Do ya'll henna?

[Dare~to~Dream]

I'm pleased with my neutral henna results. My hair come out strong and shiny. This is a keeper.

I'm glad you posted your results and that you were quite "pleased". I would like to use Cassia Obovata but I read some other responses in this thread that implied that this was not as good as regular "henna". I hope it works great for me too.

 

[Cooyah]

I WOULD REALLY LIKE A LHCF MEDAL, lolololololol I spent all night reading this thread at work and just finished up. talk about marathon reading

 

[Neroli]

I WOULD REALLY LIKE A LHCF MEDAL, lolololololol I spent all night reading this thread at work and just finished up. talk about marathon reading

LOL!

I officially award you the LHCF MEDAL for doing your research!

Please note: I am only a member and am giving this award soley on my own judgment and does not reflect the opinion (or desire) of the moderators and other members of LHCF.

 

[sareca]

LOL!

I officially award you the LHCF MEDAL for doing your research!

Please note: I am only a member and am giving this award soley on my own judgment and does not reflect the opinion (or desire) of the moderators and other members of LHCF.

I concur! I'm having a hard time getting back through it...

 

[Cooyah]

LOL!

I officially award you the LHCF MEDAL for doing your research!

Please note: I am only a member and am giving this award soley on my own judgment and does not reflect the opinion (or desire) of the moderators and other members of LHCF.

LMAO at the disclaimer. thank you thank you
i'd like to thank Brahma, Shiva and Ganesh then VWVixen, Sareca and Neroli (for researching on the whole Hennalution) and finally I'd like to thank my hair, who will love me in november when i take out my twists

 

[douglala]

LMAO at the disclaimer. thank you thank you
i'd like to thank Brahma, Shiva and Ganesh then VWVixen, Sareca and Neroli (for researching on the whole Hennalution) and finally I'd like to thank my hair, who will love me in november when i take out my twists

 

[Neroli]

LMAO at the disclaimer. thank you thank you
i'd like to thank Brahma, Shiva and Ganesh then VWVixen, Sareca and Neroli (for researching on the whole Hennalution) and finally I'd like to thank my hair, who will love me in november when i take out my twists

LOL! Girl, you're cracking me up!! For a minute there I though "brahma, shiva & ganesh" was some other kind of indian hair powder until I thought about and was like, oh, okay . . . those are the hindu gods! Duh!

But really, your hair will LOVE you when you henna.

Viva La Revolution!

 

[Cichelle]

UPS just brought me my henna and amla. YAHOO!!!! Let the strand tests begin....

P.S. My daughter took a whiff of the bag (I didn't open it) and she thought it smelled "not so nice". Hehe. Just wait till I have it all over my head!

 

[douglala]

So I had a bad experience at an Indian Market last night. They cashiers were so rude to me. I am mad at myself for not speaking up but I was running late for a very important meeting and I could not be bothered.

To make a long story short..
-the cashier DROPS my change on the counter even though I just finished handing her the $$ AND my hand was extended to receive the change.
-the cashier DOES NOT bag my items. I had to ask for a bag 3 Times before she finally gets one for me and DROPS that on the counter too. She NEVER even attempted to put the item in the bag.

Now this is all after I had to struggle to get someone to even help me! At that point I should have just demanded my money back and walk out the store. BUT I held my breath, grabbed my stuff and walked out.

On a good note....

I got some 100% pure BAQ henna for $2.50 I think it is about 250 grams (Reshma Brand)
I also bought some amla for $2 - that was about 100 grams.

Gonna use them tonight!!

If the henna turns out well that store just lost a BIG customer.

 

[sareca]

So I had a bad experience at an Indian Market last night. They cashiers were so rude to me. I am mad at myself for not speaking up but I was running late for a very important meeting and I could not be bothered.

To make a long story short..
-the cashier DROPS my change on the counter even though I just finished handing her the $$ AND my hand was extended to receive the change.
-the cashier DOES NOT bag my items. I had to ask for a bag 3 Times before she finally gets one for me and DROPS that on the counter too. She NEVER even attempted to put the item in the bag.

Now this is all after I had to struggle to get someone to even help me! At that point I should have just demanded my money back and walk out the store. BUT I held my breath, grabbed my stuff and walked out.

On a good note....

I got some 100% pure BAQ henna for $2.50 I think it is about 250 grams (Reshma Brand)
I also bought some amla for $2 - that was about 100 grams.

Gonna use them tonight!!

If the henna turns out well that store just lost a BIG customer.

WTH? They had BAQ henna in the store?! Oh sorry, I'm trying to stay on task. My husband and myself have both been/are small business owners. The one thing we talk about repeatedly is the "help" ruining the business. I'd call the store and ask for the owner. She needs to go.

 

[douglala]

WTH? They had BAQ henna in the store?! Oh sorry, I'm trying to stay on task. My husband and myself have both been/are small business owners. The one thing we talk about repeated is the "help" ruining the business. I'd call the store and ask for the owner. She needs to go.

Yeah girl. It says 100% henna used on hair or as decorative dye on palms and feet. This Indian lady at my job put me on. She uses this brand in her hair AND on body when she does henna. I'm still doing a strand test though. My hair is harvesting in there as we speak.....

Yes I should have left the items, change, and bag all right on the counter and asked for the manager...AND in the end still ask for my money back. The Indian lady at my job could have gotten the same henna for me another Indian market she goes to in her neighborhood.....

Everyone that works in the store I went to was 100% traditional Indian. Not even the slightest bit Americanized...I know if I call they will pull the I can't really understand English bit on me......

It's all good though. It's THEIR loss........ I could have easily went back and bought ALL the henna on their shelf. Weekly henna treatment = a lot of henna!!!

 

[sareca]

Yeah girl. It says 100% henna used on hair or as decorative dye on palms and feet. This Indian lady at my job put me on. She uses this brand in her hair AND on body when she does henna. I'm still doing a strand test though. My hair is harvesting in there as we speak.....

Yes I should have left the items, change, and bag all right on the counter and asked for the manager...AND in the end still ask for my money back. The Indian lady at my job could have gotten the same henna for me another Indian market she goes to in her neighborhood.....

Everyone that works in the store I went to was 100% traditional Indian. Not even the slightest bit Americanized...I know if I call they will pull the I can't really understand English bit on me......

It's all good though. It's THEIR loss........ I could have easily went back and bought ALL the henna on their shelf. Weekly henna treatment = a lot of henna!!!

It really is a shame.

 

[Cichelle]

I did my strand tests tonight. I did three different tests and one of them had no acid in it at all. It was just straight henna with hot water. Got dye release in 45 minutes. Kept the test hairs in there for 4 hours on all three mixes. I tell you, I cannot tell much of a difference between the three samples. I can tell a BIG difference between my control sample (my regular hair color) and the rest. That's for sure. But the three samples really don't look that different. They do SMELL different though. I did one with Frangelico and that one came out smelling the best. It also might have a bit more of a coppery color to it than the others, but not much. I am letting the samples sit for about 3 days. Then I will take a look again. I want to see how the hair feels and smells at that point.

I'm starting to believe that the acid is unnecessary.

 

[WomanlyCharm]

I'm starting to believe that the acid is unnecessary.

In my opinion, it isn't necessary...I mixed my henna in a hurry yesterday and forgot the ACV (doh!), and it still turned out fine...actually better in fact, my hair was much less dry this time around. And the dye released just fine.

To me, that's part of the beauty of henna...you can tweak and test your recipes endlessly, until you find the perfect mixture for you!

As for the smell, remember, you may shampoo/deep condition your hair after you rinse the henna out, so it will smell different than your tests. And you'll probably only need to wait 48 hours for the color to really come through, take the test strands out into the sun...you'll love what you see!

 

[Neroli]

I'm starting to believe that the acid is unnecessary.

I think you're totally correct. The ladies at www.longhaircommunity.com henna thread swear that warm water and a couple of hours is all that is needed for color release. . .

I'm gonna test that one of these fine days when I'm in a rush . . .

 

[SparklingFlame]

I think you're totally correct. The ladies at www.longhaircommunity.com henna thread swear that warm water and a couple of hours is all that is needed for color release. . .

I'm gonna test that one of these fine days when I'm in a rush . . .

When i get my henna thats what i'll do:henna, water, and coconut oil. Deep cond. w/ dpr-11 and call it a day.

 

[alexstin]

I did my strand tests tonight. I did three different tests and one of them had no acid in it at all. It was just straight henna with hot water. Got dye release in 45 minutes. Kept the test hairs in there for 4 hours on all three mixes. I tell you, I cannot tell much of a difference between the three samples. I can tell a BIG difference between my control sample (my regular hair color) and the rest. That's for sure. But the three samples really don't look that different. They do SMELL different though. I did one with Frangelico and that one came out smelling the best. It also might have a bit more of a coppery color to it than the others, but not much. I am letting the samples sit for about 3 days. Then I will take a look again. I want to see how the hair feels and smells at that point.

I'm starting to believe that the acid is unnecessary.

I think you're right!

 

[sareca]

The terp is for maximum color release. You don't need it. In one of my experiments I used cold water and henna and let it release in the frig for 10 hours. It STILL released color just not much. So I'd say hot water or a warm place isn't "necessary."

Personally, I can see the difference between a terp versus no terp. But one of my reasons for using henna is to cover gray. It doesn't do that nearly as well without a terp. I also think the saturation of color in my hair is what helps it shine. I henna shine.

 

[WomanlyCharm]

The terp is for maximum color release. You don't need it. In one of my experiments I used cold water and henna and let it release in the frig for 10 hours. It STILL released color just not much. So I'd say hot water or a warm place isn't "necessary."

Personally, I can see the difference between a terp versus no terp. But one of my reasons for using henna is to cover gray. It doesn't do that nearly as well without a terp. I also think the saturation of color in my hair is what helps it shine. I henna shine.

See, this last time I didn't use a terp, just cold water and olive oil (that's not considered a terp, is it?) and let it sit on my counter, instead of in the fridge, for 12 hours. The dye release was the best I'd ever had!

That's why I think everyone should just experiment a little bit...who knows what method we'll discover?

 

[sareca]

See, this last time I didn't use a terp, just cold water and olive oil (that's not considered a terp, is it?) and let it sit on my counter, instead of in the fridge, for 12 hours. The dye release was the best I'd ever had!

That's why I think everyone should just experiment a little bit...who knows what method we'll discover?

ITA! Oh my goodness, aren't those awesome. You just discovered my new favorite way to henna. I made a henna oil that I used on my braids. I took a couple braids down and they were amazingly soft and moist. My softest henna yet. I thought I posted it. Anyway, oil is a terp. People usually use essential oils, but any oil is considered a terp.

Henna caravan actually recommends using only oil and henna for Jamila. I can't wait until my braids are out!

ETA: Here it is... http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=1625147&postcount=707

 

[WomanlyCharm]

ITA! Oh my goodness, aren't those awesome. You just discovered my new favorite way to henna. I made a henna oil that I used on my braids. I took a couple braids down and they were amazingly soft and moist. My softest henna yet. I thought I posted it. Anyway, oil is a terp. People usually use essential oils, but any oil is considered a terp.

Henna caravan actually recommends using only oil and henna for Jamila. I can't wait until my braids are out!

Girl, I bet your hair is growing like CRAZY!!! Take lots of pics once those braids come out!

 

[BrownBetty]

So I hennaed last nite with the FNWL stash I just received. It was hell to wash out but that was because I forgot to get the pectin (do I use that after it releases dye or before, also how much does everyone use?).

My hair is THICK! I swear it is sooo strong. I lost 1/4 of the hair that I normally do when I wash. I am 2 weeks post relaxer and my hair is shiny and bouncy! I am really red now... so I need to cop some indigo quick. My hair is naturally a redish brown... my mom used to call me Lucille Ball .

I cut about 2" off on saturday because my ends were thin and pitiful but my ends are thick like rope now... I am loving my hair!

Sareca - I used the Aveda DR conditioner after washing out the henna... my hair had soo much slip.... thanks for the tip.

I am going to try and take a pic this weekend to post.... We should start a before and after thread to show how henna has transformed our lives.

Viva the revolution!!!

MV

 

[sareca]

I'm glad the Aveda DR worked for you. That's probably why I've never complained of dryness even tho I use a strong acid terp.

The red will tone down a bit over the next three days. But, I prefer indigo in my mixes.

I'm going to try sifting all my non-Jamila henna. It might help you with rinsing the stuff you got from FNWL. Here's the thread on adding pectin.

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

How long did it take for your orders to come in??? I ordered from Hennaforhair.com last week friday and my order still has not come in yet!

 

[sareca]

How long did it take for your orders to come in??? I ordered from Hennaforhair.com last week friday and my order still has not come in yet!

Call them. There were having shipping issues at one point. Catherine has sent me free product that only took 3 days to get to me.

 

[douglala]

ITA! Oh my goodness, aren't those awesome. You just discovered my new favorite way to henna. I made a henna oil that I used on my braids. I took a couple braids down and they were amazingly soft and moist. My softest henna yet. I thought I posted it. Anyway, oil is a terp. People usually use essential oils, but any oil is considered a terp.

Henna caravan actually recommends using only oil and henna for Jamila. I can't wait until my braids are out!

ETA: Here it is... http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=1625147&postcount=707

Dang!! Wish I knew oil was a terp. I did a treatment last night and for the first time did not use any oil. Just a bit a lemon juice and yogurt. My hair came out a little dry. So dry I had to do an overnight deep conditioning treatment just to get it back to normal, not moisturized, just normal. I never experienced dryness before but then I was always putting EVOO and honey in my mix. Lesson learned. Back to what I KNOW works!!

 

[alexstin]

Dang!! Wish I knew oil was a terp. I did a treatment last night and for the first time did not use any oil. Just a bit a lemon juice and yogurt. My hair came out a little dry. So dry I had to do an overnight deep conditioning treatment just to get it back to normal, not moisturized, just normal. I never experienced dryness before but then I was always putting EVOO and honey in my mix. Lesson learned. Back to what I KNOW works!!

This sounds like my experience. I added evoo to my mix today and will be putting honey in my conditioner in a little bit. Hopefully this makes a huge difference.

 

[sareca]

Know what else I just learned. You don't need to use all ACV or all lemon juice in your mix. A couple of teaspoons and the rest water will serve as a terp. Same is true for the oil. It's like 1 oz of oil to every 100g of henna. The rest can be any liquid you want. We've been over doing it. Big Time! No wonder of so many of us complain about dry hair.

 

[alexstin]

Know what else I just learned. You don't need to use all ACV or all lemon juice in your mix. A couple of teaspoons and the rest water will serve as a terp. Same is true for the oil. It's like 1 oz of oil to every 100g of henna. The rest can be any liquid you want. We've been over doing it. Big Time! No wonder of so many of us complain about dry hair.

Yep, I realized that when I went to the hennaforhair forum.

 

[sareca]

Yep, I realized that when I went to the hennaforhair forum.

I usually only trust what Catherine (and a couple of others) say on hennaforhair. Some of those people have been henna'g less time than we have... erplexed I've seen people on there posting up a storm and they've personally henna'd twice.