The Mini Twist / Mini Braid Thread

[MzSwift]

Can you expand more on the Fenugreek rinses? I purchased some with the intent to use with henna but it's going to last far beyond that. I need something to do with the extra seeds and the rinses sound promising

Yes, those seeds go a long way, right?!!

Be advised, LOTS of info follows. Take what you need, discard the rest.

I had purchased some seeds in 2023 to grind along with clove buds for a growth potion. But my hand grinder didn't do a good job with the clove buds so the seeds sat for a year until last year. In another thread, we had a really in depth discussion about sprouting the seeds and how the benefits of Fenugreek aren't really realized until the seeds are sprouted.

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Mar 15, 2024

@Chicoro, the base for my herbal infused oil is either olive oil or grapeseed oil. I usually make 1 to 2 cups at a time. (I share this oil with my granddaughter.) 1 cup lasts a long time, because I only use a few drops at a time.

1 Tbs. fresh or dried rosemary leaves (I try to use fresh as much as possible, but sometimes my rosemary plant doesn't have enough leaves to yield what I need)

1tsp. whole cloves

1Tbs. fenugreek seeds (fenugreek seeds do not soften in oil, so I put them in 1/2 bottle of water and let them soak overnight. The next day, I drink the fenugreek water [so...

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And then Chicoro posted the pictures on how to sprout the seeds and that helped me so much bc I always thought the process would be more daunting.

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Mar 17, 2024

Okay, it begins...

Would you believe that this is ONLY 2 TABLESPOONS of dried fenugreek seeds?!!! Amazing !
I thanked the seeds for their gift of life and then placed them in my oil. I had far too much
greenery and herbs. I had to use four (4) cups oil to cover over the seeds and rosemary and
the cloves. I used whole dried cloves but put them in my grinder to grind them down right
before I put them in the olive oil. Also, I placed the oil on the lowest heat on my stove and will let
them warm for thirty (30) minutes.

Soaked overnight Friday, Rinsed Saturday Morning. Used today, Sunday...

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Also, let me back up. I started this leg of my journey after a lackluster EOTY length check in 2022, where my hair was SL and just MUCH shorter than I'm used to it being since starting my HHJ, I was desperate to get my long hair back quickly. So I was looking to research different growth aid options. Ayurveda has always been a major part of my regi so learning more about Fenugreek was right up my alley. I watched this video in Dec 2022 and then more videos for the first 6 months of 2023 when I finally bought the seeds. The videos primed me for the discussion in the thread I mentioned above.





I just could not figure out how to reuse the rinsing and sprouting water bc I didn't want to drink it. And it was too much to just add to my daily spray bottle. So I decided to just pour it onto my hair over the sink as part of my M&Sing routine. And my hair loved it.

My actual words from that thread-

"I took the drained water and poured it onto my head, focusing on my scalp. Then I lightly scratched my scalp using my nails and applied my herbal scalp tonic (nettle root, burdock root, horsetail leaves and hibiscus petals infused in EVOO + peppermint, lavender EOs). Then I liberally applied my Ayurvedic hair oil and slathered on a cheapie moisturizing condish. I massaged it all in and then squeezed out as much excess water/product as I could and loosely bunned. Covered my head with my mens satin cap and a bandana. My scalp is feeling lovely!"




Just to note, Chicoro also posted some very good info, including a scientific article, in support of ingesting the sprouts.

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Mar 19, 2024

@snoop, most of the benefits of fenugreek are in the sprouted seeds. If I recall correctly, about 70% of the benefits can only be attained in the sprouted seeds.

Does tallow act like grease? Is it made from beef fat?

Cytotoxicity of Fenugreek Sprout and Seed Extracts and Their Bioactive Constituents on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells​

Kholoud K. Khoja,1 Melanie-Jayne R. Howes,2,3 Robert Hider,3 Paul A. Sharp,1 Iain W. Farrell,2 and Gladys O. Latunde-Dada1,*
Salman M. Hyder, Academic Editor


"However, some studies...

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Post in thread 'Luscious Healthy Ends Challenge 2024'

Mar 22, 2024

Got too many fenugreek sprouts from making your hail oil for your ends and scalp? Here is a possibility


Upgrade Your Diet: Why Sprouted Fenugreek is the New Must-Have Super Sprout

Dr. Shilpa Phd (Medical Nutritionist)
Publié le 20 déc. 2023
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Sprouted fenugreek boasts a range of potential benefits over regular fenugreek seeds, thanks to the germination process, which unlocks essential nutrients and increases bioavailability.
Enhanced Nutrition:

• Increased protein: Sprouting increases protein content by up to 30%, making it a good option for vegetarians...

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As well as some scientific info on the benefits of Fenugreek oil-

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Mar 19, 2024

Int J Trichology. 2022 May-Jun; 14(3): 84–90.
Published online 2022 May 24. doi: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_189_20
PMCID: PMC9231528
PMID: 35755964

Hair Oils: Indigenous Knowledge Revisited​

Venkataram Mysore and Arpita Arghya1
Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC Disclaimer

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Fenugreek oil​

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L) is also known as Greek hay and is known as Bockshornklee in Germany.[28] In India, fenugreek is grown as a...

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HTH!

 

[MzSwift]

One more thing to note, after re-reading the posts in that thread.

Fenugreek is strengthening. And that was why I didn't add it to my repertoire full time. I tend to place an emphasis on moisture in my regi. From years of observing long-haired ladies on here, I found that increased moisture (and low manipulation) was a common link. Yes, protein is necessary to keep our strands strong but how much the hair requires will vary from person to person and even differently on the same person depending on their needs.

 

[MzSwift]

Alright, just finished washing and now sitting with the DC in. I plan to only DC for 20 mins under my heated cap.
I was almost sold on mini braids but I plan to try things to increase my growth which will require me to refresh my hair more often.
It's so much easier to refresh cornrows or plaits than it is in mini braids. I've seen ladies keep them in for months without refreshing but I'm too terrified of setbacks to take that risk. I'm hoping to have additional new growth. I'll pick my minis back up in the spring, when the weather warms up.

 

[faithVA]

Reset my twist yesterday. Nothing new. Same regimen. Same style.
I took monthly starter pics and will post later. They look the same which is expected.

 

[MzSwift]

Converted my 5 plaits to 10. I still don't know if I'm gonna convert them to mini braids.

 

[B_Phlyy]

I added some braid hair to the end of some of my shorter areas over the weekend. I can still access my scalp and there is no tension on my edges and nape.

My next install will probably be knotless braids. The added length is giving me way more styling options.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

booked my twist appointment for March 21st.

until then, I'll be getting my silk presses at the salon. I don't use any heat on my hair at home.

I'm enjoying wearing my hair out more. I plan on doing a hot oil treatment tomorrow