thread ladies! I'm new to the world of ayurvedics.. I have been very curious about the oils and powders but I was afraid to try them because of the horror stories from others. I'm still a bit nervous but I have Kapi Tone on at this very moment. I can't wait to see the results. I plan to shampoo and and deep condition afterward. I'm kinda "winging" this thing.. (suggestions would be greatly appreciated.)

I only had one horror ayurvedic story, and it was with shikakai.
Okay it was no horror but i've tried, yes it washed my hair pretty cool, but how something can wash your hair properly when it doesn't rinse out properly by itself.. i thought my hair was too coily for shikakai such as the shikakai particles was trapped between the kinks.

 

[Krystle~Hime]

seriously, i've never been so consistent with a regimen, but actually, i'm sure because i'm seeing results : i luv my hair !!!!
weekly cassia/henna/amla/brahmi mix deep treatment i luv it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[funkycoils]

This is my protective hairstyle ya'll!!

 

[TheCoilWhisperer]

Hello Ladies! I'm new to Ayurvedic mixes (anything) but I'd like to try my hand at it this weekend. I have a scalp condition which causes an over production of sebum which clogs the pores and causes the hair to fall out. I've read that neem and amla can help with this condition. I purchase both Hesh powders but after reading this thread I'm not 100% sure I should mix the two together. Is one a cleanser and the other a moisturizer? If I mix the two will it cancel each other out?

 

[Krystle~Hime]

Hello Ladies! I'm new to Ayurvedic mixes (anything) but I'd like to try my hand at it this weekend. I have a scalp condition which causes an over production of sebum which clogs the pores and causes the hair to fall out. I've read that neem and amla can help with this condition. I purchase both Hesh powders but after reading this thread I'm not 100% sure I should mix the two together. Is one a cleanser and the other a moisturizer? If I mix the two will it cancel each other out?

no, neem powder is not a cleanser as aritha and shikakai powders are.
It's just an antibacterial that will clear dandruff and it's also a very nice antiseptic.
Amla/Neem is a nice mix. I also recommend you to try jojoba oil, as it knows to be sebo-regulating.
and no, using amla and neem together will not cancel each other out.
i use brahmi and amla together and that's also a great mix

 

[Krystle~Hime]

Update :
My hair is so shiny, and ... i think i'm discovering thick hair !
I LUV CASSIA

I'm gonna add fat plain yogurt in my cassia/amla/brahmi mix. every 2/3 weeks as a protein treatment.

 

[TheCoilWhisperer]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for responding!

I tried the mix last weekend and it was alright.

I've since researched more and found ppl do a oil pre-treat over night w/ coconut or olive oil. Then wet the oiled hair with water and then apply the mix either with or without water.

I did none of the above and didn't use heat with conditioning after. My hair was dry and I saw some breakage.

Trust me... LESSON LEARNED

In my research I've found MANY women use the amla/brahmi mix and are happy. I going out to buy brahmi this week. I guess I'll combine the 3 since neem is not a cleaners. And yeah, I love jojoba. Might give it a try as a base.

no, neem powder is not a cleanser as aritha and shikakai powders are.
It's just an antibacterial that will clear dandruff and it's also a very nice antiseptic.
Amla/Neem is a nice mix. I also recommend you to try jojoba oil, as it knows to be sebo-regulating.
and no, using amla and neem together will not cancel each other out.
i use brahmi and amla together and that's also a great mix

 

[dyamonds10]

Yes the brahmi/amla mix is my staple and has been since 2008. I add water, evoo and evco to my mix. Easier to rinse out. I only apply on wet hair because it penetrates better and easier to rinse out

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for responding!

I tried the mix last weekend and it was alright.

I've since researched more and found ppl do a oil pre-treat over night w/ coconut or olive oil. Then wet the oiled hair with water and then apply the mix either with or without water.

I did none of the above and didn't use heat with conditioning after. My hair was dry and I saw some breakage.

Trust me... LESSON LEARNED

In my research I've found MANY women use the amla/brahmi mix and are happy. I going out to buy brahmi this week. I guess I'll combine the 3 since neem is not a cleaners. And yeah, I love jojoba. Might give it a try as a base.

 

[Krystle~Hime]

check in,
letting overnight my weekly treatment.
I added a tbsp of honey.
guess what : 6 tablespoons is now not enough for a treatment !!!
I usually do
3 tbsp / cassia
1,5 / amla
1,5 / brahmi.
and since 3 weeks I have to add one more at every application
so this mays mean my hair is... groooooowwwiiing

 

[CaliDiamond]

^^Oooh! Excellent news!

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Can I join? I know it's practically over. But, I need people to talk to about my new love!!! I've been amla in my conditioners with wonderful results. Literally, my hair feels stronger and denser after rinsing.

Today, I mixed 1 tbsp. of each: Amla, Brahmi, and Maka with 2 tsps. of olive oil, and 3 dashes of both peppermint and rosemary oil. Yes, it stunk to high Heaven; but, I loved how soft, thick, and heavy my hair felt after I rinsed it out (I left it in for an hour). It gave me practice for when I start my Henna treatments in December. I will use this paste mix once a week! I do need to buy some plastic gloves since the mix enjoyed my fingernails too much.

 

[Krystle~Hime]

Can I join? I know it's practically over. But, I need people to talk to about my new love!!! I've been amla in my conditioners with wonderful results. Literally, my hair feels stronger and denser after rinsing.

Today, I mixed 1 tbsp. of each: Amla, Brahmi, and Maka with 2 tsps. of olive oil, and 3 dashes of both peppermint and rosemary oil. Yes, it stunk to high Heaven; but, I loved how soft, thick, and heavy my hair felt after I rinsed it out (I left it in for an hour). It gave me practice for when I start my Henna treatments in December. I will use this paste mix once a week! I do need to buy some plastic gloves since the mix enjoyed my fingernails too much.

i've just seen you siggy : transitioning for 2 years ?
wow you're brave girl !!!!!

why do you have to wait December for starting henna-ing ?

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

i've just seen you siggy : transitioning for 2 years ?
wow you're brave girl !!!!!

why do you have to wait December for starting henna-ing ?

My DH is giving me birthday money and I'm using it for ordering henna For budget and product junkie reasons, I'm trying to be a good wife for the remainder of the year.

So far my transition is going well. I love my length too much to let it go besides trims.

 

[funkycoils]

Update: I've been applying brahmi/alma oil in my hair weekly! I can't wait to take my hair down and see how much my hair has grown! Oww!

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I mixed amla and brahmi into my cowashing conditioner last night. Loveliness ensued afterwards!!

 

[choctaw]

made a paste with amla, neem brahmi and maka, egg, olive oil, honey, fenugreek tea. First time I had an easy wash out with brahmi and maka. Hair is silky smooth and sporting celie braids.

 

[Jewell]

Still loving Ayurvedic, rare, and EO's. I don't do the pastes directly on my hair with the powders since it is difficult to remove, but I do make "hair teas" from the herbal powders, and the effect seems to be the same by misting on hair or rinsing with it.

I'm gradually using my stash up, and hope by early 2012 to be using completely natural, Ayurvedic, or Vegan products on hair, skin, and integrating more spices and herbs into my diet as well. There is more than a genetic reason why Asian, Polynesian, and Indian women have particularly thick, long hair...lots goes to diet, culture, climate (humidity can enhance hair growth), health practices, and lifestyle (Ayurveda, etc).

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I've been applying brahmi oil nightly. It makes my hair soft and shiny. The oil supposedly induces sleep. I must say that the claim is true because I've been out like a light each night I've used it.

 

[CaliDiamond]

I did an amla and hibiscus treatment last week. The hibiscus rinsed clean, but the amla was h&^% to get out of my hair. It likes to cling to the kinkies. On a good note, my hair turned out really soft and strong with a nice color to it.

 

[funkycoils]

Still loving Ayurvedic, rare, and EO's. I don't do the pastes directly on my hair with the powders since it is difficult to remove, but I do make "hair teas" from the herbal powders, and the effect seems to be the same by misting on hair or rinsing with it.

I'm gradually using my stash up, and hope by early 2012 to be using completely natural, Ayurvedic, or Vegan products on hair, skin, and integrating more spices and herbs into my diet as well. There is more than a genetic reason why Asian, Polynesian, and Indian women have particularly thick, long hair...lots goes to diet, culture, climate (humidity can enhance hair growth), health practices, and lifestyle (Ayurveda, etc).

How are those teas working out for you? Are they as effective as the pastes? I think that teas may be a good alternative for me since my hair is braided up.

 

[Krystle~Hime]

I did an amla and hibiscus treatment last week. The hibiscus rinsed clean, but the amla was h&^% to get out of my hair. It likes to cling to the kinkies. On a good note, my hair turned out really soft and strong with a nice color to it.

I rinse once, then massage my strands with conditioner. then rinse again.
It's the best advice i've received (from [mention]Empressri[/mention] since i've started Ayurveda for my hair !
The condish helps the grain to slip better so the rinse is easier afterthat !
HTH !


Tonight I've given my 1st try to Bringhraj(Maka)
I also had AGAIN !!! to up the number of tspn's powder for hair.
Seriously my hair is becoming so thick now I have to use 8 tablespoons !!!

 

[sensi sweetie]

I rinse once, then massage my strands with conditioner. then rinse again.
It's the best advice i've received (from [mention]Empressri[/mention] since i've started Ayurveda for my hair !
The condish helps the grain to slip better so the rinse is easier afterthat !
HTH !


Tonight I've given my 1st try to Bringhraj(Maka)
I also had AGAIN !!! to up the number of tspn's powder for hair.
Seriously my hair is becoming so thick now I have to use 8 tablespoons !!!

That is what I do too.

Last night I mixed brahmi/amla with some condish I want to use up and prepooed with it. Soft, shiny, THICK hair

 

[Aggie]

I did a deep ayur-cowash with henna, kalpi tone, bhringraj and some other powders I have mixed in a bag for one hour then I did a wonderful deep conditioner under my steamer for another hour with Alterna Hemp Hydrate conditioner. I am still here sitting with it in my hair. I don't think I will be washing it out until morning though because I'm too tired to jump back in the shower at this hour.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

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[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

How to Make an Infused Oil (What are Infused Oils?)

The easiest way to make an infused oil is by the use of a crock pot with a very low heat setting. Since the infused oil must be gently heated, it is essential that your crock pot does not overheat the oil. Do not use a crock pot that only has one heat setting as that crock pot most likely will overheat the oils. Add 2 ounces of your chosen carrier oil and 1/2 - 2/3 ounce of dried herbs (if you use fresh herbs, double the amount of herbs used) to your spotlessly-clean crock pot and stir well. Turn your crock pot to the lowest heat setting. Allow to heat on the lowest setting for two hours, stirring every 10-15 minutes (setting a timer to remind you to stir is important). After two hours, carefully strain the oil by using unbleached muslin (usually available at fabric stores). You should strain the oil at least twice. If any herbs remain in the infused oil, the oil can go rancid.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

QUICK METHODS OF MAKING INFUSED HOMEMADE OILS

NOTE: The following methods are best suited for oil infusions to be used externally.

1. OVEN INFUSED HOMEMADE OILS - Place your herbs in an oven safe dish and cover with the natural oil of your choice. Cover the dish and place in the oven at 200 degrees or the lowest possible setting your oven has. Cook for three hours. While it's still warm, strain through cheese cloth and squeeze the oil from the herbs. Pour the oil into a sterile bottle or jar.

2. STOVE TOP INFUSED OILS - Using a double boiler, GENTLY simmer oil and herbs for 2 hours. Strain through cheese cloth. For a stronger infusion repeat using the same oil and fresh herbs.

3. CROCK POT INFUSED HOMEMADE OILS - This method can only be used if your crock pot has a "warm" or very low setting! This works great for infusing several oils at once. Fill your sterile pint jars with your herbs and oils. Place the jars in the crock pot and cook on low for eight hours. You can do up to 5 different oils at once with this method depending on the size of your crock pot!

TIP: Add 1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E (per pint) to your beauty and medicinal oils to preserve them. You could also try using 15 drops of grapefruit seed extract.



Read more: MAKE YOUR OWN HOMEMADE OILS INFUSED WITH HEALING HERBS!

 

[lamaria211]

can someone please help me find ayurvedic products in fort pierce, fl.

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

can someone please help me find ayurvedic products in fort pierce, fl.

Online is always an option. Try ayurnaturalbeauty.com

Today I will apply my amla-brahmi-maka paste. However, I am thinking about substituting shikakai for one of them. Which one should I take out? Or, maybe I should do a shikakai rinse and then follow up with my original paste.

What should I do?