Very pretty hair.
I know what you mean about the rough handling; no matter how much you grimace and say 'ouch', the stylist keeps bouncing your head around like a tetherball.
I use ayurveda powders as water only pastes then rinse out with conditioner. Do you find the powders to be just as effective when mixed with conditioner?
I tried it both ways...and I must say I love mixing it with the conditioner because not only do I find it to be just as effective....its easier for me that way. I also tried them as a tea and that worked pretty good as well.