2017 Coffee Tea Clay Mud Acv Avj Ayurveda Challenge

[mzteaze]

So....

Fenugreek frequently pops up as something to use in a mask when trying to improve thinning or balding hair.

BUT, it's a pain the butt to use because even after blending and passing thru a sieve, it still can leave residue in your hair. The mask that I used last night HAS to work in a short period to make it worth dealing with the temporary pain.

That being said, what's keeping me going is the pictures I've taken. If I didn't have evidence that it's working, I would have dropped off its use a while back.

 

[Alma Petra]

So....

Fenugreek frequently pops up as something to use in a mask when trying to improve thinning or balding hair.

BUT, it's a pain the butt to use because even after blending and passing thru a sieve, it still can leave residue in your hair. The mask that I used last night HAS to work in a short period to make it worth dealing with the temporary pain.

That being said, what's keeping me going is the pictures I've taken. If I didn't have evidence that it's working, I would have dropped off its use a while back.

What about a hair soak in fenugreek tea instead of a mask?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Used APB's Ayurvedic Hair Cream

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I have been using the MC Halo DC and did not even realize one of the ingredients is Bhringraj powder. I used it to DC today.

 

[mzteaze]

What about a hair soak in fenugreek tea instead of a mask?

I might go that route if this really gets on my nerves. I always add fenugreek to my hair tea and oils so that might have to be enough.

 

[Aggie]

Okay @mzteaze, based on your experience, I will be making my henna tea rinse from fenugreek tea instead of just plain distilled water from now on. I think this will work better for me especially since I spray my scalp and hair with my henna tea rinse. Thanks for the idea hon .

 

[Aggie]

It's almost time to order some more fenugreek seeds so that will be added to my new ayurveda herbal list of products to get in 2018 along with curry leaves powder .

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Been working on a few (or 6 different) herbal blends. Here is one for scalp issues.

Blend of aloe vera powder, calendula, Rosehips, fenugreek & rosemary. Mixed a spoonful of each together.

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Put some in disposable tea bags. I was able to make 6 treatments from this.

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Currently steeping a bag overnight to mix the tea with my henna.

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The bags seal with heat, but I still placed a hair tie around it to make sure. LOL

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Got the same set of herbs steeping in Grapeseed oil for a few weeks so I can make an herbal shampoo bar and herbal scalp oil. If I have some leftover, I'll mix some with my shea butter blend.

Made the matching shampoo bars to this herbal blend. In addition to the tea and infused oil, I used fresh aloe Vera leaves from my garden. Also used shea butter, mango butter and Manuka honey to super fat the shampoo bars. Topped some with Calendula petals.

Used my new molds that I was itching to try.




I let them sit in the molds for 2 days before removing. The small molds were pretty easy to get out. However the loaf was a little tricky. Maybe next time, I'll leave the soap in for an extra day or line it first with parchment paper/Saran wrap to make removal easier.

The bars from the mold after cutting:


These are bigger than what I normally work with, so I'll let them cure longer...Maybe 8 to 10 weeks.

 

[Sharpened]

Raw aloe on my scalp for 2 hours, very happy scalp.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ElevatedEnergy
They Look Beautiful!

As Always

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@ElevatedEnergy
They Look Beautiful!

As Always

@IDareT'sHair Thanks Sis!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Thanks Sis!

@ElevatedEnergy
Gurl....You put yo' Foot in them thangs!...

 

[Aggie]

What about a hair soak in fenugreek tea instead of a mask?

Sounds like a good idea and the only thing I would add is treat it with a green house effect by leaving it sealed in with your fenugreek oil (add a couple minutes scalp massage) for a couple hours to overnight. This is something I'm contemplating doing because I really don't want those fenugreek pieces stuck in my hair .

 

[mzteaze]

Sounds like a good idea and the only thing I would add is treat it with a green house effect by leaving it sealed in with your fenugreek oil (add a couple minutes scalp massage) for a couple hours to overnight. This is something I'm contemplating doing because I really don't want those fenugreek pieces stuck in my hair .

They come out as long as you rinse really really well. I highly recommend using fenugreek as the first step though.

I really don't see how folks wash their hair in the shower though as it takes at least twice the amount of time.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

This wash day will be using the following:
Coffee
Tea (Green)
ACV
AVJ
Ayurvedic Oils & Powders

 

[sexypebbly]

Used Jakela's mud wash today. Will use green and fenugreek tea under my dc and as a rinse.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Clay washed with Bentonite clay and ACV. My hair had so much slip and absorbed my conditioner like never before. Yum!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ElevatedEnergy
Gurl....You put yo' Foot in them thangs!...

@ElevatedEnergy

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@IDareT'sHair Are we keeping the same thread for 2018? As you can tell, I'm ready!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@ElevatedEnergy

@IDareT'sHair
LOL!!!! I've set a goal to make a new batch at least once a month to keep improving my skills. I have some rosehips marinating for a few weeks in some grape seed oil and I've frozen a strong brew of rosehips tea. I have some rose petal powder in route to me. Thinking of a coconut milk & rose soap.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ElevatedEnergy
Your Creations are sheer perfection.

You are the "Bea Smith" of Ha.ir Care Culinary.

They all look so beautiful and those molds took them to the next level.

The "Herbal Bars" looked edible.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ElevatedEnergy
Lawd Yasss you are ready!

And all that Drool Worthy Hair!

No, I will be starting a 2018 Thread either later today or tomorrow, but I will have it up for the New Year!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@ElevatedEnergy
Your Creations are sheer perfection.

You are the "Bea Smith" of Hair Care Culinary.

They all look so beautiful and those molds took them to the next level.

The "Herbal Bars" looked edible.

Thank you so much! My oldest son is home visiting for the holidays and I showed him all the stuff I've been making. He said it looked like a botanical garden in my little mom room. I don' know why that warmed my heart LOL.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ElevatedEnergy
I still don't see how you do it with two little Baby Boys!

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@ElevatedEnergy
Lawd Yasss you are ready!

And all that Drool Worthy Hair!

No, I will be starting a 2018 Thread either later today or tomorrow, but I will have it up for the New Year!

Thank you!!! I'mma be all up and through that new thread.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

@ElevatedEnergy
I still don't see how you do it with two little Baby Boys!

I do most while they are sleeping or when hubby is watching them. Gotta have my me time...when I'm creating, I'm relaxing so it's a much needed selfish vice. Plus you know that saying....when something is important to you...you make the time. LOL.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ElevatedEnergy
I know it's very therapeutic & relaxing for you to create.

 

[Xaragua]

I washed my hair with a rhassoul clay mask mixed with aloe Vera juice and apple cider vinegar this week and I feel like my hair is super dry even after moisturizing and moisturizing. Any advice ?

 

[Keen]

I washed my hair with a rhassoul clay mask mixed with aloe Vera juice and apple cider vinegar this week and I feel like my hair is super dry even after moisturizing and moisturizing. Any advice ?

Maybe too much apple cider? I use the same recipe but only a capful of AcV

 

[Sharpened]

I washed my hair with a rhassoul clay mask mixed with aloe Vera juice and apple cider vinegar this week and I feel like my hair is super dry even after moisturizing and moisturizing. Any advice ?

The mix clarified your hair and sealed your cuticle layer down tight. Try using a moisturizing deep conditioner with heat or letting it sit under plastic for thirty minutes. Seal in your final moisturizer with an oil or butter.