2018 Curlyproverbz-inspired Regimen Challenge

[Theresamonet]

Does anyone steam with their henna gloss? I just got a new steamer for Christmas, and I want to use it weekly.

 

[gawcjw]

Sorry for the huge pictures. These are my photos for the challenge.

1. What do you hope to gain from trialing a CurlyProverbz-based regimen?
Reduce shedding and breakage
Reduce frizz
More volume and moisturized hair

2. What products or mixes do you intend to use?
I"m taking baby steps so I will do scalp massages with the CP oil 3-4 times per week and add Surkesh Ayurveda powder to my deep conditioner

3. How frequently will you cleanse your hair?
Once per week

4. How frequently will you apply your various products, mixes, etc?
The deep conditioner with the Surkesh Ayurveda powder 1 X per week, the DIY CP oil 3-4 times per week

5. How frequently will you trim or search and destroy?
Once every three months

6. Anything else you'd like to share?
I'm going to do my best to stick to the regimen because I've experienced a lot of shedding/breakage over the past few months and I want to get the volume I once had back. I would also like to thank the ladies that participate in this thread. I've subscribed to this thread and I have learned so much. You all have shared a lot of valuable information.

 

[Keen]

I’m going to add some CP infused oil to my tea. I feel like I need to spray more often when I don’t add oil to my spray bottle

 

[Saga]

I miss doing henna glosses and other ayurvedic mixes. For now I am still just doing the oil and the tea spritz interchangeably under my wig.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Does anyone steam with their henna gloss? I just got a new steamer for Christmas, and I want to use it weekly.

Interesting question. Bumping!

Any henna gloss steamer-ers out there?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

HAPPY NEW YEAR, ALL!



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[Taleah2009]

Did a henna gloss on Saturday. I upped the henna from 1 tablespoon to 2. Did a perm rod set. My hair feels super soft.

I need to infuse some more oil. I used my last bit up.

 

[keranikki]

Does anyone steam with their henna gloss? I just got a new steamer for Christmas, and I want to use it weekly.

I do! My hair is super soft with elasticity and strength after steaming with it.

 

[keranikki]

HAPPY NEW YEAR, ALL!



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Happy New Year my dear!

 

[naturalagain2]

Question, does anyone still need to use a protein treatment in their regimen even with using henna? If you still use a protein treatment do you now use it less often than you once did before introducing henna to your regimen?

 

[Theresamonet]

I do! My hair is super soft with elasticity and strength after steaming with it.

Thank you! I just saw your earlier post about steaming your gloss and was about to comment on it. What is your gloss mix?

 

[keranikki]

I use:
2 tbsp Napur 9 Henna
1 tsp Aloe Vera Powder
1/2 tsp of Rose Powder
Aloe Vera Juice

I make a thick paste of the following ingredients, then I add Maui Moisture Bamboo Conditioner (Silicone Free) to make my gloss. Whatever I don't use, I place in the freezer until next time.

 

[mzteaze]

Question, does anyone still need to use a protein treatment in their regimen even with using henna? If you still use a protein treatment do you now use it less often than you once did before introducing henna to your regimen?

I definitely use protein just alternate with my henna glosses.

 

[Theresamonet]

Im excited about trying this Nupur 9 herb blend! It has the kitchen sink in it. Lol.

I went to the Indian market yesterday and bought most of what I'll need.

1x - 400g bag of Nupur 9 blend
3x - 100g box of Hesh Mehandi henna
2x - 100g box of Hesh Tulsi
2x - 100g box of Hesh Brahmi
2x - 100g box of Hesh Neem
2x - 100g box of Hesh Amla
2x - 100g box of Hesh Shikakai
2x - 50g box of Hesh Rose powder
1 box - Rosehip and hibiscus tea
1 box - Green tea with jasmine tea
1 bag - Methi Powder
1 bag - Methi Seeds

I still have some stuff coming that I ordered on Amazon (jamila henna, more teas, bhringraj, shea butter, more oils, etc).

I'm hoping that I like the Nupur 9 herb, because I will just use that for my glosses with some additional henna. The rest will be used for oil infusions and teas.

I can't wait to BC and get started but I'm waiting to buy a wig.

 

[Theresamonet]

I use:
2 tbsp Napur 9 Henna
1 tsp Aloe Vera Powder
1/2 tsp of Rose Powder
Aloe Vera Juice

I make a thick paste of the following ingredients, then I add Maui Moisture Bamboo Conditioner (Silicone Free) to make my gloss. Whatever I don't use, I place in the freezer until next time.

Awesome! I got all of that. lol I'm going to try your recipe.

 

[Saludable84]

Question, does anyone still need to use a protein treatment in their regimen even with using henna? If you still use a protein treatment do you now use it less often than you once did before introducing henna to your regimen?

I’m going to say no, but I have LoPo hair, so that can be a reason why.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I'm out of henna and amla powder. Need to order more this week.

@naturalagain2 My hair loves protein but henna allows me to only need weaker proteins if that makes sense. So my weekly dcs would look like:

Wk 1 - Henna gloss
Wk 2 - Moisture
Wk 3 - DC w/ Silk or wheat protein (weaker protein)
Wk 4 - moisture

Plus I started using a henna shea butter, and I still use my henna tea. All of that together means I don't need as much protein in my routine, especially not protein treatments (keratin, etc.).

 

[naturalagain2]

I definitely use protein just alternate with my henna glosses.

I’m going to say no, but I have LoPo hair, so that can be a reason why.

Okay, thanks! I will take it slow and monitor. I have fine hair so I think I messed myself up before by doing the protein & henna so close together. I'm going to take it slow and alternate the henna glosses and protein far between each other. Maybe alternate between the two every 6 to 8 weeks. I plan to do my first gloss since cutting all my hair, at the end of the month. I think I will only do 2 heaping teaspoons and work my way up with each gloss. My hair has been more manageable and soft since I've cut my hair so I don't want to ruin it.

 

[naturalagain2]

I'm out of henna and amla powder. Need to order more this week.

@naturalagain2 My hair loves protein but henna allows me to use a weaker protein if that makes sense. So my weekly dcs would look like:

Wk 1 - Henna gloss
Wk 2 - Moisture
Wk 3 - DC w/ Silk proteins or something along those lines (weaker protein)
Week 4 - moisture

Plus I started using a henna shea butter, and I still use my henna tea. All of that together means I don't need as much protein in my routine.

Ok that's a good alternative too. I may try that as well instead of a full on protein treatment. I know mixing a protein (Aphogee 2 min) in with my DC (Keracare Humecto) has given me good results lately as well instead of doing a full protein treatment then DC'ing after.

Thanks so much!

 

[Saludable84]

Okay, thanks! I will take it slow and monitor. I have fine hair so I think I messed myself up before by doing the protein & henna so close together. I'm going to take it slow and alternate the henna glosses and protein far between each other. Maybe alternate between the two every 6 to 8 weeks. I plan to do my first gloss since cutting all my hair, at the end of the month. I think I will only do 2 heaping teaspoons and work my way up with each gloss. My hair has been more manageable and soft since I've cut my hair so I don't want to ruin it.

You may need to send a lifeline to some of the fine haired ladies, but for you, it may need to be one or the other. Not both.

 

[Taleah2009]

Wash day was Saturday. 3 days later my hair is still nice and moisturized. Yyaahhh... Adding more moisture tonight, and after morning there after until wash day. I also plan to use my hair oil to massage my scalp.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Ok that's a good alternative too. I may try that as well instead of a full on protein treatment. I know mixing a protein (Aphogee 2 min) in with my DC (Keracare Humecto) has given me good results lately as well instead of doing a full protein treatment then DC'ing after.

Thanks so much!

NP, yea I don't need to do actual protein treatments anymore - its too much. Regular henna and wheat/silk proteins keep me together.

I have fine/medium hair and this definitely works for me.

 

[Honey Bee]

NP, yea I don't need to do actual protein treatments anymore - its too much. Regular henna and wheat/silk proteins keep me together.

I have fine/medium hair and this definitely works for me.

How often? I was thinking about alternating every 2-3 wks.

Pics are forthcoming. I haven't washed my hair... in a minute. (Like a wk, but still, that feels mad long lol)

 

[tapioca_pudding]

How often? I was thinking about alternating every 2-3 wks.

Pics are forthcoming. I haven't washed my hair... in a minute. (Like a wk, but still, that feels mad long lol)

So I'll do a henna gloss one week, then moisture DC the next week, then wheat/silk dc the third week, then moisture the fourth week. This has been working for me thus far but of course I will tweak it if I start seeing bad results, or if one week I think my hair needs another moisture DC instead etc. It's not a hard fast schedule is my point.

For my wheat protein I primarily use the Green Beauty Real Protein Treatment (hydrolyzed wheat) in a conditioner of my choice that I'm trying to use up - https://greenbeauty.com/real-protein-treatment/.

I like the add-in type of proteins because I can add as much or as little as I think my hair needs that particular week.

 

[Honey Bee]

So I'll do a henna gloss one week, then moisture DC the next week, then wheat/silk dc the third week, then moisture the fourth week. This has been working for me thus far but of course I will tweak it if I start seeing bad results, or if one week I think my hair needs another moisture DC instead etc. It's not a hard fast schedule is my point.

For my wheat protein I primarily use the Green Beauty Real Protein Treatment (hydrolyzed wheat) in a conditioner of my choice that I'm trying to use up - https://greenbeauty.com/real-protein-treatment/.

I like the add-in type of proteins because I can add as much or as little as I think my hair needs that particular week.

Your schedule sounds good.

I already have Neutral Protein filler, SAA's, and hydrolyzed quinoa protein (don't ask me why lol) but when I finish the NPF, I'll be looking for some keratin and whatnot. How is the greenbeauty line? I like her yt channel, but I really need to be convinced cuz I hate waiting for shipping (as I wait for my hibiscus powder and my thermometer ).

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Your schedule sounds good.

I already have Neutral Protein filler, SAA's, and hydrolyzed quinoa protein (don't ask me why lol) but when I finish the NPF, I'll be looking for some keratin and whatnot. How is the greenbeauty line? I like her yt channel, but I really need to be convinced cuz I hate waiting for shipping (as I wait for my hibiscus powder and my thermometer ).

I really do like the liquid protein a lot - GRANTED I've only ever tried liquid SAAs as another protein add in. So I don't have much to judge it against.

I tried her ph balancing spray and I was "meh" about it, but mainly because I feel like I can make something similar at home. I also tried her herbal hot oil treatment and wasn't super impressed. Sooooo yeah lol. If you ever just feel like waiting for some ish in the mail, try out the protein but if you're already good with what you have, I wouldn't make a special order for it.

 

[Karmi]

Adding my January starting pic. My hair reaches BSL. My goal for this year is MBL but would love to make it to WL.

I'll be using infused Amala, shikakai, and henna in olive, avocado and coconut oil as weekly overnight pre-poos and or added to my weekly deep conditioner.
I will scalp massages 2-3 times a week with CR honey & cocoa nibbs infused Ayurvedic hair oil. I may incorporate the CP hair tea or rose water for daily sprtizs.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Adding my January starting pic. My hair reaches BSL. My goal for this year is MBL but would love to make it to WL.

I'll be using infused Amala, shikakai, and henna in olive, avocado and coconut oil as weekly overnight pre-poos and or added to my weekly deep conditioner.
I will scalp massages 2-3 times a week with CR honey & cocoa nibbs infused Ayurvedic hair oil. I may incorporate the CP hair tea or rose water for daily sprtizs.

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Gorgeous! Love it.

 

[kxlot79]

This may be some food for thought for someone re the henna &/or protein consideration.
It’s always been helpful for me to remember what the products actually do for whether or not to use on my hair. To my understanding, henna coats your cuticles while a good protein treatment fills in the gaps of your cuticles. I always visualize shingles on a roof. Is my hair feeling rough because the edges of the shingles are jagged/missing? Or is my hair feeling brittle because the shingles themselves are weak?
Everyone’s results vary slightly, but my own experience as a fine haired (high density) lady is that I love both in my monthly regimen. I wouldn’t want to choose because they are both beneficial for my hair journey.
I will say I use a lot more protein as my hair gets longer (older) and I style it more, especially with heat. You probably wouldn’t see as big a need for both if your hair is shorter (younger) or you PS a lot more often or rarely do higher damage styles (daily WnG, heat styling etc).
A good protein Rx strengthens the hair kind of like henna but I’d say the results of henna last longer and are more cumulative and are to some degree semi-permanent. A good henna mix can really smooth & flatten the cuticles mimicking a protein Rx too. So sometimes the results can be too subtle to tell apart. The better condition your hair already is in, the harder these differences are to tell apart. At that point, you’d probably let price point, ease of application, smell etc decide for you.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

Okay everyone, I have a confession to make:

The last time I did a overnight full henna treatment (6 weeks ago), I did not deep condition after. There I said it! I feel better now. My hair just felt too good and I couldn’t be bothered. Hey, and since using S-Curl, I’ve been feeling invincible with my hair —it’s just so moisturizing that I was not worried.

That is all.