Wurly and Curly thread!!!

**Mahars** · April 6th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the info girlcat36, missy60 and Curlsgirl. Dryness is definitely a concern for me, so I guess I'll try some other things before I take the plunge to order online. I know what you mean about it being a pain to have to order. I wonder why they don't sell it in stores.

**pariate** · April 7th, 2008, 11:23 AM

Hi fellow Wurlies

Has anyone tried herb washing and with what results? I'm going to take the plunge and try it sometime this week/next week, depends when I have the time to experiment in the kitchen

**Curlsgirl** · April 7th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by pariate

Hi fellow Wurlies

Has anyone tried herb washing and with what results? I'm going to take the plunge and try it sometime this week/next week, depends when I have the time to experiment in the kitchen

What kind of herbs are you going to use? I guess the closest thing I have tried is Chagrin Valley shampoo bars. Not much success for me I'm afraid. Let us know what you try and how you like it!

**pariate** · April 7th, 2008, 01:43 PM

I'm going to try Icydove's method, cleansing with a shikakai and amla brew, followed by a conditioning tea. I'm going to experiment with marshmallow root, elderflower, rose and fenugreek. I'll try one at a time obviously, and compare the results I get.

I'm excited. I love finding new routines to try!

ETA: Cassia has done wonders for my hair this week. That's kinda what sparked my interest in herbal washing.

**groque** · April 7th, 2008, 02:07 PM

I haven't done any herbal washings only CO and that always leaves my hair smooth but I had posted how my hair hadn't curled like it did and I think now that my son has been born it is the humidity that affects it. during the winter I had no wave. I was so dissappointed because I loved my curls. but just recently since it has been warming up I have been scrunching my hair again and I started using the BEYOND THE ZONE super sexy wave spray and that seems to really help my wurls clump together to get a wurl. I am really liking it because I like that it doesn't leave my hair hard if I scruch where I applied and I have always noticed that if I spray then scrunch and leave alone for a little so that it will dry some and go back and add more my curls come out great. I know I know product junkie but I noticed my wurls come out the best like that.

love this thread because women with my type hair especially curlsgirl

**Chamomile betty** · April 8th, 2008, 06:12 AM

I haven't done any herbal washing but I'll be waiting to hear about your results pariate.

Speaking of moisture, I decied to try White Rain and it left my hair dry. I went back to the ol' V05 because my hair feels pretty moisturized.

My hair was very curly the other night after my CO. I've been letting it air dry for a bit and loved the results. Must be this nice warm air comming in with Spring

**Curlsgirl** · April 8th, 2008, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by groque

I haven't done any herbal washings only CO and that always leaves my hair smooth but I had posted how my hair hadn't curled like it did and I think now that my son has been born it is the humidity that affects it. during the winter I had no wave. I was so dissappointed because I loved my curls. but just recently since it has been warming up I have been scrunching my hair again and I started using the BEYOND THE ZONE super sexy wave spray and that seems to really help my wurls clump together to get a wurl. I am really liking it because I like that it doesn't leave my hair hard if I scruch where I applied and I have always noticed that if I spray then scrunch and leave alone for a little so that it will dry some and go back and add more my curls come out great. I know I know product junkie but I noticed my wurls come out the best like that.

love this thread because women with my type hair especially curlsgirl

I would love to see a picture! And welcome!!!

Originally Posted by Chamomile betty

I haven't done any herbal washing but I'll be waiting to hear about your results pariate.

Speaking of moisture, I decied to try White Rain and it left my hair dry. I went back to the ol' V05 because my hair feels pretty moisturized.

My hair was very curly the other night after my CO. I've been letting it air dry for a bit and loved the results. Must be this nice warm air comming in with Spring

I love my VO5! What's your favorite? Mine is strawberries and cream!

I also got a trial bottle of Giovanni smooth as silk conditioner the other day and I like it a lot better than the 50/50. It is a lot more "slippy". They also started carrying all the BWC stuff at my area health food market. Oh dear. That's not good for a product junkie!!!

**yzkaloha** · April 8th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by pariate

Hi fellow Wurlies

Has anyone tried herb washing and with what results? I'm going to take the plunge and try it sometime this week/next week, depends when I have the time to experiment in the kitchen

I used herbs to wash my hair. I usually did it after my weekly overnight oiling with Vatika Oil. I would use a mixture of Shikakai, Amla, Bhringraj, Brahmi, Neem, Feenugreek and other herbs (not sure of the exact recipes, since they were all in my old journal from LHC). I mixed the herbs with boiling water to form a paste, let it cool and then applied the mud to my wet hair. I would leave it on in the shower while I did everything else. It is much like Henna in the sense that you have to rinse it out well in order to get all of the powder out of your hair. I found that it left my hair very soft.

I plan to go back to herb washes, I just haven't had time for it. HTH.

**Medvssa** · April 8th, 2008, 12:39 PM

Another curly checking in!

I haven't been in LHC for a looong time (tried a couple of times but it was down) and I am glad to see that it is back, and seemingly better than ever

I should stick to it since I've never had better hair than when I was a regular around here. Not obsessing about it constantly made me lazy with my routines, and after a few months, left wondering why my hair was so yucky??

I just did a cassia treatment and so far I am loving it

I think I need to stablish a new routine. The only thing that I certainly want to keep is the leave-in I use: Make me Smooth's On The Mend. It really works great for me. Anyone here use it or other MMU products? Sorry if it was already mentioned, I haven't reall all the thread...

I would also like to try some herbal wash and/or conditioning. A visit to the eastern shop is due...