In the Mix Fridays - Results

Welcome back again… The results are in!

Recipes are rated on a scale of 1 - 5 Afro Picks… 1 being the lowest rating, and something I would not use again or recommend, and 5 being the highest rating of something I’d most likely use again within the next five minutes. *lol*

And heeeeeeeeeeeeere we go…

Mayo and Avocado Conditioner =

VERY easy to mix and not especially messy.  I was afeared of all the “odor” horror stories I’d read and heard about, but actually, the concoction was no more smelly than a Whopper with guacamole on it. *lol* Application was as simple as applying a premixed conditioner, and did not “drown” my hair in a creamy goo like I expected.

As far as after results… Well, my hair feels dry to the immediate touch, but I do notice a light oily feel that lets me know my stresses are not damagingly bone-dry and starved for moisture.  Not as soft as the avocado and coconut conditioner, and again, no “silky” feel of commercial conditioners, so that weighs a bit on my overall rating.  It’s going to take a few uses for my hair to become used to any home made conditioners, so I can’t really say one way or the other whether this is a good recipe in that respect.  My hair feels thicker, or “stronger”, if it’s safe to say that, and my natural coil is a bit more “relaxed” than would normally be the case after I wash it.

As for rinsing… nooooooooooooooo problem!  I utilized cool water this go round, instead of warm, and the conditioner rinsed right out!  Like last week, it took maybe two rinses to make sure most of the pulpy bits of avocado were out, but there really was not a hassle with the rest since they came right out with a thorough comb-through.

This would be best recommended for oily hair, with a little less mayo, as it is the “oily” component of the mixture.  But I’m sure it’s safe for all hair types, and will yield great personal results the longer it’s used.

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Apple Cider Vinegar and Rosemary Rinse =

If you’ve been following this series since it’s inception, you know I am an avid user of ACV in my hair for rinses.  Not only does it clear the hair of any residue left behind from shampoos and conditioner, it also returns the scalp to it’s natural ph level, and can calm dandruff and itchy scalp.  Over the past year I have regularly used a combination of ACV and water after each wash and condition and it has worked wonders for getting rid of the gunk!

When I ran across this recipe I was excited since I’d stocked my “magickal” cabinet with rosemary just a few short months ago.  But before putting the mixture to the test, I did my homework and found out that rosemary, a very, very versatile herb, is very nurturing for the hair and scalp!  It is believed to stimulate growth, treat dandruff, and even stave of thinning and graying.  Well since I have been having issues with itching and flaky scalp, I decided I’d give this “tea” a try.

Mixing was effortless.  Just measure vinegar, water, and rosemary, boil the water, then add the other ingredients.  Very much like making tea!  Now you can either use a strainer of a tea ball to rid the solution of the steeped tea leaves, but I used a simple coffee filter which served the purpose nicely.  The mixture has a very pleasant aroma that’s a nice balance of ACV and rosemary.

Application doesn’t get any easier than a simple pour, and instantly I could feel the effects of a less greasy texture.  I didn’t rinse it out, preferring to put the vinegar’s de-tangling properties to good use, and am feeling a difference in the “itchiness” of my scalp.  No flakes though, and definitely no grays. *lol*

The best thing about this recipe is, if you just so happen to make too much, it stores easily and “indefinitely” for multiple uses (remember, the longer something sits, the stronger it becomes, especially when it’s vinegar based).  So yes, I HIGHLY recommend this solution for any and all hair types.  While I can’t at this moment vouch for it’s hair thickening or growth attributes, I wouldn’t rule out the possibility with regular, long term use.

NOTE: Even though Rosemary is a fabulous herb, it is still not safe for everyone to take without consideration. The herb should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or suffering from epilepsy without the express permission of their doctor.  Since rosemary is a stimulant and is used sometimes as a herbal heart tonic it should also not be used by heart patients without consulting with their doctors.  (source: HairBotique.com)

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And BOO-YAH… there you have it.  Another successful In the Mix Friday that garners more “pros” than “cons” from the test kitchen.  s I suggested on last week, if you plan to use any of these recipes, you might want to play around with the ingredient amounts to find the mixture that gives you the best results for your hair type and condition. If you do try any of the recipes out, I’d love to hear your results. You can leave a comment here or send them to me via Email at goddessidadi@gmail.com.

I wish you happy experimenting and healthy hair!

Blessed Be…

Idadi