16 Months Post BC: Clay Rinsing

Hello World and Naturalistas!

Does your hair lack movement? Are twistouts all of a sudden a FAIL? Is your hair weighed down?

Try Clay Rinsing!

I'm not sure how many of you have heard of Clay Rinsing but today I will talk a little bit about it and it's purpose and benefits and the results on my hair. 

Bentonine clay is used on the hair to clarify. Clarify meaning to remove all of the product build up that may be on your hair from using products that contain silicons constantly. Many people rely on cowashing (washing with conditioners) to avoid drying out their hair with sulfate shampoos. A lot of conditioners contain silicons. Non-Soluble silicons stay on our hair strands until washed away with sulfate shampoos but if all you use are conditioners then what happens? Your hair gets product build up. 

In this instance Clay is helpful because it removes all the products that may be on your hair strands. It calcifies so well that your curls will begin to come out.

Here's a photo of my experience:

 
How to use: Apply water to the dry powdered clay and stir (with a plastic spoon) until it is a smooth consistency. If you are having itchy scalp add Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) instead of water to assist with the scalp irritation.

I prefer to apply the product on wet hair because you don't want this stuff drying in your hair, it will be a pain to remove. I don't leave the mix in for more than 10-15 minutes. If it's your first time trying out the clay I recommend less than 10 minutes.

It is important that you make sure you remove all of the clay out of your hair, use a sulfate free shampoo or a light conditioner if necessary.

 After rinsing this product out your hair may feel DRY. You do not have to go and deep condition though. You can simply perform the LOC (Liquid, Oil, Conditioner) method to restore moisture back in your hair.

It is recommended not to use Clay often to clarify because of how drying it can be.

Have you tried it before? Did you hate it or love it? Never tried? ...Will you try it?

 Leave some feedback and let me know what you think of Clay Rinsing! :)