Nzuri Natural Hair Show December 2012

On December 8, 2012, I attended the Nzuri Natural Hair Show in Houston Texas at the Reliant Center.  I had a few criticisms, but overall it was a success.  I attended only one day which may explain the fact that I could not locate Eden's Body Works.  I was lucky enough to meet popular vlogger Chary Jay and the CEO & Founder of CURLS, LLC Mahisha Dellinger.  The products I purchased are as follows:

From Curls: Cashmere Curls Leave In, Cashmere Curls Jelly, Curlicous Curls Cleansing Cream and Curl Ecstasy Hair Ted Heat Activated Conditioning Treatment 

From the Sof n Free Nothing But Line: Curl Sealer, Intense Healing Mask, Cleansing Conditioner,                  Pure Pudding

From Jane Carter: Revitalizing Leave In

Chary Jay 

Mahisha Dellinger CURLS, CEO & Founder 

Clays & Powders from Henna Sooq

The fact that I don't use shampoos has lead me to look into other methods of cleansing and conditioning my natural hair and scalp. When I went to the Natural Hair Show in Atlanta this past October, I saw a booth for Henna Sooq.  I picked up a brochure  because I've been thinking about using henna as a color.  I checked out the website and their products but the Henna I wanted was out of stock, so I purchased the Shikikai Powder, Brahmi Powder and Rhassoul Clay as starters.
  

Shikikai is used to promote hair growth and used for deep cleansing 

Bhrami is used to strengthen hair roots, make hair dense, promote growth, leave shiny and help with the tone of your hair.  It also reduces premature graying and hair loss.

Rhassoul Clay is a volcanic clay that is used as a hair mask to add shine and thickness.   

I combined about 1/2 a teaspoon of the Shikikai and Bhrami powder with my a 1/2 cup of VO5 Tea Therapy Revitalizing Conditioner Blackberry Sage Tea and Kaolin Clay mix (Co-wash mix).  

The first thing I did was apply the Shikikai Powder, Bhrami Powder and my Co-Wash mix to my scalp and hair.  I massaged the mix into my scalp for about 5 minutes.  I then rinsed it out thoroughly and then applied the clay mix and repeated the massaging process for about 2 to 3 minutes.  I rinsed the clay mix with warm water for 5 minutes.  The result was clean hair without the stripped feeling.  

I then mixed 1 tablespoon of Rhassoul Clay and 1/2 teaspoon of Bentonite Clay to make a watery paste for a cleansing rinse.  

The smell of the powders and clays were earthy which I didn't mind, but some people may prefer to add essential oils to their mixes.  Just remember not to add too much.  Carriers oils are always a better choice in my opinion.  

Would I use this again?  Absolutely.  I loved the fact that my hair and scalp felt clean without that squeaky clean stripped feeling.  It is an effective cleanser without all the chemicals.  If your looking for an effective way to cleanse your hair and scalp without using expense products, I suggest you try Shikikai and Bhrami powders.