Thoughts On This Homemade Hair Growth Oil???

tapioca_pudding

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You are going to have hair down to the floor combining Xcel with this oil! LOL I used the NW21 spray for a month or two and had great results. I just hated the way it made my scalp feel.

I'm glad they both are working for you though! You are gonna be swinging hair left and right! :gorgeous:
:lol: I know right?? But I have a length goal I want to hit by December, plus this is a routine I think I can actually stick with so I figured why not. :drunk: Just gotta make sure I retain what I grow.

When I used the spray by itself I didn't like the scalp feeling. But mixing in the oil made a HUGE difference. I'm not tryna sway you.. I'm just sayin.. :look: :lol:
 

tapioca_pudding

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So apparently I can't count! I was hoping by reducing the amount of oil in the original recipe that I would net only 3.5 to 4 ounces. Still got 6 after sifting the infusion. :giggle:

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I kept 4 for my scalp.

Melted some cocoa butter wafers and added the remaining 2 ounces to that. Whipped it just a bit and made a hair cream. Now I have an Ayurvedic duo.

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I'll use the cream on my length and ends. It's extremely soft and concentrated. Gotta make sure I remember to be light handed.
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh YOU DA REAL MVP!!!!!! Holy smokes!!!
 

Daina

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So apparently I can't count! I was hoping by reducing the amount of oil in the original recipe that I would net only 3.5 to 4 ounces. Still got 6 after sifting the infusion. :giggle:

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I kept 4 for my scalp.

Melted some cocoa butter wafers and added the remaining 2 ounces to that. Whipped it just a bit and made a hair cream. Now I have an Ayurvedic duo.

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I'll use the cream on my length and ends. It's extremely soft and concentrated. Gotta make sure I remember to be light handed.

Well alright Mixing Mama! I don't measure my oils exactly either and typically get about 6-8 oz per batch. I use about 2 oz per week though as I'm heavy handed at weeks end for my pre-poo and overnight treatment.
 

Daina

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:lol: I know right?? But I have a length goal I want to hit by December, plus this is a routine I think I can actually stick with so I figured why not. :drunk: Just gotta make sure I retain what I grow.

When I used the spray by itself I didn't like the scalp feeling. But mixing in the oil made a HUGE difference. I'm not tryna sway you.. I'm just sayin.. :look: :lol:

@tapioca_pudding, hmm I just might have to introduce Xcel 21 back into the mix at the end of June. I got good growth with Xcel 21.
 

ElevatedEnergy

Rooted Yet Flowing
:lol: I know right?? But I have a length goal I want to hit by December, plus this is a routine I think I can actually stick with so I figured why not. :drunk: Just gotta make sure I retain what I grow.

When I used the spray by itself I didn't like the scalp feeling. But mixing in the oil made a HUGE difference. I'm not tryna sway you.. I'm just sayin.. :look: :lol:

I didn't want to say this in my initial response because I never want to discourage anyone that may be reading this from trying stuff but I believe NW21 contributed to some really bad headaches I was having. I don't know this for sure though. I still do have a few bottles left that I kept for postpartum shedding. I anticipate my edges being snatched bald like my last pregnancy :lachen:so I'm going to try it again on my edges when that happens. However if I get the same reactions as before I'll just gift it to someone else.
 
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ElevatedEnergy

Rooted Yet Flowing
Well alright Mixing Mama! I don't measure my oils exactly either and typically get about 6-8 oz per batch. I use about 2 oz per week though as I'm heavy handed at weeks end for my pre-poo and overnight treatment.

I gotta figure out a way to make the cream smell better next go round. The cocoa butter smell mixed with the other herbs didn't play nicely. When my oldest son came in from school, I gave him a hug and he told me I smelled like "outside". :eek2: He is taller than me, so when we hug his chin sits on the very top of my head so I know it was my hair he was smelling. :lachen:Plus I had just took a shower less than 30 minutes prior.
 

tapioca_pudding

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I didn't want to say this in my initial response because I never want to discourage anyone that may be reading this from trying stuff but I believe NW21 contributed to some really bad headaches I was having. I don't know this for sure though. I still do have a few bottles left that I kept for postpartum shedding. I anticipate my edges being snatched bald like my last pregnancy :lachen:so I'm going to try it again on my edges when that happens. However if I get the same reactions as before I'll just gift it to someone else.
Oh no!!! I totally get it... I haven't noticed headaches but I know sometimes products can irritate some people more than others. Def proceed with caution! And I'm sure your edges will recover, if they even get snatched at all. :lachen: :hug2:
 

ElevatedEnergy

Rooted Yet Flowing
My hair is crazy thick! :eek:

I think I have to wash my hair twice a week now. My scalp is constantly itchy.

Possibility: I did not strain my mixture. There's no residue on my scalp though

Did you use any Indian powders in your mix?

I went to shake my bottle this morning to apply the oil to my scalp and I still had a lot of powder everywhere. I restrained it twice but still was not satisfied so I'm just going to use this batch as a prepoo treatment. I started a new infusion with just my herbs and seeds. I'm able to strain all those out. I was scared to put that batch I made yesterday on my scalp. I could already forsee it being itch central with those fine powders still in the mix. LOL
 

ElevatedEnergy

Rooted Yet Flowing
@lulu97 no indian powders. Just msm, vitamin c, and fenugreek powders.

@Daina could be right...possibly the Vitamin C maybe? I didn't use vitamin C.

I didn't have any itching but I used very light oils and I'm only applying to my scalp every 3 days and I rinse my hair/scalp weekly to get a fresh slate. I don't always use shampoo but the good thing about this mix is that it rinses well with just water. I herbal tea rinse one week then shampoo the next week.

OT: How are your braids holding up? Are you going to redo them? Do you mind sharing the tutorial you used? I want to do something similar to my step daughter who is coming to visit at the end of the month.
 

beauti

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@lulu97 those braids didn't make it a full week smh. the itching was out of control not to mention I did my edges too tight and got paranoid they'd be snatched. I was gonna redo them looser but decided to take it all out. I will do it again in the summer with less braids. here are a couple tutorials that helped me. I'm sure you'll do a fabulous job, especially if you're not a lefty like me :yep:


 

yaya24

♥Naija°Texan • Realtor • SPX Options #RichAunty●♡•
I have a praise report.

Not growth related (because I will not measure until June 15), but overall scalp health related.

My scalp usually starts to get itchy and flaky after 3 days post wash and I just "deal with it" until day 7.
Well since I incorporated using this oil, I have not experienced flaky/scaly scalp at all.

I have avoided braids for at least 6 years because they were pointless. I'd get them and have to take them out 3-4 weeks later because my scalp would flare up.

I think I'm going to skip washing this weekend and see how long I can go with just daily oiling.

It has only been a full week of using the oil and I already KNOW I will experience major growth with this oil.

I think its made staple status for the long haul just based on how my scalp is benefitting from applying it nightly.
 
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ElevatedEnergy

Rooted Yet Flowing
So apparently I can't count! I was hoping by reducing the amount of oil in the original recipe that I would net only 3.5 to 4 ounces. Still got 6 after sifting the infusion. :giggle:

View attachment 397585

I kept 4 for my scalp.

Melted some cocoa butter wafers and added the remaining 2 ounces to that. Whipped it just a bit and made a hair cream. Now I have an Ayurvedic duo.

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I'll use the cream on my length and ends. It's extremely soft and concentrated. Gotta make sure I remember to be light handed.

Updating:
Y'all coulda told me about the coffee filter trick for infusing Ayurvedic powders! That last batch had way too much leftover powder in it!!! LOL

I put 1 spoonful each of henna, amla & Brahmi into a coffee filter. Secured it with a hair band and placed it inside some oil.

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This time, I used 3/4 cup of Grapeseed oil, 2 spoonfuls of Jamaican black castor oil and a spoonful of monoi Tahitian coconut oil. Will let it infuse on my window sill while I'm using up my current batch (2-3 weeks) then remove the powder bag and infuse in the fenugreek seeds, a few herbs and MSM on my candle warmer for 8-24 hours.
 

Daina

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I have a praise report.

Not growth related (because I will not measure until June 15), but overall scalp health related.

My scalp usually starts to get itchy and flaky after 3 days post wash and I just "deal with it" until day 7.
Well since I incorporated using this oil, I have not experienced flaky/scaly scalp at all.

I have avoided braids for at least 6 years because they were pointless. I'd get them and have to take them out 3-4 weeks later because my scalp would flare up.

I think I'm going to skip washing this weekend and see how long I can go with just daily oiling.

It has only been a full week of using the oil and I already KNOW I will experience major growth with this oil.

I think its made staple status for the long haul just based on how my scalp is benefitting from applying it nightly.

@yaya24, another witness here who can testify about the changes to my scalp. My scalp typically acts plum crazy in the summer time, well since I have been using the oil my scalp hasn't been itchy or dry at all! As a matter of fact I've been hair lazy and been in a wet bun style without cleansing for 2 weeks. Normally my scalp would have attacked by now but I am still going strong. Going to have a spa hair day this weekend but you are not the only seeing a difference with this oil!
 

mzpurp

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I still haven't used my oil!! But i did purchase a candle warmer to infuse it more so its def ready to be used!

This is my reminder.....
 

yaya24

♥Naija°Texan • Realtor • SPX Options #RichAunty●♡•
@yaya24, another witness here who can testify about the changes to my scalp. My scalp typically acts plum crazy in the summer time, well since I have been using the oil my scalp hasn't been itchy or dry at all! As a matter of fact I've been hair lazy and been in a wet bun style without cleansing for 2 weeks. Normally my scalp would have attacked by now but I am still going strong. Going to have a spa hair day this weekend but you are not the only seeing a difference with this oil!

Very nice!

My sister has major scalp issues and I am going to take some to her next weekend when I go visit her for her graduation in Austin.

I hope she actually uses it vs letting it go to waste.
 

tapioca_pudding

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Will be brewing a batch for about 2 weeks starting this weekend (24 hours on the candle warmer first):

Grapeseed oil
Carrot Oil
Avocado Oil
JBCO
Coconut Oil
MSM
Fenugreek seeds

Gonna do this batch w/o the amla powder and see what happens. (Although I may say "*** it" and add some a la coffee filter the last week of brewing lol. I'll see how I feel.)

Still going strong w/ my Xcel spray mixed w/ oil blend. Still on the fence about reordering the Xcel but I also still have three bottles in my cart :lol: .
 

Jade Feria

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A couple of weeks ago I made a huge batch of oil with the following:

Amla Powder
Brahmi Powder
Coconut Oil
JBCO
Grapeseed Oil
Almond Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Jojoba Oil
Argan Oil
Lavender
Tea Tree Oil
Red Palm Oil (not too much, it can stain)

Also threw in a bit of Shikakai Oil and Vatika Frosting from Hairveda, and APB Ayurvedic Oil

For the Indian powders, I used this method: http://www.pinkchailiving.com/make-amla-oil-home/

I have about 40oz, and have been using it on my scalp, and as a sealant, prepoo & oil rinse.
 
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lindseyerinc

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A couple of weeks ago I made a huge batch of oil with the following:

Amla Powder
Brahmi Powder
Coconut Oil
JBCO
Grapeseed Oil
Almond Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Jojoba Oil
Argan Oil
Lavender
Tea Tree Oil
Red Palm Oil (not too much, it can stain)

Also threw in a bit of Shikakai Oil and Vatika Frosting from Hairveda, and APB Ayrvedic Oil

For the Indian powders, I used this method: http://www.pinkchailiving.com/make-amla-oil-home/

I have about 40oz, and have been using it on my scalp, and as a sealant, prepoo & oil rinse.
Where do you buy your Indian powders
 
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