2012 Natural Products Challenge

[Ronnieaj]

I prepood my hair last night with aloe vera juice and Mozeke Amla Infusion oil, which I used to detangle my twists.

This morning I made a kalpi tone/heenera paste, which included 2 tbsps of each, 4-5 oz of coconut cream (higher concentration of coconut meat than coconut milk has), molasses, and more amla infusion. Applied to hair in sections and left on for 2 hours.

Rinsed, then cowashed with Wen 613 (which has amodimethicone, but it's more than halfway down and not on my avoid list). I DC'd with Mozeke Moisturizing Hair Masque under the steamer for 30 minutes, then rinsed and followed with my acv rinse. I used DB Pumpkin Seed Conditioner as a LI, followed that up with Mozeke Whipped Avocado Cream, and sealed with Softee Light Indian Hemp Grease. I will start avoiding mineral oil in April, but until then you gotta do what you gotta do .

 

[greenandchic]

Ronnieaj - How do you like the Mozeke Amla Infusion oil? I was thinking of ordering that during the Black Friday sale, but decided to get other products instead.

 

[Ronnieaj]

greenandchic, I like it so far. It's about the thickness of avocado oil. I don't know if you've ever ordered Amla oil from fromnaturewithlove.com, but it smells the same, which to me smells like wet wood. Not the most pleasant scent, but I've gotten accustomed to it. It soaked in well, and I loved the ingredients . I think I'm probably going to use it primarily for oil rinses, so I'll let you know how it works for that.

 

[greenandchic]

Ronnieaj - I have used amla powder before and made an oil out of it. It does smell like herb/wood, but I like it. . I may order the oil next time I buy something from Mozeke.

 

[Giggletush]

1. Current length
SL

2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other
Natural

3. Hair goals for the year.
Healthy ends, retention and length

4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using.
Teressentials, Shea Butter and a ton of the oils I already own.

5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc)
Cones, and parabens to start this year off. I already avoid sulfates.

 

[Zeal]

Last night I made a hair butter, my first water based product. Hopefully its stable.

Distilled water
Avocado butter
Palm oil
Olive oil
Wheat germ oil
Steric Acid
Emulsifying wax
Honey
Vitamin E
Potassium sorbate
Fragrance

It came out a little thick because I only used 55% water. I may use 65% next time.

Looks yummy. Be sure to keep it in the fridge.

 

[Ronnieaj]

So yesterday when I washed my hair I couldn't figure out what to do with it. Today I decided to do a flat twist out for tomorrow, so I did a light rewash with Bobeam Cheris hibiscus shampoo bar, followed by an acv rinse (which is my usual). I conditioned in the showed with Kyra's Hydrating Hemp Conditioner, rinsed that, and then used DB to style. I used the Shea Conditioning Cream, which is fairly light, followed by the Curling Cream, which is thick and heavy. I like thick and heavy . I used the Cream Curling Gel on the individual twists, which are now drying. I haven't done flat twists since I was relaxed, so I hope these turn out well for dinner tomorrow.

 

[My-Foolish-Heart]

I'd like to join!!!

1. Current length:APL
2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other:Relaxed
3. Hair goals for the year: I'm focusing on health versus length. Trying to have healthy APL-BSL length hair.
4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using:I will be dong low manipulation and protective styles in braids, sew-ins and half wigs. Washing 1X per week and DCing 1-2Xs per week. Ill be using Bee Mine, Qhemet, and Oyin products.
5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc) : not really avoiding anything, but limiting sulfates

 

[greenandchic]

Last night I shampooed with Aubrey Organics Blue Camomile Shampoo and conditioned with AO Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner. I used my coffee/JBCO mix on my scalp, used my leave in cream and sealed my ends with my coca butter/castor oil mix.

Question: Does anyone know of any natural cleansing conditioners?

My-Foolish-Heart - Welcome!
Zeal - Its in the fridge for sure. I'm not taking any chances until I know I have it right.

 

[daydreem2876]

1. Current length
my hair grazes my collar bone in the back almost my chin in the front
2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other
natural
3. Hair goals for the year.
minimize breakage, real APL, keep moisture/protein blanace in check
4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using.
For now, rotating Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars
using up Aphogee 2min but I am looking to replace this AO GPB
Shea Moisture Deep Conditioning Mask and Curl Styiling Milk
Argan and Coconut oils
I am looking to add Giovanni leave in, AO WC, and Qhemet's AOHC back into my mix as soon as I can get my hand on some
However my mind chages with the wind but I will keep you posted!
5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc)
I will be avoiding sulfates and cones because I have to use sulfates to get the cones out.... however if anybody knows how the remove cones with out sulfates, let a sista know

 

[Lita]

Last night I shampooed with Aubrey Organics Blue Camomile Shampoo and conditioned with AO Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner. I used my coffee/JBCO mix on my scalp, used my leave in cream and sealed my ends with my coca butter/castor oil mix.

Question: Does anyone know of any natural cleansing conditioners?

My-Foolish-Heart - Welcome!
Zeal - Its in the fridge for sure. I'm not taking any chances until I know I have it right.

greenandchic Darcys & Bear Fruits has very nice cleansing conditioners..

Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Lita]

1. Current length
my hair grazes my collar bone in the back almost my chin in the front
2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other
natural
3. Hair goals for the year.
minimize breakage, real APL, keep moisture/protein blanace in check
4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using.
For now, rotating Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars
using up Aphogee 2min but I am looking to replace this AO GPB
Shea Moisture Deep Conditioning Mask and Curl Styiling Milk
Argan and Coconut oils
I am looking to add Giovanni leave in, AO WC, and Qhemet's AOHC back into my mix as soon as I can get my hand on some
However my mind chages with the wind but I will keep you posted!
5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc)
I will be avoiding sulfates and cones because I have to use sulfates to get the cones out.... however if anybody knows how the remove cones with out sulfates, let a sista know

daydreem2876 To remove cones-before you do your actual wash & dc (2tbls of acv in a 8oz glass of warm water) pour over the top of your hair prior to washing/will help to remove cones..

*Or you can use a mudwash

Happy Hair Growing!

 

[greenandchic]

greenandchic Darcys & Bear Fruits has very nice cleansing conditioners..

Happy Hair Growing!

Thanks! I will check it out...

 

[coyacoy]

count me in - sounds like fun

1. Current length
APL in the back..just past SL top half
2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other
natural
3. Hair goals for the year.
maintain healthy hair - retain and just say no to breakage!
4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using.
current reggie: wash, henna dc weekly....protein treatment biweekly
style: have been under wigs with the exception of weekends for the most part since Aug 2009 - going wig free in the "real world" on a full time next year so will be exploring PS styles to wear au naturelle!

5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc)

• Moisturize: Qhemet amla pomade, AOHC and hydrate/twist butter..Giovanni leave in direct
• shampoo - varies - all natural though -
• DC (moisturizing)- my honey child; tiiva natural; komaza care; curl junkie and bear fruit
• Oils: JBCO, avacodo, coconut, watermelon, almond, grapeseed
• Protein: Heavy: komaza care; jheri redding; tropic isle protein condish; Light: aubrey GVP; giovanni protein fusion or nutrafix
• avoiding cones, sulfates, parabens, any stuff deemed suspect

Looking forward to the updates and pics!!
Updated to add starting pic

 

[greenandchic]

Tonight I did a henna treatment mixed with black tea and cocoa powder for color. I thin the combo did help kill some of the red henna leaves behind.

After cowashing it out with some of my leftover Suave conditioner, I used Aubrey Organics GPB to DC with.

I'm looking into making teas and rinses for my hair. Found a few recipes online today and cant wait to try them. I will post some links tomorrow...

Welcome, coyacoy!

 

[greenandchic]

Today I purchased Uncle Harry's Natural Products Soapless Shampoo in my effort to find sulfate free cleansers.

Ingredients: Atitha, shikakai, distilled water, natural essential oils.

Purchased it for $5.50 at my local co-op.

I also use the same brand Herbal Coconut Oil.

Ingredients: Organic coconut and help oils, sage, burdock, nettles, lavender, lavendin, lemon, tea tree, rosemary, and geranium oils.

 

[DragonPearl]

Today I purchased Uncle Harry's Natural Products Soapless Shampoo in my effort to find sulfate free cleansers.

Ingredients: Atitha, shikakai, distilled water, natural essential oils.

Purchased it for $5.50 at my local co-op.

I also use the same brand Herbal Coconut Oil.

Ingredients: Organic coconut and help oils, sage, burdock, nettles, lavender, lavendin, lemon, tea tree, rosemary, and geranium oils.

I bought uncle harry herbal coconut oil when I was out of state and I .ove it so much, I wish I had bought a case of it. Can't seem to find it locally...

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[ProductJunkie]

I would love to join!!!

1. Current length - APL
2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other - Natural
3. Hair goals for the year. - Overall healthier hair, to make it to BSL (stretched)
4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using. - Hiding my hair so I will be in twists, buns, braids, wigs and any other protective style I can think of!
5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc) - I will avoid parabens, sulfates, cones and anything that isn't all natural. I try my best to make all my own products or only order products from all natural / handmade vendors!

Edited to add starting pics! (IDK why they show up sideways on here, on my computer they are the rights way!! )

 

[Zeal]

I found this on the web somewhere. I do not remember the web site.

Ayurveda Hair Mask For Hair Problems

One Egg Yolk
1 Tbsp ACV
1 Tbsp Black Gram Flour ( ground urad dal [black lentil])
1 Tbsp Methi Powder [ ground fenugreek (methi) seeds]
1 Cup yogurt
Honey

Mix together all ingredients.
Add honey
Apply to your hair and scalp.
Wash after 2 hours

Use natural conditioner

NOTE: Make sure to reeeeeeaaaaaaaallllllly ground the urad dal (if you are not purchasing the powder). It took forever to get those chunks out of my hair.


Also, because my skin is so dry (Anemic), my hair has broken to the scalp in the back. I will be taking 4g of MSM a day. [Adding to my vitamin regimen].

 

[southerncitygirl]

Zeal

i see that you have issues with anemia....here's some natural stuff to help you along this company makes great products:
http://www.dhealthstore.com/clients...d=1418&zenid=6f1ef27c2a86137f190a951d18fbe817
http://www.dhealthstore.com/clients...d=1060&zenid=6f1ef27c2a86137f190a951d18fbe817
http://www.dhealthstore.com/clients...d=1055&zenid=6f1ef27c2a86137f190a951d18fbe817
http://www.dhealthstore.com/clients...id=369&zenid=6f1ef27c2a86137f190a951d18fbe817

 

[southerncitygirl]

greenandchic

i'd like to join this challenge

1. Current length: my longest layer is bsl

2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other: natural

3. Hair goals for the year: maybe i can get to wsl or longer. i have finally gotten my dryness issue under control and want to maintain that.

4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using: i regularly pre-poo, wash and condtion with twistouts being my style of choice. i will flat-iron every 3-4 months and trim (my stylist will be doing this). i want to have someone do twists on my natural hair 2-4 times next year. products i use include giovanni 50/50 poo, aubrey's condtioners, and db leave-in to detangle. ic gel will be the only thing i will keep in my reggie. i use a natural oil blend that i mix that i layer over my qhemet biologic amla and olive heavy cream 1-3 times a week.

5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc): i plan on avoiding parabens, propylene gycol, and formaldahyde donors.


I plan on buying an iphone in the next few months ( 2-3 months) and will start taking pictures when i can.

 

[JulietWhiskey]

Please add me to the list since I already use natural products!

1. Current length: Maybe armpit? My hair stays twisted up under a hat and I haven't don't a length check in while.
2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other: 4a, fine strands, Natchal!
3. Hair goals for the year: Approaching BSL would be ideal but longer and thicker than it is now would be fine.
4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using: I'm in the HYH Challenge so my hair will be twisted up under a silk lined hat for 2012. I will use the passes this Challenge allows for special occasions. My regimen is to alternate between a moisturizing and protein conditioner every other day to twist my hair. I seal with non-hydronated Palm Oil and Hexene free Castor oil. I DC my hair once a week with a combination of my two conditioners, glycerin, honeyquat and castor oil. Once my tub of Palm Oil runs out, I plan to return to VCO. My conditioners I use for daily moisturizing and DCs are a Canadian brand named Curelle. Treslite is the moisturizing formula and Riche is the protein one. The ingredients for the Treslite are Aqua/Distilled Water; Behentrimonium Methosulphate** (Colza oil); Cetearyl Alcohol (non-drying); Lonicera Japonica; Citric Acid. The ingredients for the Riche are Aqua/Distilled Water; Behentrimonium Methosulphate** (from Colza oil); Hydrolysed Wheat Proteins* Wheat Oligosaccarides* Cetearyl Alcohol (non-drying); Lonicera Japonica.
5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc): I wish to avoid cones, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, polyquats, artificial dyes, any fragrances since my husband and son have allergies and any preservatives that release formaldyhde.

 

[JulietWhiskey]

Please add me to the list since I already use natural products!

1. Current length: Maybe armpit? My hair stays twisted up under a hat and I haven't don't a length check in while.
2. Natural/Relaxed/Textlaxed/Locked/Other: 4a, fine strands, Natchal!
3. Hair goals for the year: Approaching BSL would be ideal but longer and thicker than it is now would be fine.
4. Reggie, styles and products that you will be using: I'm in the HYH Challenge so my hair will be twisted up under a silk lined hat for 2012. I will use the passes this Challenge allows for special occasions. My regimen is to alternate between a moisturizing and protein conditioner every other day to twist my hair. I seal with non-hydronated Palm Oil and Hexene free Castor oil. I DC my hair once a week with a combination of my two conditioners, glycerin, honeyquat and castor oil. Once my tub of Palm Oil runs out, I plan to return to VCO. My conditioners I use for daily moisturizing and DCs are a Canadian brand named Curelle. Treslite is the moisturizing formula and Riche is the protein one. The ingredients for the Treslite are Aqua/Distilled Water; Behentrimonium Methosulphate** (Colza oil); Cetearyl Alcohol (non-drying); Lonicera Japonica; Citric Acid. The ingredients for the Riche are Aqua/Distilled Water; Behentrimonium Methosulphate** (from Colza oil); Hydrolysed Wheat Proteins* Wheat Oligosaccarides* Cetearyl Alcohol (non-drying); Lonicera Japonica.
5. Products/ingredients you will avoid (eg. cones, sulfates, parabens, etc): I wish to avoid cones, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, polyquats, artificial dyes, any fragrances since my husband and son have allergies and any preservatives that release formaldyhde.

Oops! Forgot to add that once a month, I use Naptural85's Greek Yogurt Deep Conditioner which is full-fat Greek Yogurt, ACV and essential oils.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

I'm about t0 order darn near the whole Aubrey Organics line, it better be the bomb too lol. I am struggling to find a natural staple and Aubrey will have to provide a great DC, Cowash/leave in conditioner, and a shampoo. I am going Camden Grey crazy and will be whipping up my own butter mixtures for sealing, scalp massage oil mixtures, and possibly a leave in with AO HSR mixed with a few light butters and oils or just on its on own. I just need a staple because come to find out, I am not a product junkie and I just want what works. ok, I'm done venting.

 

[coyacoy]

Last night I shampooed with Aubrey Organics Blue Camomile Shampoo and conditioned with AO Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner. I used my coffee/JBCO mix on my scalp, used my leave in cream and sealed my ends with my coca butter/castor oil mix.

Question: Does anyone know of any natural cleansing conditioners?

@My-Foolish-Heart - Welcome!
@Zeal - Its in the fridge for sure. I'm not taking any chances until I know I have it right.

hi @greenandchic, i've used Bear Fruit's Ginger Orange Cleansing Condish which is all natural and works well. Also smells heavenly!! They have a 25% off sale if you tweet of fb your cart - sale ends tomorrow.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

HI ladies, here is my starting pic.

 

[greenandchic]

I bought uncle harry herbal coconut oil when I was out of state and I .ove it so much, I wish I had bought a case of it. Can't seem to find it locally...

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I can only find it at two local co-ops in my area. Its very reasonable price wise but hard to find other than that.

I'm about t0 order darn near the whole Aubrey Organics line, it better be the bomb too lol. I am struggling to find a natural staple and Aubrey will have to provide a great DC, Cowash/leave in conditioner, and a shampoo. I am going Camden Grey crazy and will be whipping up my own butter mixtures for sealing, scalp massage oil mixtures, and possibly a leave in with AO HSR mixed with a few light butters and oils or just on its on own. I just need a staple because come to find out, I am not a product junkie and I just want what works. ok, I'm done venting.

I love Aubrey Organics conditioners (still undecided on the shampoos), the B5 Gel, and a couple other products.

I hear you on the product junkie-ism. I only buy new products every once in a while, especially holiday sales, but I only switch products if I find one is not working well for me anymore which unfortunately happens to me a lot. Now my hair doesn't like glycerin and too much shea butter.

hi @greenandchic, i've used Bear Fruit's Ginger Orange Cleansing Condish which is all natural and works well. Also smells heavenly!! They have a 25% off sale if you tweet of fb your cart - sale ends tomorrow.

I will have to look into this one. Thanks for the heads up on the sale!

HI ladies, here is my starting pic.

I love your curls!

 

[Zeal]

Getting ready to do my hur.

I already pre-pooed

TEA RINSE/POWDER MIX

1 Cup Boiling Water
1 Cup cool water
1 tsp Shikakai powder
1 tsp Amla, Brahmi, Fenugreek, and Hibiscus powders

- Add hot water to the powders. Mix well
- Let it sit for 30 minutes or more, then add the cool water
- transfer to squirt bottle
- pour over the head and leave in for am hour.

Rinse thourohly and condition.

 

[greenandchic]

Getting ready to do my hur.

I already pre-pooed

TEA RINSE/POWDER MIX

1 Cup Boiling Water
1 Cup cool water
1 tsp Shikakai powder
1 tsp Amla, Brahmi, Fenugreek, and Hibiscus powders

- Add hot water to the powders. Mix well
- Let it sit for 30 minutes or more, then add the cool water
- transfer to squirt bottle
- pour over the head and leave in for am hour.

Rinse thourohly and condition.

Sounds like a good tea mix as opposed to using oils. Let us know how it goes!

 

[prettybyrd]

Anyone make their own deep conditioner, or have a good recipe?