6 Month Ayurveda Challenge

[MissMusic]

Ayurveda Challenge #3!
Join this great bandwagon, you will NOT regret it! The benefits are endless.


This Challenge Begins July 1st and ends December 20th
The Last Day to Sign up for this challenge is August 1

The Challenge is not quite 6 months, but close enough. I want everyone to be able to do whatever they want to their hair for Christmas and New Years, thus the dates.

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 (I'm feeling generous)

Any takers?

*Don't forget to post your regimen and starting pics*

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/showthread.php?t=343329
http://longhaircareforum.com/...d.php?t=310841

The previous results thread is here:
http://longhaircareforum.com/...d.php?t=343331

The current results thread is here:
http://longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=378504



Challengers:
MCrzyGr
flowinlocks
LadyD2u
Shay72
Platinum
myronnie
Ronnieaj
Aggie
Itown
cutieb2
cherepikr
venusd
HauteHairGirl
~NanceBo10~
swalker31
Cassandra1975
bign_17
hurricane
beauti
tori_mama
Zsugar
galadriel
joib
Kellum
beans4reezy
jbailey
rben
HERicane10
zora
~NanCeBoTwin~
Dee_Raven
Imoan
miss_Congeniality
guudhair
HeShotMeBangBang
simcha
gitana0801
nikki2229
LongCurlyLocks
zenith
patientlygrowing
JusMarieJolie
mtmorg
Nice&Wavy
nedney
Ms_Coco37
Aspire
charmtresse
nikz24
morehairplease

 

[flowinlocks]

I'm in, can we have 3 heat passes, pretty please.

 

[MissMusic]

I'm in, can we have 3 heat passes, pretty please.

Nope, its gotta be difficult somehow, lol!

 

[flowinlocks]

Nope, its gotta be difficult somehow, lol!

Lol, I figured I'd try. I'm still in.

 

[LadyD]

Count me in!

 

[Shay72]

I'm in! It's perfect because I'm in the HYH Challenge which ends on Dec 15th. My relaxer stretch will still be going but I can straighten to check in!

I will be using teas:
Mix #1--hibiscus, brahmi, bhringraj,amla
Mix #2--kalpi tone & fenugreek
Mix #3--neem, shikakai, amla

Oils--Amla, Shikakai, Bhringraj, Vatika Frosting, Cocasta & Shikakai

 

[Platinum]

Hey, you know I'm not going to miss this! I'm in braids so I don't have a starting pic yet.

While in braids:

I plan to oil scalp daily with atleast one Ayurvedic oil.
I plan to do atleast one tea rinse a week. (I wish I could do this more often but I'm a truck driver and it's time-consuming when I'm on the road).

When out of braids:

Oil scalp daily with atleast one Ayurvedic oil
Ayurvedic cowashes atleast 2-3 week. (Brahmi & Maka are my favorite powders).
Henna atleast once a month

I'm transitioning (Almost 10 weeks post) so I hope Ayurveda can make it easier for me.

 

[myronnie]

i'll take the challenge!
I oil my hair with brahmi, shikakai, amla, and mustard seed oils
And deep condition with a mix containing amla powder, brahmi powder, henna, and/or kalpi tone
And I henna and indigo every month
I don't use heat either. I'm trying to grow grow grow!
And I protective style a lot

 

[Ronnieaj]

I'm in! This is my first ayurveda challenge, so I'm both excited and nervous. Gotta find the cord so I can upload some pics though!

I'll be using amla, shikakai, brahmi, and neem powders
Brahmi and Amla and Vatika oils
Also have an ayurveda poo bar

I've never used any of it before, so I'll be all over those other threads!

 

[Ltown]

Nope, its gotta be difficult somehow, lol!

MCrzy, you are tough, sound like some military trainingI'm not going to join this one because I transitioning and trying to get some growth and need heat to check length. I'll always use ayurveda and watch from the sideline.

 

[flowinlocks]

Back with my reggie:
I'll be pooing with my Shikakai bar at least once a week.
Cowashing at least twice a week.
Dcing at least twice a week.
I have a will be mixing the powders with my conds. & oiling daily.
I'll do tea rinses twice a month.
If I can stop being lazy I want to get back into my Henna/Indigo
the oils I will be using are
Sesa
Gro Aut
Hairveda Shikakai oil
Vatika/Vatika cocktail
Brahmi
Bhringraj
Powders used:
Amla
Bhringraj
Brahmi
Fenugreek
Hibisicus
(not Ayurveda)
Horsetail
Nettle

This is my starting pic.

 

[Aggie]

I really really really want to do this but I am wearing extension braids for the rest of the year and the only thing I can think of doing is possibly make my amla/brahmi/bhringraj oil spritzer to spray my hair with and maybe possibly scritch my scalp with my brahmi/amla oil every couple of days or so. If that's possible and it's okay with the OP, then add me in please.

 

[Aggie]

Back with my reggie:
I'll be pooing with my Shikakai bar at least once a week.
Cowashing at least twice a week.
Dcing at least twice a week.
I have a will be mixing the powders with my conds. & oiling daily.
I'll do tea rinses twice a month.
If I can stop being lazy I want to get back into my Henna/Indigo
the oils I will be using are
Sesa
Gro Aut
Hairveda Shikakai oil
Vatika/Vatika cocktail
Brahmi
Bhringraj
Powders used:
Amla
Bhringraj
Brahmi
Fenugreek
Hibisicus
(not Ayurveda)
Horsetail
Nettle

This is my starting pic.

Flowinlocks, your hair looks great in your siggy. I was thinking about pulling out my shikakai soap and/or Chandrika soap for washing my hair but I don't know if I'll be able to this with my braids. I'll wait until I take them down I think, because I really don't want any dry, breakge issues.

 

[flowinlocks]

Flowinlocks, your hair looks great in your siggy. I was thinking about pulling out my shikakai soap and/or Chandrika soap for washing my hair but I don't know if I'll be able to this with my braids. I'll wait until I take them down I think, because I really don't want any dry, breakge issues.

Thanks Aggie,
I don't think I would use the bar while in braids either. It does leave a temp. coating (that comes off with cond.), but I'm not sure how well you would be able to rinse it out. Hopefully you can join.

 

[Shay72]

I forgot I have an ayurvedic poo bar and Hairveda is coming back out with a shikakai bar that I want to try. Because my tub can't handle these powders I will add the tea to my dc & cowashes and I will also do tea rinses. I haven't fully decided the schedule yet. Let me get back to you with that.

 

[Ltown]

I'm in again same regimen here are the products I'll be using.

Powders:
Amla
Brahmi
Maka
Fenugreek
Hibiscus
Shikaki

Oils:
Amla
Neem
Shikaki
Bhrinjini

Coconut oil
Nettle tea rinses

Maybe some of us veterans can get third passes

 

[cutiebe2]

Im in!

I oil my hair 2x per week with shikakai oil and amla oil, then I do a tea rinse with Kalpi tone (LOVE this powder btw)

after that I either DC or co-wash

I also plan on using indigo every 6-8 week so I will be doing it again next week

 

[flowinlocks]

I'm in again same regimen here are the products I'll be using.

Powders:
Amla
Brahmi
Maka
Fenugreek
Hibiscus
Shikaki

Oils:
Amla
Neem
Shikaki
Bhrinjini

Coconut oil
Nettle tea rinses

Maybe some of us veterans can get third passes

Glad to see you back.

 

[cherepikr]

Please count me in. I have been dabbling with these products for months, but have been scared of the powders. I will go to the local Indian stores this weekend and see what I can find, and post my reggie after that. My starting picture is in my siggie.

 

[flowinlocks]

Please count me in. I have been dabbling with these products for months, but have been scared of the powders. I will go to the local Indian stores this weekend and see what I can find, and post my reggie after that. My starting picture is in my siggie.

Wow, I'm loving your siggy pic. Welcome to the challenge.

 

[venusd]

Count me in too.
I have my powder mixed with condish. co-wash every day.
Amla oil
Vatika oil
and Brahmi oil.
Thanks I'll have DD on this too.

 

[HauteHairGurl]

I want to join! My starting pic is my avatar. I'm hoping this will finally give me the inexpensive regimen I've been searching for. I have no idea what I'm doing or any extensive knowledge about Ayurveda so I'm going to have to read the OP's blog (I like your no-mess method and it seems VERY simple) and the help thread that was posted for the clueless. I'm really excited!

 

[MissMusic]

I really really really want to do this but I am wearing extension braids for the rest of the year and the only thing I can think of doing is possibly make my amla/brahmi/bhringraj oil spritzer to spray my hair with and maybe possibly scritch my scalp with my brahmi/amla oil every couple of days or so. If that's possible and it's okay with the OP, then add me in please.

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Thats a lot of different oils so I will take it. Welcome!

 

[MissMusic]

Starting Pic:

Wash #1:
Ayurvedic Tea Rinse
Co-Wash
Apply Leave-In
Seal with Oil
Massage JBCO into scalp when dry

Wash #2:
Pre-poo w/oil
Shampoo
Deep Condition w/either moisture or protein
Apply Leave-In
Seal with Oil
Massage JBCO into scalp when dry

*Henna Once a Month

Products:
Olive, Cold Pressed and Jamaican Black Castor, Vatika Oil's
Amla, Aritha, Brahmi, Fenugreek, Henna, Hibiscus Petal Powder, Shikakai
Godrej 3 in 1 Soap Bar
Aphogee 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor
Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol
Suave Humectant
Roux Porosity Control
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In

 

[~NanCeBoTwin~]

I'm in.......I am going to start back on my powders next week.
prepoo: EVCO, Vatika Frosting and Shikakai oil
2-3 weeks wash w/ shikakai bar
2 x's/ week Tea Rinse w/ Maka, Amla and Brahmi mixture
1 x's/ week Conditioner paste w/ cheapie con, Maka Brahmi Amla mixture
Nightly oiling w/ Shikakai, Brahmi, Maka, Vatika Cocnut oil, 100% AVJ homemade mixture

I'll probably Henna next weekend as well. I'll add a starting pic tomorrow, my hair is curled in all the pics I took last week. I'll take my wrap down tomorrow hopefully it will be straight enough for a good starting pic.

Ok took my wrap down today instead. Here is my starting pic.

 

[Aggie]

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Thats a lot of different oils so I will take it. Welcome!

Woohoo! Thanks so much. I will try to make my spritzer this weekend.

 

[swalker31]

Sign me up please

1x week conditioning paste, shikaki, amla, coconut milk and conditioner
1x week tea rinse, shikaiki, amla

2x week Overnight pre-poo's with Vatika Oil
2x week Moisturizing day oiling with Nyle Nourishing oil (it has a cylinder fill with different herbs that infuses the oil) it has amla, hibiscus, henna, fenugreek other stuff that I can't read because it rubbed off. LOL

 

[HauteHairGurl]

Sign me up please

1x week conditioning paste, shikaki, amla, coconut milk and conditioner
1x week tea rinse, shikaiki, amla

2x week Overnight pre-poo's with Vatika Oil
2x week Moisturizing day oiling with Nyle Nourishing oil (it has a cylinder fill with different herbs that infuses the oil) it has amla, hibiscus, henna, fenugreek other stuff that I can't read because it rubbed off. LOL

SWalker,
where did you get your Nyle oil? I tried to Google it and keep getting the moisturizing shampoo.

 

[Cassandra1975]

SWalker,
where did you get your Nyle oil? I tried to Google it and keep getting the moisturizing shampoo.

Do you have any Indian grocery stores near you? I just looked at this product today when I stopped by the store here.

 

[25Nona]

Awh man!!!!!! I was all set to join the challenge this time, I followed the last one, but after I looked at the rules I see I won't qualify, I use the oils, shampoo bar, and I finish my wash with a nettle tea rinse, I don't' do well with the powders so I stay away from them.

Well good luck ladies, I'm subscribing to the thread so that I can follow all of your progress. So I'll be there with you all in spirit.

Go Girls!! Woot Woot!