2018 Curlyproverbz-inspired Regimen Challenge

[Taleah2009]

@ThatJerseyGirl, thank you so much for your words. They mean so very, very much. I'm cherishing them!

at the last part of your post. Ha!

I've decided to go head and continue our thread here. There are several, good enough reasons. I'll just make sure to highlight the other, two, overlapping threads.

 

[Taleah2009]

Ok so I did my henna gloss yesterday. I left it on for about 8 hours. Not on purpose. I ended up running errands and then got home and got lazy.

I was really nervous when I rinsed it out because the henna completely stretched my curls. When I put my gel in style they came back.

My hair felt very moisturized but not much for "strengthening". I am hipo so I am definitely for anything that will moisturize and help retain the moisture.

I'm debating if I should use the gloss weekly or use it every 2 weeks. I'm going to mix a batch of oil probably tonight. I need some fenugreek seeds, msm, and a jar. I hope to obtain those items today.

ETA: I also did @Chicoro prepoo method. I think my hair enjoyed that.

 

[Saludable84]

I mixed glycerin with my tea. Then topped with fenugreek oil. The tea alone, on top of henna oil, is too much. Too much.

 

[naturalagain2]

Last night I used my AVJ & water mix and then my Shea butter mix. My hair was so juicy looking this morning! I don't know why I got away from making my own Shea butter. I know....being a PJ. This time around my products will be few and my regimen simple.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I mixed glycerin with my tea. Then topped with fenugreek oil. The tea alone, on top of henna oil, is too much. Too much.

Helpful. TFS.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Juicy hair.

As I design my 2018 Quarter 1 ayurvedic hair care regimen for trialing, I realize I really, really want a regimen that keeps my hair juicy. Like, Jheri curl level juicy without the drip.

I feel like if I turn that CP tea into a CP curl activator (glycerin-y) tea and apply it under some version of CP's henna shea butter cream, I might have juicy hair.

And I desperately need simple next year. I like Chicoro's easy regimen, and I like what PJaye (I think???) has said about using a balancing DC consistently instead of moisture DC, moisture DC, moisture DC, moisture DC, moisture DC, protein DC to correct imbalance, then repeat.

I also want to completely stop detangling old, dry, yet-DC'd hair. My hair is too fine and delicate for that, I think. I want to remember to unfurl and separate only in early steps on wash day and wait to do full detangling post DC and just before styling to prevent retangling (my hair retangles QUICKLY!).

Thinking aloud:

1. Prepoo overnight
2. Cleanse scalp: ACV Root Rinse then Soultanicals Soulvedic Strands Poo Bar (to get ayurvedic goodies onto scalp)
3. Cleanse strands: Chelate once a month, otherwise Soultanicals Soulvedic Strands Poo Bar followed by a cleanser containing henna
4. Strengthening, moisturizing DC
5. Hydrate and strengthen with ayurvedic curl activator tea
6. Detangle, seal, and chunky twist with a slippery DIY ayurvedic shea butter cream
7. Later in the week:
   1. Style with Black Castor and Flaxseed Oil Eco Style Gel
   2. Massage scalp with CP oil
   3. Rehydrate as needed with CP tea

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

If you’re not a clay stan, or aspiring mixtress, you’re probably not missing out on much. That being said, if you know your hair well and notice subtle differences (or not so subtle in some cases) of products, having an expansive collection would be beneficial. My recommendation would be to experiment with them 1 or 2 at a time, instead of launching into ingredients PJism...
For myself, I have a collection of 8+ clays and I have a rotation of them. I use them for face, body, and hair. I use them for detoxification, cleansing, and moisturization. I use them internally (the food grade ones) and externally.
For instance, I can tell the difference between calcium Bentonite clay and sodium Bentonite clay. Most people don’t pay that much attention to their hair or ingredients though.
I believe the composition of iron oxidation in the clay is what tinges it pink. Some pink clay formulations are a mix of white clay and red clay though. Australian pink clay... is quite different from all the others I’ve experienced. It’s quite high in silica, which may have something to do with its effects. I would say a step above in terms of moisturization and detangling in comparison to the other top 5. It’s a little pricier and harder to find reliable sources though so maybe not worth the hassle. Some people will find a shoddy distributor and blame the product which may not be that reliable. I got mine from a wholesaler.
I’ve used rose powder and aloe vera powder in Bentonite and rhassoul clay. All I can say is that the effect is different.
If you’re satisfied with your results so far, maybe just wait until you run out of your current stash to try pink clay out? There’s a few different varieties though.
Sorry for the novel! Lo
ETA: I’ve not gotten around to it but I’ve been meaning to test the pH of my most beloved products & formulations. I recently saw a video on how that may be the key to your hair’s happiness with certain things over others regardless of similar ingredients. And here’s a decent site with some basic info about differences in clays: https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/article/825809/difference-between-white-green-pink-clays.html

Amazing post! Thanks for posting. So informative and helpful.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

Thanks to henna, all of my flyaways are completely straight. I'll be doing full amla treatments to combat the loosening of henna.

 

[Saludable84]

The tea mixed with glycerin is a definite hit. My hair feels so much better. My proportion is 55/45 glycerin to tea. I’m likely going to keep it like this.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

The tea mixed with glycerin is a definite hit. My hair feels so much better. My proportion is 55/45 glycerin to tea. I’m likely going to keep it like this.

Awwwwwww, sookieeeeeeeee!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

My Ayurvedic shampoo bars are made & poured into molds. I'll take them out the molds within the next 24-48 hours then allow them to cure until next month.



My husband just shook his head and giggled when he saw me outside on the deck making them because I had on safety goggles, gloves and an apron. He was like.....what da hayle kinda science experiment you working on

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

My Ayurvedic shampoo bars are made & poured into molds. I'll take them out the molds within the next 24-48 hours then allow them to cure until next month.

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My husband just shook his head and giggled when he saw me outside on the deck making them because I had on safety goggles, gloves and an apron. He was like.....what da hayle kinda science experiment you working on

Those look amazing! Looking forward to your review!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

For those who have made the CurlyProverbz shea buttercream, do any of you have exact measurements you can share?

Here is one commentor's guess:

• 1 tablespoon of henna (natural, body art quality)
• 1 teaspoon of amla
• 1 teaspoon of brahmi
• 3-4 drops essential oil?
• 1-1.5 cups of coconut oil
• 4 tablespoon of shea butter

Here is the video:

 

[kxlot79]

In the video at about the 2:50 mark, she says how she only used 1-2 tbsp of Shea butter in the video mix because that was all she had left as she’d run out. But that increasing the Shea butter ration will keep the butter more solid at higher room temps. The video mix most likely turns liquid on a warm day.
It depends on how firm/creamy you want your mix to be. Anything less than 1 Shea butter to 1 oil has a higher likelihood of melting on a warm day/counter/shelf.

For those who have made the CurlyProverbz shea buttercream, do any of you have exact measurements you can share?

Here is one commentor's guess:

• 1 tablespoon of henna (natural, body art quality)
• 1 teaspoon of amla
• 1 teaspoon of brahmi
• 3-4 drops essential oil?
• 1-1.5 cups of coconut oil
• 4 tablespoon of shea butter

Here is the video:

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I'm so excited, y'all! I think 2018 is going to be such a great year for us all, hair-wise.

Even though I will be using more DIY products, I feel like my planned regimen is simpler than ever, though it doesn't type up that way. I feel it is a mix of Chicoro's and the 22nd Century Natural Woman's with an ayurvedic twist and that this compels me to just run it for 3 months.

I think once I get it down, I can shift my energy from my hair regimen to exercising and nutrition for health and hair growth.

I gotta stay simple:
Prepoo
Cleanse
Balancing DC
Detangle
Curl activator and shea butter cream
Twists (for wig, twist bun, twist-out, or elongated wng)

If CP's detangler does what she says, then it will be even simpler:
Detangle
Cleanse
Balancing DC
Curl activator and shea butter cream
Twists (for wig, twist bun, twist-out, or elongated wng)

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Okay! *Birdman hand rub*

Tonight I'm going to make Detangler Recipe 1 and try it (marshmallow root, slippery elm powder, AVJ, and olive oil).

I'm also going to make my first trial recipe of the CP shea butter cream. I'm using Nubian Heritage Honey and Black Seed shea butter (yeah, I know who they are, but it was on sale, and the ingredients are fire). I'll report back with pics of the products, pics of my twists, and first impressions.

 

[keranikki]

Thank you @kxlot79 very informative!

 

[keranikki]

Okay! *Birdman hand rub*

Tonight I'm going to make Detangler Recipe 1 and try it (marshmallow root, slippery elm powder, AVJ, and olive oil).

I'm also going to make my first trial recipe of the CP shea butter cream. I'm using Nubian Heritage Honey and Black Seed shea butter (yeah, I know who they are, but it was on sale, and the ingredients are fire). I'll report back with pics of the products, pics of my twists, and first impressions.

Man, I remember when they use to sell their wares in Mart125 on 125th Street in Harlem. For shame, the shenanigans.

 

[keranikki]

Ok so I did my henna gloss yesterday. I left it on for about 8 hours. Not on purpose. I ended up running errands and then got home and got lazy.

I was really nervous when I rinsed it out because the henna completely stretched my curls. When I put my gel in style they came back.

My hair felt very moisturized but not much for "strengthening". I am hipo so I am definitely for anything that will moisturize and help retain the moisture.

I'm debating if I should use the gloss weekly or use it every 2 weeks. I'm going to mix a batch of oil probably tonight. I need some fenugreek seeds, msm, and a jar. I hope to obtain those items today.

ETA: I also did @Chicoro prepoo method. I think my hair enjoyed that.

The same happened to me this weekend (stretched curls). It was weird for me to work with, but my hair was super soft. It's day three and my hair is still moisturized.
It has been suggested to do henna once a month, so I'm going to stick with that personally.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Mayunnnn. My coils roll their eyes at henna: "Ain't nobody gonna stretch and change us! Chile, please!"

Wouldn't it be crazy if I'm actually lowpo.

 

[keranikki]

Mayunnnn. My coils roll their eyes at henna: "Ain't nobody gonna stretch and change us! Chile, please!"

Wouldn't it be crazy if I'm actually lowpo.

That would be, but I guess it's possible. Hair changes. It truly has a mind of it's own…actually a whole damn attitude.

 

[Saludable84]

I like that my hair doesn’t shrink too much, but it gets a tad heavy.

 

[Honey Bee]

I'm so excited, y'all! I think 2018 is going to be such a great year for us all, hair-wise.

Even though I will be using more DIY products, I feel like my planned regimen is simpler than ever, though it doesn't type up that way.

Me too! I'm super-excited.

I think that, in general, diy always looks harder than it is. It's way easier for me to just buy 5 lbs of clay and do what I do vs chasing down (exorbitantly priced) Terressentials. Or, like, amla oil. Yeah, its cheap at the Indian store, but I gotta get there and it's far. But if I get the powder and the oil and make it myself, I didn't pay transportation fees, I know the ingredients, and it's customizable.

So, yeah. I'm a diy'er in most things, mainly cuz I'm a strong believer in the conservation of energy (lazy's more efficient sibling ) and it really does work out as less effort. Look how much effort I expended trynna get some daggone Wetline! #neveragain

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Me too! I'm super-excited.

I think that, in general, diy always looks harder than it is. It's way easier for me to just buy 5 lbs of clay and do what I do vs chasing down (exorbitantly priced) Terressentials. Or, like, amla oil. Yeah, its cheap at the Indian store, but I gotta get there and it's far. But if I get the powder and the oil and make it myself, I didn't pay transportation fees, I know the ingredients, and it's customizable.

So, yeah. I'm a diy'er in most things, mainly cuz I'm a strong believer in the conservation of energy (lazy's more efficient sibling ) and it really does work out as less effort. Look how much effort I expended trynna get some daggone Wetline! #neveragain

This entire post is on point...and so true. There is something so empowering in DIY'ing and knowing exactly what you are using.

I remember being so intimidated with the soap making process until I researched and actually did it. I was thinking...is this it? This is not hard...like at all. And there is a whole world of soapmaking...forums, facebook communities, craft fairs to sell your soap, YouTube videos...I'm kinda amazed. With that being said....I have fancier molds on the way and plenty ideas brewing. I'll be making some clay facial bars next that can double as detox mud shampoo bars. Then moving on to body soap.

Also will be grabbing some BTMS, cetyl alcohol, a few hydrolyzed proteins and preservative within the next couple months to perfect a few deep conditioners. Oh it's on. Knowledge truly is power. It's just out there for the taking for those who really want it.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

This entire post is on point...and so true. There is something so empowering in DIY'ing and knowing exactly what you are using.

I remember being so intimidated with the soap making process until I researched and actually did it. I was thinking...is this it? This is not hard...like at all. And there is a whole world of soapmaking...forums, facebook communities, craft fairs to sell your soap, YouTube videos...I'm kinda amazed. With that being said....I have fancier molds on the way and plenty ideas brewing. I'll be making some clay facial bars next that can double as detox mud shampoo bars. Then moving on to body soap.

Also will be grabbing some BTMS, cetyl alcohol, a few hydrolyzed proteins and preservative within the next couple months to perfect a few deep conditioners. Oh it's on. Knowledge truly is power. It's just out there for the taking for those who really want it.

Love this post!

It echoes a chapter in The Natural Hair Bible book I just finished reading. It was INCREDIBLY affirming to read that DIYing is encouraged because it allows you to control ingredients and it keeps the cost of hair care quite reasonable.

Yep, I am going to invest in a preservative, as well.

 

[naturalagain2]

Got my rhassoul clay this morning! I can't wait to try it!! I haven't washed my hair in about a week and a half so I will probably try it out on Friday night. I plan to use FusionofCultures recipe.

 

[Honey Bee]

Also will be grabbing some BTMS, cetyl alcohol, a few hydrolyzed proteins and preservative within the next couple months to perfect a few deep conditioners. Oh it's on. Knowledge truly is power. It's just out there for the taking for those who really want it.

I just bought that, and a zillion other things. I really went kinda overboard. But I'm serious about this, tho! I mentioned how I'ma try to sneak them in the house over in RT. I'll share the whole list once everything gets here, these herb-y places be taking foreeeeevvvvvveeeer.

PS, Brambleberry gave me a free stick blender!

PPS, I'm scared of soap making (with LYE!!1!! )in this little Manhattan kitchen. This stove they put in here is like an easy bake oven, I be nervous cooking a real-sized pot of greens in here. (We moving, don't worry.)

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I just bought that, and a zillion other things. I really went kinda overboard. But I'm serious about this, tho! I mentioned how I'ma try to sneak them in the house over in RT. I'll share the whole list once everything gets here, these herb-y places be taking foreeeeevvvvvveeeer.

PS, Brambleberry gave me a free stick blender!

What?!??? Yay, but I'm a little jealous. *pout* : I just bought one last night for $16 or $19 or something like that from WalMart. It was the Hamilton Beech brand, I believe.

 

[Honey Bee]

What?!??? Yay, but I'm a little jealous. *pout* : I just bought one last night for $16 or $19 or something like that from WalMart. It was the Hamilton Beech brand, I believe.

What's crazy is, I was pricing them at Target and something made me check my email. The Universe wanted me to have it, I firmly believe. You had to spend, like, $125 maybe, and I already had $111 in my cart, so you. already. know. I hit my praise dance and alldat.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

What's crazy is, I was pricing them at Target and something made me check my email. The Universe wanted me to have it, I firmly believe. You had to spend, like, $125 maybe, and I already had $111 in my cart, so you. already. know. I hit my praise dance and alldat.

*belly laugh* Haaaaa! So glad you got it.