Great results Corbin...How much are you taking?
When I mix it into my conditioner, I get really strong hair. Since I seem to have a problem retaining length, I believe adding DE to my conditioner will be a keeper. When I add DE and then go under my heat cap (wet a stocking cap, microwave it, wring it out, put it on my head and go under the heat cap, which creates a steamy environment) it does something miraculous to my hair. My hair is strong, silky, detangled and shifts easily through my fingers, but the curls are very loosened, but what curl is left is very defined and each time I rewet my hair, my hair still looks and feels exactly as it did right after the bootleg steam treatment -- even a week later when I wet it to do my weekly shampoo. I couldn't believe it. I would co-wash every night, but now I am just rewetting my hair, putting in the leave-in and sealing (cherry kernel oil is the bomb, BTW, for sealing) and co-washing just once a week. Dry my hair is fluffy, soft, with lots of body like it is after I add rose petal powder to my conditioner, which I haven't done in a long time -- and so strong and voluminous.
You know, I was trying to figure out what it was that was making me breakout. Just last week I had gorgeous skin. Even during my period, it was one of the first times that I didn't get a pimple. But then this week, there have been pimples forming all over my face.
I then realized that the only thing I've been doing differently is taking DE in my tea. I had started getting more consistent last week. I'm thinking that if DE has detox properties, that may indeed me what's going on.
Thanks for posting. I enjoyed the video.
I have been taking it daily for two weeks now. I did miss two days this past weekend. I don't measure my hair often, but in a few months when I measure my hair and it is past APL, then I will credit the DE with that as I have been stuck at APL for almost a year. I was constipated for two days, but then went back to being very regular, but very regular with a bullet (smile). I was concerned that for a couple of days my stool (TMI, I know) sank to the bottom when it always floats, but that passed. It gives me alot of energy, so I have to take it early in the day as once when I took it late afternoon, I did not sleep well -- still too revved up.
I thought I was the only one! I didn't say anything because I thought you guys would have thought I was crazy!, But it is very disconcerting to see your stool sink when it usually floats!![]()
When I mix it into my conditioner, I get really strong hair. Since I seem to have a problem retaining length, I believe adding DE to my conditioner will be a keeper. When I add DE and then go under my heat cap (wet a stocking cap, microwave it, wring it out, put it on my head and go under the heat cap, which creates a steamy environment) it does something miraculous to my hair. My hair is strong, silky, detangled and shifts easily through my fingers, but the curls are very loosened, but what curl is left is very defined and each time I rewet my hair, my hair still looks and feels exactly as it did right after the bootleg steam treatment -- even a week later when I wet it to do my weekly shampoo. I couldn't believe it. I would co-wash every night, but now I am just rewetting my hair, putting in the leave-in and sealing (cherry kernel oil is the bomb, BTW, for sealing) and co-washing just once a week. Dry my hair is fluffy, soft, with lots of body like it is after I add rose petal powder to my conditioner, which I haven't done in a long time -- and so strong and voluminous.
I have been taking it daily for two weeks now. I did miss two days this past weekend. I don't measure my hair often, but in a few months when I measure my hair and it is past APL, then I will credit the DE with that as I have been stuck at APL for almost a year. I was constipated for two days, but then went back to being very regular, but very regular with a bullet (smile). I was concerned that for a couple of days my stool (TMI, I know) sank to the bottom when it always floats, but that passed. It gives me alot of energy, so I have to take it early in the day as once when I took it late afternoon, I did not sleep well -- still too revved up.
When I mix it into my conditioner, I get really strong hair. Since I seem to have a problem retaining length, I believe adding DE to my conditioner will be a keeper. When I add DE and then go under my heat cap (wet a stocking cap, microwave it, wring it out, put it on my head and go under the heat cap, which creates a steamy environment) it does something miraculous to my hair. My hair is strong, silky, detangled and shifts easily through my fingers, but the curls are very loosened, but what curl is left is very defined and each time I rewet my hair, my hair still looks and feels exactly as it did right after the bootleg steam treatment -- even a week later when I wet it to do my weekly shampoo. I couldn't believe it. I would co-wash every night, but now I am just rewetting my hair, putting in the leave-in and sealing (cherry kernel oil is the bomb, BTW, for sealing) and co-washing just once a week. Dry my hair is fluffy, soft, with lots of body like it is after I add rose petal powder to my conditioner, which I haven't done in a long time -- and so strong and voluminous.
I love how now I have to really twist my hair up tightly (it used to be loosely) to get it all in my comb with which I secure my bun. The DE makes my hair feel coated with a satin-like protective barrier. I know the word coated is a bad word around these parts and I do not like my hair to feel coated, but this is coated in a good way. I am getting no breakage or stray hair in my fingers when I comb my fingers through my hair and I am able -- wet or dry -- to do this with no snags, which alone is worth the price of admission. If you decide to add DE to your conditioner, make sure you follow it up with a moisturizing/hydrating conditioner or a steam treatment.
I have opted to take mine in the morning - otherwise I am up at night looking like this![]()
When I add DE and then go under my heat cap (wet a stocking cap, microwave it, wring it out, put it on my head and go under the heat cap, which creates a steamy environment) it does something miraculous to my hair.
Hi Adw425,
I'm currently doing a weekly Irish Moss (thanks for putting me on to it) do you think using both would be too much for hair? Thanks
Hmmm. I gotta try this out. Just dont want to inhale any DE from the steam.erplexed
Hi Adw425,
I'm currently doing a weekly Irish Moss (thanks for putting me on to it) do you think using both would be too much for hair? Thanks
What's a stocking cap? Is something you buy or are you cutting pantyhose?
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- Stimulates cell metabolism and cell formation.
- Inhibits the aging process in tissues.
- Necessary for the structure and functioning of connective tissue.
- Strengthens and stimulates the immune system.
- Silica is important for the development of healthy nails and hair and regular intake can stop unnecessary
hair loss.
- Strengthens and stimulates the vascular system; lowers blood pressure and improves the condition called
arteriosclerosis.
- Increases elasticity and firmness of the blood vessels.
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- Has anti-inflammatory disinfecting, absorbing and odor binding effects.
- Some of the disorders that benefit from regular silica intake include: Disorders of the throat, nose, ears and
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benign skin sores, insect bites and bed sores, female illnesses and as a base therapy for cancer treatment.*
*Cancer occurs mainly in middle and older ages at a time when the human body contains less silica. Silica
especially influences the degenerated white blood cells of cancer patients, activates the regeneration of normal
protein and increases the immune system against cancer. Silica helps support the healing process.
OK, checking in...........I've been taking DE for about 2 weeks now. When I read about ladies getting 1" growth in one week I was likeseriously??? Well, I may owe ya'll a heart felt apology. Now I'm not claming an inch or anything because I did not do any measurements prior to starting, but I will say this - because I fell asleep last night with out covering my hair, this morning, I applied a mixture of aloe vera gel and ORS Olive oil to my hair to "tame" it. Now I haven't washed since last Sunday, because I've been having tendon problems in my wrist, so my hair is basically straight (it gets straight after about 3 days of not being washed). Anyhoo, I put it in a loose bun and put on a scarve(sp?) for the drive work. By the time I got here the bun had fallen out. I get to my office and pull out my comb. I catch a side view of my hair in my mirror and.............low and behold my pony tail is noticeably longer. I had to take a second & third look.
Ladies I apologize! {off to have my morning tea with a heaping tablespoon of DE)
OH, went to the doctor yesterday to get a steroid shot in my wrist, my BP was 125/70, a marked improvement! I was previously hovering in the 140's. I think DE has a lifetime customer!