Do ya'll henna?

[WomanlyCharm]

O.K., so the best thing for us first-timers to do is to do a seperate henna treatment first, then use the indigo...after that we can mix the two to maintain the color? I want it very dark, but definately with a bit of red sheen...

 

[sareca]

Thanks so much for replying Sareca. I was thinking the same thing: unreleased henna and indigo. Have you ever tried the indigo alone?

Yep, twice. I absolutely love it. I was a little disappointed that my last henna only treatment lightened/reddened my blue-black. But it's all good. There's more indigo waiting in the frig.

 

[sareca]

Ladies, this friday is my last henna treatment for six weeks! I'm back on the braided part of C&G. But after this takedown there's only 30 days until the end of my 1 year strength. My reward is to wear my hair down whenever I want from Nov 15 06 until Jan 2 07. I'm so excited, but I'm gonna miss my henna in the meantime.

 

[BrownBetty]

I did a gloss last night... it came out good... my hair is soft and shiny plus I didn't lose 1/4 of the hair I normally do.

I airdryed with kerasilk leave in and aveda serum (loooove this stuff!)

My hair is sooo cute!

Henna Rules!!!!!!

Thanks V and S...

 

[kitchen_tician]

Okay, here's what I bought last night at the local indian store.



1. Henna (Jamila brand)
2. Henna (Karishma herbal henna brand)
3. Shikakai powder
4. Amla powder
5. Pectin (from walmart)

The most interesting item is the Karishma Hebal Henna. It has Amla, Shikakai, Aritha, Bhringraj and other herbs. All of the items were pretty cheap. Around $2.00 or less each.

The directions say if dark tint is desired, soak henna in an iron bowl. Very interesting. It also says for conditioning to add methi powder, curd and even an egg for extra body.

Oh yeah, Sareca it's good to see our other Henna Specialist today. You all most be on rotations.

Any suggestions on how I should do my first conditioning treatment with the items I bought? VWV gave good steps, but what ratios do you all think?

 

[sareca]

Okay, here's what I bought last night at the local indian store.

http://public.fotki.com/Kitchentician/relaxed/products__tools/2006_05060067.html

1. Henna (Jamila brand)
2. Henna (Karishma herbal henna brand)
3. Shikakai powder
4. Amla powder
5. Pectin (from walmart)

The most interesting item is the Karishma Hebal Henna. It has Amla, Shikakai, Aritha, Bhringraj and other herbs. All of the items were pretty cheap. Around $2.00 or less each.

The directions say if dark tint is desired, soak henna in an iron bowl. Very interesting. It also says for conditioning to add methi powder, curd and even an egg for extra body.

Oh yeah, Sareca it's good to see our other Henna Specialist today. You all most be on rotations.

Any suggestions on how I should do my first conditioning treatment with the items I bought? VWV gave good steps, but what ratios do you all think?

That's funny. I think we must be. Unfortunately, we've divided our areas up. I'm into indigo and spices. She's into glossing and herbs. You'll have to wait until it's her shift for glossying questions.

 

[kitchen_tician]

That's funny. I think we must be. Unfortunately, we've divided our areas up. I'm into indigo and spices. She's into glossing and herbs. You'll have to wait until it's her shift for glossying questions.

Thanks, I'll wait for her to start her shift or any others with ideas.

 

[LaNecia]

Thanks, I'll wait for her to start her shift or any others with ideas.

Got a free minute:

With my Henna, Amla, Shikakai and other powders, I usually do a ratio of 2 parts henna, 1 part (each of) everything else. I've read some posts where ladies found their hair looked 'muddied' because of the Amla so they scaled it back to maybe 1/2 a part. Side note: they were all blonde or light hair colored. My hair is very dark and I haven't found it to be a problem at all.

With the combination henna that you have, I'd give that a try and see how you like it. It's got some great stuff in it (ok, I'm a little jealous that I have to SCOUR THE EARTH to find mine). I'd prefer not to have to buy all of mine separately but none of the stores here have it all at the same place. And if I do find it, it's like ONE bag. Like they know I'll buy them ALL. :eyebrows2

 

[fancypants007]

Sareca, I just put in my order for 100 boxes of the Jamilla henna. I just put in a order from Catherine for 300 grams and I have 2 left, will be using one this saturday, so I will only have 1 left. I figure, based on your breakdown of the cost, that in the long run this is the way to go. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone to go in with me, but I still feel that in the long run that it is a good deal. They have to let me know if they have it in. I will be paying by money order and I told them I will not send it until he lets me know when they get it in. Anyhow, I am excited about my purchase, just wanted to let you know and thank you for sharing the website.

 

[kitchen_tician]

Got a free minute:

With my Henna, Amla, Shikakai and other powders, I usually do a ratio of 2 parts henna, 1 part (each of) everything else. I've read some posts where ladies found their hair looked 'muddied' because of the Amla so they scaled it back to maybe 1/2 a part. Side note: they were all blonde or light hair colored. My hair is very dark and I haven't found it to be a problem at all.

With the combination henna that you have, I'd give that a try and see how you like it. It's got some great stuff in it (ok, I'm a little jealous that I have to SCOUR THE EARTH to find mine). I'd prefer not to have to buy all of mine separately but none of the stores here have it all at the same place. And if I do find it, it's like ONE bag. Like they know I'll buy them ALL. :eyebrows2

Thanks VWV! I'm getting ready to start mixing.

 

[LaNecia]

I did a gloss last night... it came out good... my hair is soft and shiny plus I didn't lose 1/4 of the hair I normally do.

I airdryed with kerasilk leave in and aveda serum (loooove this stuff!)

My hair is sooo cute!

Henna Rules!!!!!!

Thanks V and S...

I'm glad it turned out nicely!!


Good luck Ms. Kitchen! I've read your posts over the years, I know you are a Mix-ologist so it'll be cool to see what combos you come up with! We're watching you! :eye:

 

[sareca]

Sareca, I just put in my order for 100 boxes of the Jamilla henna. I just put in a order from Catherine for 300 grams and I have 2 left, will be using one this saturday, so I will only have 1 left. I figure, based on your breakdown of the cost, that in the long run this is the way to go. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone to go in with me, but I still feel that in the long run that it is a good deal. They have to let me know if they have it in. I will be paying by money order and I told them I will not send it until he lets me know when they get it in. Anyhow, I am excited about my purchase, just wanted to let you know and thank you for sharing the website.

I even if I couldn't get anyone to go in with me, knowing what I know now, I'd do it by myself too. I wasn't planning to henna again until Friday, but I think I might do an indigo/jamila tonight and an indigo only on Friday. I jamila.

 

[sareca]

I'm glad it turned out nicely!!


Good luck Ms. Kitchen! I've read your posts over the years, I know you are a Mix-ologist so it'll be cool to see what combos you come up with! We're watching you! :eye:

Vixxen, what brand of henna do you use? I wanna try one of your pre-herbed hennas.

 

[kitchen_tician]

OK, I just henna'd and overall, I don't see much difference. I did a conditioning treatment (not for color) and I left it on for about 1 1/2 hours. I applied it like a perm. My natural hair seems much richer and my waves aren't as well defined as usual.

The smell wasn't that bad. I used the Karishma blend then added a little amla powder and shikaki powder, and some jojoba oil. Next time I'll use the Jamila. My hair is in 4 big braids, so it's really hard to tell the results. I'm not going to give up though. I think I would see better results if my hair was dry and straigtened out some.

Oh yeah, make sure you wear gloves during the rinse out process as well. My finger nails are kind of orangish. My hair still had little grits of dirt, even after the rinse out. I just left them in there. They were falling out in the sink, as I was braiding my hair.

Thanks ladies for all of your help, especially VWVixxen.

 

[LaNecia]

Vixxen, what brand of henna do you use? I wanna try one of your pre-herbed hennas.

Just checking in before bed time! Sareca, I found ONE package of Red Rose Henna, it has Amla and Shikakai powders it in. Usually I add those to my regular henna. Of late (the last 3 applications), I've been adding Bhrami and Bhringraj powders to the mix. I think I have something to report but I'll wait a few more weeks before I know for sure...

Kitchen_tician!! You know, the first time I did henna, I noticed a difference but nothing dramatic. I stayed with it though and am so glad I did. I think you'll be very happy you gave it a try!

Glad we could help, and do keep us posted on your results.

Ok, beddie time, my Sweetie is out flying a late flight tonight.

 

[Wildchild453]

I plan on doing my first henna treatment on Sept 1, when I start my new personal challenge. I plan on mixing it with Alma Powder and Hibiscus Petal Powder(which is good for thickening the hair and encouraging growth). I'm gonna order from fromnaturewithlove.com since it seems to be more cost efficient

 

[Queenie]

I got a few boxes of Jamila and I will be trying it this weekend. It's only $1.29/box at a nearby store. The one a used before was $6.

 

[sareca]

I got a few boxes of Jamila and I will be trying it this weekend. It's only $1.29/box at a nearby store. The one a used before was $6.

$1.29! There's a bargain!

 

[alexstin]

I have my harvested hair in the indigo/henna mix. I'm going to leave it in for anothe hour(2 hours total) and then see how it looks. I'll be doing the henna on me later today!

 

[sareca]

I have my harvested hair in the indigo/henna mix. I'm going to leave it in for anothe hour(2 hours total) and then see how it looks. I'll be doing the henna on me later today!

We should start calling this Henna Friday. I'm doing unreleased Jamila w/ amla tea (so I don't have stuff to rinse out).

Good luck, Alexstin! Don't make you mix too runny...

 

[LaNecia]

I made my mix this morning using the Red Rose henna w/Amla and Shikakai. I have henna envy because I have to wait until tomorrow to do mine.

My mix today is as follows:

Henna:

200 g - Red Rose henna w/Amla and Shikakai Powders
2 tbsp - Bhringraj Powder
1/3 cup - powdered Hibiscus flower (grated in the food processer then ground to a powder with a mortar & pestal)
I wanted to add the Brahmi powder but I can't find it!

Herbs (2 tbsp of each):

Stinging Nettles, Horsetail, Thyme, Rosemary Leaves, & Alfalfa w/Citric Acid. I'm thinking of adding Methi Powder (Fenugreek) to the mix but even I can't deal with that smell for so long. I boiled two cups of water, put the herbs in and let them steep for about 30 minutes. I strained off the herbs and added the citric acid powder to the water and mixed the henna. Then I added small amounts of water to get the consistency that I wanted. The bowl is covered with Saran Wrap and sitting in a window at home.

It will sit for almost 24 hours before I apply to my hair. Tonight I will wash my hair w/Premier Poo and allow to air dry.

In the morning I will apply the henna for a 4 hour application. Oh don't laugh but I put the henna in my hair, cover with a plastic cap, hair towel, then I ride my spinning bike for an hour (to generate heat AND burn calories at the same time). After I ride, I have breakfast and by the time I do it all, the guys still aren't up and I'm hitting the shower to rinse.

Tim and I are taking Engagement photos tomorrow so hopefully it'll show what my hair really looks like right now.

 

[sareca]

Just checking in before bed time! Sareca, I found ONE package of Red Rose Henna, it has Amla and Shikakai powders it in. Usually I add those to my regular henna. Of late (the last 3 applications), I've been adding Bhrami and Bhringraj powders to the mix. I think I have something to report but I'll wait a few more weeks before I know for sure...

Kitchen_tician!! You know, the first time I did henna, I noticed a difference but nothing dramatic. I stayed with it though and am so glad I did. I think you'll be very happy you gave it a try!

Glad we could help, and do keep us posted on your results.

Ok, beddie time, my Sweetie is out flying a late flight tonight.

Thanks, Vixxen

 

[douglala]

Pics....Pics.....Pics.....finally

This is after my first indigo/henna/amla treatment. Hair was then rollerset and lightly flat-ironed.



This is after my third henna/indigo/amla treatment. It is hard to tell but my hair is a tad lighter because I used a greater percentage of henna for this one. Also a rollerset and flatiron.


This is after my 4th henna only treatment. Notice the reddish/brown in the front. My hair is air-dried and lightly flatironed.




Today is Henna Friday for me too. Doing my first Indigo only treatment tonight.....I'm so excited!! But I think I am going to mix in some of that Cassia (sp?) neutral henna. I have some there that I never used...

 

[LaNecia]

DougLaLa, you hair looks F-A-B!!!

 

[douglala]

DougLaLa, you hair looks F-A-B!!!

Thank you!!!! If only my ends looked like this


I'm about to step my henna-ing up to the next level -> your level (and Sareca)......herbs and spices.......or maybe Jamilla, etc.....

I need to go back and do some re-reading of this thread first.......

 

[sareca]

Pics....Pics.....Pics.....finally

This is after my first indigo/henna/amla treatment. Hair was then rollerset and lightly flat-ironed.
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This is after my third henna/indigo/amla treatment. It is hard to tell but my hair is a tad lighter because I used a greater percentage of henna for this one. Also a rollerset and flatiron.
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This is after my 4th henna only treatment. Notice the reddish/brown in the front. My hair is air-dried and lightly flatironed.
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Today is Henna Friday for me too. Doing my first Indigo only treatment tonight.....I'm so excited!! But I think I am going to mix in some of that Cassia (sp?) neutral henna. I have some there that I never used...

Wow, so shiny and I love the red/brown highlights in the last pic.

 

[douglala]

Wow, so shiny and I love the red/brown highlights in the last pic.

Nooo, don't say that!!! I've been torn between keeping the color is the last pic or going all black with indigo. I FINALLY made up my mind to do an indigo only treatment tonight..... now you got me rethinking my plan...

 

[sareca]

Nooo, don't say that!!! I've been torn between keeping the color is the last pic or going all black with indigo. I FINALLY made up my mind to do an indigo only treatment tonight..... now you got me rethinking my plan...

Well, I've indigo'd twice and I managed to get some of the red/brown back by doing a henna only treatment. I'm beginning to think indigo is not as permanent as I'd hoped.

 

[douglala]

Well, I've indigo'd twice and I managed to get some of the red/brown back by doing a henna only treatment. I'm beginning to think indigo is not as permanent as I'd hoped.

Cool. At least I know I can get my color back. Is this with the Jamilla Henna?

 

[alexstin]

Beautiful, Douglala!