Do ya'll henna?

[BrownBetty]

How much longer until I get the BLING BLING?????????????

I was about to ask the same question. I just did my 2nd application of henna and I don't have the bling yet.

Side bar:

Who doesn't buy henna from mehendi.com? I know its good but seems expensive....

 

[LaNecia]

Okay. I will wait till Saturday or maybe even Monday for my second treatment.

I did forget to mentions some of the negative for me....

I did not use gloves...I know bad me. I thought I had some there but at the last minute realized I did not have any...so I now have orange palms and nails... How long before this goes away???

The smell was a little hard to bear. I am not fickle about smells but the one thing I cannot take is any type of earthy smell. The smell of freshly cut grass gives me a headache within seconds. So will some strong smelling EO mask the scent? Will peppermint EO work?

Applying it was a chore but I think that was partly b/c I made the mix way too thick. The thickness helped it from being runny and messy but it also made it harder to spread when applying. What is the optimal consistency?


But I do need to add that the benefits outway the negatives BY FAR!!!

On the Bling Bling - I think it took me about 3 applications before I really started to visibly see the shine factor. Without looking at my photos, I'm guessing (I can't see Fotki photos at work )

Lol, I did that the first time w/the henna! I think it lasted about two days. I sprayed my hands w/a mild bleach/water solution to help, it didn't do much. Now, I have a BOX of gloves that Ipicked up from Sally's.

The smell, ah yes...I don't notice it but my son does. When I put the Tea Tree oil and ACV together for a terp..."What IS THAT smell?!?!?!?!" He hated it. I used Lavendar once, my BF wouldn't sit next to me (so that won't be used again! ). I guess it depends on your tolerance. I don't know what to suggest to mask the smell but if you use the ACV, it will be an even LOUDER smell.

The consistency I like is that which would match a pancake batter that yields medium thickness pancakes (Think IHOP here). When I've done to thick, on it was hard to apply AND rinse.

You can always start with a medium consistency and try applying a small amount, if it's too thick, add small amount of water until you get it right. Just be sure to have your starting amount measured and then put your adding amount in a measuring cup so you can see how much you added. If you use the same amounts of ingredients every time, you can use that amount of water for guess proof consistency. I keep notes on EVERYTHING.

My BF is like "You have a HAIR JOURNAL?". Whatever!, there are worse things I could be doing!

 

[LaNecia]

Who doesn't buy henna from mehendi.com? I know its good but seems expensive....

I purchase my henna from a local retailer here in SD. There's a picture of the box in my Fotki, it's Pure Henna, 100 grams for about $2.49. Not body art quality but my hair hasn't suffered from using it.

It's just up the road so if anyone wants some...

 

[Neroli]

I was about to ask the same question. I just did my 2nd application of henna and I don't have the bling yet.

Side bar:

Who doesn't buy henna from mehendi.com? I know its good but seems expensive....

I get 1 pound (453 grams) for $6.25 at: http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/product.asp?product_id=herbhenna&searchflag=1.

it is body art quality and I compared the FNWL henna with the little bit left over from my first mehandi order and they are identical in texture, color, smell and the results are identical. I'm thinking mehandi probably orders from FNWL and the resales at those outrageous prices. . .

FNWL has great phone customer service and is a very reputable online vendor that sells a wide variety of products and they have sections for Indian, Africa and Japanese skin and hair care at unbelievable prices. I've ordered their amla oil (4oz for $10.15) which is made with sesame oil and "unscented" although there is a detectable scent it is extremely light and nothing like that aweful, very strong smelling mineral oil based dubar amla oil. I just can't say enough good things about FNWL, other than to check them out . . . .

 

[LaNecia]

Thanks for sharing that Neroli, I've always wondered about their henna quality. As long as I can get it locally, I will but when I move to the boonies, I'll order from them first.

Their Amla is good? I'll probably order a tester VERY soon, my BF can't stand the smell of the Dabur Amla .

 

[Neroli]

Thanks for sharing that Neroli, I've always wondered about their henna quality. As long as I can get it locally, I will but when I move to the boonies, I'll order from them first.

Their Amla is good? I'll probably order a tester VERY soon, my BF can't stand the smell of the Dabur Amla .

Their amla, IMO, is far far superior to dubar, not only because the smell is so much lighter, but because the base oil is sesame rather than mineral. I don't avoid mineral oil per se, especially when it is included in products that work for me and can be rinse off (like conditioners -- nexxus humectress is my absolute favorite condish and it has mineral oi) but I try to avoid mineral oil in my leave ins so dubar was just not an option. Also, a few drops of ylang ylang oil with the FNWL amla and the scent is gone and I'm left with that lovely ylang fragrance. This allows me to use amla with versatality so I get all the conditioning benefits in between washes 'cause I don't have to worry about my hair smelling . . .

 

[sareca]

Their amla, IMO, is far far superior to dubar, not only because the smell is so much lighter, but because the base oil is sesame rather than mineral. I don't avoid mineral oil per se, especially when it is included in products that work for me and can be rinse off (like conditioners -- nexxus humectress is my absolute favorite condish and it has mineral oi) but I try to avoid mineral oil in my leave ins so dubar was just not an option. Also, a few drops of ylang ylang oil with the FNWL amla and the scent is gone and I'm left with that lovely ylang fragrance. This allows me to use amla with versatality so I get all the conditioning benefits in between washes 'cause I don't have to worry about my hair smelling . . .

I was planning to get my amla from hennaforhair, but I'll get it from FNWL instead. I made an amla tea that I keep a in a spray bottle w/ a little cloves. I spray my ends every night. They have never and I mean NEVER felt so good. I'm definitely going to add this to my braid spray the next time I'm braided. I might even start adding the tea to the conditioners the PJ in be brought, but my hair is not crazy about.

 

[LaNecia]

I made an amla tea that I keep a in a spray bottle w/ a little cloves. I spray my ends every night.

I rememeber reading this some time ago, thought this would be a good place to put it in. I sometimes use Amla w/Shikakai and Aritha for hair cleansing.
FNWL says: To use amla powder, make a hot water infusion with the powder and strain it. The tea can be used to rinse the hair after shampooing. Amla is best used in combination with shikakai, aritha, neem, bhringraj and tulsi powders. When using the herbs in combination, steep all of the herbs in water and strain the tea. The tea should be kept refrigerated and used within 4 days or preserved with an anti-bacterial preservative.

I'm not sure if the bolded part applies to the Amla when used independently of the other herbs.

I make mine on an as needed basis.

 

[douglala]

I was planning to get my amla from hennaforhair, but I'll get it from FNWL instead. I made an amla tea that I keep a in a spray bottle w/ a little cloves. I spray my ends every night. They have never and I mean NEVER felt so good. I'm definitely going to add this to my braid spray the next time I'm braided. I might even start adding the tea to the conditioners the PJ in be brought, but my hair is not crazy about.

How do you make the amla tea? Sounds interesting, I may want to try it with the amla that I have left over.


Sidebar: Why have I been calling it Alma all this time instead of Amla?!! Duh!

 

[Neroli]

I was planning to get my amla from hennaforhair, but I'll get it from FNWL instead. I made an amla tea that I keep a in a spray bottle w/ a little cloves. I spray my ends every night. They have never and I mean NEVER felt so good. I'm definitely going to add this to my braid spray the next time I'm braided. I might even start adding the tea to the conditioners the PJ in be brought, but my hair is not crazy about.

FMWL amla powder is definitely worth sampling (I haven't tried it yet) but you can order just 4oz (113g) for $5.00 compared with hennaforhair which sells 100g for $12! It's at least worth a try. The only thing they don't have at FNWL is the cassia obovata or neutral henna which I really want to try but won't 'cause I ain't paying that henna for hair price no more. Since Vixxen report that the cassia is not as conditioning as henna, I've decided to stop lusting for the cassia and just henna or henna gloss every week.

Do you make the tea using the powder? Do you mind sharing your recipe?

 

[douglala]

FMWL amla powder is definitely worth sampling (I haven't tried it yet) but you can order just 4oz (113g) for $5.00 compared with hennaforhair which sells 100g for $12! It's at least worth a try. The only thing they don't have at FNWL is the cassia obovata or neutral henna which I really want to try but won't 'cause I ain't paying that henna for hair price no more. Since Vixxen report that the cassia is not as conditioning as henna, I've decided to stop lusting for the cassia and just henna or henna gloss every week.

Do you make the tea using the powder? Do you mind sharing your recipe?

Can you tell me more about the henna gloss? What's the recipe? Have you actually tried it yet?

I called hennaforhair the other day and tried to ask them about it but the lady that picked up "didn't know nuttin!!!"

 

[LaNecia]

Can you tell me more about the henna gloss? What's the recipe? Have you actually tried it yet?

I called hennaforhair the other day and tried to ask them about it but the lady that picked up "didn't know nuttin!!!"

I posted about the henna gloss in post # 312 of this thread. There is a link to the original recipe of the lady who created the technique.

HTH.

 

[Neroli]

Can you tell me more about the henna gloss? What's the recipe? Have you actually tried it yet?

I called hennaforhair the other day and tried to ask them about it but the lady that picked up "didn't know nuttin!!!"

I haven't tried glossing yet, but Vixxen has. When I do, I intend to mix into conditioner (and some other goodies) and apply to my hair. My understanding is that mixing the henna with conditioners slows down the deposit of color on the hair because the oils and such in the conditioner acts as a barrier to the henna color so you get the same awesome conditioning, but with not so much color as when using the henna paste for pure color. Lately, I haven't been using 'poo, just pasting on straight henna anywhere from 1 to 3 hours and then follow with moisturizing conditioner. I'm kinda loving my deepening red, so may neva gloss, but just henna, henna, henna . . . lol!

 

[douglala]

I posted about the henna gloss in post # 312 of this thread. There is a link to the original recipe of the lady who created the technique.

HTH.

Thanks. Sorry about that.

I KNEW you posted about it. I tried searching for it but I must have missed it. Thanks!

 

[douglala]

I haven't tried glossing yet, but Vixxen has. When I do, I intend to mix into conditioner (and some other goodies) and apply to my hair. My understanding is that mixing the henna with conditioners slows down the deposit of color on the hair because the oils and such in the conditioner acts as a barrier to the henna color so you get the same awesome conditioning, but with not so much color as when using the henna paste for pure color. Lately, I haven't been using 'poo, just pasting on straight henna anywhere from 1 to 3 hours and then follow with moisturizing conditioner. I'm kinda loving my deepening red, so may neva gloss, but just henna, henna, henna . . . lol!

Thanks for the info. It seems as if there are two types of glossing. One with adding some henna into a conditioner (like you mentioned) and the other is the way Vixxen did with Cassia.

I did buy 200g of Cassia when I ordered my henna so I may try both methods eventually.

 

[sareca]

I rememeber reading this some time ago, thought this would be a good place to put it in. I sometimes use Amla w/Shikakai and Aritha for hair cleansing.
FNWL says: To use amla powder, make a hot water infusion with the powder and strain it. The tea can be used to rinse the hair after shampooing. Amla is best used in combination with shikakai, aritha, neem, bhringraj and tulsi powders. When using the herbs in combination, steep all of the herbs in water and strain the tea. The tea should be kept refrigerated and used within 4 days or preserved with an anti-bacterial preservative.

I'm not sure if the bolded part applies to the Amla when used independently of the other herbs.

I make mine on an as needed basis.

Dang! I'll dump it. It's been in the bathroom. I think grapeseed extract has anti-bacterial properties. I'll do my homework before I blind my fool self.

 

[LaNecia]

Thanks for the info. It seems as if there are two types of glossing. One with adding some henna into a conditioner (like you mentioned) and the other is the way Vixxen did with Cassia.

I did buy 200g of Cassia when I ordered my henna so I may try both methods eventually.

I guess what I did was a type of glossing huh? I think I'll stick with adding the henna to the conditioner when I gloss in the future (it's cheaper). When I color w/straight henna, I'll be sure to use my herbs to shift the color.

 

[JustKiya]

I get 1 pound (453 grams) for $6.25 at: http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/product.asp?product_id=herbhenna&searchflag=1.

it is body art quality and I compared the FNWL henna with the little bit left over from my first mehandi order and they are identical in texture, color, smell and the results are identical. I'm thinking mehandi probably orders from FNWL and the resales at those outrageous prices. . .

FNWL has great phone customer service and is a very reputable online vendor that sells a wide variety of products and they have sections for Indian, Africa and Japanese skin and hair care at unbelievable prices. I've ordered their amla oil (4oz for $10.15) which is made with sesame oil and "unscented" although there is a detectable scent it is extremely light and nothing like that aweful, very strong smelling mineral oil based dubar amla oil. I just can't say enough good things about FNWL, other than to check them out . . . .

EEEEEEEEEEE!!! *happy dance* I love the cheapness, esp. if it's good. Happy hair is cheap hair!!

*adds FNWL to her bookmarks*

 

[sareca]

Ladies, I'm gonna do my second indigo treatment today. I'm not going to henna first, just straight indigo w/ tumeric followed with an amla rinse.

 

[LaNecia]

@ Sareca. Gurl, you are a Henna Junkie!

I'm doing one tonight, just to use up the last bit of my Cassia mix (it made 3 applications worth!!).

I was checking out my hair this morning in the sun, it's most def darker, more dark auburn color. Me likey!! I wonder what's gonna happen when I mix the elderberry with the Henna? Should I do a color release or apply immediately and hope for the best?

 

[douglala]

I'm completly hooked.

It's Friday....my friends are all calling me to go out...

BUT I JUST WANT TO STAY HOME AND HENNA MY HAIR........

 

[sareca]

@ Sareca. Gurl, you are a Henna Junkie!

I'm doing one tonight, just to use up the last bit of my Cassia mix (it made 3 applications worth!!).

I was checking out my hair this morning in the sun, it's most def darker, more dark auburn color. Me likey!! I wonder what's gonna happen when I mix the elderberry with the Henna? Should I do a color release or apply immediately and hope for the best?

Yeah, I got it bad.

Let's us know what you decided to do. I still haven't found any elderberry locally and I'm tired of internet shopping.

 

[LaNecia]

Hey Ladies,

I decided to do a henna treatment, using the last of the Cassia mix. I wanted to cut down on the mess factor. It's usually not to bad but any mess is too much! So...I opted to put my mix in a color applicator bottle, cut the nozzle down to the wider part. I still used my cloves to protect my hands from any potential staining while massaging the henna into the hair.

It was much easier to apply than dipping my hands in the henna and trying to keep it from dripping all over the place while I got it in my hair. It was much faster too.

If you like a thicker consistency on your henna, this probably won't work, unless you opt not to use the top on the bottle. I like mine thinner, like pancake batter so it was a breeze. Cleaning the bottle was easy too, put a few drops of dishwashing liquid in the bottle, add some water and shake. Voila!!

The pictures show the 'mess' that was left post application. Also, there were no drops on the floor, mirror or walls. I will be using this application method from now on unless I'm only retouching my roots for color, then I will use the applicator brush w/a little thicker consistency.

Hopefully someone finds this useful.

Vixxen

 

[Softresses]

Hi Everyone!

Thought I would check in on the official REVOLUTION thread. I can't wait till the next treatment! I'm going to try to wait two weeks. I will probably be going thru the "shakes,' and having withdrawal siezures by then!

P.S.
RUN, DON't WALK, to the grocery store and get the GELLED PECTIN (insted of the powder) for your mixes. it instantly makes your mix a smooth pudding consistancy, easy to apply and WAY less mess. ALSO easy clean up!

Softresses

 

[sareca]

I'm checkin' in too. Did my second indigo treatment and it's black now. My hair was a little hard afterwards because I accidentally used citric acid instead of pectin. That also made it take F-O-R-E-V-E-R to rinse out. Anyway, I LOVE it. It's definitely the raven black I was looking for. I did something else different this time too. I made the mix very loose. I've never had henna running everywhere while I was trying to apply it. I kept the mixes thick enough to avoid that. Well I decided to see if the color would intensify it there was more liquid in the mix. I can't really say that it did, but it's much more of a pain to henna w/ a runny mix.

 

[Softresses]

YAY Sareca!!!

I really love the color of your hair! Can we see more pics of your new indigo treatment?

I have hair that is naturally a coppery red looking color. I love the way that the Henna and Amla combined turned it a darker red.


Softresses

 

[sareca]

YAY Sareca!!!

I really love the color of your hair! Can we see more pics of your new indigo treatment?

I have hair that is naturally a coppery red looking color. I love the way that the Henna and Amla combined turned it a darker red.


Softresses

Thanks

Naturally a coppery red ... wow! Only in my dreams... The natural color of my hair looks like off-black that somebody sprinkled dust in.

As soon as it dries I'll snap some more pics. Ya'll know how I love taking pics.

 

[sareca]

Hi Everyone!

Thought I would check in on the official REVOLUTION thread. I can't wait till the next treatment! I'm going to try to wait two weeks. I will probably be going thru the "shakes,' and having withdrawal siezures by then!

P.S.
RUN, DON't WALK, to the grocery store and get the GELLED PECTIN (insted of the powder) for your mixes. it instantly makes your mix a smooth pudding consistancy, easy to apply and WAY less mess. ALSO easy clean up!

Softresses

I've added it to the grocery list!

 

[divya]

So henna loosens curl in hair? Can it be used like a very mild relaxer? I thought I read in here that the results are permanent. Is that true? Because I'd like to dye my hair jet black but not permanently...

 

[scribblescrabble2]

Their amla, IMO, is far far superior to dubar, not only because the smell is so much lighter, but because the base oil is sesame rather than mineral. I don't avoid mineral oil per se, especially when it is included in products that work for me and can be rinse off (like conditioners -- nexxus humectress is my absolute favorite condish and it has mineral oil) but I try to avoid mineral oil in my leave ins so dubar was just not an option. Also, a few drops of ylang ylang oil with the FNWL amla and the scent is gone and I'm left with that lovely ylang fragrance. This allows me to use amla with versatality so I get all the conditioning benefits in between washes 'cause I don't have to worry about my hair smelling . . .

I never tried the Dabur Amla, but I agree with everything Neroli said. I also have their ayurvedic hair oil blend and it is great too.