Thoughts On This Homemade Hair Growth Oil???
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I took a peek at it when she first partnered with that natural hair company. However, a few of the ingredients in each blend irritate my scalp.
mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
That's good to know. Which ingredients?
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Here are the ingredients/descriptions from the website:
The henna gloss:
Henna - deeply conditions/ prevent hair loss/ mends hair cuticles/ add luster, shine and volume
Marshmallow Root - adds slip/ prevent breakage/ moisturizes and conditions /promotes hair growth/ improves hair health/ detangles
Avocado Oil - soften dry and brittle split ends/ hydrating/ coats hair
Green Tea - boost hair growth/ adds shine/ stimulate follicles/ prevent hair loss
Apple Cider Vinegar - rids split ends/ combats tangles
Maca Root - promotes thicker stronger hair
Saw Palmetto - promotes hair health/ prevent hair loss
Basil - stimulates scalp/ hair growth/ improves strength of hair shaft/ reduce brittleness and hair breakage
The tea rinse:
Lavender - balance natural oil production on scalp/ strength new hair growth
Green Tea - boost hair growth/prevent dry scalp
Black Tea - increase thickness of hair/stimulate hair growth/reduce shedding/ add shine and softens hair
Calendula - moisturizes and restore strands/ increase collagen production and circulation in hair follicles
Chamomile - natural moisturizer/ promotes growth/ soothes/ rids dry scalp/conditions/ add shine/brighten hair natural hair color
Comfrey - prevent dryness and stimulate hair growth and scalp
Sage - shine/ luster/promotes new hair growth/conditions hair
Red Clover - maintains elasticity / stimulate blood flow in the scalp
Hops - adds shine and luster/ rids dry scalp/ reduce hair fall/strength
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Irritants for me:
In the henna gloss:
Marshmallow root cannot come close to my scalp. I will scratch a hole in my scalp trying to relieve the itches. My hair loves it but my scalp hates it and I have to shampoo it out. Never tried the saw palmetto or basil.
The tea:
I hate lavender. Hate the smell. Makes me gag. Plus it's pretty drying to my scalp.
Comfrey makes my scalp itch as much as marshmallow root. Never tried green and black tea nor red clover.
I try and single out my herbs as well as my Indian powders to have a good idea as to how my hair/scalp responds.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
I made too much for my preferred 4oz bottle and poured the excess into a 4oz jar. It solidified nicely. I use some on my edges and part today. It was great to not have any drippies. I'm going to look into making it a true pomade that doesn't require refrigeration to remain solid.
Soaring Eagle
Singin’ the praises of the baggy method
Just incase anyone is as lazy as I am and would prefer to buy their oil: There is an oil that contains most of the same ingredients-- "Gro Aut Hair Growth Oil". Curly Proverbz used it also. She stopped purchasing it because shipping to the U.K. got too expensive for her, which is why she started to make her own.
If anyone is interested, this is the link: http://www.gro-aut.com/groautoil.html
Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Embilica Officinalis (Bringraj) Herb, Eclipta Alba (Amla) Herb, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender) Oil, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM sulfur), Biotin.
Also, she made at least two videos about the oil, here is one of them (in case you have doubts):
(If this was mentioned already, my baddd.
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If anyone is interested, this is the link: http://www.gro-aut.com/groautoil.html
Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Embilica Officinalis (Bringraj) Herb, Eclipta Alba (Amla) Herb, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender) Oil, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM sulfur), Biotin.
Also, she made at least two videos about the oil, here is one of them (in case you have doubts):
(If this was mentioned already, my baddd.
)
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Dee-Licious
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I mixed mine with beeswax... it stays solid and spreads smoothly. I just ALWAYS forget to use it.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I have tons of the oil from my first batch left. It's getting "old," and my broccoli seed oil has arrived, so I'm going to go ahead and make batch #2, version #2 tomorrow and let it marinate for 48 hours before use.
I'm going to skip the extra virgin olive oil this time and assess (I'll reincorporate it next time if I find I prefer the mix when it contains olive oil).
The plan is to warm this oil ad then use it as an overnight prepoo treatment. I've been looking at Reniece videos about "taming" natural hair. I imagine she really just means "conditioning" when she says "taming." I like this oil for doing so, in conjunction with DCing.
Plan for Version/Batch #2
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
That new batch sounds yummy. I've never tried broccoli seed oil or carrot oil. How do you like them? I need to go oil shopping soon. Wanna re-up on pumpkin seed oil, hemp seed oil and wheat germ oil. I still have enough of my other oils for a few more infusions.
I always add the oil mixture to my overnight pre-poo's. It's probably my favorite way to use it. I put it all over my scalp, massage it in. Put conditioner on my hair then top it off with the oil. I feel like it's soaking in and my hair and scalp gets to drink up all that goodness!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
New batch almost ready. It's been on my window sill for a while and I'll finish it up on my candle warmer throughout the weekend.
This version has all kinda goodness in it: Calendula flowers, rosemary herbs, Nupur henna, aloe vera powder, brahmi ,bhringraj, fenugreek seeds and this time I added in some bamboo extract. (Had some pills so I just opened one up and dumped it in).
Can't remember the other herbs I put in there...I just throw stuff in. LOL
This version has all kinda goodness in it: Calendula flowers, rosemary herbs, Nupur henna, aloe vera powder, brahmi ,bhringraj, fenugreek seeds and this time I added in some bamboo extract. (Had some pills so I just opened one up and dumped it in).
Can't remember the other herbs I put in there...I just throw stuff in. LOL
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Hey, lady!
Wow. Lots of goodies in your batch!
I used broccoli seed oil for the first time yesterday, and my hair felt and looked awesome. I got sheen/shine and moisture. I was too heavy handed because it's light. I'll use less going forward.
When I wore relaxed hair, the old formula for the Yes To Carrots hair mask was like conditioning magic on my hair. It's the main reason I'm throwing carrot seed oil in, and it may or may not enhance this oil and herb mix--I don't know.
I'll try to remember to report back a comparison of this version and the first.
I think I'll cut all those measurements in half.
Making a new batch tonight and will be sharing some with a co-worker. She is trying to grow in her edges so I told her about the this oil mix and she asked to try it. This batch will include:
--Fenugreek seeds
--Coconut oil
--Castor oil
--EVOO
--Grapeseed oil
--MSM
--Shikaki
--Rosemary oil
--Peppermint oil
--Fenugreek seeds
--Coconut oil
--Castor oil
--EVOO
--Grapeseed oil
--MSM
--Shikaki
--Rosemary oil
--Peppermint oil
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I just made my batch this morning. I can't get over the scent. Divine! It's the particular castor-oil containing product pictured below that is the culprit.
I chopped everything in half from my earlier post except all the oils. This version . . . version #2 . . . is a little more powdery than my previous one.
The fenugreek seeds are wrapped in food grade unbleached cheese cloth, sitting in the mix.
I chopped everything in half from my earlier post except all the oils. This version . . . version #2 . . . is a little more powdery than my previous one.
The fenugreek seeds are wrapped in food grade unbleached cheese cloth, sitting in the mix.
scarcity21
Well-Known Member
gotta try this soon
YvetteWithJoy
On break
My current batch is too thin. I imagine that switching to the fractionated coconut oil (a liquid) made the most difference.
I'm going to see if adding plain (clear) castor oil will thicken it up enough. If that doesn't work, I'll also add some regular EVCO.
Also, I think I'm going to try adding this oil to my CRN Style Setter. Mine is not creamy like the ones I see on YouTube. It's a barely soft, super solid butter. I really want an ayurvedic twisting cream, but I'm trying NOT to purchase. Maybe if I add this ayurvedic oil to the Style Setter, I'll have a great and CREAMY product for twisting that helps my hair health!
I'm going to see if adding plain (clear) castor oil will thicken it up enough. If that doesn't work, I'll also add some regular EVCO.
Also, I think I'm going to try adding this oil to my CRN Style Setter. Mine is not creamy like the ones I see on YouTube. It's a barely soft, super solid butter. I really want an ayurvedic twisting cream, but I'm trying NOT to purchase. Maybe if I add this ayurvedic oil to the Style Setter, I'll have a great and CREAMY product for twisting that helps my hair health!
Libra08
Well-Known Member
Finally finished my first batch! I added some new ingredients this go around. I'm not sure what hibiscus petals do, but I see it mentioned a lot so I decided to throw some in since I found them in the grocery store. Next time I will use less funugreek seeds. They take up to much space. Or I guess I could just get a bigger mason jar...For my second batch I used:
- Avocado Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Vatika Oil
- Safflower Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Apricot Oil
- Vitamin E oil
- JBCO
- Olive Oil
- Hibiscus Petals
- Funugreek Seeds
- Funugreek Powder
- Amla Powder
- Neem Powder
- Brahmi Powder
- Bhringaraj Powder
- Henna Powder
- Rosemary Oil
- Lavender Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- MSM Powder
- Avocado Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Vatika Oil
- Safflower Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Apricot Oil
- Vitamin E oil
- JBCO
- Olive Oil
- Hibiscus Petals
- Funugreek Seeds
- Funugreek Powder
- Amla Powder
- Neem Powder
- Brahmi Powder
- Bhringaraj Powder
- Henna Powder
- Rosemary Oil
- Lavender Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- MSM Powder
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mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
Why did you use both fenugreek seeds and powder?
Hibiscus is pretty healthy for the hair.
What does Hibiscus do?
- prevents hair loss
- prevents premature graying
- lessens frizz
- promotes hair growth
- gives hair a boost of shine and bounce
- helps balance the pH of the scalp
- reduces redness, scalping and itching of the scalp
- works like an astringent to reduce the oiliness of hair
- discourages split ends
Libra08
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the info! I accidentally bought funugreek powder instead of the seeds so I ended up with both.
spacetygrss
Well-Known Member
How Random! I just subscribed to her channel after watching her videos about how much ayurvedic practices helped her so that I'd remember to go back to her hair hair oil video!
I use to be on top of my ayurveda and have almost all of the ingredients already. I ordered Peppermint oil, MSM powder and fenugreek seeds last night from Amazon. It should be here today. I can't decide, but I might use Cassia instead of henna, we shall see.
I use to be on top of my ayurveda and have almost all of the ingredients already. I ordered Peppermint oil, MSM powder and fenugreek seeds last night from Amazon. It should be here today. I can't decide, but I might use Cassia instead of henna, we shall see.
spacetygrss
Well-Known Member
Alright, my oil is infusing.
I used:
Coconut oil
Olive Oil
Avocado Oil
JB Castor Oil
Henna Powder
Fenugreek seeds
MSM powder
Amla
Brahmi
Bhringraj
Shikakai
Neem
Peppermint Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
I used:
Coconut oil
Olive Oil
Avocado Oil
JB Castor Oil
Henna Powder
Fenugreek seeds
MSM powder
Amla
Brahmi
Bhringraj
Shikakai
Neem
Peppermint Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
tapioca_pudding
Well-Known Member
Same here - I stopped taking them because I wasn't sure if it was healthy during pregnancy, but I will definitely dump some in my batch later!Good idea on the bamboo extract @lulu97. I love it. I do have some of those in my vitamin stash so will be adding that in my next batch, most likely.
Made a batch last night - coconut oil, shea oil, a few cococa butter wafers, hemp seed oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, black seed oil, rose oil, henna, brahmi, bringhaj, amla, aloe vera powder, a bunch of herbs from a tea rinse I bought, fenugreek seeds.... I think thats it lol. Will add the bamboo as I mentioned above. Gonna let it sit on my window sill until I'm done w/ the batch I'm using; I think I have about two weeks left in this batch so that should work out fine.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
I have a little oil left from my first batch that I will try to use up before I head to Canada. I will make another one when I return home.
I want to make a couple slight changes to my mixture like add the bamboo vitamin to it and maybe some other herbs like aloe vera powder or stem from my garden, hibiscus powder, bhringraj powder, and rose petal powders to it. I may even add some rosemary leaves to my next brew.
I wanted to add some moringa leaves to it but my tree is too young at the moment. I do have a neem tree growing in a pot so I may add a few leaves from that.
I have a few hibiscus plants in my garden so I think I will start to save up the dried up petals that fall from them, let them dry some more in my window sill, then add them to my brew. I ain't playin' this time. I am using stuff from my hard work in my own little garden that I've started.
Okay I just got myself really excited so when I return, I will update on what I'm using for sure.
I want to make a couple slight changes to my mixture like add the bamboo vitamin to it and maybe some other herbs like aloe vera powder or stem from my garden, hibiscus powder, bhringraj powder, and rose petal powders to it. I may even add some rosemary leaves to my next brew.
I wanted to add some moringa leaves to it but my tree is too young at the moment. I do have a neem tree growing in a pot so I may add a few leaves from that.
I have a few hibiscus plants in my garden so I think I will start to save up the dried up petals that fall from them, let them dry some more in my window sill, then add them to my brew. I ain't playin' this time. I am using stuff from my hard work in my own little garden that I've started.
Okay I just got myself really excited so when I return, I will update on what I'm using for sure.
tapioca_pudding
Well-Known Member
I don't know where to post this lol.
So I took pretty much the same ingredients mentioned above (henna, brahmi, bringhaj, amla, aloe vera powder, a bunch of herbs from a tea rinse I bought, fenugreek seeds) added them to a satchel, placed them in a mason jar and poured boiling water over them. I put the top on and let it steep over night. This morning I put it in a spray bottle and used it as my leave in after cowashing. I sealed with my oil and my hair is... I don't even know how to explain it lol. It feels FABULOUS. Just friggin fabulous. Gonna keep the spray in the fridge and use it every few days along w/ the oil. Super excited.
So I took pretty much the same ingredients mentioned above (henna, brahmi, bringhaj, amla, aloe vera powder, a bunch of herbs from a tea rinse I bought, fenugreek seeds) added them to a satchel, placed them in a mason jar and poured boiling water over them. I put the top on and let it steep over night. This morning I put it in a spray bottle and used it as my leave in after cowashing. I sealed with my oil and my hair is... I don't even know how to explain it lol. It feels FABULOUS. Just friggin fabulous. Gonna keep the spray in the fridge and use it every few days along w/ the oil. Super excited.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Wow! Thanks for sharing.
I bought some hyaluronic acid capsules. I don't know how much I'm going to add, but I'm off to research!
tapioca_pudding
Well-Known Member
I'm thinking of adding SAA to my oil batch that is brewing...... I have to see if there are any benefits for the scalp.
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