Do ya'll henna?

[etapassilem]

yes i started 2 months ago. i henna once a month and i do a henna gloss once a month too. 2 weeks after hennaing

im thinking of hennaing once a month, do a gloss the next month and henna the next month.

what is henna gloss?

 

[Neroli]

Do you wash the hair first and then apply the natural henna (the real deal that will color hair) or just apply to dry hair?

 

[LaNecia]

Do you wash the hair first and then apply the natural henna (the real deal that will color hair) or just apply to dry hair?

That really is a matter of personal preference. Some ladies report that it's easier to apply to damp hair. My mom opts to clarify her hair prior to her henna application. I can't say we've noticed a difference either way.

HTH

 

[sareca]

Do you wash the hair first and then apply the natural henna (the real deal that will color hair) or just apply to dry hair?

I apply it to dry hair. But it can be applied to whichever is your preference.

 

[LaNecia]

what is henna gloss?

I posted some information on the process a short while ago, it's a bit detailed but in short you mix the henna w/a conditioner which should yield more of a "highlight"/cellophane effect.

Henna Glossing

 

[Neroli]

Vixxen & Sareca: Thanks for your prompt response. I'm really really researching this like a mad scientist. I even when back to the MASSIVE henna thread from 3 years ago where LHCF member HennaJoy literally takes the whole board to school on all things henna. Here's the link for anyone interested -- WARNING, it is 49 pages long and full of extensive, detailed, excellent information!

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=4201

Although I must, y'all are a close runner up for henna info on THIS thread . . .

 

[LaNecia]

...I know what I'll read tomorrow while I'm henna glossing....

Thanks for posting the link!!

 

[etapassilem]

I made way to much henna , i have enough left over to use two more times , can you save henna after you have put water in it , I put it in a container and put it in the frig can you do that????

 

[sareca]

I made way to much henna , i have enough left over to use two more times , can you save henna after you have put water in it , I put it in a container and put it in the frig can you do that????

Yep, I do it all the time.

 

[sareca]

Vixxen & Sareca: Thanks for your prompt response. I'm really really researching this like a mad scientist. I even when back to the MASSIVE henna thread from 3 years ago where LHCF member HennaJoy literally takes the whole board to school on all things henna. Here's the link for anyone interested -- WARNING, it is 49 pages long and full of extensive, detailed, excellent information!

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=4201

Although I must, y'all are a close runner up for henna info on THIS thread . . .

I called myself looking for old henna threads when I first started, but couldn't find any. Thanks!

 

[BK Bombshell]

Hi Ladies!

I recently got my henna from mehandi and it's sooooo much better than the one I bought in the store. Please, please do not use Rainbow. I used it and my hair got really hard and no amount of protein or moisture would get it back to the way it was. The henna from mehandi left my hair very soft and relaxed the curl a little. I mixed it 50/50 with indigo to get a dark brown and it turned out great. I'm so glad I listened to you all, especially Sareca and VWVixen. You ladies are the best.

BKB

 

[LaNecia]

Hey BKB!

So glad the henna worked for you!!! I've been using the local store bought variety but I'm ready to take the plunge and get the GOOOOOD stuff too!!

Thanks for sharing!! I good hair news!

 

[goldensensation]

Update:

I took the plunge today! I used the coffee and tea mix, with amla, and lavender, worked out okay. I think my problem is trying to determine if the mix is ready. I also added paprika, and cinammon.

I applied it like a relaxer and almost didn't have enough but I realize I used too much in the beginnning. I left it in for 1.5 hours used heat for about 30 minutes.

This stuff is hard to wash out! I poo'd and cond, applied leave in and oils. My hair seems darker and my grays are reddish/orange (I've had grey hair since I was 19). My hair feels really strong. I am airdrying now. I'll report back in 3 days.

We want updates!

 

[godzooki]

How long after a temp color or rinse should you wait to do your first henna color treatment?
Same for relaxers?

 

[CynamonKis]

I LOVE henna. It not only colored my grays well, but it gave my hair strength. I used to mix my henna with some olive oil. I always brought it from http://www.everydayhenna.com/. The owner of this site is extremely knowledgeable about our hair, and henna. I stopped using henna out of sheer laziness only.

 

[Neroli]

I LOVE henna. It not only colored my grays well, but it gave my hair strength. I used to mix my henna with some olive oil. I always brought it from http://www.everydayhenna.com/. The owner of this site is extremely knowledgeable about our hair, and henna. I stopped using henna out of sheer laziness only.

Hey CynamonKis, I saw all your posts from the henna thread back in 2003 when HennaJoy simply exploded on this board with her awesome knowledge and experience with all things henna. I am relaxed 4b (affirm lye mild) and am on the verge of ordering the Ahmad & Indigo to do a 50/50 mixed with ACV for a dark brown color. I have a few questions if you don't mind sharing your henna experience:

1. Were you relaxed when you hennaed? If so, what relaxer did you use?
2. When you would re-apply the henna to your whole head, did the new growth/roots have a different color from the rest of your hair? Reason I'm asking is the new growth would only be exposed to henna once that first time, whereas the rest of the hair would be receiving multiple applications and presumable they would be darker than the roots.

TIA!

Regards,
Neroli

 

[sareca]

Hi Ladies!

I recently got my henna from mehandi and it's sooooo much better than the one I bought in the store. Please, please do not use Rainbow. I used it and my hair got really hard and no amount of protein or moisture would get it back to the way it was. The henna from mehandi left my hair very soft and even relaxed the curl a little. I mixed it 50/50 with indigo to get a dark brown and it turned out great. I'm so glad I listened to you all, especially Sareca and VWVixen. You ladies are the best.

BKB

Aw, thanks. I'm so glad it you like. I use a 50/50 mix now too. I might go a little darker (just a tad). The hard water in my area is making my color lighter.

 

[BrownBetty]

I took the plunge today! I used the coffee and tea mix, with amla, and lavender, worked out okay. I think my problem is trying to determine if the mix is ready. I also added paprika, and cinammon.

I applied it like a relaxer and almost didn't have enough but I realize I used too much in the beginnning. I left it in for 1.5 hours used heat for about 30 minutes.

This stuff is hard to wash out! I poo'd and cond, applied leave in and oils. My hair seems darker and my grays are reddish/orange (I've had grey hair since I was 19). My hair feels really strong. I am airdrying now. I'll report back in 3 days.

We want updates!

Well my hair is looking good and feeling good. My camera is acting funny so no pics. My greys are a reddish color which is fine, my hair is darker and shiney. I am going to do a gloss in a week or 2. I am glad this works for me. Shedding is to a minimum also.

 

[ravenmerlita]

After reading all the positive posts, I decided to go ahead and henna my hair today. My hair feels great -- stronger and somewhat thicker (it's normally fine/thin). Next time I'd like to make it browner; it's very red under bright light, but still brownish under regular light.

See pics below:

 

[sareca]

After reading all the positive posts, I decided to go ahead and henna my hair today. My hair feels great -- stronger and somewhat thicker (it's normally fine/thin). Next time I'd like to make it browner; it's very red under bright light, but still brownish under regular light.

See pics below:

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Wow, that's some beautiful color raven.

 

[ravenmerlita]

Wow, that's some beautiful color raven.

Thanks Sareca. Everyone seemed to get such beautiful results, I thought I'd finally give it a try.

Did you notice if your color got darker/deeper as time went on?

 

[sareca]

Thanks Sareca. Everyone seemed to get such beautiful results, I thought I'd finally give it a try.

Did you notice if your color got darker/deeper as time went on?

I wish. It got darker for the first three days then started to lighten. I've been in the sun too much and my water is really hard. Both contribute to fading color. I just got an estimate for a water soften (don't ask). So I'm hoping it will stay longer. The up side is it still "fades" to a pretty red. Just lighter than I'd like.

 

[sareca]

to be really honest, I have yet to hear about henna loosing the texture. Maybe that was just a special side effect for you I have no idea. The color though it looks wonderful! I was waiting till my permant color was all gone before going the henna route. You are just another example of how lovely the color come out. I know of others that have have wonderful color experiences as well. Where did you get your henna from? what did you pay for it? did you mix it w/ any oil to deepen the condiitoner factor? did it smell? how long did you leave your mix on for? I know I have a lot of questions, last one, did it stain your clothes?

Sorry ajargon I completely missed your post.

I got mine from hennaforhair.com which you probably already know, but other ladies have have had great results from w/ other henna's.

Here's their price list http://www.mehandi.com/shop/hairhenna.html.

It stinks like hay or something you'd find in a barn

I left mine for 1 hour under the bonnet dryer

It stained the towels. I use black or dark blue towels now so you can't tell where it stained.

 

[Neroli]

Okay, I just order 100g henna and 100g indigo from www.mehandi.com and will be taking the plunge this weekend. This is my proposed mix and application process:

50% henna
50% indigo
enough ACV to form thick paste

Step 1: mix henna with ACV to form thick paste, let sit 8 to 12 hours.
Step 2: add indigo to the henna 5 minutes before applying to hair, mixing into thick paste adding more ACV if necessary
Step 3: apply henna/indigo paste to hair, completely covering every strand with the paste and wrap/cover hair with plastic and leave on for at least 2 hours up to 8 hours depending on level of color intensity desired.
Step 5: rinse, rinse, rinse thoroughly until all paste is removed. Follow with conditioner, rinse thoroughly. Follow conditioner with ACV rinse.
Step 6. apply leave-ins, oils, etc. and style as desired.

I will do a harvest test first, just to make sure and of course will be posting my results. What do ya'll think about the above. Any advice, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciate. TIA!

Regards,
Neroli

 

[sareca]

Okay, I just order 100g henna and 100g indigo from www.mehandi.com and will be taking the plunge this weekend. This is my proposed mix and application process:

50% henna
50% indigo
enough ACV to form thick paste

Step 1: mix henna with ACV to form thick paste, let sit 8 to 12 hours.
Step 2: add indigo to the henna 5 minutes before applying to hair, mixing into thick paste adding more ACV if necessary
Step 3: apply henna/indigo paste to hair, completely covering every strand with the paste and wrap/cover hair with plastic and leave on for at least 2 hours up to 8 hours depending on level of color intensity desired.
Step 5: rinse, rinse, rinse thoroughly until all paste is removed. Follow with conditioner, rinse thoroughly. Follow conditioner with ACV rinse.
Step 6. apply leave-ins, oils, etc. and style as desired.

I will do a harvest test first, just to make sure and of course will be posting my results. What do ya'll think about the above. Any advice, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciate. TIA!

Regards,
Neroli

What a good student you are! I've never followed my conditioner with ACV, but I don't see why not. I'd suggest a poo after three days. You'll be surprised how much more comes out. Also I'd recommend you develop the indigo in a separate container. Mix indigo and hot water and allow to release for 15 minutes then add it to the released henna. Does that make sense?

Good luck and post pics!

 

[Neroli]

What a good student you are! I've never followed my conditioner with ACV, but I don't see why not. I'd suggest a poo after three days. You'll be surprised how much more comes out. Also I'd recommend you develop the indigo in a separate container. Mix indigo and hot water and allow to release for 15 minutes then add it to the released henna. Does that make sense?

Good luck and post pics!

With excellent teachers like you all, how can I NOT learn something! Yes, it makes sense to mix the indigo up separately and let sit a few minutes before adding it into the henna -- will do.

I thought 'pooing so soon after the color "oxidizes" may strip and fade the color faster. How about if I co-wash instead of pooing? I really want to wait at least a week afterwards before using 'poo. . .

 

[LaNecia]

With excellent teachers like you all, how can I NOT learn something! Yes, it makes sense to mix the indigo up separately and let sit a few minutes before adding it into the henna -- will do.

I thought 'pooing so soon after the color "oxidizes" may strip and fade the color faster. How about if I co-wash instead of pooing? I really want to wait at least a week afterwards before using 'poo. . .

Just adding my two cents IRT to the indigo, every reference I've read to successful coloring w/the the indigo recommends that it be applied to the hair SEPARATELY from the henna (AFTERWARDS). Here's a link of you're interested in what it an article has to say: http://reverndbunny.sphosting.com/indigohair.html.
This is in reference to dying your hair BLACK, maybe the process is different if you're going to a lighter shade of color though.

 

[sareca]

With excellent teachers like you all, how can I NOT learn something! Yes, it makes sense to mix the indigo up separately and let sit a few minutes before adding it into the henna -- will do.

I thought 'pooing so soon after the color "oxidizes" may strip and fade the color faster. How about if I co-wash instead of pooing? I really want to wait at least a week afterwards before using 'poo. . .

I think once it oxidizes it's done. But some people's hair takes longer than 3 days to oxidize so it's probably a safe bet. But every time you cowash (before you poo) a little color will come out too. That means whatever you dry your hair w/ after a cowash will be colored too. I used one of my good microfiber towels and it ended up red. But I was able to bleach it back white.

 

[Neroli]

Just adding my two cents IRT to the indigo, every reference I've read to successful coloring w/the the indigo recommends that it be applied to the hair SEPARATELY from the henna (AFTERWARDS). Here's a link of you're interested in what it an article has to say: http://reverndbunny.sphosting.com/indigohair.html.
This is in reference to dying your hair BLACK, maybe the process is different if you're going to a lighter shade of color though.

Hi Vixxen,

I do not want black hair - my natural color is a dark reddish brown (peppered with grey these days!). I'm going for, a nice dark red or dark brown so I decided the 2 step process (henna, then indigo) was definately not for me. Everything I've read suggest that the indigo mixed into the henna and then applied in a 1 step process darkens the henna and tones down the red to a mahogany/dark brown/dark red . . .

 

[Neroli]

I think once it oxidizes it's done. But some people's hair takes longer than 3 days to oxidize so it's probably a safe bet. But every time you cowash (before you poo) a little color will come out too. That means whatever you dry your hair w/ after a cowash will be colored too. I used one of my good microfiber towels and it ended up red. But I was able to bleach it back white.

Hi Sareca,

Girl, I've got so many old towels that I'm not even gonna worry about that! Shoot, now I can really put them to use since they been taking up space in my linen closet 'cuz I'm such a pack-rat and don't want to let go of stuff! However, this proves that holding on to stuff can pay off now after all these years, I have a real NEED for beat up old towels! LOL . . .