Henna'd overnight. (Didn't mean to, was just too tired to rinse it out, cowash, and DC at 11pm). I'm sitting under the dryer now w/coffee under my molasses DC. Will do a final AVJ/tea rinse with oolong/nettle/Rest Tazo tea (has rose petals, lemongrass, and more stuff I can't remember). Then I'm gonna twist this hair up, baggy, and find a hat so I can go out.
I also went to the indian store yesterday and bought:
500 grams Nupur Henna
Shikaikai powder
Neem
Brahmi
Shikaikai bar
Didn't see any Bhringraj which I really want, but forgot it's also called Maka, so I may go back to see if they have any.
I've wanted to get into Ayurveda for a couple of years, tried a few times, but never stuck with it. I'm excited to try again, and think I will use the powders to cleanse my hair, coffee under my DC (which I may also mix with Brahmi or Bhringraj if I can find it), and then use my western herbs mixed with AVJ as a final rinse. I may make a spritz too adding ayurvedic herbs, just not sure yet. Will probably have to be sure to add some drops of lavender to help with the smell.