Re: ........

by BajanPrincess82 31st July 2010, 3:40 am

I used her exact measurements (actually, had to make two batches b/c one wasn't enough) and products and used it straight out of the shower. My hair was clean and dripping wet when I put it in. I guess I was expecting my ends to feel different but they don't. Maybe I need a trim.

by CrissyQ 1st August 2010, 3:41 pm

WhosThatRedHead wrote:Crissy..... she says to put it in the fridge after you make it!! lol.... I think its the AV juice cuz that has to be refrigerated after opening.

@ BP I only apply it once after I cowash my hair.

I may be ok, I used AV gel instead of juice.

by EmbracingNaturalMe 1st August 2010, 3:52 pm

I tried this recipe but used Fruit of the Earth aloe vera gel - you know the clear gel you can get from Wal-Mart and I used Shea Moisture Leave-In. I applied this to my hair after washing. When I took the twist out this morning, I was very pleased. My hair had good definition , hold and was moisturized. I have Lily of the Desert aloe vera juice and I will try that next time, along with the Shea Moisture leave-in and see what results I get.

by CurlyChefRobin 1st August 2010, 5:13 pm

BajanPrincess82 wrote:I used her exact measurements (actually, had to make two batches b/c one wasn't enough) and products and used it straight out of the shower. My hair was clean and dripping wet when I put it in. I guess I was expecting my ends to feel different but they don't. Maybe I need a trim.

Hmmm, not quite sure. I noticed immediate results on my entire head. I can't say I noticed my ends felt different but my hair, in general, was more moisturized. I guess some things don't work for some people. I tried honey in my deep treatment and it actually made my hair drier and more straw like to me and I know others swear by it.

by lovelyloved789 1st August 2010, 5:31 pm

Janet36603 wrote:
lovelyloved789 wrote:I wanna try this too!

Has anyone tried modyfing her method this way?:

Giovanni Direct Leave-in
Jojoba Oil
Castor Oil
and
Which is better Aloe Vera Juice or Gel?

Thanks

This is what I use and I've had amazing results! No more dry flaky scalp and my hair stays soft and moisturized for 3 or 4 days! (I usually wash after that long or spray my hair with water to get it damp, reapply leave in and then I'm good for another 3-4 days) I bought some Aloe Vera Gel by Lilly of the Desert (I think that's what she used in the video) but I've heard people using the juice and having good results. I do have some Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel but I haven't tried that in the mixture yet. The Lilly of the desert one is more of a thick liquid and the Fruit of the Earth is a firmer gel in my opinion.

Thanks so much! That's good to hear. I'm gonna try the Lily of the Desert Gel in my mixture. Smile

by Juices-n-Berries 1st August 2010, 9:05 pm

Is there a difference in using the Whole Leaf vs. the Inner Filet Aloe Vera Juice?

by naturalchic 1st August 2010, 10:30 pm

UGGHHHHH!! ladies My pj is kicking in, ill be making a batch and trying this week!! I hope it does wonders for my hair....my hair hearts aloe vera anything!

by naturalchic 3rd August 2010, 10:48 am

Ok so i tried the recipe last night and i must say im still super moisturized today... question though how do u all apply, in large portions of hair or in smaller pieces, im worried about having greasy hair

by naturalgirl 6th August 2010, 4:55 pm

naturalchic wrote:Ok so i tried the recipe last night and i must say im still super moisturized today... question though how do u all apply, in large portions of hair or in smaller pieces, im worried about having greasy hair

I am wondering how much I should use too. Do I use the whole lil batch that I made or just part of it. Help!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by WhosThatRedHead 6th August 2010, 5:26 pm

I don't use the whole bach in one application because my hair isn't very long. So I use about a quarter sized amount in my hair. If I use more than my hair is white. So I would say it just depends on how much hair you have.

by BajanPrincess82 6th August 2010, 6:20 pm

Juices-n-Berries wrote:Is there a difference in using the Whole Leaf vs. the Inner Filet Aloe Vera Juice?

I used the inner filet b/c I didn't know the difference.

by BajanPrincess82 6th August 2010, 6:22 pm

naturalgirl wrote:
naturalchic wrote:Ok so i tried the recipe last night and i must say im still super moisturized today... question though how do u all apply, in large portions of hair or in smaller pieces, im worried about having greasy hair

I am wondering how much I should use too. Do I use the whole lil batch that I made or just part of it. Help!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I actually doubled the batch b/c one wasn't enough. It didn't leave my hair greasy though, my hair just sucked it up! I used it last night and applied it in sections and put my hair in plaits for a braid-out today. I also added more castor oil and ecostyler gel to each braid/section for hold. It came out pretty good too!

by naturalchic 6th August 2010, 8:23 pm

ok I split my head into 4 sections and placed some on each section and this came out good. I thought it would be greasy but it was not, Im gonna try and add ecostyler to it for some more hold and see if that helps. Laughing

by BajanPrincess82 6th August 2010, 10:03 pm

How do ya'll feel about the smell? I don't like it! I usually am not picky about the smell of my hair products, but that aloe vera juice just makes the whole thing smell kind of sour to me. Is it just the brand I got (used the same one as Kimmaytube in her video) or does yours smell the same...like a sour/sweet smell?

by WhosThatRedHead 6th August 2010, 10:10 pm

I've never really paid attention to the smell. What about putting some essential oils in it to help with the smell?

by BajanPrincess82 6th August 2010, 10:17 pm

Didn't even think of that....but would it change the pH?

by WhosThatRedHead 7th August 2010, 2:20 am

BajanPrincess82 wrote:Didn't even think of that....but would it change the pH?

That is an excellent question. I have no idea.

by naturalchic 8th August 2010, 10:53 pm

BajanPrincess82 wrote:How do ya'll feel about the smell? I don't like it! I usually am not picky about the smell of my hair products, but that aloe vera juice just makes the whole thing smell kind of sour to me. Is it just the brand I got (used the same one as Kimmaytube in her video) or does yours smell the same...like a sour/sweet smell?

When i used the aloe vera gel (natural one) it does have an odd smell, kinda like its sour?? I threw mine away cause i thought it was bad. I used the aloe vera gel that clear that u get at walmart it worked fine.

by naturalchic 8th August 2010, 10:54 pm

question ladies, do u all put something in after you use the leave in?? I think i have a problem with applying too many products. what do you all do for like 2 strand twist?

by BajanPrincess82 8th August 2010, 11:30 pm

I just added ecostyler gel to give it some hold (for twist/braid outs).

by naturalchic 8th August 2010, 11:32 pm

BajanPrincess82 wrote:I just added ecostyler gel to give it some hold (for twist/braid outs).

did you add the gel to mixture or afterwards?

by BajanPrincess82 8th August 2010, 11:34 pm

I added it afterwords, while twisting/braiding. It gave my twist out and braid out it hold, but it was still soft.

by naturalchic 8th August 2010, 11:35 pm

BajanPrincess82 wrote:I added it afterwords, while twisting/braiding. It gave my twist out and braid out it hold, but it was still soft.

ok thanks I will try that....I think sometimes I feel like I need tons of product for my hair to work, I am slowly learning that less is more.

by BajanPrincess82 8th August 2010, 11:46 pm

I wasn't feeling the kimmaytube mixture at first, but it has grown on me (except for the smell). My ends are feeling a little better.

by LadyMika 9th August 2010, 12:07 am

WhosThatRedHead wrote:
BajanPrincess82 wrote:Didn't even think of that....but would it change the pH?
That is an excellent question. I have no idea.

No, it wouldn't. I've added tea tree and/or rosemary oil to the mix; it did nothing to change the pH at all and I still got the same results.

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