flowinlocks
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I'm sure Aggie will chime in, but I use this powder mixed with my co-wash. My hair really likes it. It leaves my hair soft, shiny and strong. Even my SO noticed.
Thanks, what kind of cond. did you use?
I'm sure Aggie will chime in, but I use this powder mixed with my co-wash. My hair really likes it. It leaves my hair soft, shiny and strong. Even my SO noticed.
Aggie have you tried this powder mixed with cond?
I used Kalpi Tone for the first time on Saturday and it was great! I think once I've used up all of my other powders this is going to be my staple one.
I didn't use it the way it says on the box because when I use any of these powders as a thick paste, I cannot 4 the life of me get all the grit and residue out and it causes breakage. I did this the first time...never again.
I used Kalpi Tone the same way I usually use my other powders.
I used about two tablespoons and added boiling water. It was not a paste, but it was not watery either (still quite thick). I left it to sit for about an hour, then strained it through a stocking cap.
After rinsing my hair for about 5 minutes, I poured the mixture over my hair in sections and left it to sit on my hair with a shower cap for one hour.
I rinsed it out, slathered on some conditioner, rinsed it out immediately, conditioned again, but this time left the conditioner on for 15 minutes before rinsing. I might tweak this method in the future.
This stuff is great.
After rinsing off the powder mixture (before any conditioner was used), my hair felt clean and soft and there was no dryness at all.
My hair was left very shiny and a little darker.
This is not a great picture, but it shows the shine I'm talking about on air dried hair and normally when I airdry, my hair is dull as h3ll. There is no product at all in my hair in this picture.
Hope this helps a bit!
I just wanted to add, the only thing i didn't like about it was the black tinge I got on my fingers after using it.
I don't think there's henna in it, but I think it's a thing called Mandoor that's in it that gives the black tone to your hair.
The one I have does not. It's by Hesh Herbals and sold on www.theindianfoodstore.com and www.mehndiskinart.com.
I think I will try to use it vestaluv1's way by itself for my next ayurveda wash day which will be on Thursday. Wish me luck - the first time I tried this made my hair really dry. So I hope for better luck this time around. She's right about the dark color deposit left in the fingernails. I don't mind it though because the benefits of kalpi tone on my hair outweigh any cosmetic ugliness on my nails.
You're welcomed tishee.^^^thanks for sharing Aggie!
When mixed w/ condish, is it hard to get out? Have anyone ever used this as a rinse (just make a tea out of it? Do most of you use as a paste (like Henna)? Do one treatment take the whole box? How often do you use,safely?
really!?!?
any updates?
i used kalpi tone once; 2 tablespoons mixed with boiling water. i liked the effect it had on my hair. it felt softer, & stronger at the same time. however... i just found out that a whopping10% of the powder is iron rust, a.k.a. iron oxides that can be dangerous to those that relax their hair. i know ladies here have been using it with no problems, but now i'm a bit concerned, as i lighten my hair AND relax... i don't want it to turn green... has anyone had any problems with this?
any updates?
i used kalpi tone once; 2 tablespoons mixed with boiling water. i liked the effect it had on my hair. it felt softer, & stronger at the same time. however... i just found out that a whopping10% of the powder is iron rust, a.k.a. iron oxides that can be dangerous to those that relax their hair. i know ladies here have been using it with no problems, but now i'm a bit concerned, as i lighten my hair AND relax... i don't want it to turn green... has anyone had any problems with this?
Thanks poookie, I'm relaxed but I am not really concerned about it. There are a lot of ingredients in hair/skin/soap products that are not great for us, including parabens which are known as cancer causing agents but many people have been using them for years with no problems at all and continue to use them.
I believe that because I only use a little of it mixed with other powders and conditioners, I should be fine. Although, I have heard this before and it didn't deter me from purchasing it. I have been using it for a year now with no problems and will continue to use it because it's been good to my hair so far.
There are so many things that would scare us into not doing/using/eating, etc, that if you listen to it all, you'll never do/use/eat anything. I got really tired of all the scare tactics by the mass media and doctors that I just do what works for me inspite of what they say. That's just me though.
None-the-less, I appreciate you posting this, it will no doubt help many ladies with their decision to use or not use kalpi tone.
Thanks for your input, Aggie ; i read your posts on how the iron doesn't bother you.
A red flag came up when i was reading up on how to use it online, and it said it worked best when left to sit in an iron bowl...
even though i enjoy the results, i'll have to pass on the remainder of this stuff, since i am going to continue to lighten and relax my hair, and i don't want to risk a setback. i'll be sticking with all the other wonderful ayurvedic powders, and will definitely check up on their ingredients before using.
I heard that it's not good for hair that has been lightened because it changes the color. By the way, iron oxide is found in quite a number of things that we use everyday like makep and various cosmetics, for example. But I understand your reasons for passing up on it. Oh, I actually mix all my powders in a plastic bowl, including my henna. Perhaps I will try to use a metal bowl and see if there are any differences in my results.
I don't use it any other way other than with henna,other powders and conditioners. I have not used it by itself yet and I don't know if I will either. I use it with Tresemme Remoisturize with B5 conditioner mostly but it can be used with other cheapy conditioners like Suave, Queen Helene Cholesterol, etc.
Thanks for the info Vestaluv.
I used the powder too and I love but I didn't get any stain on my hands. I checked the ingredients and looks like henna is not part of the ingredients.
Amla Fruit (Phyllanthus Emblica Linn) 10%, Maka Leaves (Eclipa Aba) 10%, Mandoor (Iron Rust) 10%, Jaswandh Flower (Hibiscus Rosa) 9%, Narangichal (Citrus Aurantium) 8%, Shikakai Fruit (Acacia Conncinna) 7%, Kumari Leaves (hedychium Spicatum) 7%, Kapur Kachili (Hedychium Spicatum) 6%, Brahmi (Herpestis Monniera) 5%, Methi Seed (Trigonalafinum Greekum) 5%, Wala (Andropogan Muricatus) 5%, Khadir Stem (Acacia Katechu wild) 3%, Chandan (Santalum Album) 2%, Neem (Azadirachta Indica), Sitaphal Seeed Powder(Squamosa), Sugandh Dravya (Q.S.).
Here are the advantages:
- Gives a dark tinge to the hair
- Strengthens hair roots
- Promotes hair growth
- Controls hair loss & premature graying
- Relieves headaches & induces sound sleep
Kalpi Tone helps control dandruff, hair loss and premature graying of hair. May help to strengthen hair roots and promote hair growth.
Source:http://www.mehndiskinart.com/Kalpi_Tone_Powder.htm
It has my top 3 fav powders in it, brahmi, maka bringraj, and neem. maybe I'll look into this.
I don't pre-oil when using the powders, just rinse with warm-hot water massage, apply paste, wait 20-30 mins, then rinse and then conditioner rinse out. Usually my hairs so soft I don't really need to DC but I do anyways.
Hi natieya honey, I am relaxed and i use it on my relaxed hair with no problems at all. I love the kalpi tone powder which has a really great blend of moisturizing, strengthening, cleansing and growth powders in it.
I color my hair every few months using Naturtint to cover grey. Should I have any concerns with the iron oxide? I bought some kalpi tone & want to give it a try. This tread made be hesitate.
Smiley79Anyone still using this...I plan to try it this weekend...but I get so confused with "add oil, add conditioner, add tea" I never know what to add or how much to add. The box says add water and I guess I'll just add a tablespoon of Coconut Oil and let the mix sit for an hour before applying. If it gets hard after letting it sit, can I just add water to loosen it. Off to do more research!
Smiley79Whooppee, Can't wait to try it...do you think using it weekly would be too much. Also, do I follow Kalpi Tone with a deep moisture conditioner or is that only for Henna?