Come through Curls! Finally trying bentonite clay mask on natural hair

Hey Loves x
So after almost a year, I finally decided to try out the bentonite clay mask. I wanted to use the Aztec Indian clay mask but I can't seem to find it in the UK (online anyway), so I used this clay from amazon:
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It came out pretty good and i'll definitely be doing it again. I have a feeling i'll get more definition with the Aztec clay so when I find it i'll let you know if there's a difference in the results
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[@cholefreed]

To anyone trying this for the first time: do NOT try to detangle with this in your hair. It's clay, you will never get slip with it due to the natural properties of clay. 2. If you have trouble with single strand knots this is for you! I use the clay twice a month a never get them anymore.

[@angelayessire7715]

I just did a victory dance when I read the last sentence of your comment 🎉🎈🎊

[@chameelatorrence6935]

Wow good to hear that 👍 thanks 😊 for your help.

[@LinzeyLiNO]

i also use clay 2x a month and have noticed little to no single strand knots and i just did a trim a week or few days ago. So I'm definitely going to continue using clay 2x a month and might use it more often!

[@msgirly6827]

@@angelayessire7715 me too sis. I suffer from knots big time

[@xxsnowninja2896]

Do shampoo before or after using this mask? Or both?

[@90snebula]

I swear by this. It fixed my spit ends and helped a lot with the elasticity of my hair and single strand knots.

[@freeeepalestine__]

I completely agree I thought it was just me. Made my hair stronger/ elastic, so it stopped snapping unnecessarily, made it easier to detangle, less split ends etc.

[@yinhlegoba6462]

Hey, what kind of porosity hair do you have?

[@ncat2005]

How often do you do it?

[@90snebula]

@@yinhlegoba6462 idk I've never taken the time to find out. I have 4b/4c

[@90snebula]

@@ncat2005 I used to once a week, but I slowed down to once a month

[@Simplylockd]

Bentonite clay makes my hair hard & rhassoul clay seems to leave a film so I mix the two & get the perfect hair 😁 moisturized, detangled, clean, & defines curls.

[@RachealAkua]

Will have to try that, thanks for the suggestion x

[@freemee9049]

Girl as soon as you put your face to the camera I was like “Woowwww she’s so gorgeous”

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all .

[@estherbeamsforaballad3342]

@@annyms5092 ✝️💕

[@latashathomas4239]

Aloe vera juice was a nice enhancement for me. The oils puffed my curls up too much. Finish with a wash n go technique. Deep conditioning. Leave in. Cream. Gel. Bomb!

[@RachealAkua]

I’ll try adding aloe Vera juice next time!

[@Briavelli]

I added aloe Vera juice as well ! Lol I actually did it for no reason at all but it made the mix stay smooth and didn’t make it feel like concrete while I applied

[@oldsouljs8042]

@Latasha Thomas did you replace the acv with aloe vera juice or did you add the aloe vera in addition to the acv?

[@latashathomas4239]

@@oldsouljs8042 Add the aloe vera juice in addition to the ACV.

[@winiver77]

The way it made curls pop - amazing and the hair dropped afterwards. I really need this. Thanks

[@helenaa1032]

Your British accent made me subscribe straight awayyy. British natural hair KZbinrs are so rare. I appreciate youu❤️

[@dabullweeg]

You’re gorgeous

[@ShesNailah]

OK! Been putting this off for like 2 years. It’s time 😭

[@NaturalMonroe]

It's time for me too

[@swisdom9117]

How did it go?

[@ShesNailah]

Afro Nugget it went great! I actually did a video on it 😂. I’ll use my clay mask at least once a month now. My hair gets really shiny 🥰

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all.

[@thabirams4847]

Her: So this is what my hair looks like... Me: Girl stop!!!

[@SilentPlantGirl]

These clay mask are great defines my hair after

[@kiyny007]

I'm trying the clay for the 1st time today! Watching vids on YT to help my skin condition, so I appreciate you mentioning adding oils to prevent over drying. Thank you much!

[@nnek19]

Your hair is so pretty, even before you put the clay in it. 😊

[@racheloshaksmusic]

Your hair looks like a styleee😍😍 so bouncy and fresh! This was a great outcome!

[@ttyngordon]

I've been dreading doing this too. I have everything needed, but I'm just a little scared with all the mess and mixing. But watching this, I will do mine next Saturday.

[@XtodaL]

Did you do it?

[@jasminepayne1895]

the turn out was amazing 😍

[@idoyes1400]

Kudos to you for achieving the perfect consistency!

[@sereneayanna5627]

Anyone mask not getting hard ? Maybe I added too much oil Up mf dateeee: My mask never harden but some how was absorbed into my hair // when I went to rinse it out there wasn’t much left but my curls were poppin !!!!!! And after a conditioning session (I didn’t deep condition just regular conditioner and tea tree oil) my hair was sooo soft and soo manageable then after I moistured OMG Y’all this mask is the TRUTH// Reply if you want to know all the things I used in my mask because I didn’t do what she did I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

[@kennedieharris9702]

what did you use ?

[@yae9472]

Ayanna Toliver me

[@sereneayanna5627]

Kennedie Harris I used Olive oil Almond oil Caster oil Tea tree oil ACV Water But you guys can definitely use whatever oils treat your hair best

[@sereneayanna5627]

Yae Kennedie Harris I used Olive oil Almond oil Caster oil Tea tree oil ACV Water But you guys can use the best oils for your hair

[@miszmanda7]

What did you use?

[@thecure3982]

I love the way heavy water and things feels in my hair lol. idk about the way it looks but it be feeling nice on my scalp lol

[@jessbereal7662]

I love the curls and the fluffy ness of ur hair

[@denyshadials5702]

I was JUST thinking of doing a rhassoul clay wash for the first time. I wanted to make it really watery to make it easier to apply and wash out. Kind of like Fusion of Cultures’ recipe. If you did this again, would you make it pasty or would you liquify it more? Do you think you could get the same results with watery clay? Gorgeous turn out 😍

[@RachealAkua]

Thank you! When you try it out let me know how it goes. I think I could definitely get the same results with a more watery clay, it might dry faster though. Next time I do it I'll probably keep the same consistency, somewhere in the middle x

[@jasminesoulshine]

I wanted to try the Fusion of Cultures recipe too!!! I’ve been looking all over for the products. Thanks for the video!

[@shannonarmstrong6364]

Gorgeous head of hair and yes yes yessss straight to the point

[@primadiva420]

Thank you for getting right into the details of the process. Great job!

[@praiseosas2016]

It’s okay if it’s not Aztec mama! I use Now Solutions and they all do the same thing! I literally just did this on my hair and my curls were elongated and came out very defined! I have 4A-4C hair. This worked wonders!

[@ChideraStephen]

I tried this once and I liked it. Although it might dry your hair out if you abuse it. I am 4c natural too.

[@AndohBannerman]

i'm amazed at how you're able to work on your hair with gloves. i tried it once and the products went inside the gloves and that was it, i gave up.

[@Glam_at_Nasa]

Wow, thanks a lot Momma. I just love everything it did to your especially how it weigh your hair down and the curls😍😍 You look gorgeous, definitely giving this a try

[@myonie22]

You're hair looks so healthy and pretty.

[@Nicole-qd5oy]

Curls are goalsssss

[@RachealAkua]

Thank you :)

[@asiglo3890]

I'm definitely going to try this...been wanting to for a while. Your hair came out really nice!

[@muahh514]

Wow came out beautiful

[@vimarynation371]

Yes I Really Need To Di this Cause I Have All natural hair now and I don't know what to do with it this is a good idea for beginners

[@vimarynation371]

I finally found some of the Clay I use it in my hair as instructed and I had great results my hair is so manageable and soft now thanks you guys😘😍😉

[@MixedKidd]

love seeing what this mask can do to peoples hair🤩, just did a video with it as well

[@leospicegirl]

can this be used instead of shampoo?

[@RachealAkua]

Yep x

[@ayannahhicks3337]

I stopped using store bought shampoo 2 years ago and use a bentonite clay mix twice a month. My hair has grown like crazy! I make my own deep conditioner and leave in

[@ayannahhicks3337]

@Maryam Abbani Hi, I just mix the bentonite clay with apply cider vinegar and water until it becomes a yogurt like consistency. Then I add about 10 drops of tee tree oil, 15 drops of rosemary oil and 5 drops or peppermint oil. I leave it in my hair until the clay dries (about 45 mins sometimes longer depending on the thickness of your hair) then rinse out and my hair is soft af. I use a deep conditioner once a month. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmG4fXZthbWClbM that's the link to the deep conditioner recipe I use. I add different aryvedic herbs depending on what my hair needs at the time. I also make a Ayurvedic shampoo using African Black Soap, Fenugreek and Shikahai which I use once a week and it has my hair so soft and manageable. My hair type is 4B/4C and it's bra strap length.

[@morningsunshine0216]

Kat Reins woah thanks for all the knowledge!! You hair is gorgeous btw

[@ayannahhicks3337]

@@morningsunshine0216 Thank you and you're welcome ❤

[@ChristyAdebisi]

OMG! Your hair is gorgeous.

[@de8706]

A couple questions... 1. where did you get that spray bottle? 2. Did you do anything after washing the clay out. E.g deep condition/leave in conditioner?

[@RachealAkua]

I got it from amazon (continuous spray bottle) and I deep conditioned after x

[@1011RLB]

Its wash day today. definitely trying this.

[@RachealAkua]

Ooh lemme know how it goes!

[@JRT2005]

Curls are poppin!!!

[@Clauds71]

Hi Rachael, so glad you did this video I was wondering whether I should give the clay mask a go. I definitely will now 😀🙌

[@doorengray1]

I mixed mine with acv, conditioner, olive oil

[@maamedansowaa1520]

👍 I mix mine with shampoo and Bragg's ACV.

[@doorengray1]

Is peppermint good for the scalp?

[@rochellerowe2739]

YESS with the curls!!!!

[@bunmidipe5891]

How long do you leave it in and do you use shampoo to rinse it out or you just use water?

[@erinlewis8150]

What do you use as a daily moisturizer for your hair? Your hair turned out perfect but I wonder what to use to maintain it.

[@amandaparfait9468]

You're so beautiful 😍😍😍😍 & your hair is POPPIN 😍❤️

[@mecca1421]

Looks healthy and shiny!!

[@zyryiah]

Hi! I was wondering how long you should wait to do a protein treatment after doing the clay mask?

[@RachealAkua]

Ooh I’m not sure, I’d give it a week just to be safe

[@lashawnnab6552]

I love the results of the bentonite clay but isn't the clay suppose to be a greenish color because I read some review that state some of the clay can be fake or is it just some brands?

[@MaxxsMom]

The clay is great for your skin, so skip the gloves next time! Help the planet and your cuticles lol ❤️ I'm trying the clay mask for my hair right now and I'm so excited for the turnout!

[@MrJereJo-Gaming]

How did it go ?

[@ToyaF82]

Beautiful results! I love this mask.

[@Taylashawnae]

sis! what lipgloss did you have onnnn? i mean, sheesh!!

[@RachealAkua]

😂 Kiko 3d hydra lipgloss - clear

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

And right here, you look like the Ghanian Actress, Sika Osei. You are so beautiful!❤

[@RachealAkua]

I get that a lot 😅 She’s my cousin

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@RachealAkua wow! I never knew. You are truly blessed in your family.❤

[@coachjhibb]

Awesome definition!!! How was your shrinkage afterwards?

[@uzoma7080]

sooooo am i supposed to like condition my hair after this or something ? like what are the steps? shampoo after? someone help, lol.

[@ladyf5217]

I just did mine on 3 week old dirty hair, kept clay in for 30mins then wash out. (didn't feel my scalp was clean so used shampoo) Then used conditioner for about 15 mins and rinsed out. Hair feels good but would not recommend clay first if you have heavy build up.

[@uzoma7080]

Lady F thank you!!

[@Blackdiamond929_]

yasssss curl definiton coming through!!!!!! - girl rinse with soft bottle water if you live in a hard water area . im in London and the water stinks lol

[@RachealAkua]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@yanibonnie3]

Your hair is beautifulllll 😩❤️

[@ashchande4983]

How often would u advice someone to use bentonite clay!?

[@LovelyLavishLeo]

Omg, That looks sooo good!!

[@RachealAkua]

Thanks!

[@ri.sunshowers]

Ugh ever since doing it my hair has been tangling up and is rough smh

[@Stellieyo]

Damn okay, thank you so much, your hair looks so good, girl. I’m next lol

[@lalawala9929]

Do you condition your hair afterwards or just start styling when you rinse out the clay?

[@jadakaye7304]

Hawa Wawa I know it’s late but yes, condition and detangle your hair

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

Love this! I did the Bentonite Clay mask on my hair recently, I love it. I add oils to my mixture too so it’s not too drying. The clumping is like magic hah

[@RachealAkua]

It's so good. Which oils did you add?

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

Peppermint, sweet almond, and vitamin E oil!

[@nginakago4445]

Isn't clay a cleanser? If so, then is it effective enough when mixed with oils?

[@emilyj9147]

I was wondering if I could do it with just water instead of Apple cider vinegar ? Or would that not work

[@gabrianabrown16]

Emmey J It wouldn’t work , the ph level would mess with the clay, it’s best to use the Apple cider vinegar

[@A_C2215]

What kind of gloves you you use?

[@natyiaa29]

Can you tell me the name of the dye that’s on the ends of your hair

[@cavirich7243]

You have beautiful hair!!!

[@Kayxlol]

that mask did you goood 😍!

[@europe2012wardrobe]

Do you not deep condition after ? I get this same look when do it but thought I was supposed to deep condition ... Which I get sad for cus the curls them pop down after ☹️... It's not as nice

[@CHASA]

so do we shampoo the hair afterwards or do we just rinse out the clay? And our we supposed to put on a shower cap and let it sit before rinsing it out?

[@shonab36]

CHAS No shampoo. The clay mask is clarifying and acts as the “shampoo”, however, feel free to deep condition immediately after and then style as usual.

[@CHASA]

@@shonab36 thank you so much for responding. Oh yea one more thing, after putting the clay in are you supposed to put a plastic bag over your head to seal in the moisture or let the clay mask air dry before rinsing it out?

[@CHASA]

@@shonab36 Because I saw some videos where people put on a plastic bag while the clay mask is on.

[@shonab36]

CHAS plastic bag is my choice. To seal in moisture.

[@doreenwatson-read]

Wow your hair twinkled after, it's so pretty. I'm hoping it'll work on my hair. I was wondering why you had gloves on though , your hands would've gotten a treatment too.

[@nunyabidness6046]

Would I be able to use the clay while my hair is in braids (natural hair braids no weave in)

[@jorimathis1585]

Hey love !! what is your hair type ? i have similar strands and I have no idea

[@bridgit.2434]

Gurl whats ur hairtype cuz idk mine but my hair looks just like yours

[@Tuncapoo]

Looks like 3c

[@44b4be]

Tuncs Apoo from what I see it looks like type 4

[@RachealAkua]

It’s mainly 4b, but I have 4a in the crown and 4c on the sides

[@sam.anna0531]

Ouuuu her hair looks gooooodd

[@chardaicambriel2544]

This may seem like a silly question but should you shampoo before or after the clay mask?

[@RachealAkua]

The clay mask replaces your shampoo step

[@porchiaporchia5518]

How often are you suppose to do the clay mask?

[@mettemacey7998]

What do you do after you rinsed your hair?

[@jasminebrownlee3367]

What color is that in your hair, I've been thinking about dying my hair

[@lenayamusic695]

Is this on freshly washed hair? Or it okay to do when ur hair is due for a wash day?

[@RachealAkua]

I did it it on dirty hair, the clay replaces your shampoo step

[@danielleincoom884]

❤❤❤ i wanna know wat you use on ur face ayt

[@ChelX]

Can this be used instead of shampoo? Since it clarifies hair?

[@BlessedandBrilliant]

Beautiful 😍 I’m doing this today

[@RachealAkua]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes x

[@ar1__x86]

Gorgeous😍😍😍👑

[@QueenieisLuv]

Is this right after rinsing or after shampooing and conditioning as well?

[@RachealAkua]

The end result? It was just after rinsing out the clay, no conditioner. The clay replaces shampoo

[@muahh514]

How long did u leave this in and did u do it on clean or dirty hair?

[@RachealAkua]

Dirty hair, it replaces the shampoo step. I left it on for about 30 mins x

[@hello70735]

What brand do you use for the water spritzer?

[@RachealAkua]

I've put the link in the description now x

[@dorisbalogun9353]

Looks like it worked out good for your hair

[@shaquanteelix2948]

Which one did she use

[@VaninaElise]

Do you wash your hair before?

[@PackofDiscos]

Such beautiful hair!

[@RachealAkua]

Thank you hun

[@shelleyharper8441]

Can this clay be used on transitioning hair?

[@sauucedsuubliminals7185]

Shelley Harper I first used this clay in 2016-2017 and this clay made my stringy, heat damaged, straight hair (at the time) actually form curls again. No harm in trying it. If you order from eBay you can find sample packs for as little as 99p.

[@soundreign2319]

Does anyone know if this clay spoils? I had mine since I think for 5 years (maybe a little longer hehe😁😁) and I forgot I had it. The container is still rather full and I would like to use it this weekend after seeing her results😍😍

[@palobrie4312]

Clay shouldn’t spoil. If it’s dry still you’re fine. You can always do a patch test.

[@babeygirl108]

I always have to wash with a shampoo afterward. Did you do that?

[@MahiJah.Diaries]

I probably should have added oil

[@melissaclark6048]

will this make your hair grow? trying to get my daughter hair to grow n nothing I do is helping..she has good fine curly hair( used bristle brush n brush her whole head without a comb) so will this clay treatment work on her hair type?

[@RachealAkua]

@Tris Tris Love this response!

[@twongyeirwepeninah7170]

After that do u wash it off with a conditioner or? Worm water or cold?

[@RachealAkua]

I wash it off and deep condition after

[@thecure3982]

such nice hair

[@Urfavoritecurlygurl]

uggh I can't wait to try this mask!

[@celiaparedes4364]

YASSSSS that growth 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@RachealAkua]

🙌🏾🙌🏾 I'm seeing it now, finally 😂

[@CforChiTwo]

That is lovely

[@RachealAkua]

Thank you x

[@bubblegumpop4431]

did you put a plastic cap on top or allow the clay to dry out?

[@porschefeggins]

Put a cap on, atleast that’s what I do for about 30 minutes then rinse and do a deep conditioner either moisturizing or protein/moisturizing since your hair will be dry, and if your high porosity like me do the LOC method at after you DC leave in,oil then cream and style and your good to go