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05-26-2011, 10:33 AM
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#661
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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For all the ladies that were new to ayurvedic treatments how are things going for everyone? Are you noticing any significant changes?
My basic mix has been Amla (the largest ratio), Brahmi, & Bhrinraj. Sometimes I'll throw in Kapur Kachri. With this combo my hair feels and looks the best.
For me my hair does retain moisture much better (as nappyrican just mentioned) I don't have to use as much product and that's a plus for me because I tended to be heavy handed. Not anymore. My hair definitely feels softer. I'm not sure that it's getting thicker it actually looks thinner to me but I'm not sure if that's my non-thick hair having complex. In someway I almost feel like my hair is depended on ayurverdic treatments.
Also has anyone had any issue with little specs being left behind after rinsing? For some reason if I used fenugreek, or hibiscus I had grit I guess it is, and ended up re-shampooing afterward.
Last edited by JahNaturalDezign; 05-26-2011 at 10:40 AM.
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05-26-2011, 10:55 AM
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#662
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,572
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1. I am glad you mention the moisture retention after using your ayurvedic mix. I swear this is the case for me too, when I use a mixture with amla. I have been looking around for scientific evidence to support this. If I find, I will post here.
2. I also used to have the rinsing issue. I started using the herbs from ayurnaturalbeauty.com and they are so finely sifted I do not have the problem.
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05-26-2011, 11:19 AM
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#663
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,594
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I sometimes use homemade amla oil as a pre poo and I fell in love. 
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APL BSL MBL WL HL TBL | porous, fine/medium strands, medium density
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05-26-2011, 12:11 PM
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#664
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,162
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I'm about to try this in a couple of hours when I wash my hair to see how it compairs to detangling first. Hopefully it'll make for easier detangling which means a shorter wash day.
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07-10-2011, 03:38 PM
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#665
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Join Date: May 2011
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I haven't tried fenugreek or hibiscus but I did get a lot of grit when I used the bringraj by itself. I've learned that when I add shikakai to a mixture it automatically becomes easier to wash out. Maybe because it's a cleanser??
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07-10-2011, 06:00 PM
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#666
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Join Date: May 2011
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I did a treatment yesterday!  I used 2 TBS shikakai, 2 TBS Brahmi, and 2 TBS bringraj mixed with hot water only.
I first wet my hair with a spray bottle, I just kept spraying until the bottle was empty, (I didn't feel like getting in the shower to wet my hair first and then it would be all drippy). Then I applied the paste starting with the scalp first, massaging it in. When I rinsed, my hair felt clean and moisturized. My scalp also felt cool  . I co-washed with suave almond and shea butter to make sure it was all out.
So far I like this mixture, it made my washday process a little shorter since I didn't have to poo my hair before applying the paste.
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08-01-2011, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 78
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I'm getting tired of henna. Although I like the conditioning effects, it takes forever to wash out and the red color for me is getting to be a bit too much.
I'm really wanting to make the ayurvedic pastes a regular part of my routine. I have been doing an amla, maka, hibiscus paste which I did today. However, I also want to branch out into some other herbs. I bought Rhassoul Clay and I'm going to do a deep treatment with it next week.
I hear alot about the following herbs but am still not sure how to use them: kapur kachri, fenugreek, shikakai, brahimi, marshmallow. Any suggestions on how I can use the herbs to strengthen, moisturize & promote growth would be appreciated. Also, I'd like to know what combinations you use them in and for what purpose.
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 BC 5/17/2010, 3C/4A Porous hair, Current staples: Garnier conditioners, Coconut & Grapesead Oil, Ecostler gel, Shea Butter mix, Elasta QP mango butter, Loreal sulfate free shampoo, Aphogee protein treatment, Henna & Ayurvedic Herb Treatments |
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10-07-2011, 11:07 AM
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#668
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,198
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Bumping 
Saw this herb Zizyphus Spina Christi mentioned in the pj buys thread.... I wanted to know if any of you ladies have experience with it?
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TYPE: 4a/b; color treated, nml-high porosity; fine w/ med density
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10-07-2011, 11:14 AM
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#669
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,075
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^ i thought Zizyhus was geared more for folks with light hair, its like henna but doesnt deposit color
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10-07-2011, 11:20 AM
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#670
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,198
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ok along the same lines as cassia? Have u used it?
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BC: June 16th 2010
TYPE: 4a/b; color treated, nml-high porosity; fine w/ med density
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10-07-2011, 11:21 AM
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#671
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,075
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No i never used it because I heard it turns your grays almost yellowish white
I use henna to turn them bad boys red lolol
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11-03-2011, 06:55 AM
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#672
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,128
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*bump*
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11-03-2011, 12:10 PM
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#673
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 6,751
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This reminds me I need to get rid of my herb stash. I bought over $100 worth of herbs last year but it made my hair hella dry. Hair felt strong though.
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4a/b Texlaxed hair w/ highlights. Medium texture & high porosity.
HG's: CJ Daily Fix, Bobeam Cheris Hibiscus shampoo bar, KC Spiral Spritz, Knot Today, CJ Rehab, KBB LL Hair Mask, Cassia, KCCC, oil blend of Avocado, Camellia, Jojoba, & Meadowfoam oils
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11-03-2011, 12:24 PM
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#674
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,075
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holla at a PJ , what do you have? * rubs hands together * 
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11-03-2011, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 6,751
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Yeah!! I'm willing to part with all this for $25. Most of it will be for shipping. I just want this gone!
From Moutain Rose Herbs:
1 lb of Horsetail
1 lb of Rosemary Leaf
8 oz of Burdock root
From FNWL:
4 oz of Calendula Flower powder
1 lb of Neem powder
1 lb of Shikakai powder
1 lb of Bhiringraj powder
1 lb of Aritha powder
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4a/b Texlaxed hair w/ highlights. Medium texture & high porosity.
HG's: CJ Daily Fix, Bobeam Cheris Hibiscus shampoo bar, KC Spiral Spritz, Knot Today, CJ Rehab, KBB LL Hair Mask, Cassia, KCCC, oil blend of Avocado, Camellia, Jojoba, & Meadowfoam oils
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11-03-2011, 01:58 PM
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#676
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,198
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Shawny if u dont want it I'll take it lol
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BC: June 16th 2010
TYPE: 4a/b; color treated, nml-high porosity; fine w/ med density
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11-03-2011, 03:35 PM
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#677
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,575
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Damn! That's a decent stash! Lucky Shawny!
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My hair is in the 4s, low in porosity, high in density and coarse. 
Love: QB - all of it, Bobeam - shampoo bars, Darcy's Botanicals - Pumpkin Seed Conditioner, Coconut Cupuacu Pomade, KBN - Shealoe Leave-in, Oyin - Juices & Berries, Kinky Curly - Knot Today, Ayurvedic treatments, my Denman and the cloud of kinky goodness on my head that I get to play with! 
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11-03-2011, 03:43 PM
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#678
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,661
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looks like my stash except i have a lot more. i really need to start using all the crap i have 
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LOIS (OS); cottony, TYPE 4 hair, fine strands; no cones  bcz my hair hates them; last relaxer '98; ignores most natural hair rules; on BC #8 (i think)
faves: no fancy products but love unrefined shea, castor & dabur mustard oil; ecostyler blue gel, aloe vera juice (spritz). hair keeps changing so rediscovering again!
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11-11-2011, 07:09 PM
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#679
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 80
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what do you ladies use hibiscus powder for?
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11-12-2011, 05:52 AM
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#680
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,575
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I use it for its conditioning properties, colour and mucilage.
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My hair is in the 4s, low in porosity, high in density and coarse.
Love: QB - all of it, Bobeam - shampoo bars, Darcy's Botanicals - Pumpkin Seed Conditioner, Coconut Cupuacu Pomade, KBN - Shealoe Leave-in, Oyin - Juices & Berries, Kinky Curly - Knot Today, Ayurvedic treatments, my Denman and the cloud of kinky goodness on my head that I get to play with!
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. I'm gonna baggy until it's time for church to get some moisture back.
