Wash Day with Amla Powder - February 8th 2015


I decided to do an Amla treatment on my hair, after reading CurlyNikki's post on it. I have used Amla in the past, but strayed away from it due to being introduced to other products. In the past, I usually make my amla oil this way:


Click here to learn the benefits of Amla Powder on hair.

However, today, I decided to just follow the package instructions:
Take required quantity of Powder, Add little water, mix well and make a thick paste.

I applied the Amla paste to my scalp, massaged my scalp, and then applied it to the length of my hair.


I'm a brunette!!

 I covered my hair with a plastic cap and waited 45 minutes. After that, I rinsed it thoroughly under the shower. Then cleaned my scalp and hair with the old formula Elasta QP Crème Conditioning Shampoo; another oldie of mine.

When the residue of the Amla has been cleansed off my hair and the shampoo rinsed, I applied some Eden Bodyworks Cowash Conditioner on my hair to assist in soften it a little. The Amla makes your hair feel very soft. Do not use a Protein Deep Conditioner when using this Amla Paste.

Sidenote: I used the cowash conditioner, because I forgot to bring a rinse out conditioner to the shower with me.

For my deep conditioner, I used the SheaMoisture SuperFruit Complex 10-in-1 Renewal System Hair Masque and left it on my hair for an hour.

After rinsing, my hair felt strong and SUPER soft... like butta!!

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My post wash routine:
  • Final rinse with a cup of Aloe Vera Juice
  • Spritz scalp and hair with Rose Water (due to my winter-scalp dryness)
  • Applied oil to my scalp
  • Massage
  • Applied oil to my hair
  • Used another oldie product, Giovanni Direct Leave In Conditioner
  • Twist and band with pantyhose hair tie

Comments

  1. Petite Plangonophile au chocolatFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I was wondering about the benefits of Amla after watching a video about it yesterday. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

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