Do ya'll henna?

[sareca]

Hmm...my hair is a dark brown with some reddish undertones. I would only want to lighten it a little {like highlighting }...maybe cinnamon or nutmeg would be good for this? If I decide to take the plunge, I will definitely use hair collected from my brush or comb....I'm still trying to make that decision, lol.

Henna doesn't lighten hair. It only deposits color so you wouldn't get lighter hair from henna, but you can get redder highlights.

 

[JustKiya]

I was at my local health food store today and low and behold they had HENNA! I bought a jar of the neutral no color kind for conditioning and a rich dark coffee brown shade called Sable. I have to read up on all this so I can figure out how to do it. I can't wait though, I'm so psyched!

Oooohh - I hate to dampen your bubble, but ANYTHING called henna that is supposed to turn your hair any color OTHER than reddish-orange, isn't pure henna. It's henna, mixed with god knows what, and why, and who KNOWS what it might do to your hair.

I'd DEFINITELY do a strand and skin test on that one (to be sure it doesn't melt the hair off of your head) before using it, and I wouldn't expect the same results from it either.

As far as the neutral henna, if it's from the same compnay that offers the 'brown' henna, I'd be suspicious as well. If they lie on one label, they might lie on the others.....

 

[sareca]

I was at my local health food store today and low and behold they had HENNA! I bought a jar of the neutral no color kind for conditioning and a rich dark coffee brown shade called Sable. I have to read up on all this so I can figure out how to do it. I can't wait though, I'm so psyched!

Ok, I see where they are going. They don't have henna in Sable. They tell you what things to add (like coffee) to make it more of a brown. That's cool.

 

[Dare~to~Dream]

Henna doesn't lighten hair. It only deposits color so you wouldn't get lighter hair from henna, but you can get redder highlights.

Oh, thanks for "schooling" me, lol.

 

[sareca]

Oh, thanks for "schooling" me, lol.

No problem. We're all in school here.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Oooohh - I hate to dampen your bubble, but ANYTHING called henna that is supposed to turn your hair any color OTHER than reddish-orange, isn't pure henna. It's henna, mixed with god knows what, and why, and who KNOWS what it might do to your hair.

I'd DEFINITELY do a strand and skin test on that one (to be sure it doesn't melt the hair off of your head) before using it, and I wouldn't expect the same results from it either.

As far as the neutral henna, if it's from the same compnay that offers the 'brown' henna, I'd be suspicious as well. If they lie on one label, they might lie on the others.....

Wow, this so makes me not want to try this henna now. I really don't want to mess up my hair... help.

 

[alexstin]

Wow, this so makes me not want to try this henna now. I really don't want to mess up my hair... help.

This is what scared me as well. I have since learned that if you use body art quality henna you'll be fine. You should still do the hair test though.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

This is what scared me as well. I have since learned that if you use body art quality henna you'll be fine. You should still do the hair test though.

I'm so bummed, I don't know what to do with the henna I got. It is designed for the hair although it doesn't say anything about being body art quality. I wish I could just take it back, but I'm not sure I even have the receipt anymore and they proobably wouldn't take it back even if I did. Sigh, I don't want to permanently mess up my hair on top of a relaxer. What a waste...

 

[sareca]

Compound henna is what it's called when there's other stuff besides henna in the mix. The problem w/ the manufacturer adding other stuff is sometimes it's harmful stuff, especially for relaxed or color treated hair. That's why we use pure henna. Vixxen doesn't use body art quality but hers is pure henna. Just henna. There should be only one ingredient listed. If there's more than one I'd steer clear.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Compound henna is what it's called when there's other stuff besides henna in the mix. The problem w/ the manufacturer adding other stuff is sometimes it's harmful stuff, especially for relaxed or color treated hair. That's why we use pure henna. Vixxen doesn't use body art quality but hers is pure henna. Just henna. There should be only one ingredient listed. If there's more than one I'd steer clear.

Oooh, there's hope, there is just one ingriedient listed on my jar, just plain ol' HENNA. I opened the jars and they both have the greenish color I guess henna is supposed to have. The Sable is a deeper green whereas the neutral is pale beigey green. Since henna is the only ingriedient and the product says its 100% organic without any additives or perservatives do you think its safe to use, Sareca? I really would like to give it try, I just don't want to damage my hair. I collected some shed hairs and I am currently doing a strand test on them. They are submerged in the mixed henna even as we speak.

Do you think I could use this in a pre poo with some mayo, conditioner, and oils?

 

[LovelyLionessa]

My henna test went beautifully. I left my harveted hair submerged in the henna mix for an hour and then rinsed, lathered on some poo and rinsed again. The hair has a lovely soft texture to it, it's just wonderful. It looks like all systems are go for OPERATION: HENNA!

I plan my whipping it up in a pre poo with mayo, possibly plain yogurt, oils and conditioner.

Oh and I finally finished reading all 49 pages in this thread! Congratlations Vixxen on your engagement! Sorry, I'm a bit late!

 

[Queenie]

I use the Rainbow company's henna. I liked the results.

 

[chocolatesis]

I use the Rainbow company's henna. I liked the results.

Good to know that it's safe to use. I want to use the neutral one.

 

[alexstin]

How long do most people leave the henna on the harvested hair?

Do you then rinse the henna from the harvested hair and proceed with your own hair immediately?

How long are most people leaving the Henna on their OWN hair. Anyone leave it on overnight?

 

[fancypants007]

My henna came on friday from hennaforhair.com. I will be doing a before and after henna treatment this week because I will be giving myself a relaxer touchup on saturday. Before my touchup on saturday (per Softresses instructions) I will henna my hair tomorrow, leaving it on for about 3 hours and then on saturday (I want to wait 3 days) I will give myself a touchup and after deep conditioning, I will give myself another henna treatment and leave it on for about 4.5 hours and then I will give myself an overnight treatment using SE intense moisturising mayo treatment. I also ordered some amla powder and I hope it comes today so I can mix it in my henna. I also ordered a sample of the cloves because I want a auburny color and I hope this deepens my color.

P.S. Can someone tell me how I can add to my signature "I love henna".

 

[sareca]

My henna test went beautifully. I left my harveted hair submerged in the henna mix for an hour and then rinsed, lathered on some poo and rinsed again. The hair has a lovely soft texture to it, it's just wonderful. It looks like all systems are go for OPERATION: HENNA!

I plan my whipping it up in a pre poo with mayo, possibly plain yogurt, oils and conditioner.

Oh and I finally finished reading all 49 pages in this thread! Congratlations Vixxen on your engagement! Sorry, I'm a bit late!

Yay! Don't forget your before and after pics!

 

[sareca]

How long do most people leave the henna on the harvested hair?

Do you then rinse the henna from the harvested hair and proceed with your own hair immediately?

How long are most people leaving the Henna on their OWN hair. Anyone leave it on overnight?

I left it on my harvested hair overnight. I rinsed it the next day and let it airdry, then examined it for changes in elastisity, color, and texture. I henna'd that same day. From my understanding if it's going to be a disaster it's going to do it immediately.

 

[sareca]

My henna came on friday from hennaforhair.com. I will be doing a before and after henna treatment this week because I will be giving myself a relaxer touchup on saturday. Before my touchup on saturday (per Softresses instructions) I will henna my hair tomorrow, leaving it on for about 3 hours and then on saturday (I want to wait 3 days) I will give myself a touchup and after deep conditioning, I will give myself another henna treatment and leave it on for about 4.5 hours and then I will give myself an overnight treatment using SE intense moisturising mayo treatment. I also ordered some amla powder and I hope it comes today so I can mix it in my henna. I also ordered a sample of the cloves because I want a auburny color and I hope this deepens my color.

P.S. Can someone tell me how I can add to my signature "I love henna".

Sounds like a plan!

You can add 'I henna' to your signature by click the "User CP" link on the upper left side of the forum. Then click the "Edit signature" link.

 

[alexstin]

Sereca,

What's the longest you've left the henna on the hair on your head?

 

[LaNecia]

Hi ya'll.

My usual time w/the henna for coloring is 4-5 hours. I used a plastic cap along w/one of those terry hair drying towels. I did this last week and the henna colored through the plastic cap and released into the towel!

If it's more for conditioning: 1-2 hours (I add amla, shikakai, bhringraj and brahmi powders (in additional to my herbal tea)).

 

[fancypants007]

Sounds like a plan!

You can add 'I henna' to your signature by click the "User CP" link on the upper left side of the forum. Then click the "Edit signature" link.

Thank you Sareca!

 

[sareca]

Sereca,

What's the longest you've left the henna on the hair on your head?

2 hours. One with heat and one without. Typically I only do 1 hour w/ heat tho.

 

[LaNecia]

My henna test went beautifully. I left my harveted hair submerged in the henna mix for an hour and then rinsed, lathered on some poo and rinsed again. The hair has a lovely soft texture to it, it's just wonderful. It looks like all systems are go for OPERATION: HENNA!

I plan my whipping it up in a pre poo with mayo, possibly plain yogurt, oils and conditioner.

Oh and I finally finished reading all 49 pages in this thread! Congratlations Vixxen on your engagement! Sorry, I'm a bit late!

@ Operation Henna!

Thank you on the congrats but you're not late! It only happened a few days ago!

I wanted to add to what Sareca Posted too about ingredients in your henna, if it has Amla, Shikakai, Bhringaj, Bhrami and other INDIAN herbs you're ok but when it starts to read like the label of a relaxer jar...'be VERY afraid!'

This weekend I hit the India Store I found some Red Rose Henna which has Amla and Shikakai in it (saves my other stash). The 150 gram cost $3.99 Guess what I'm using Friday?

 

[WomanlyCharm]

Dag nab it all, you ladies have me hopping on the "henna train!"

I need something to get my hair strong and shiny again...and a henna treatment sounds like it's just what I need (covering my greys wouldn't hurt either!)

I plan on hitting the indian store here in town tomorrow, finding body art quality henna and doing a treatment later this week. Since I want my hair to stay dark, I plan on mixing henna and indigo.

Would it be alright to also add plain tumeric powder to the mix?

I'm scurred...I don't want my hurr to fall out, I have enough problems!

 

[JustKiya]

How long do most people leave the henna on the harvested hair?

Do you then rinse the henna from the harvested hair and proceed with your own hair immediately?

How long are most people leaving the Henna on their OWN hair. Anyone leave it on overnight?

I've henna'd four times so far, and I leave it on overnight each time. I wrap my hair in saran wrap, then a paper towel 'buffer' area, then a shower cap, and a scarf over the whole thing, and only once when I had really drippy henna did I get some on the pillows...
I COULD henna for a shorter amount of time, but I want to be sure that the henna has fully demised before I rinse it out.

 

[sareca]

Dag nab it all, you ladies have me hopping on the "henna train!"

I need something to get my hair strong and shiny again...and a henna treatment sounds like it's just what I need (covering my greys wouldn't hurt either!)

I plan on hitting the indian store here in town tomorrow, finding body art quality henna and doing a treatment later this week. Since I want my hair to stay dark, I plan on mixing henna and indigo.

Would it be alright to also add plain tumeric powder to the mix?

I'm scurred...I don't want my hurr to fall out, I have enough problems!

Don't be scurred. Just make sure you get pure henna or henna mixed w/ the stuff Vixxen mentioned. Also make sure you do a strand test w/ harvested hair. Oh and read through the entire thread. There some good stuff, but it's kinda spaced out. Welcome to the henna revolution!

 

[LovelyLionessa]

I use the Rainbow company's henna. I liked the results.

Oh, goodie, that's the kind of henna I've got! :trampolin

 

[LovelyLionessa]

How long do most people leave the henna on the harvested hair?

Do you then rinse the henna from the harvested hair and proceed with your own hair immediately?

How long are most people leaving the Henna on their OWN hair. Anyone leave it on overnight?

I left the henna on my harvested hair for about an hour, because that's how long I plan on leaving it on my head. I'm going to wait to do my henna treatment for real during my next wash, probably on Friday night.

 

[LaNecia]

Oh, goodie, that's the kind of henna I've got! :trampolin

:scratchch...must go investigate!!

 

[LovelyLionessa]

:scratchch...must go investigate!!

Here you go Vixxen, here's a link:

http://www.rainbowresearch.com/html/henna.htm

I got mine at a local health food store.