Aztec clay mask to my hair

So I did the indian aztec clay mask on my hair and I loved the results of it. The first time I did the treatment I used apple cider which made the clay on my hair initially feel stiff but as my follicles warmed the mask it softened and felt great after the shower. The second time I used it I wanted to see how it would be just with water. Surprisingly still felt stiff but again softened after a few minutes. What I noticed most about this mask is even though it’s a detoxing mask it left my curls looks bouncy and revitalized! My scalp did not feel stripped at all, it felt balanced. It is a messy application but I only do it every few months.