Have we found the goldmine to hair 'skrength' and growth...

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

with the Aryuveda hair practices? This is like the ONLY hair trend on the board that I have actually seen work for not just a few members, but a lot of members. I am jumping on this bandwagon myself

I've even seen a difference in the Indian women I know in using these practices. You can tell when they use it faithfully vs those who've 'lost their way.' I see Indian women on the street and think, 'oh, she's doing great with her henna, amla, etc hair techniques.' I talk to some Indian ladies on my job and by me inquiring about henna, amla, etc, they admit the need to get back on these practices since they've been slipping.

 

[CurlyMoo]

I don't know anything about these. Are you using them and have they helped you?

 

[Inches411]

hmm can u explain a lil bit more.. i want to jump on the bandwagon tooo. details please

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

I don't know anything about these. Are you using them and have they helped you?

I haven't started yet. I just placed an order for the products with stinastina and my Indian co-worker has purchased me some henna to use but she hasn't given it to me yet.

Lemme do a quick searchy-search for ya

 

[kadej]

yes - please provide details.... I'm just beginning my hair journey and would love to learn more about aryuveda hair practices. TIA! =)

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=274381

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=265477

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=183305&highlight=amla

These are a few of my favorites. Just do a search for henna, amla, Indian and you all should come up with more.

 

[wheezy807]

Well i for one am kind of scaried. I promised myself at the beginning of this year that i would not join any bandwagons (as a new year's resolution). Knowing myself i'm better off sticking to what works best or else, lol.

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

Well i for one am kind of scaried. I promised myself at the beginning of this year that i would not join any bandwagons (as a new year's resolution). Knowing myself i'm better off sticking to what works best or else, lol.

I completely understand- however, these Indian hair practices have been passed down from generation to generation and not just hoopla over what 'seems' to be beneficial. You can find tons of supporting info of the Aruyveda methods... some of these other bandwagons...drunk:

 

[Irresistible]

with the Aryuveda hair practices? This is like the ONLY hair trend on the board that I have actually seen work for not just a few members, but a lot of members. I am jumping on this bandwagon myself

I've even seen a difference in the Indian women I know in using these practices. You can tell when they use it faithfully vs those who've 'lost their way.' I see Indian women on the street and think, 'oh, she's doing great with her henna, amla, etc hair techniques.' I talk to some Indian ladies on my job and by me inquiring about henna, amla, etc, they admit the need to get back on these practices since they've been slipping.

I agree fullly , the results seem to all be totally consistent

I would get on this , if I felt like I could hang with learning and mixing and knowing what was what and how to use what. I just dont feel I can but your right about the results across the board

the only negatives I've seen is some itching/possible allergic reactions from a couple/few ladies

 

[jerjer29]

I agree fullly , the results seem to all be totally consistent

I would get on this , if I felt like I could hang with learning and mixing and knowing what was what and how to use what. I just dont feel I can but your right about the results across the board

the only negatives I've seen is some itching/possible allergic reactions from a couple/few ladies

i agree i personally don't want to try it because the instructions seems very lengthy and precise and i'm sooo bad at instructions and always mistakenly skipping a step

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

i agree i personally don't want to try it because the instructions seems very lengthy and precise and i'm sooo bad at instructions and always mistakenly skipping a step

You know, after talking with some Indian women who use these techniques, they looked at me crazy when I listed all the things you can mix with henna and the other powders. One lady told me that all she does for her henna is mix it with water until it's like a paste, apply, and a few minutes later, she rinses it out.

 

[girlcherokee]

it looks as though we are bringing in a new diminsion to this stuff eh?

 

[FAMUDva]

You know, after talking with some Indian women who use these techniques, they looked at me crazy when I listed all the things you can mix with henna and the other powders. One lady told me that all she does for her henna is mix it with water until it's like a paste, apply, and a few minutes later, she rinses it out.

So are you gonna try it the traditonal Indian way or the complex LHCF way? I've wondered about the stuff, but I'm not into complexity because I know I cannot be consistant with complexity.

 

[~*Tigget*~]

I am one who HAS jumped on this bandwagon. And I love it. Its not as involved as some would think. As I learn more about it, I am able to simplify my recipes. I am all for a good challenge/risk. So far this has been worth it. I am going to stick w/ this for 6 more months to definitely chart my progress w/ this. I love it, I wished I could get some of my family members on board but then that would involve me too much. They would expect me to do it ALL for them...black folks!!

I have been using the Ayurvedic methods for a good couple months now. Here are my results thus far. What I really like about it, is it has thickened my hair shaft and REALLY strenghtened my hair. I will admit I am following all around good hair practices, from diet, vitamins, regimens, but I noticed a quick response to Ayurvedic methods.

 

[SunnyDelight]

You know, after talking with some Indian women who use these techniques, they looked at me crazy when I listed all the things you can mix with henna and the other powders. One lady told me that all she does for her henna is mix it with water until it's like a paste, apply, and a few minutes later, she rinses it out.

I don't get into all that mixing either. Too time consuming. I mix with warm water, apply for a few minutes to one hour, rinse.

Even with the other powders, I add to boiling water, disolve, and rinse my hair with them. I don't do a whole lot of mixing either and my hair is great. I love the indian powders and oils.

 

[MizAvalon]

Great thread.

 

[Hot40]

I just did some research on the practice this week.
I am ordering today.
My challange is I have light hair, I do not want the products to darken
my color.

Will use the oil on my scalp and rinse with power once a week.
I hope this is enough to get good results.

The only thing I am not clear on is --- Will the products make the hair
stronger or does it help with faster growth?

 

[MAMATO]

Actually I found the board while doing a search on ayervedic products. Unfortunately I found much more info that I would have expected on it and my laziness did the rest. I don't know why but whenever I feel trying the Ay powders, I have a vision of a complete mess in my bathroom

But I think there may be a way to simplify the mixes and make them user-friendly, it's just that I don't feel the courage to investigate... Well, I am still interested in trying them anyways, so if anybody can come with a simplified ayurvedic approach like Ayurvedic approach for dummies, I am game

 

[morehairplease]

I agree fullly , the results seem to all be totally consistent

I would get on this , if I felt like I could hang with learning and mixing and knowing what was what and how to use what. I just dont feel I can but your right about the results across the board

the only negatives I've seen is some itching/possible allergic reactions from a couple/few ladies

co-signing completely. I would love to incorporate this into my regimen but the mixing is stopping me.

 

[mscocoface]

I learned out of necessity how to simplify.

One way to start and test some of this is to just make a tea for your hair.

I place one tablespoon of each of my powders like amla and others in a coffee filter, staple it shut then place that in a large pot with enough water to fill a 2 liter pop bottle.

I let that simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour let it cool then place it in the pop bottle. I use this mixture during the week with my cowashes either before or after.

Sometimes I will wet my hair with the tea sit with a plastic cap and wrap with a towel for about 45 to 30 minutes then proceed with cowashing.

I have learned simple is better. Also if you want to just try one powder first to see if you have any allergic reactions that would be fine.

For instance start with amla if that is okay then add another powder the next week see how your scalp respond then build until you have the base for your tea rinses.

As for the Henna if you don't want the color then just mix it with water and let it sit for 20-30 minutes then rinse out.

I would suggest taking your time, keeping it simple, don't get too adventurous when you are not feeling comfortable with it.

I have been doing Ayurvedic for about what 3 years now and I learned early on to keep this process simple or I would not do it for a myriad of reasons the main one being time.

In the picture in my siggy I had just completed a Henna/Indigo process that day using Hairveda products for manageability.

 

[MeechUK]

Actually I found the board while doing a search on ayervedic products. Unfortunately I found much more info that I would have expected on it and my laziness did the rest. I don't know why but whenever I feel trying the Ay powders, I have a vision of a complete mess in my bathroom

But I think there may be a way to simplify the mixes and make them user-friendly, it's just that I don't feel the courage to investigate... Well, I am still interested in trying them anyways, so if anybody can come with a simplified ayurvedic approach like Ayurvedic approach for dummies, I am game

When I first heard about Ayurveda on this forum I thought it was too much like hard work, but once you start using the products they are not that time consuming. You can add the powders to your conditioners and do CWs. The oils are great for prepooing and oil rinses. Best of all these products are not expensive and the results speak for themselves. I started using just Amla and Brahmi powders together and the results are great.

 

[DanaDane]

I would get on this , if I felt like I could hang with learning and mixing and knowing what was what and how to use what.

This is me--if it doesn't come already "finished" in a bottle, I'm hesitant to try it--plus, I worry about the time committment of all the research, mixing, etc., as it is . . .I've just started deep conditioning--that added to my normal routine (rollersetting and sitting under the dryer), it already seems like it takes forever. But--I admit I'm curious.

 

[Sarahdais]

Actually I found the board while doing a search on ayervedic products. Unfortunately I found much more info that I would have expected on it and my laziness did the rest. I don't know why but whenever I feel trying the Ay powders, I have a vision of a complete mess in my bathroom

But I think there may be a way to simplify the mixes and make them user-friendly, it's just that I don't feel the courage to investigate... Well, I am still interested in trying them anyways, so if anybody can come with a simplified ayurvedic approach like Ayurvedic approach for dummies, I am game

This is exactly how I feel regarding ayervedic products. It seems like there is so much work envolved.

I have used henna several times but that's easy.

 

[hurricane]

I love theses powders!!! At first it seemed like alot and I was afraid to put this stuff on my hair. I researched and saw many ladies on LHCF with positive results. My I have been using it for 3 weeks now and my hair is darker, stronger, and I have had some growth.

Before putting the powders on your entire hair harvest some hair from your comb or brush and use the powders on that. Then if everything is okay. Use it on your hair.

My regi is simple:
1. oil bath/pre-poo
2. massage scalp/scritch
3. mix and strain powder
4. rinse hair with hot water
5. pour tea over hair let it sit 2 minutes
6.co-wash x 3
7. deep contition with ORS 45min. to 1 hour
8. rinse out
9. seal ends with candy c's avococo oil. use coconut oil/amlaoil/castor oil for the rest of the hair.
10. air dry and pin up until my next treatment.

Once you get into a routine it is simple. Good Luck!!

 

[wheezy807]

You know, after talking with some Indian women who use these techniques, they looked at me crazy when I listed all the things you can mix with henna and the other powders. One lady told me that all she does for her henna is mix it with water until it's like a paste, apply, and a few minutes later, she rinses it out.

I had a lady at work tell me this too. But she said she got the actual henna plant (in its purist form from indian).

I just did some research on the practice this week.
I am ordering today.
My challange is I have light hair, I do not want the products to darken
my color.

Will use the oil on my scalp and rinse with power once a week.
I hope this is enough to get good results.

The only thing I am not clear on is --- Will the products make the hair
stronger or does it help with faster growth?

Help strengthen the hair.

 

[lovenharmony]

I've tried the Ayurvedic products, but it was too much of a hot slippery mess with the different oils, powders and such while doing CWs. The Eqyss line gives me all the strength and growth I need

 

[msmoodyr]

So one of the posts say not to comb your hair until your next process? How often do you process?

 

[betteron2day]

Are Hairveda's products basically Ayurvedic in nature? It is simpler and easier for me to use her products with the same benefit. So i put myself on a challenge to use her products for 6 months to see how they will benefit me and my girls.

 

[SignatureBeauty]

Good question Betteron2day, Her ingredients are different from the some of the other indian products, I have her amla cream rinse which is a cleansing conditioner but I didn't see amala anywhere on the ingredients, I think if you want to reap the real benefits you should use the real powders. Some say you can just mix the powders with water and that you don't have to make a whole bunch of mixes etc.

What do ya'll use for conditioner? after you use your powders?

 

[Bubblingbrownshuga]

So are you gonna try it the traditonal Indian way or the complex LHCF way? I've wondered about the stuff, but I'm not into complexity because I know I cannot be consistant with complexity.

Girl, I ain't got time to be using a coffee maker and crock pot to cook this stuff! I am going to try it the traditional Indian way for sure.