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[Nasdaq_Diva]

It's been a while since using my beloved Brahmi.

Gonna boil my water and prepare my mix. So tomorrow, I'm gonna apply my brahmi paste, do a bringraj rinse and then seal the moisture in with my ceramides.

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

I am new to LHCF but this post makes me want to head out to the indian store tomorrow. I wash with a shakaki bar and I have some neem. I also have some amla oil and some coconut oil. What are the best conditioning powders.

Bhringraj/Maka is by far the most moisturizing. Hibiscus is another good choice. All in all you have to find which powders work well with your hair.

 

[quasimodi]

Used2Bbald Fenugreek powder is very moisturizing as well. When I use it I usually make it into a tea with maka and hibiscus powder. It makes a lovely tea rinse.

 

[growinghealthyhair]

quasimodi

Oooo how are you ladies making your teas?? I think i would prefer that versus a paste.

 

[quasimodi]

@quasimodi

Oooo how are you ladies making your teas?? I think i would prefer that versus a paste.

Well, I invested in several of those small muslin tea bags. I put a tablespoon of fenugreek, hibiscus, and maka powder inside the bag and steep it in a bowl of "just boiled" water. I let it steep for about 20-30 minutes.

Then I remove the muslin bag and put the tea into an applicator bottle. **NOTE: Make sure the water is cooled before you pour it on your head. I pour it on my head, concentrating on my scalp and then pour it over my hair.
Sometimes, I leave the tea on my head and then DC...usually with a steamer. Other times, I leave the tea on my head for about 30 minutes, covered with a plastic cap and then I'll rinse and cowash it out. I'm going through a paste stage now, but tea rinses are effective, too.

 

[flowinlocks]

I am new to LHCF but this post makes me want to head out to the indian store tomorrow. I wash with a shakaki bar and I have some neem. I also have some amla oil and some coconut oil. What are the best conditioning powders.

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[flowinlocks]

It's been a while since using my beloved Brahmi.

Gonna boil my water and prepare my mix. So tomorrow, I'm gonna apply my brahmi paste, do a bringraj rinse and then seal the moisture in with my ceramides.

That sounds so yummy. Gotta do a rinse this week!

 

[flowinlocks]

grow Yes I love my Bigen. It gets my hair super black

 

[Shay72]

Did an amla paste yesterday. So I've noticed with the two pastes I've done so far--cassia last weekend and amla yesterday that I see results immediately. I feel like with the tea rinses the effect is more culmative. So I've decided I will do at least one paste weekly and continue with my one tea rinse weekly.

 

[leiah]

I did an amla face mask yesterday just because I'm trying to use up this amla I got and get a newer one. It expires in july I didn't know to look for dates when I got it.
I liked it it was very strong and stung a little bit. I think I might just wash my face with it instead of a mask maybe mix some with my face wash but I don't know if that's a good idea

My hair is saturated in vatika oil right now I'm about to use my shikakai/amla/fenugreek cowash with an extra dash of shikakai and then DC.

I'm very happy with the results after only using the powders a few days a week for less than a month. My hair is so much thicker. I'm definitely in need of a DC though. Still tryng to figure my routine out

Tomorrow I'm going to buy brahmi, kalpi tone, and methi. Maybe parachute oil. Anything else I should get?

 

[ladysaraii]

I did an aphogee 2 step treatment yesterday and tossed on a bhringja, hibiscus, fenugreek, and a tad of rose petal paste with my DC.

My hair feels really good and strong

 

[Jewell]

grow Yes I love my Bigen. It gets my hair super black

Me too! I've been using Bigen Permanent Powder Hair Color (#59, Oriental Black) over 6 yrs, and I love the results EVERY TIME. Makes my hair stronger, and thicker too, almost like a henna treatment. I don't see myself ever using another darkening (depositing) permanent hair color.

In other news, I have been loving Shikakai oil. I still have some Kapoor Kachri and Brahmi powder to use up, so I will make teas with them this week, and apply the Kapoor Kachri mixed with cond. after I color my hair (^^) this week. I need to get more Amla oil and try the Brahmi oil. Ayurvedic products are the truth for hair and body!

 

[Jewell]

leiah growinghealthyhair I used fenugreek too when nursing to increase my supply.[/QUOTE]

OT--Yes, interesting you noted this--I recently learned that fenugreek supplements are the basis for a lot of "natural" breast enhancement products...and it is known to increase the fullness and size.

 

[ladysaraii]

Me too! I've been using Bigen Permanent Powder Hair Color (#59, Oriental Black) over 6 yrs, and I love the results EVERY TIME. Makes my hair stronger, and thicker too, almost like a henna treatment. I don't see myself ever using another darkening (depositing) permanent hair color.

In other news, I have been loving Shikakai oil. I still have some Kapoor Kachri and Brahmi powder to use up, so I will make teas with them this week, and apply the Kapoor Kachri mixed with cond. after I color my hair (^^) this week. I need to get more Amla oil and try the Brahmi oil. Ayurvedic products are the truth for hair and body!

How are you using Shikakai oil? I ordered some from Hairveda that I was planning on using in my prepoos

 

[BERlin]

Hi Ladies!

I'm new to this particular thread, however I plan to do my first henna session & first oil rinse this weekend. Pretty much I want to take a day to clarify, henna, oil rinse, deep condition, twist and trim my hair. I've used cassia in the past, but the frizz at the crown of my head has become a pest and I want something more intense. However, I'm having a dilemma on the sequence of events that would normally entail for an effective henna & oil rinse when combined. This is my understanding of the sequence currently, please help me if you can:

1) Clarify/Shampoo
2) Henna, let it sit (a few hours)
3) Rinse
4) apply oil (I'm beginning with Olive Oil)
5) Rinse w/hot water
6) Apply rinse-out conditioner ?detangle?
7) Rinse w/ cold water
8) Apply deep conditioner
9) let it sit (a few hours)
10) Apply product and twist

Some conflicts:
--I may choose to deep condition-- but that would complicate my rinsing out of the oil, as I would need a regular rinse out conditioner to do that. Is there any way I can not further complicate things, such as applying deep conditioner over my oil and then rinsing w/ cold water afterwards? If not, I'd be twice conditioning, and twice cold water rinsing, no?
--dry detangling isn't an option (I haven't detangled in a few weeks). When should I detangle? before henna? after rinsing it out? during the oiling vs. during the conditioner?

I apologize for all of the questions, just trying to find my way. Tips on any step of the process are greatly appreciated.

 

[che1219]

Hey ladies!! I made a paste last night for the first time using brahmi powder and distilled water, added it to my conditioner, applied to my hair and put on a plastic cap for about an hour. My hair feels so soft and strong and I am 15 months post. I cannot believe how good my hair feels. I will be doing this at least once a week, maybe twice.

 

[Lita]

I did an amla face mask yesterday just because I'm trying to use up this amla I got and get a newer one. It expires in july I didn't know to look for dates when I got it.
I liked it it was very strong and stung a little bit. I think I might just wash my face with it instead of a mask maybe mix some with my face wash but I don't know if that's a good idea

My hair is saturated in vatika oil right now I'm about to use my shikakai/amla/fenugreek cowash with an extra dash of shikakai and then DC.

I'm very happy with the results after only using the powders a few days a week for less than a month. My hair is so much thicker. I'm definitely in need of a DC though. Still tryng to figure my routine out

Tomorrow I'm going to buy brahmi, kalpi tone, and methi. Maybe parachute oil. Anything else I should get?

leiah Your on the right track...A great conditioning addition (Hibiscus powder & Mustard oil) are excellent at that...If your into pre pooing (Brahmi oil)does wonders/it may smell.but,the benefits are awesome/helping to thicken & keep your scalp healthy..



Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Lita]

Pre poo with Mahabhringraj oil/ Used my Brahmi powder mixed with pumpkin seed oil & TW con 15min/Rinsed with BF cotton cream cleanser/DC with Argan con on length,Nioxin #8 on scalp 20min/BF leave-in/Brahmi oil on scalp/Sealed with Sesame seed & Argan oil/NJ pomade on ends...Nice full soft hair..



Happy Hair Growing!

 

[leiah]

Thanks Lita I picked up some mustard oil today. How do you use it?
I wanted to infuse it with herbs but I read a warning saying not to because it would produce mustard gas erplexed also read that it contains sulfur and I don't want to put it on my scalp because i'm breastfeeding and not sure if that's a good idea. I'll use it on my hair though

I didn't have a good day shopping. The store I went to that had an amazing selection the first time I went had bare shelves today.

I had to go to about 5 stores before I found Brahmi powder and it was the last box on the shelf kind of beat up and light. Didn't find kalpi tone

I got more amla, fenugreek, brahmi, bhringaj, mustard oil, and parachute coconut oil for my baby. Put it on him after his bath
I know it's just regular coconut oil but I've only been able to find $16 jars in the grocery stores around here so I was really excited to get a big bottle for $3. They also had a deluxe more expensive oil that included mineral oil, which I find funny

One of the last stores I went to after I bought all of this had dried whole amla and a bunch of other stuff ive never heard of and powders and oils that they made and jarred themselves with handwritten labels. I'm really excited to go back there because I wonder about the quality and age of the commercial imported stuff. Most of them have a spot where the manufactured date is supposed to be stamped but its blank

I was looking in the mirror and noticed a few orange grays!
I have been using vatika oil pretty much daily I wonder if there's enough henna in it to do that? Or maybe it's from amla?
I like them. I have dark brown hair and they blend in and look like highlights
I was afraid to use henna but now I feel better about it.

 

[Lita]

leiah I would not use the Mustard oil on my hair either/until I finish breastfeeding (because of the sulfur)...

*Always infused your herbs first/then add the mustard oil once its complete (because of the gas).....

*The vatika is turning your hair that color..
*Daily use of Mustard oil/will turn it golden
*I'm glad you did get some nice stuff at the Indian market...

Happy Hair Growing!

 

[LadyMacgyver]

Hi Ladies!

I'm new to this particular thread, however I plan to do my first henna session & first oil rinse this weekend. Pretty much I want to take a day to clarify, henna, oil rinse, deep condition, twist and trim my hair. I've used cassia in the past, but the frizz at the crown of my head has become a pest and I want something more intense. However, I'm having a dilemma on the sequence of events that would normally entail for an effective henna & oil rinse when combined. This is my understanding of the sequence currently, please help me if you can:

1) Clarify/Shampoo
2) Henna, let it sit (a few hours)
3) Rinse
4) apply oil (I'm beginning with Olive Oil)
5) Rinse w/hot water
6) Apply rinse-out conditioner ?detangle?
7) Rinse w/ cold water
8) Apply deep conditioner
9) let it sit (a few hours)
10) Apply product and twist

Some conflicts:
--I may choose to deep condition-- but that would complicate my rinsing out of the oil, as I would need a regular rinse out conditioner to do that. Is there any way I can not further complicate things, such as applying deep conditioner over my oil and then rinsing w/ cold water afterwards? If not, I'd be twice conditioning, and twice cold water rinsing, no?
--dry detangling isn't an option (I haven't detangled in a few weeks). When should I detangle? before henna? after rinsing it out? during the oiling vs. during the conditioner?

I apologize for all of the questions, just trying to find my way. Tips on any step of the process are greatly appreciated.

If you henna I think it will be best to DC... I hear some ladies state that henna can be drying.. When I do a henna gloss I still DC but I also use Indigo afters which is very drying.. What I do it when I clarify my hair I pour a conditioner that helps with my detangling b4 I henna some conditioner help so much that all I need to do it finger comb after I rinse it out and then I add my henna gloss..Last time I did a henna gloss my hair was so soft but after I added the indigo that is why got a little drying.. I still DC'd

 

[Lita]

leiah The Dual Specialty Store 91 1st avenue N.Y N.Y 212-979-6045..
Have a great selection of fresh herbs in the back..They also have a great selection Indian powders,oils & skin paste..(NEW)..

*Nettle,Burdock,Methi,Hibiscus & all kinds of powders...

*I get my Mustard ,Garlic,Sunflower,Sesame,Hemp seed etc....


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[LadyMacgyver]

@leiah when going to those Indian stores please look at your expiration dates on those boxes.. I had to be careful because some of the ones I picked up was already expired.. I have some brahmi now that does not expire until 02/12 so I am ok for that box.. I ordered from online Saturday and my order Shipped Mon or Tues so I should have it by the weekend..

Sorry leiah just saw your post about the expiration date above..

 

[LadyMacgyver]

Lita is mustard oil the only oil that will release gas... That is good to know because I would have let that simmered in the herbs as if it was coconut oil or sesame oil..

 

[LadyMacgyver]

Hey ladies how are these powder for nasty black heads.. The kind that are big and hurt when you touch them.. Lately I been getting them in the same spot.. Also how do you mix then up for a facial mask...

 

[Lita]

Lita is mustard oil the only oil that will release gas... That is good to know because I would have let that simmered in the herbs as if it was coconut oil or sesame oil..

LadyMacgyver Yes,Mustard oil is the only one....

Amla paste,helps with black heads (2-3xs a week) but,remember Amla is very drying...
Bentonite clay works well at bring oil & dirt to the surface...
Red clay...
Sulfur clay..Perfect for acne..

*gardenofwisdom.com has excellent natural products for your skin..If you email them/ they will give a recommendation for your personal skin needs..*They sell oils as well...

*LHCF has a thread on the products...Its been working for me....They sell clays & powder too! For your skin..


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[LadyMacgyver]

Lita thank you so much.. I will most def look this up because its getting out of hand and the wierd thing is its always in the same spot when they come back..

 

[Lita]

Lita thank you so much.. I will most def look this up because its getting out of hand and the wierd thing is its always in the same spot when they come back..

LadyMacgyver I understand your frustration..Because,that happens to me some times (in the same spot)....Know it only happens if I eat the wrong foods...lol......Garden of Wisdom products has helped my skin a great deal...Keep me posted!



Happy Hair Growing!

 

[LadyMacgyver]

Lita I sure will I just sent an email and my diet has not been the best either.. It been time to make a change and this is the time..

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Made a brahmi paste using the whole box!! 100g. Boiled some hibiscus petals to make a tea. Once it simmered, added 1tsp of Maka powder. I used this to make a batter for the brahmi mix.

I also have some hibiscus left over to do a rinse. I've never used hibiscus so I'm kinda nervous. But I know all of you love it.