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faithVA

Well-Known Member
My clay is going to be delivered today. How should I mix the clay and acv?

ETA: Interesting this young lady mixes flaxseed gel in with her clay.
http://youtu.be/1ZulybRaIiw

People are using a lot of different recipes, so they will share what is working for them.

If you are using rhassoul, I use 1 cup of water 6 to 8 tbsp of clay, 1/2 tsp of oil and 1/8 tsp of ACV.
 

discodumpling

Well-Known Member
My clay is going to be delivered today. How should I mix the clay and acv?

ETA: Interesting this young lady mixes flaxseed gel in with her clay.
http://youtu.be/1ZulybRaIiw

My twa is only slightly bigger than yours Sis. I use 3 tblspoons of rhassoul mixed with conditioner and other goodies, into a milk chocolatey pudding...that stuff is GOLD!! You don't wanna use more than needed!
 

hairtimes5

Well-Known Member
Maybe you can try replacing the water with something moisturizing like aloe vera juice, rosewater or milk. Some people are mixing their clay with conditioner, that may be strong enough to balance the drying effect you're experiencing. I've been using watery clay rinses with 3-4 teaspoons clay for every 8oz of liquid using an application tip bottle to apply.

The clay rinse step in the shorter method is meant to combine steps 1-3, so I try to make my clay rinse recipe as moisturizing as possible so I can do it multiple times throughout the week.

I was thinking today that I should try mixing it with conditioner like discodumpling does.
 

hairtimes5

Well-Known Member
Just watched dubaidee's clay washing vid. If only! She makes it look so easy. I'm realizing I have a whole lot of hair on my head.
 

nomadpixi

Active Member
Has anyone (low porosity ladies in particular) had any issues with dryness or breakage? What I've noticed is my hair is less bushy. I both like it and am nervous about it.

My stretched hair is just shy of my shoulders, so the hang time is nice now, however I can see this being not to attractive when it finally grows past apl. Any observations? Ideas?
 

KiWiStyle

Realtor & Foodie
I ordered from BNB on Saturday and received my shipping notification today! I have about 2 applications left...MAYBE so hopefully it'll arrive by this time next week.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF
 

Cattypus1

All loced up...
I ordered from BNB on Saturday and received my shipping notification today! I have about 2 applications left...MAYBE so hopefully it'll arrive by this time next week. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF
I ordered on the 28th using the discount code, standard shipping. I got my notice on the 6th and my clay arrived today. Yours should be here this week since you did two-day.
 

discodumpling

Well-Known Member
Has anyone (low porosity ladies in particular) had any issues with dryness or breakage? What I've noticed is my hair is less bushy. I both like it and am nervous about it.

My stretched hair is just shy of my shoulders, so the hang time is nice now, however I can see this being not to attractive when it finally grows past apl. Any observations? Ideas?

On the contrary my hair is so hydrated that I experience less and less dryness and therefore the potential for breaking with each session. My hair is still somewhat bushy but that's usually for 2nd day or more hair. And I rather like it:yep:
 

Cattypus1

All loced up...
I should have DC-ed after the clarify step. I didn't, big mistake! Very tangly, kinda stiff. I think my clay mix needs modification. Right now I'm using water, honey and a little ACV. I have some aloe Vera juice and I think that will be in my next recipe. I'm doing a braid out after today's session. Trust me, a new MHM session will happen Wednesday or Thursday at the latest.
 

KiWiStyle

Realtor & Foodie
I ordered on the 28th using the discount code, standard shipping. I got my notice on the 6th and my clay arrived today. Yours should be here this week since you did two-day.

WOW!! I didn't realize priority meant two days, thanks! Now imma be checking the mailbox all week, Lol!

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF
 

KiWiStyle

Realtor & Foodie
I should have DC-ed after the clarify step. I didn't, big mistake! Very tangly, kinda stiff. I think my clay mix needs modification. Right now I'm using water, honey and a little ACV. I have some aloe Vera juice and I think that will be in my next recipe. I'm doing a braid out after today's session. Trust me, a new MHM session will happen Wednesday or Thursday at the latest.

Why did you choose not to DC after clarifying? Did you clarify and then the clay step?

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF
 

discodumpling

Well-Known Member


This is 2nd day hair. After clay+conditioner, leave-in, A quarter size of curl activator and gel.

I got my gel application process down! It's all done in the shower. I rake the gel through my hair as if i'm wrapping my hair into a doobie...then I shake it out and curls magically appear! :yep::yep:

Did I say MHM is the best concept EVER today??:rolleyes: Well let me tell all the lurkers with super dry hair :) MHM is the best process i've come across to keep my nappy, kinky, fragile, fine hair happy! Go on you know you wanna try it!
 

aharri23

Well-Known Member
I co-sign on butters n bars rhassoul clay being much better than the bulkapothecary one. I normally mix my clay with ACV however this time I used the butters n bars rhassoul clay and the clay was reacting with the ACV so after I took the top off my applicator bottle a lot of the clay squirted out. Whenever I mix ACV with the bulkapothecary one nothing happens, so im assuming the clay is bad because it should react when mixed with ACV. I'm gonna call them and see if I can get a refund because I spend about $40 on it.

Anyways my curls are hanging more and my hair feels a lot better. Thank you all who suggested using the Butters n Bars rhassoul.
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
Has anyone (low porosity ladies in particular) had any issues with dryness or breakage? What I've noticed is my hair is less bushy. I both like it and am nervous about it.

My stretched hair is just shy of my shoulders, so the hang time is nice now, however I can see this being not to attractive when it finally grows past apl. Any observations? Ideas?

My hair is definitely more hydrated. My hair has come so far that I met it dry with no product and don't go into a panic. This weekend I did it twice and after it dried put some oil on it and twisted it up. My twist out was still soft. Never could have done that before.

I still get breakage but that's due to an issue pre mhm and my hair is also color treated. But the breakage decreases each month. I'm retaining more than I have in the past two years.
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
Just watched dubaidee's clay washing vid. If only! She makes it look so easy. I'm realizing I have a whole lot of hair on my head.

So do I but maybe not as much as you. I followed her method of separating the strands, which she shows on Instagram, my arms were so tired and I think it took me an hour :nono: Hopefully it pays off.
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
Finally did my clay. I used my recipe on the left and DubaiDees on the right to compare. They both worked about the same. The left front side of my hair really frizzed up though. Next wash I will flip sides to see if there is an issue with my left side or if DubaiDees recipe works better for my hair.

I really diluted my kckt. I'm wondering if I can water it down like her flax seed gel and spray it on. I will put that on my to do list.
 

sweetpea7

Well-Known Member
Quick question, my hair feels coated after I apply my bentonite clay. Do you guys think i could sub SM purification masque and do a cowash instead?
 

discodumpling

Well-Known Member
Quick question, my hair feels coated after I apply my bentonite clay. Do you guys think i could sub SM purification masque and do a cowash instead?

What's in the SM masque? All clays and claylike substances are not created equally.
What's in your bentonite mix that may be leaving your hair feeling coated?


Today's process will be a clay DC, leave-in and a styler...bought new gel yesterday. I couldn't stop myself!!:lick: I'll be back with pics from various stages of my process.

Oh and I did get that job I interviewd for. I was conflicted for about 2 seconds...the 1st thought i had when they told me i got the job was "How in the heck am I supposed to MHM with a full time position?" :lachen::lachen:
 

Guinan

Re-Branding
What's in the SM masque? All clays and claylike substances are not created equally.
What's in your bentonite mix that may be leaving your hair feeling coated?

Today's process will be a clay DC, leave-in and a styler...bought new gel yesterday. I couldn't stop myself!!:lick: I'll be back with pics from various stages of my process.

Oh and I did get that job I interviewd for. I was conflicted for about 2 seconds...the 1st thought i had when they told me i got the job was "How in the heck am I supposed to MHM with a full time position?" :lachen::lachen:

Congrats on the new job!!!!
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
Quick question, my hair feels coated after I apply my bentonite clay. Do you guys think i could sub SM purification masque and do a cowash instead?

If you are just starting with the bentonite, your hair can feel coated up to the 1st, 5 to 7 washes while it removes build up from the hair. If you are still in the early stages, keep your clay mix simple with small amounts of honey and oil to allow the clay to detox your hair.

You are free to use the SM but it's not a replacement for clay because it has more butters in it than clay.
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
What's in the SM masque? All clays and claylike substances are not created equally.
What's in your bentonite mix that may be leaving your hair feeling coated?


Today's process will be a clay DC, leave-in and a styler...bought new gel yesterday. I couldn't stop myself!!:lick: I'll be back with pics from various stages of my process.

Oh and I did get that job I interviewd for. I was conflicted for about 2 seconds...the 1st thought i had when they told me i got the job was "How in the heck am I supposed to MHM with a full time position?" :lachen::lachen:

Congratulations on your job. Very exciting.
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
I co-sign on butters n bars rhassoul clay being much better than the bulkapothecary one. I normally mix my clay with ACV however this time I used the butters n bars rhassoul clay and the clay was reacting with the ACV so after I took the top off my applicator bottle a lot of the clay squirted out. Whenever I mix ACV with the bulkapothecary one nothing happens, so im assuming the clay is bad because it should react when mixed with ACV. I'm gonna call them and see if I can get a refund because I spend about $40 on it.

Anyways my curls are hanging more and my hair feels a lot better. Thank you all who suggested using the Butters n Bars rhassoul.

Glad you had a good experience with it. I just got delivery last night which should get me through the next few months.
 

faithVA

Well-Known Member
I should have DC-ed after the clarify step. I didn't, big mistake! Very tangly, kinda stiff. I think my clay mix needs modification. Right now I'm using water, honey and a little ACV. I have some aloe Vera juice and I think that will be in my next recipe. I'm doing a braid out after today's session. Trust me, a new MHM session will happen Wednesday or Thursday at the latest.

I can't remember what you were trying to do. If you did the shampoo clarify you were supposed to do a CLCT after that. Why did you clarify? I can't remember.
 
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