Do ya'll henna?

[CynamonKis]

Trying something different with the henna: sitting under the dryer on and off. Also, after applying the henna, I wrapped my head in plastic wrap, then put one of those silver heat retaining bonnets on top.

I used my regular henna mixture all over my hair

As for the gray in the front, to make it darker so it won't have that "bozo the clown" color in the front, I made this mixture:

1 tbsp. henna (mixed the regular way)
2 tsp henna hair dye heated 15 min in hot water
2 tsp indigo, also heated 15 min in hot water

On completion I'll do a hot oil treatment; I'm experimenting to see how henna w/heat works

 

[CynamonKis]

YUP--my gray hair has been beautifully covered!!

Trying something different with the henna: sitting under the dryer on and off. Also, after applying the henna, I wrapped my head in plastic wrap, then put one of those silver heat retaining bonnets on top.

I used my regular henna mixture all over my hair

As for the gray in the front, to make it darker so it won't have that "bozo the clown" color in the front, I made this mixture:

1 tbsp. henna (mixed the regular way)
2 tsp henna hair dye heated 15 min in hot water
2 tsp indigo, also heated 15 min in hot water

On completion I'll do a hot oil treatment; I'm experimenting to see how henna w/heat works

 

[Lavendar]

YUP--my gray hair has been beautifully covered!!

That's great Cyn! I always use heat with henna. I usually leave it on for 6 hours. I put on my heat cap; 2 hours on, 1 off, 2 on, 1 off. Moist heat makes everything for the hair better, IMHO.

 

[CynamonKis]

Thanks Lavendar )

I never knew how much of a difference using heat made, since I always just put my henna on before bedtime & let it work overnight. The greys never looked better than with this formula, and heat!

That's great Cyn! I always use heat with henna. I usually leave it on for 6 hours. I put on my heat cap; 2 hours on, 1 off, 2 on, 1 off. Moist heat makes everything for the hair better, IMHO.

 

[HoneyDew]

Okay, just to make sure before I order. If I DON'T let it sit, and use the normal henna as soon as its mixed, it won't dye my hair? -Loves her current, natural color-

I don't want to use the "neutural" henna, because of the reviews that it isn't good of a conditioner.

Oh, and does anyone mix their Amla oil in instead of powder? -LOVES her Amla Oil-

Cassia is a good conditioner, too. But honestly, it works better for me when I sit under the dryer with a plastic cap for 20 min or so.

 

[alexstin]

That's great Cyn! I always use heat with henna. I usually leave it on for 6 hours. I put on my heat cap; 2 hours on, 1 off, 2 on, 1 off. Moist heat makes everything for the hair better, IMHO.

I stopped using heat with henna a few months ago. Well, I decided to use heat again today and I think using heat makes a big difference in the thickness henna gives me.

 

[Mommy's girls]

I started reading the posts from this thread last night. After reading everything posted I am sure that I want to use henna on my hair. My hair is midback length and I always wear it in a bun (past 10 years). I have noticed my hair thining in the top near the front. I think this is due to pulling it back. I dont really know what my hair type is, to be honest I did'nt really think about my hair much until I joined the forum. I would wash it when it felt dirty . Now I am A HAIR JUNKIE. I live on this site. Really close to needing an intervention! But I digress. My hair is natural, extra fine and curly. Has anyone noticed their hair getting thicker as a result of using henna? Or can you recommend a regimen for thickness. I am thinking of posting a thread on regimen for gaining thickness. I went to the Indian market today and purchased henna and amla oil, but after reading this thread further I think I purchased the wrong thing.
Thanks

 

[JLove74]

I started reading the posts from this thread last night. After reading everything posted I am sure that I want to use henna on my hair. My hair is midback length and I always wear it in a bun (past 10 years). I have noticed my hair thining in the top near the front. I think this is due to pulling it back. I dont really know what my hair type is, to be honest I did'nt really think about my hair much until I joined the forum. I would wash it when it felt dirty . Now I am A HAIR JUNKIE. I live on this site. Really close to needing an intervention! But I digress. My hair is natural, extra fine and curly. Has anyone noticed their hair getting thicker as a result of using henna? Or can you recommend a regimen for thickness. I am thinking of posting a thread on regimen for gaining thickness. I went to the Indian market today and purchased henna and amla oil, but after reading this thread further I think I purchased the wrong thing.
Thanks

what did you purchase - the brand or do you have a picture.

 

[Mommy's girls]

The brand that I purchased is (Ayur Dark Brown New extra rich natural) it's in a silver and green bag.
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[Isis]

I started reading the posts from this thread last night. After reading everything posted I am sure that I want to use henna on my hair. My hair is midback length and I always wear it in a bun (past 10 years). I have noticed my hair thining in the top near the front. I think this is due to pulling it back. I dont really know what my hair type is, to be honest I did'nt really think about my hair much until I joined the forum. I would wash it when it felt dirty . Now I am A HAIR JUNKIE. I live on this site. Really close to needing an intervention! But I digress. My hair is natural, extra fine and curly. Has anyone noticed their hair getting thicker as a result of using henna? Or can you recommend a regimen for thickness. I am thinking of posting a thread on regimen for gaining thickness. I went to the Indian market today and purchased henna and amla oil, but after reading this thread further I think I purchased the wrong thing.
Thanks

Welcome Mommy's girls!

I finally read through this entire thread also. Whew! Very interesting though, I sure learned a lot!

 

[tijay]

I need to get the nerves up to...but I probably will very soon!

 

[Mommy's girls]

Thank you Isis for the welcome- Your hair is gorgeous!

 

[CynamonKis]

Hi Mommy's Girls!

I'd like to first say, congratulations to you for having mid-back hair!

My hair is natural and baby-fine, very fragile. I use henna every other week to make it stronger. I also take pathenol (and other hair vites) to give my hair strength from "within".

I use pure henna, and I get it from www.hennaforhair.com. What ingredients does your henna have in it?

I started reading the posts from this thread last night. After reading everything posted I am sure that I want to use henna on my hair. My hair is midback length and I always wear it in a bun (past 10 years). I have noticed my hair thining in the top near the front. I think this is due to pulling it back. I dont really know what my hair type is, to be honest I did'nt really think about my hair much until I joined the forum. I would wash it when it felt dirty . Now I am A HAIR JUNKIE. I live on this site. Really close to needing an intervention! But I digress. My hair is natural, extra fine and curly. Has anyone noticed their hair getting thicker as a result of using henna? Or can you recommend a regimen for thickness. I am thinking of posting a thread on regimen for gaining thickness. I went to the Indian market today and purchased henna and amla oil, but after reading this thread further I think I purchased the wrong thing.
Thanks

 

[Isis]

Thank you Isis for the welcome- Your hair is gorgeous!

You're welcome and thank you!

 

[CynamonKis]

Iris your hair is ASBSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! What a testimony for using no-heat!

You're welcome and thank you!

 

[deltagyrl]

I'm now a believer.

 

[BrownBetty]

I did a henna gloss over the weekend.... it came out great. I Deep conditioned with Aveda and my hair is silky!

I loooove Henna!

 

[phatnat12841]

hey ladies im a newbie and after reading this thread i decided to purchase henna from hennaforhair.com well i henna'd yesterday and i got some great results my hair feels so strong and i have a shine that i've never had before. i love henna

 

[Prosperity711]

hey ladies im a newbie and after reading this thread i decided to purchase henna from hennaforhair.com well i henna'd yesterday and i got some great results my hair feels so strong and i have a shine that i've never had before. i love henna

What did you mix with yours, I have only used it once, will be using it again this weekend, I want to try a different mix, it will be fun trying different things with henna.

 

[phatnat12841]

What did you mix with yours, I have only used it once, will be using it again this weekend, I want to try a different mix, it will be fun trying different things with henna.

i mixed 100g of Rajasthan henna,acv,and water. let it sit for 24 hrs and then added evoo and honey. sorry no measurments i just eyeballed it. i applied it and put on a platic cap, went under the dryer for an hour and left it on for another hour. im gonna henna again this weekend my self and i cant wait.

 

[e$h]

I have 2 questions:

Is it necessary to measure the conditioner and oils you add to henna?

Where do you guys keep the other henna packs? I have 3 unopened 100g packs and I'm not quite sure if I have to store them somewhere special.

TIA!!!!

 

[alexstin]

I have 2 questions:

Is it necessary to measure the conditioner and oils you add to henna?

Where do you guys keep the other henna packs? I have 3 unopened 100g packs and I'm not quite sure if I have to store them somewhere special.

TIA!!!!

I don't measure the oils and other stuff. Just keep the henna in a cool place. I keep mine under the bed .

 

[sareca]

Catherine has a free henna book out.

 

[Isis]

I was going to post the link also. Her new book is detailed too!

 

[sareca]

I was going to post the link also. Her new book is detailed too!

I just love her dedication.

 

[LaNecia]

Thanks for posting that link Sareca! I'd not even seen it!

ETA: That was a GREAT read! She did a great job with that! That covers it all.

 

[sareca]

Welcome I visit her forum pretty often. Just to see what's new.

 

[WomanlyCharm]

I just finished reading Catherine's book...this is a great primer for anyone who wants to start hennaing their hair!

There are a few things in it I wouldn't do, like use lemon juice...but all in all, this is perfect for newbies.

 

[january noir]

Hello!

I did my first henna and indigo application yesterday using product from Mehandi (Thanks Catherine!)

I am officially in LOVE with Henna... If I knew that my hair would be sooo conditioned and shiny and luxurious, I would have took the plunge months ago!

Thank you ladies for this thread and the motivation!

 

[GoingNatural]

I really want to henna given the AMAZING results many of you ladies have had, but i am so worried about the straightening affect that many of you have spoke on

I went natural to embrace my curls and I don't want to lose them.