4 Month Ayurveda "Newbie" Challenge 2010

[MissMusic]

So, the old heads from the last Ayurveda Challenges thought it would be a good idea to start a newbie challenge because they are lifers now and wouldn't mind helping others begin to use Ayurveda.

Hop on the Ayurvedic Bandwagon, it is truly worth it! The benefits are endless!

This Challenge Begins January 1 and ends April 30
The Last Day to Sign up for this challenge is January 15th

The Rules:
1. No Direct Heat
2. You must use at least two Auyrvedic oils
3. You must use at least two Auyrvedic powders
4. 2 Heat Passes

*Shampoo Bars count for more than one powder

For those who want to join, but don't know where to start:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/for...d.php?t=183305

The previous challenge threads are here:
http://longhaircareforum.com/...d.php?t=343329
http://longhaircareforum.com/...d.php?t=310841
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=378704

The previous results threads are here:
http://longhaircareforum.com/...d.php?t=343331
http://longhaircareforum.com/...d.php?t=378504

The current results thread is here:
http://longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9645978#post9645978


Feel free to ask tons of questions and check out the current results thread for a clue where to begin! We are here to help and WELCOME to the challenge.

Challengers
TressObsessed
natrualepiphany
kasey
glamchick84
justicefighter1913
yardyspice
Chinwen2006
orchidgirl
Eritreladiee
virgo_chinwe
lilpopers
coconow2007
sharifeh
blacksapphire
Galadriel
Mis007
classychick1908
Momesque
ladybugpruple
qbfaith
MsSonya
nappygurl
ChsLvsBks

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

What a brilliant idea!!!! I'm not brand spanking new but I still consider myself a newbie when it comes to ayurveda. There is still much for me to learn.

 

[TressObsessed]

I am in..I need to try this. I have ordered my oils and powders and will be doing a little more research over the next couple of days on the threads you have posted..

Thanks!!!

 

[zenith]

One heat pass? For why now?

Be generous now, please?!

 

[MissMusic]

One heat pass? For why now?

Be generous now, please?!

Ok 2 Heat passes, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

 

[naturalepiphany]

I have been researching Ayurvedic oils and powders for the past two months and wasn't quite sure if I would start doing this, but since there's a newbie challenge I'm up for it. This is my official sign me up please request.

 

[kasey]

I'm in...I started a personal challenge in November and I still have plenty of experimenting to do. Thank you!!!

 

[glamchick84]

oh what the heck, i'll try this for 4 months and see what happens...lol i have powders, i just need oils. what are 2 good oils and where can i get them? TIA

 

[Kellum]

What a great idea!!

 

[Kellum]

Vatika oil is a good oil to start with. I am not a newbie and it is the only one I use beside EVCO. I am smell sensitive and never tried the others. It is a coconut infused oil with the other Ayurveda herbs. It works great and doesn't have a very strong smell.

 

[justicefighter1913]

I'm on it!!!!! I've been using ayurveda consistently for about 5 months now...but I can't wait to see how my hair looks at the end of 9!

 

[yardyspice]

Brand spanking newbie here and I have been interested in ayurveda since my lurking days so please sign me up for the challenge. I have a couple questions:
1. How do I do ayuveda with a weave?
2. Can I henna every two weeks?

 

[WorkInProgress88]

im in...just started using alma powder, so far so good

 

[orchidgirl]

I'm in ...got my mother started, I would love to try this challenge..great idea....

 

[Eritreladiee]

You know what, I didn't think I'd ever do a challenge, but I think it's time to commit. I got the powders, got the oils- I'm in.

 

[MissMusic]

oh what the heck, i'll try this for 4 months and see what happens...lol i have powders, i just need oils. what are 2 good oils and where can i get them? TIA

I agree with Kellum, I love Vatika Enriched Coconut oil and they just came out with Vatika Enriched Almond Oil.

 

[JasLuv]

Please sign me up! I have the powders, now I need the oils.

 

[Mahalialee4]

Down for the count. It continues to improve the strength and texture clarity of my hair. Also reduces amount of hair shedding. Ends are in great condition. bonjour

 

[Lanea87]

I want in, about to go read on some info listed in the 1st post.
I already have Brahmi and Amla powder, just need another oil since I have Coconut Oil already.

 

[Kellum]

I agree with Kellum, I love Vatika Enriched Coconut oil and they just came out with Vatika Enriched Almond Oil.

What Vatika has an Almond oil. Oh I got to get it!!! I hope I love it as much as the Coconut oil.

 

[MissMusic]

What Vatika has an Almond oil. Oh I got to get it!!! I hope I love it as much as the Coconut oil.

Yep, they went there! Me to, I just ordered it yesterday and the shipping was EXPENSIVE.

 

[virgo_chinwe]

I want in, please. I have been flippy floppy with this and I want to really learn how to develop a reggie with these.

 

[MissMusic]

I just realized that you could probably get the Vatika Almond oil from ebay for less.

 

[Kellum]

I just realized that you could probably get the Vatika Almond oil from ebay for less.

Thanks, will check out ebay.

 

[Lanea87]

I am leaning towards spritz and teas, I have been looking at different ppl recipes and thinking of some stuff.
Hopefully I can get one together in the next week.

 

[justicefighter1913]

I am leaning towards spritz and teas, I have been looking at different ppl recipes and thinking of some stuff.
Hopefully I can get one together in the next week.

Hmm, where are you looking at for spritz recipes? I need an easy one....lol

 

[kasey]

I did a "tea" rinse with Aritha, Neem and Amla yesterday. I put 1 TB each of Aritha, Neem and Amla and 3 cups of heated water into a mason jar and let it steep, then store the tea in the fridge. On each wash day I pour a half cup of the mixture it over my pre-oiled hair. I plan on doing this every other day.

 

[lilpopers]

My first post and first challenge. I am really interested in Ayurveda and would love to join.

 

[coconow2007]

I'm in again!!!

 

[Lanea87]

Hmm, where are you looking at for spritz recipes? I need an easy one....lol

Kellumskorner.blogspot.com has one that I wanna try. Besides that one its just post in different threads.