One of our fellow curlies, CurlyChemist94, suggested a Clay Challenge and everyone got really excited so I thought I would go ahead and get it together real quick.
If anyone doesn't know anything about Bentonite & Rhassoul Clay, both clays have high percentages of natural minerals. These make the clays highly detoxifying as they can actually exchange themselves for toxic compounds like metals in the hair and skin. Perhaps the best part, is that the clays don't contain harmful sulfates, synthetic preservatives, petrochemical derivatives or cones. The hair becomes extremely soft and manageable naturally after just one use. A lot of curlies use the clay as a replacement for shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner all in ONE! These treatments can be used once or twice a month (I have read you can also use everyday) to cleanse the scalp and hair.
And to make you more even excited to use this clay, it can ALSO be used has a face mask/facial to CLEAN and make your face softer!
The Challenge will be to wash your hair with either clay once a week for 2 months (This time period can change. It can be shorter or long. I just want to put something out there). The objective is see a difference in our hair, whereas, softness, maintenance (With this clay it should be easier to detangle), has your curl pattern changed, do you have MORE of a curl patten???
Take pics of before, during, after and let's see a difference!
There are tons of reviews by tons of curlies including myself on the Homemade Mud Wash Thread so go check it out if you want more reviews before buying or doing this challenge.
Also, share what clay you are using, your routine (Do you wash your hair before, or just put the clay on dry hair?) and your recipes!!!
There are also tons of recipes on that thread on you can use your own or just use the clay! That would be fine too! I found some other recipes and benefits of the 2 different clays online just for a guide if you want to mix the clay up:
Bentonite Clay - Natural Hair Care Treatment:
Extremely detoxifying. It will clarify your hair like no other. That's why I only used this once a month. Is a little harder to rinse out.This recipe depends on the length and thickness of your naturally curly hair. So be prepared to add as needed.Apply clay mixture to wet or damp hair in sections, starting from the back and moving forward. Do not rub.
Prep time: 10 mins
Instructions:
Mix 1/2 cup Bentonite clay
Slowly add *water to the clay until you achieve a pancake mix consistency.
1/4 cup of unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
Add 3 Tablespoons each of Grape seed & Coconut Oils
Apply to your hair (slightly damp or wet)
Allow to set for between 15 - 20 minutes
Rinse thoroughly
*water can be replaced with your choice of liquid for example:
rose water
Hair Care Benefits:
After you Shampoo
One single treatment of Bentonite Clay will remove build-up from your scalp leaving natural hair clean without using harmful sulfates.
As a shampoo replacement:
Bentonite Clay may also be used like a shampoo, trapping and removing dirt, debris, build up and other particles from your hair and scalp.
As a facial:
Mix Clay with equal parts of raw apple cider vinegar and/or water. Use a non-metal bowl and utensils. Stir the mixture well to a smooth paste. Apply to the face or neck area. Let it dry for 5-10 minutes for delicate skin. For normal skin let dry for 15 - 20 minutes. You will feel a pulling and tightening sensation. Remove clay by washing with warm water. This wonderful facial will remove impurities and dirt from the pores.
Rhassoul Clay - Natural Hair Care Treatment:
Will clarify but has conditioning properties as well. This mix can be used weekly with out drying the hair out. A lot easier to rinse out when compared to bentonite clay.This recipe depends on the length and thickness of your naturally curly hair. So be prepared to add as needed. Apply clay mixture to wet or damp hair in sections, starting from the back and moving forward. Do not rub. The clay will clean the scalp and hair, leaving healthier follicles.
Prep time: 10 mins
Instructions:
Mix 1/2 cup Rhassoul clay
Slowly add *water to the clay until you achieve a pancake mix consistency.
Add 3 Tablespoons each of Grape seed & Coconut Oils
1/4 cup of unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
Apply to your hair (slightly damp or wet)
Allow to set for 10 minutes for dry hair or 20 minutes for oily hair.
Rinse thoroughly
*water can be replaced with your choice of liquid for example:
rose water
Hair Care Benefits:
After you Shampoo
One single treatment of Rhassoul Clay will remove build-up from your scalp leaving natural hair clean without using harmful sulfates.
As a shampoo replacement:
Rhassoul Clay may also be used like a shampoo trapping and removing dirt, debris, build up and other particles from your hair and scalp.
Since a new month is upon us, how about starting this challenge Oct 1st. We can choose a later date too but let's choose this date for a start. If curlies need more time to read this thread, buy the products we can most def start later...
Anyone interested!
If anyone doesn't know anything about Bentonite & Rhassoul Clay, both clays have high percentages of natural minerals. These make the clays highly detoxifying as they can actually exchange themselves for toxic compounds like metals in the hair and skin. Perhaps the best part, is that the clays don't contain harmful sulfates, synthetic preservatives, petrochemical derivatives or cones. The hair becomes extremely soft and manageable naturally after just one use. A lot of curlies use the clay as a replacement for shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner all in ONE! These treatments can be used once or twice a month (I have read you can also use everyday) to cleanse the scalp and hair.
And to make you more even excited to use this clay, it can ALSO be used has a face mask/facial to CLEAN and make your face softer!
The Challenge will be to wash your hair with either clay once a week for 2 months (This time period can change. It can be shorter or long. I just want to put something out there). The objective is see a difference in our hair, whereas, softness, maintenance (With this clay it should be easier to detangle), has your curl pattern changed, do you have MORE of a curl patten???
Take pics of before, during, after and let's see a difference!
There are tons of reviews by tons of curlies including myself on the Homemade Mud Wash Thread so go check it out if you want more reviews before buying or doing this challenge.
Also, share what clay you are using, your routine (Do you wash your hair before, or just put the clay on dry hair?) and your recipes!!!
There are also tons of recipes on that thread on you can use your own or just use the clay! That would be fine too! I found some other recipes and benefits of the 2 different clays online just for a guide if you want to mix the clay up:
Bentonite Clay - Natural Hair Care Treatment:
Extremely detoxifying. It will clarify your hair like no other. That's why I only used this once a month. Is a little harder to rinse out.This recipe depends on the length and thickness of your naturally curly hair. So be prepared to add as needed.Apply clay mixture to wet or damp hair in sections, starting from the back and moving forward. Do not rub.
Prep time: 10 mins
Instructions:
Mix 1/2 cup Bentonite clay
Slowly add *water to the clay until you achieve a pancake mix consistency.
1/4 cup of unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
Add 3 Tablespoons each of Grape seed & Coconut Oils
Apply to your hair (slightly damp or wet)
Allow to set for between 15 - 20 minutes
Rinse thoroughly
*water can be replaced with your choice of liquid for example:
rose water
Hair Care Benefits:
After you Shampoo
One single treatment of Bentonite Clay will remove build-up from your scalp leaving natural hair clean without using harmful sulfates.
As a shampoo replacement:
Bentonite Clay may also be used like a shampoo, trapping and removing dirt, debris, build up and other particles from your hair and scalp.
As a facial:
Mix Clay with equal parts of raw apple cider vinegar and/or water. Use a non-metal bowl and utensils. Stir the mixture well to a smooth paste. Apply to the face or neck area. Let it dry for 5-10 minutes for delicate skin. For normal skin let dry for 15 - 20 minutes. You will feel a pulling and tightening sensation. Remove clay by washing with warm water. This wonderful facial will remove impurities and dirt from the pores.
Rhassoul Clay - Natural Hair Care Treatment:
Will clarify but has conditioning properties as well. This mix can be used weekly with out drying the hair out. A lot easier to rinse out when compared to bentonite clay.This recipe depends on the length and thickness of your naturally curly hair. So be prepared to add as needed. Apply clay mixture to wet or damp hair in sections, starting from the back and moving forward. Do not rub. The clay will clean the scalp and hair, leaving healthier follicles.
Prep time: 10 mins
Instructions:
Mix 1/2 cup Rhassoul clay
Slowly add *water to the clay until you achieve a pancake mix consistency.
Add 3 Tablespoons each of Grape seed & Coconut Oils
1/4 cup of unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
Apply to your hair (slightly damp or wet)
Allow to set for 10 minutes for dry hair or 20 minutes for oily hair.
Rinse thoroughly
*water can be replaced with your choice of liquid for example:
rose water
Hair Care Benefits:
After you Shampoo
One single treatment of Rhassoul Clay will remove build-up from your scalp leaving natural hair clean without using harmful sulfates.
As a shampoo replacement:
Rhassoul Clay may also be used like a shampoo trapping and removing dirt, debris, build up and other particles from your hair and scalp.
Since a new month is upon us, how about starting this challenge Oct 1st. We can choose a later date too but let's choose this date for a start. If curlies need more time to read this thread, buy the products we can most def start later...
Anyone interested!
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