The Search For The Ultimate Deep Conditioner : Bentonite Clay Mix

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Blessings and love beauties!!

Yesterday was my wash day, and after hearing and reading so many good things about it, I decided to try some bentonite clay.

Bentonite clay is a dull white colored clay that contains elements such as, potassium, sodium, calcium and aluminum and is used both internally and externally on the body...pretty much a 'head to toe' and all around kind of product.

Bentonite clay is said to cleanse the scalp and hair thoroughly and rid them of build up, it has also been said that it helps softens the hair.

Here's what I used :

● 3 portions of bentonite clay

● 2 of virgin olive oil

● 7 of oatmeal milk

Here's what I did :

● I mixed everything together into an homogenous mix

● I applied it to my hair after shampooing and applying and doing a small ACV rinse

● covered my hair with a plastic bag and got busy around the house

● waited for a bit more than four hours before rinsing the mix out

My results :

The first thing I noticed about my hair after rinsing was that it was moisturized. The second thing that hit me was how clean my scalp and hair was. I liked the results but I have to admit that my hair was more moisturized with rhassoul clay and it also cleanses just as well. Yes I know, rhassoul clay has become a favorite.
But back to bentonite clay...I also found that it was quite harder to wash out than rhassoul clay, that is, it is becomes thicker when added to water or any other liquid. I actually had a harder time mixing it too but I think it was because the oatmeal milk was really cold...I really don't know...

Overall, I liked the results, especially the cleansing part. 

However, frankly, I was a little, tiny bit disappointed...I guess rhassoul clay has set the bar pretty high...

Nevertheless, I will try just using bentonite clay and water the next time I try it because the olive oil and oatmeal milk might have affected the results (I doubt).

Here's why I used the ingredients listed above :

● bentonite clay : for moisture, and deep cleansing

● virgin coconut oil : for conditioning and shine 

● oatmeal milk : for strength, help with detangling, and vital nutrients

I still am not sure how great these ingredients work together...I will be trying another combo with bentonite clay...

Right now, though the results are not breath taking, I do believe this is a great deep conditioner...I mean, all you need to do is just read the list of great minerals and you'll know! As a long term treatment, I can already boldly say that bentonite clay will do great things for the hair. 

But as I said, I will be giving bentonite clay a chance to prove itself on it's own!

Have you tried bentonite clay? 

If so, what were your results?

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The Search For The Ultimate Deep Conditioner : Rhassoul Clay Mix

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Blessings and love beauties!!

After falling immediately for rhassoul clay after my first time using it, I quickly decided to incorporate it into my hair regimen and experiment with it.

Two wash days ago, I decided to try it out as a deep conditioner and see if it was just that good.

Here's what I used :

● 3 portions of rhassoul clay

● 2 of virgin olive oil

● 3 of coconut milk

● 3 of diluted ACV

Here's what I did :

● I mixed everything together into an homogenous mix

● I applied it to my hair after shampooing and applying and doing a small ACV rinse

● covered my hair with a plastic bag and went about my business around the house

● waited for nearly six hours before rinsing everything out

My results :

I fell deeper. Yes, this mix left my hair feeling so soft it was surreal; strong; shiny; mega moisturized! My hair loves it! Therefore, so do I. For now, this is one of my favorite deep conditioners and I will try to be doing this at least once a month! It sure is a keeper for me!

I do believe the longer you leave this mix in your hair, the better and the more wonders it will work! I had actually wanted to use this deep conditioning mix on my last wash day and leave it overnight but I didn't get the chance. I will try leaving it for a longer period and compare the results!

I purposely mixed these ingredients, let me tell you why :

● rhassoul clay : for moisture, strength and deep cleansing

● virgin coconut oil : for conditioning and shine 

● coconut milk : for strength, protein and vital nutrients

● ACV : to remove hard water build up, correct pH, for moisture, for shine and to increase manageability

I believe these ingredients work wonderful together! 

[I just love getting what I expected from a mix and much more!]

When trying the mix out, you can lay around with your favorite oils and so on just make sure you are balancing out the mix and know exactly what you want from each ingredient!

What is your favorite deep conditioning mix? 

Have you tried rhassoul clay? If so, what were your results?

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