I am so excited about this new thread! I think this is a good way to go, I can incoporate this without affecting my other regimes. Ayurvedic hair care seems to be a good way to go. It incorporates mind, body and spirit along with scalp massages. Will be trying Alma Oil and Vatika oil as pre poos, just about to order them am excited at the prospects. Then incorporate the other aspects, Henna, powders etc.
Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine practiced in India and Sri Lanka. It is a complete approach to health care designed to promote a way of life rather than an occasional treatment. As a holistic system of medicine ayurveda focuses on our uniqueness and takes into account our mental attitude, lifestyle and spirit which should not be treated in isolation from each other.
According to ayurveda, the following principles are beneficial to healthy and plentiful hair:
- The scalp must be kept cool, so protection from sun and washing in cold or lukewarm water are paramount.
- Sound nutrition is key, so a hair-friendly diet should emphasize proteins, iron, zinc, sulfur, Vitamin C, Vitamin B-Complex and essential fatty acids.
- Use should be made of hair analysis to ascertain toxicity levels and nutritional deficiencies.
- Oils, for example sesame and coconut, should be applied to the scalp to nourish, lubricate and strengthen the roots. This will also improve circulation to the head.
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Will venture on Alma powder to wash hair soon instead of shampoo.
Oh and Shikaki powder also
Oh and hibiscus flowers in my pre poo.
Shikaki oil as moisturiser
I will be doing a Ayurvedic challenge starting Jan 09. I am still working on it. It will be for 3 months.
So far,
Pre poo with Alma oil and shikaki oil overnight(and scalp massages with same oils twice weekly)
Wash with Brahmi powder
Wash out with cheapie condition and DC always (moisturizing conditioner, still working on the list) weekly
Cowash with cheapie conditioner
Seal with Vatika oil/coconut oil
Clarify with Shikaki bar monthly
Air dry
Cool water rinses
Vitamin supplements
Aloe Vera juice
Snack on sesame seeds nuts
Still working on this...
Moisturise with Giovanni then seal with the oils.
Will add Alma powder to my wash
Henna gloss monthly,
Jamila body art henna
Cholesterol Conditioner (No silicones)
VO5 moisture Milks conditioner in Strawberries and cream
Brahmi and coconut oil
Let sit for 12-24 hours
Apply and leave for 3-4 hours (do not let it dry on the hair keep it moist)
Rinse thoroughly with water and cheapie conditioner
Deep condition with good conditioner and oil of my choosing
Dry
Add Alma oil to Henna for release.
Will use ORS instead of buying a new cholesterol conditiner
Clarify before adding henna, prob with the shikaki bar?
Will use Brahmi powder only to wash prob shikaki for shampoo
How weird is this one of the hair forums I visit is having a 3 month Ayurvedic Challenge, starting December 1st, I will use my regi which falls into the category and start coming Dec 1st now I need to visit an Indian store for the powders.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310841
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