Have You used Amla?

[mags23]

I'm planning on using amla in my hair for the first time tomorrow. Have anyone used amla or henna? Do you like it? Any helpful hints?

TIA

 

[doobiequeen88]

I used both amla and henna powders (not at the same time). When I used henna my hair increased in strength, shine and it had a lovely redish/brown tint. Amla made my hair softer than henna and kept my color dark. The only thing that I mix both with is hot water, then let it sit for a few hours before I applied it to my hair for a few more hours.

 

[lucea]

I am thinking of mixing amla with cassia to get a light brown color to my grays. Would love to hear more reviews.

 

[*Muffin*]

I like using amla and henna in conjunction with other herbs. Amla has a slight drying affect on my hair (it's acidic due to it's high content of vitamin C), so I like mixing it with other moisturizing herbs like brahmi. Usually when I do a henna treatment I mix in brahmi and amla powder in with it. It promotes the darkness, thickness, and luster of hair, not to mention increased growth .

 

[newgrowth15]

If you are using natural Amla powder from the Indian store, make sure to shift it at least 3 times with a fine sieve. Otherwise, you will be picking Amla berries out of your hair for days.

 

[mags23]

Thanks ladies. Should I wash my hair before or after the amla application?

 

[Nixx22jam]

I used Amla oil and garlic puree on my hair and loved it. My hair was soft but strong. I had a lovely twist out afterwards. I washed my hair after I had the amla and the garlic and it STUNK!!!! So washing is a must.

 

[freecurl]

I've used Amla only as well as with Brahmi. I find it best to apply to freshly detangled hair. I usually let it sit for 3 hours. I mostly use water, however the last 2 times, I've used coconut milk. It made my hair insanely moisturized.
I've never got up the nerve to use Henna though.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

I would wash after.

I've used amla, brahmi and maka with conditioner, coconut oil and left it in for hours and hours, sometimes overnight. I rinse to moisturized, shiny, curly hair. It's great. It makes my curls much more defined.

 

[~NanCeBoTwin~]

I prepoo with Amla oil and I use Amla in my tea rinse mixture of Amla, Maka and Brahmi powders.