ayurvedic methods...i just don't get it!

[Phoenix14]

Can some one make a Ayurveda for dummies manual please? I just don't get the whole rinse mask herb repeat thing?

 

[PassionFruit]

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=194049

 

[Neroli]

Been using henna, indigo, shikakai & amla powders for over two years now and I don't do teas, rinses, boiling, etc. and love the results from my very very simple "dummy" methods:

shikakai = use primarily to cleanse. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want to cleanse without using 'poo: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair. Note: if you wish, you can do another condish without the shikakai for extra conditioning, but I usually don't . . .

amla = used primarily to condition. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want extra conditioning to my co-wash: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair.
  
  
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to henna powder, then add warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use for hair coloring

Indigo = used primirily to color.

• Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes = ready to use for hair coloring
  
  
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes, then add to already release henna for hair coloring

Henna = used primirily to color

• Mix with warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use hair coloring

These simple easy additions have greatly improved my hair without a whole lot of extra work . . .

 

[Phoenix14]

Thanks...I might give it a shot soon

 

[Zenobia61]

Thanks, Neroli!! :notworthy
Your breakdown is wonderful for "dummies" like me....

 

[Neroli]

Thanks, Neroli!! :notworthy
Your breakdown is wonderful for "dummies" like me....

I hope it helps.

Whenever I see these complicated preparations, mixtures, boil and cool, and what not, I'm like Maybe by doing all that will make hair even more better? IDK? I DO know that incorporating the ayurvedic powders in these simple ways have definitely added to the overall improved shine and health of my hair . . .

 

[Chicoro]

I hope it helps.

Whenever I see these complicated preparations, mixtures, boil and cool, and what not, I'm like Maybe by doing all that will make hair even more better? IDK? I DO know that incorporating the ayurvedic powders in these simple ways have definitely added to the overall improved shine and health of my hair . . .

Any other suggestions, Neroli? I am one of the challenged, too!

 

[Platinum]

Been using henna, indigo, shikakai & amla powders for over two years now and I don't do teas, rinses, boiling, etc. and love the results from my very very simple "dummy" methods:

shikakai = use primarily to cleanse. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want to cleanse without using 'poo: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair. Note: if you wish, you can do another condish without the shikakai for extra conditioning, but I usually don't . . .

amla = used primarily to condition. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want extra conditioning to my co-wash: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair.
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to henna powder, then add warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use for hair coloring

Indigo = used primirily to color.

• Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes = ready to use for hair coloring
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes, then add to already release henna for hair coloring

Henna = used primirily to color

• Mix with warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use hair coloring

These simple easy additions have greatly improved my hair without a whole lot of extra work . . .

Thanks, Neroli! This sounds like a great idea. I'm going to try adding my Amla and Shikakai powder to my condishes.

 

[LongiLox]

Been using henna, indigo, shikakai & amla powders for over two years now and I don't do teas, rinses, boiling, etc. and love the results from my very very simple "dummy" methods:

shikakai = use primarily to cleanse. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want to cleanse without using 'poo: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair. Note: if you wish, you can do another condish without the shikakai for extra conditioning, but I usually don't . . .

amla = used primarily to condition. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want extra conditioning to my co-wash: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair.
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to henna powder, then add warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use for hair coloring

Indigo = used primirily to color.

• Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes = ready to use for hair coloring
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes, then add to already release henna for hair coloring

Henna = used primirily to color

• Mix with warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use hair coloring

These simple easy additions have greatly improved my hair without a whole lot of extra work . . .

I love how simple this is!

 

[streets]

whats the best powder for deep conditioning and what's the simplest way to use it? I've heard a lot about brihanjah (i don't know how to spell it)

 

[Platinum]

B.U.M.P.I.N.G for subscription!

 

[Ciacia]

Been using henna, indigo, shikakai & amla powders for over two years now and I don't do teas, rinses, boiling, etc. and love the results from my very very simple "dummy" methods:

shikakai = use primarily to cleanse. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want to cleanse without using 'poo: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair. Note: if you wish, you can do another condish without the shikakai for extra conditioning, but I usually don't . . .

amla = used primarily to condition. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want extra conditioning to my co-wash: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair.
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to henna powder, then add warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use for hair coloring

Indigo = used primirily to color.

• Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes = ready to use for hair coloring
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes, then add to already release henna for hair coloring

Henna = used primirily to color

• Mix with warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use hair coloring

These simple easy additions have greatly improved my hair without a whole lot of extra work . . .

Hi Neroli,

thank you for this very clear explanation. I would like to clarify just 2 things:
1) when you say that you mix 2-3 tablespoon your condish do you mean that you add this to the whole bottle or you take the amount you would use for one co-wash and then mix it with the tablespoons?
2) what is the ratio of your indigo mix (water and indigo powder)?

many thanks in advance for your help, you are the first person who made me want to try this (as it seems less complicated), it is just sad that you do not have pics to show your 2 years progress thanks to it (correct me if I'm wrong)

 

[Neroli]

Hi Neroli,

thank you for this very clear explanation. I would like to clarify just 2 things:
1) when you say that you mix 2-3 tablespoon your condish do you mean that you add this to the whole bottle or you take the amount you would use for one co-wash and then mix it with the tablespoons?
2) what is the ratio of your indigo mix (water and indigo powder)?

many thanks in advance for your help, you are the first person who made me want to try this (as it seems less complicated), it is just sad that you do not have pics to show your 2 years progress thanks to it (correct me if I'm wrong)

1. I do not add powders to the whole bottle!!! YIKES!!! mostly cuz don't know how it will affect the rest of my condish over time AND I prolly want to add something else next time!!! I just mix what I need for each wash -- I don't *measure* but start with roughly about 1/2 to 3/4 cups condish in a dish or large coffee mug, add the powder and mix well

2. Again, I don't measure - start with however much powder in dish or large coffee mug, then add water slowly until it becomes a thick, soft paste

I don't have pics cuz I'm too famous!!! Nah, really, just want to remain anon

I hope others benefit from my discussions even though no pics -- I know I've been greatly helped by many many on this board and have never cared whether they posted pics or not -- a thing either rings true, or it doesn't. Ultimately a thing will either work or not and pics don't change that . . .

 

[Ciacia]

thanks for your answer
:notworthy
I think I will start using amla and indigo and then the shikakai.

 

[Neroli]

thanks for your answer
:notworthy
I think I will start using amla and indigo and then the shikakai.

YAH on you decision to try THE POWDERS! And you're so welcome. . .

Do you intend to use indigo to color?

 

[KPH]

Been using henna, indigo, shikakai & amla powders for over two years now and I don't do teas, rinses, boiling, etc. and love the results from my very very simple "dummy" methods:

shikakai = use primarily to cleanse. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want to cleanse without using 'poo: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair. Note: if you wish, you can do another condish without the shikakai for extra conditioning, but I usually don't . . .

amla = used primarily to condition. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want extra conditioning to my co-wash: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair.
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to henna powder, then add warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use for hair coloring

Indigo = used primirily to color.

• Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes = ready to use for hair coloring
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes, then add to already release henna for hair coloring

Henna = used primirily to color

• Mix with warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use hair coloring

These simple easy additions have greatly improved my hair without a whole lot of extra work . . .

This is how I use my powders also and I'm not getting a bunch of lenght yet, but when I got to this board my hair was a HAM and now, it is very, very, very healthy and getting thick like it was when I was a kid.

 

[Ciacia]

KPH
actually I want my hair to thicken up a bit and I am more worried about getting it into a good condition than growing it extra long

Neroli
yes I want to use indigo for the color, I have always loved jet-black hair (and I have some gray hair to cover, very sad for a 26 year-old girl I know)

 

[Neroli]

This is how I use my powders also and I'm not getting a bunch of lenght yet, but when I got to this board my hair was a HAM and now, it is very, very, very healthy and getting thick like it was when I was a kid.

Glad to know I'm not the only one doing it this way with great success. Hey, once you get it healthy, lengthy will follow . . .

 

[Neroli]

KPH
actually I want my hair to thicken up a bit and I am more worried about getting it into a good condition than growing it extra long

Neroli
yes I want to use indigo for the color, I have always loved jet-black hair (and I have some gray hair to cover, very sad for a 26 year-old girl I know)

From my understanding, indigo is notorious for fading quickly if used alone and it is suggested that henna is used first, then follow with indigo in order to get longer lasting color. You may want to do some research by searching for threads with "indigo" in the title and also great info at: www.hennaforhair.com . . .

This thread http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=87256 is huge and daunting but worth reading for great info, I suggest start reading at the beginning. This is the thread that got me using henna and I'm one of the early converts to post my recipes, methods, etc. I started out thinking I want black hair too and only used henna to make the indigo "take" better for black, but once I saw that gorgeous red, I never looked back. I mix indigo with henna to get different shades of red/brown . . .

 

[~*Tigget*~]

From my understanding, indigo is notorious for fading quickly if used alone and it is suggested that henna is used first, then follow with indigo in order to get longer lasting color. You may want to do some research by searching for threads with "indigo" in the title and also great info at: www.hennaforhair.com . . .

This thread http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=87256 is huge and daunting but worth reading for great info, I suggest start reading at the beginning. This is the thread that got me using henna and I'm one of the early converts to post my recipes, methods, etc. I started out thinking I want black hair too and only used henna to make the indigo "take" better for black, but once I saw that gorgeous red, I never looked back. I mix indigo with henna to get different shades of red/brown . . .

Hi All...I'm in the same boat as the OT, trying to attain as much info about the Auyervic Methods as possible. Neroli we recently PM'd eachother, and since you gave me the sites to order the Henna/Indigo, I received them yesterday. I made sure it was the BAQ kind, and altho I am nervous of the unknown, your tips and the reading has been very informative as well as encouraging. I want to write out my steps to make sure I understand this correctly on how to apply.

1. Hair doesn't necessarily have to be clean, better to have oil on it prior to Henna...(please correct me if I'm wrong)

Mix Henna w/ water and a little conditioner, apply to hair and let sit for 8 hours

Rinse thoroughly..

now do I let the hair dry completely before I apply the indigo, or can I do it immediately after the rinsing of the Henna. I am wanting to obtain jet jet black hair.

2. Indigo mix w/ water to pasty substance and let stay on hair...(I forgot how long, don't have my directions in front of me)

After completion of Indigo process, rinse thoroughly and use cheapie condish, no shampoo.

I'm excited, but cautious....i don't have many strands, so i gotsta keep all i got.

Thank you

 

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