During my recent trip to the Morrocco Method headquarters in San Luis Obispo, I had a blast finally connecting with the MM team in person. In between perusing the local farmer’s markets, getting a tour of SLO, and enjoying a company party at Anthony Morrocco’s home, we did manage to work on some fun collaborations.
During the trip, I was also privileged to try their newest product, amla powder, before it became available on April 1st. Now, you can order it here at Morrocco Method.
What is amla powder?
Amla powder, available here, is dried and powdered indian gooseberry. Revered in Ayurvedic medicine, it’s been used for thousands of years as one of the most potent and nourishing herbs in India. While there are numerous benefits to consuming this herb, amla powder naturally supports healthy, shiny hair and glowing skin.
1. Amla powder gives Red and Brown Henna Hair Dye cooler tones
If you want to reduce the red undertone of the Morrocco Method red and brown henna hair dye, add amla powder to the henna.
The MM red and brown henna use a combination of indigo flowers and the actual henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). The indigo has a blue-black dye and the henna has a red dye. When mixed in different ratios, they create a brown or red hair dye.
Amla powder creates a cooler tone to these hennas by preventing the indigo from fading and by reducing the red tone of the Lawsonia. Follow the directions here to mix amla with your MM henna treatment.
And here is the color selection for MM hennas.
2. Amla powder enhances and conditions when used with Blonde and Neutral Henna Hair Dye
Morrocco Method Henna Hair Dyes
are a combination of various plant powders, formulated to create different tones. The Neutral and Blonde Henna Hair Dyes don’t contain actual the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). Instead, these dyes use a plant called cassia.
Cassia can slightly dry the hair when used frequently, and, depending on your hair color and type, can create a slightly brassy tone. To combat this effect, add amla powder to your henna treatment. Follow the directions and ratios here.
3. Amla powder boosts natural curls and waves
If you’ve used henna hair dye on your naturally wavy or curly hair, you may have found that it relaxes your hair texture. Because henna coats and conditions the hair – which is what adds the gorgeous shine – it can have a relaxant property.
I enjoy this property of the henna, because I find it calms my flyaway and boosts volume. However, I also love playing up my natural waves. That’s where amla powder comes in! You can mix it with your Morrocco Method henna treatment to reduce the relaxant quality of the henna. Follow the directions here for using amla powder with MM henna.
Alternatively, use amla powder as a stand-alone hair treatment for curl power. I was blown away after doing this treatment for the first time a few days ago! It strengthened my natural waves without weighing down or coating my hair.
I explain how I did this alma powder hair treatment in the below point.
4. Amla powder enhances hair volume
I loved the volumizing results after my first amla treatment. It left my hair soft and fluffy, without undesirable puffy volume.
Here’s how I did my amla powder hair treatment for curl-boosting and volumizing effects:
- I mixed one packet of amla powder with filtered water to create a lotion consistency.
- I applied it to my entire head, starting at the roots and working it down through the hair. (It’s best to do this in the shower to keep your bathroom floor clean!)
- I let it sit for 30 minutes before thoroughly rinsing it. Gently massage your head and rinse and extra time to ensure that your hair is clean. There is no need to use any shampoo or conditioner before or after – the amla cleanses and conditions.
- After air drying, I completed my simple no-heat styling with my boar bristle brushing routine.
5. Amla powder makes a rejuvenating facial treatment
Amla powder is a traditional facial treatment in India, due to its exfoliating and antioxidant properties. Simply mix amla powder with your choice of liquid to create a facial mask. Try mixing it with:
- Raw honey, which moisturizes and treats breakouts
- Yogurt, rich in lactic acid and probiotics
- Facial toner, such as rose water
Simply mix the amla powder with the base to create a spreadable consistency. Apply to your skin, let sit for 10-30 minutes, the gently rinse. Your skin will be cleansed, soft, and silky!
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I think it’s a perfect natural hair powder.
Thanks
First visit to this page and product.
When my budget allows l will purchase a beginners pack. I can’t wait.
I will send feedback when completed.
Amla Raw powder is rich in mineral and vitamins, such as vitamin C, and may be added to juices, smoothies and shakes, or even added to cereals, porridge, yogurt and muesli.
if you looking to buy organic amla powder get it from jacknature
https://jacknature.com/product/buy-amla-powder/
How exactly do I mix my henna powder with amla powder. I do have 4c type hair and have never used these powders before and I want to make sure its done right the first time.
Hi Lauren, I live in Europe and I have tried several organic Henna brands from German companies, brands which had even received a prize for their purity. However I have been feeling unwell each time I have used the henna powder on my hair, usual reactions involved swelling, itching and a general feeling of malaise. I have read that henna is always loaded with heavy metals, that’s why it may cause adverse reactions in sensitive people.
Have the MM products you recommend been tested for purity and heavy metals? Thank you
you might have an allergy to henna, i would stay away.
The brands you have been using contain contaminants. Only buy Body Art quality henna. Cheaper brands can carry metallic salts. This is why a black henna tattoo precludes you from salon colouring. Allergies are common.
I’ve been hennaing for years. I’m a card carrying redhead who had twins and the resultant double dose of melanin made my skin darker and my hair brown. Not impressed. So I henna. The other good thing about henna is that it conditions the hair wonderfully. I can go without a cut for 18 months and get no split ends.
My girls have Afro curls almost and it’s very dry so I use amla in the holidays on them.
Henna is NOT always loaded with metal salts – to which you clearly have sensitisation.
Buy only Body Art Quality henna. I get mine from Amazon, (and the Amla powder, also this is edible, so high quality) but hennaboy in the uk supplies also. This does not have the metal salts.
BTW, if you have a suspicion of metal salts on your hair, if you go to a salon, DO get a test done first with the colour – INSIST if you must.
Very true amla is very good for the hair. It prevents hair fall, stimulates hair growth and prevents premature graying of hair
Hi. I had my first grey hair at 16. At 25 I started with permanent color. At 48 I decided to go all natural. It took a while. And I love my silver hair. I have bi racial hair. Mostly white in the front and salt and pepper in the back. I wanted to know if I use neutral amla will it change my hair color. I love the color but need a treatment. Thanks
Hi, I love having discovered, finally a truly pure, Animal friendly, toxin and chemical free product. I love using the Henna and Indigo along with Amla as I have natural curly long dark brown hair. I dyed my hair about 3 weeks ago, turned out fabulous by the way, had only a wee bit of Amla to mix…..so now I wanted to give it a more conditioning, curl boost and want to use the Amla alone. I have read the articles on it, but do I apply it on dry hair just as I do with the other products….? It didn’t state whether or not hair needs to be dry or damp. Plus, I do mine in the bathroom sink very carefully with a non drip pasty consistency and I have everything ready and there isn’t any mess…..just taking my time and wearing an old T-shirt just in case a drop may go awry. Oh, do I use warm water to mix it with…..and do I let the Amla sit for a bit before using it? Thanks so very much.
Hey ,
does mixing indigo with henna dyes you hair black ?
I searched and i found that when you put 90%indigo , and 10% henna = gives you black hair .
http://www.reviewsandlifestyle.com/2013/09/dying-gray-hair-brown-or-black-with-henna-indigo.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Dye-Your-Hair-With-Indigo
And does indigo damages the hair ? is it completely healthy ?
i m eating amla powder since one year and still I m suffering from hair fall…and now since one month I m applying amla ,henna,shikakahi,or ritha powder on together my scalp…nothing hpn till now what to do….
Hiw do I order Alma powder form. Every place I have gone to purchase only gave pills. I do not want the pills. Please advise.
Go to any indian store. That is where I got mine from
Amla powder can also be purchased from Amazon
how much?
I have bought the powder off eBay for as little as £2.50 to try in smoothie for my hair l did not know they did a pill
Eating Amla good for burning belly fat and relief from constipation
How do u eat it?
Hello, can I use Amla powder on my bleached and dyed hair? Thank you!