Ayurvedic Powders: Can they replace my Bi-weekly protein treatament?

[*Muffin*]

Currently I do a protein DC every two weeks using Aubrey Organics GPB. I've read online that a lot of ayurvedic powders have a strengthening affect on the strands and act like proteins. I was thinking about buying Shikakai and Amla powder online (I already have Brahmi) and using them bi-weekly instead of my AOGPB. Is this wise or is it a crackpot idea? Don't let me mess up my hair, girls !

P.S. My fingers must have lost their sense because I spelled treatment "treatament" . Please ignore that typo .

 

[*Muffin*]

Bumping. Really want to know.

 

[flowinlocks]

It's true, all the Ayurvedic herbs strengthen the hair/roots in some way, but I am still able to incorporate protein in my routine. IMO, Henna seems to be the closest thing to duplicating the strength from protein Not only does it strengthen, it coats the strands as well. Leaving them almost rope like, until it eventually washes out. You might want to try adding a spoon to your mixtures.

 

[Shay72]

I still do protein txs. I add the powders to it.

 

[*Muffin*]

I still do protein txs. I add the powders to it.

Interesting...I never thought of adding powders to the treatments.

 

[Kellum]

I still do my protein treatments as well and I add Fengureek to my powder mixes. It is a natural source of protein but is also very moisturizing.

 

[*Muffin*]

I think I'll follow your advice, ladies. I won't eliminate the protein from my routine. I will continue with my Bi-weekly treatments. I DC twice a week anyway, so I'll try to use my powders on the days I use my moisturizing DC, before I DC. I was even thinking of using the powders weekly.

 

[SlantedEyezMiss2003]

Same here I add the powders to my dc mixture which consist of a moisturizing and protein conditioners....my hair is doing good, feels real strong though.......but my shampoo and conditioner has protein in it, so I might switch a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner......I don't want to over do it. I think it will be ok, but don't overload on protein though........