Amla experiences?

**Talula** · January 14th, 2010, 11:20 PM

What are people's experiences with using amla by itself? How much powder do you use & how long do you leave it on? How has it helped you? Thanks!

**Aer** · January 14th, 2010, 11:28 PM

I would also like to know this, so I'll be watching this thread. Sorry no advice.

**halfbakedtulip** · January 15th, 2010, 01:32 AM

This thread has a wealth of info on Amla and other indian herbs

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...highlight=amla

Its really long so if you dont feel like sifting through it all just hit the "search this thread" button on the upper right hand side and search Amla

Hope this helps

**Henna Sooq** · January 16th, 2010, 02:47 PM

I was reading on the Long Hair Care Forum, about some ladies using straight amla powder and they were really loving it. I believe it was for hair growth and especially to help maintain their curls, and funny cause I was talking about it to someone else recently.

I can't come across the thread as yet but hopefully someone will bring it up and maybe I can post it here.

**indigonight** · January 16th, 2010, 09:38 PM

I heart amla powder.... I use it regularly in masks and whatnot it is great for growth, shine, curl

**Ash** · January 16th, 2010, 10:06 PM

Interesting. I have made an amla "tea" by using my coffee maker and putting the amla powder in the filter and I used it to clean my hair and scalp by dipping the length in and pouring the rest onto the scalp and scrubbing. I had to use way more conditioner to get a comb through my hair and the amla seemed to cause dryness.

I would like to know what other people use for their measurements. I used 1 T amla to 2 c water, perhaps it was too much.

**Star Eagle** · January 29th, 2010, 07:47 PM

I didn't know you could use Amla that way.... I thought you would put it on like henna... interesting

**30isthenewblack** · January 16th, 2010, 10:29 PM

I haven't used amla by itself but I mix in with cassia and it works a treat. I did a sample test with cassia alone and cassia/amla and the cassia/amla curl was twice as thick!

**K_Angel** · January 29th, 2010, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by 30isthenewblack

I haven't used amla by itself but I mix in with cassia and it works a treat. I did a sample test with cassia alone and cassia/amla and the cassia/amla curl was twice as thick!

This is what I'm thinking of trying. Cassia + Amla. I'm curious, what was your recipe/ratio?

Also, can Amla be added to shampoo or conditioner? If so, which would be best?

TIA!

**30isthenewblack** · January 30th, 2010, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by K_Angel

This is what I'm thinking of trying. Cassia + Amla. I'm curious, what was your recipe/ratio?

Also, can Amla be added to shampoo or conditioner? If so, which would be best?

TIA!

Whoops! Sorry, just checked this post again. My ratio was 4:1 (Cassia:Amla). I don't fuss around with fancy recipes. I just add water and mix it that's pretty much it. It seems to be doing the trick. I have noticed my hair is considerably thicker

I've never added Amla to shampoo or conditioner.