*~* The Aloe Vera Challenge *~*

ladysaraii

ladysaraii

Well-Known Member
I started adding AVJ to my distilled water spray, so we'll see how that goes.

Also, I'm trying to get more consistent about drinking it every day
 
claud-uk

claud-uk

Well-Known Member
Nix08 said:
I'm excited for you claud-uk:yep: Now all you need to do is come on over to the Tea challenge and try out some teas :poke: and you're set till you get to WL:look:
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Stop playin' Nix08 - WL :lol: But I admit I did pay more interest than usual in the tea aisle in the supermarket... but I keep forgetting to make a list from my Tea Rinse Challenge lurking :blush: I've been eyeing that thread for a while now and was waiting till the next one starts so thanks for the welcome!

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I've been M&S'ing with AVG every day. A layer of AVG, then CON Argan Oil Moisturizer then sealing = soft hair

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Has anybody tried using AVG before or while flatironing? I'm wondering if the definition it gives to curls might cross over to straight hair in some way? Like extra-defined-straightness or something. Or is a total no-no? TIA.
 
Nix08

Nix08

Relaxed, 4B
@claud-uk I like to keep my hair as clean as possible when I flat iron but then I RARELY flat iron anymore.

As for teas, let me help:giggle:
*Hibiscus
*Marshmallow root
*Rosemary
*Fenugreek
*Burdock
Thyme
Fennel
*Green
Catnip
*Nettle
Saw Palmetto
Lavendar
*Horsetail
Rosehip
Roobois
*Slippery Elm
Malva
*Moringa
The * is the one's I'd recommend more highly but I use all of them:yep:

Oh and just join the challenge .. no need to wait till the next one starts:yep:
 
claud-uk

claud-uk

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Thank you very much Nix08 - I can scribble those down easily now. I'm meeting some London ladies next week so I will pick up what I can then and also pop into Wholefoods if I get the chance - I'm so excited!!! I think I'll post a new thread to ask if anybody's used AVG with a flatiron before - my fingers are crossed that I won't have to be the first guineapig lol!
 
claud-uk

claud-uk

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DC'd with AVG two nights ago, M&S with AVG today.

Ladies, can I ask a question? When you use AVG/AVJ straight, does it make your hair hard? TIA!
 
DominicanBrazilian82

DominicanBrazilian82

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claud-uk said:
DC'd with AVG two nights ago, M&S with AVG today.

Ladies, can I ask a question? When you use AVG/AVJ straight, does it make your hair hard? TIA!
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It does at first. I use it on my roots during a prepoo, but I don't use it exclusively. It is one of my protein elements so I always make sure to compliment it with a moisture product as well. I AVG prepoo and dry DC with heat at the same time. The heat, I believe, softens the AVG and aids its penetration. My hair is its softest when I do an AVG prepoo before a wash or co-wash.

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naturalagain2

naturalagain2

Well-Known Member
I gotta remember to spray my hair with AVJ before blow drying tonight. I had the most moisturized blowout (with mad body) when I did this the last time before using my aveda on top.
 
BraunSugar

BraunSugar

New Member
claud-uk said:
DC'd with AVG two nights ago, M&S with AVG today.

Ladies, can I ask a question? When you use AVG/AVJ straight, does it make your hair hard? TIA!
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I've never had hard hair from it. I usually seal over the avg or avj with an oil so it always feels soft to me.
 
lamaria211

lamaria211

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I make my own avj and use avg straight from the plant I love it I also use it on my baby's hair it makes our hair so soft
 
KurlyNinja

KurlyNinja

New Member
Haven't popped in here in a while and I'm the one who started this thread. :lol: I'm still loving Aloe Vera Rinses. It makes my scalp feel wonderful!!! I'm not planning on stopping this anytime soon either.
 
DominicanBrazilian82

DominicanBrazilian82

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AVG prepoo tonight! My hair absolutely needed this. I did a DC on Monday with AE Garlic Mask, which my hair recently hates, and it was a little rough (especially my new growth). The AVG remedied that sooooooo well :). :happy:

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Nix08

Nix08

Relaxed, 4B
Still aloe rinsing practically every day with my daily cowash. Also used avg in my scalp during my steamed delightfully delicious DC.
 
KurlyNinja

KurlyNinja

New Member
Thanks for the mention! Sorry about that guys. Aloe Vera rinses have been so incorporated into my routine that I rarely think of it as "challenging" anymore. Updated the list right now!
 
M

morehairplease

Well-Known Member
I would like to join this challenge. My answers are below:

What type of Aloe Vera are you using? Lily of the dessert aloe vera gel

How are you using Aloe Vera in your reggie? added to my leave in & dc

How often do you plan on using aloe vera? daily
 
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GWtheVoice

GWtheVoice

New Member
What type of Aloe Vera are you using? I think I bought the wrong one. I just picked up an Aloe Vera something in the supermarket :perplexed so I'll be reading through your posts and checking for something I can purchase online probably.

How are you using Aloe Vera in your reggie? I'm going to mix it with water and use it to give moisture to my hair in the morning and evening. It will be the liquid for my L.O.C.

How often do you plan on using aloe vera? Probably every 2-3 days. I'll do this to start and adjust based on how my hair likes it. I'll try using aloe vera in different ways and see what I like. So far I've read there are great benefits in it for hair.
 
ScorpioBeauty09

ScorpioBeauty09

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Hi Ladies! I'm thinking of using AVJ as a pre-poo with peppermint, lavender and rosemary oils to relieve my itchy and flaky scalp on my next wash day but I'm looking for suggestions on how to use it. Can I just apply it to my scalp directly or should I dilute it with water? Also how long should I leave it on? Thanks in advance.
 
Ltown

Ltown

Greyland
I'm still using aloe vera just make it a routine part of my regimen. I'm going to make tea with aloevera, and herbs.
 
ladysaraii

ladysaraii

Well-Known Member
ScorpioBeauty09 said:
Hi Ladies! I'm thinking of using AVJ as a pre-poo with peppermint, lavender and rosemary oils to relieve my itchy and flaky scalp on my next wash day but I'm looking for suggestions on how to use it. Can I just apply it to my scalp directly or should I dilute it with water? Also how long should I leave it on? Thanks in advance.
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ScorpioBeauty09

I do this, but as a final rinse. I mix AVJ with distilled water and add a few drops of EOs to it.

Seems to work pretty well
 
Nix08

Nix08

Relaxed, 4B
Daily aloe and tea as my final rinse that I leave in. I haven't been using avg as often lately.
 
Atdow71

Atdow71

Well-Known Member
I'm not in ths challenge, but I used AVG mixed w/castor/grapseed/sunflower oil for my twists last Saturday & my hair is still soft. Ill be incorporating this into my reggie.
 
Lucky's Mom

Lucky's Mom

New Member
Good work ladies!
I have been using Aloe Vera & coconut oil for at least 5 years.
The proof is in the hair.

=) good luck!
 
GWtheVoice

GWtheVoice

New Member
I've been using Lily of the Earth AVJ and I love how soft and moisturized my hair feels. Most recently I tried mixing AVJ and water and spritzing it on my hair before my prepoo. My hair detangled very nicely. I've also been using a AVJ/water mix to spritz my hair to refresh it, and I spritzed it on my hair while doing twists.
 
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