Do ya'll henna?

[JustKiya]

I henna on damp hair, largely because my hair is more manageable damp, so I can actually part it without fighting (too much). I don't comb my hair out before I henna, so any tangles that are there from me taking out my twists tends to still hang around.
I HAVE henna'd on dry hair - and I didn't notice any difference, really.

 

[Kimberly]

Thanks VW and NW! I love you guys!

 

[Mestiza]

I'm sitting here under the dryer w/ henna on my hair as I type. I'm using a new brand and will see how it works. This time I only mixed hot water and a little bit of EVOO w/ it and let the dye release overnight.

 

[angellazette]

Ok my henna and amla powder arrived. I'm about to mix it up and let it sit for about...14 hours. I'm using warm ACV instead of lemon juice, warm water and I think I'll add coconut oil to the mixture. I'll take before and afters.


ETA does the mixture need to be covered or uncovered?

 

[Lavendar]

Hi all! Finally I did my first henna last night. I'm in awe of the results. I can't believe my hair looks like this and no more premature grays. (Are grays really premature if you are in your 30s or are they supposed to be there? ) I mixed a lot of stuff in my henna and I probably won't do that again, but I was doing this with my daughter so it was a lot of fun! Both of our end results turned out much different than our test hair samples, which I thought was strange, but we did add honey and coconut oil right before applying, if that makes any difference. My hair is now darker, shinier, and the red highlights are blinging big time. I mean my hair is really, really red...my sample was not this red....and I added 50 g of amla. I'm lovin it and so excited and can't wait to do it again. My daughter's hair ended up lighter...her hair was already dark, almost black, and now looks auburn. She added lots and lots of paprika to her mix. She wanted a fiery red, but we'll have to keep trying. Even though henna doesn't "lift" color, I have found it does lighten and change some people's natural black.

I just want to thank everyone so much for sharing your henna experiences. Mine was terrific because I learned from you first!

My first mix:

100g Jamila henna
20 drops each rosemary EO, clary sage EO, lavendar EO
filtered water to consistency
2 T red wine vinegar
1 sample pkg of powdered cloves

Allow dye release for 20 hours, then:

50g Amla first mixed with hot water
2 T honey
2 T coconut oil

Y'all know I didn't need all that stuff, it was just fun to play with my daughter, but it turned out beautifully.

It's official: I henna!

 

[LaNecia]

Y'all know I didn't need all that stuff, it was just fun to play with my daughter, but it turned out beautifully.

It's official: I henna!

That's A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!

Glad you're loving it!! Welcome to the Henna Revolution!

 

[Mestiza]

Ok my henna and amla powder arrived. I'm about to mix it up and let it sit for about...14 hours. I'm using warm ACV instead of lemon juice, warm water and I think I'll add coconut oil to the mixture. I'll take before and afters.


ETA does the mixture need to be covered or uncovered?

I don't know if it makes much of a difference, but I cover mine.

 

[Mestiza]

Hi all! Finally I did my first henna last night. I'm in awe of the results. I can't believe my hair looks like this and no more premature grays. (Are grays really premature if you are in your 30s or are they supposed to be there? ) I mixed a lot of stuff in my henna and I probably won't do that again, but I was doing this with my daughter so it was a lot of fun! Both of our end results turned out much different than our test hair samples, which I thought was strange, but we did add honey and coconut oil right before applying, if that makes any difference. My hair is now darker, shinier, and the red highlights are blinging big time. I mean my hair is really, really red...my sample was not this red....and I added 50 g of amla. I'm lovin it and so excited and can't wait to do it again. My daughter's hair ended up lighter...her hair was already dark, almost black, and now looks auburn. She added lots and lots of paprika to her mix. She wanted a fiery red, but we'll have to keep trying. Even though henna doesn't "lift" color, I have found it does lighten and change some people's natural black.

I just want to thank everyone so much for sharing your henna experiences. Mine was terrific because I learned from you first!

My first mix:

100g Jamila henna
20 drops each rosemary EO, clary sage EO, lavendar EO
filtered water to consistency
2 T red wine vinegar
1 sample pkg of powdered cloves

Allow dye release for 20 hours, then:

50g Amla first mixed with hot water
2 T honey
2 T coconut oil

Y'all know I didn't need all that stuff, it was just fun to play with my daughter, but it turned out beautifully.

It's official: I henna!

That's terrific, Lavendar! I hennaed my hair, today, too.

 

[Mestiza]

Move over Reshma Henna (BAQ)! There's a new love in my life, Dulhan Henna (BAQ). I used Dulhan for the first time today and have fallen in love. Reshma was excellent, but I like Dulhan more. I'll be using this, now. I do want to try Jamila at some point, well, if they ever get it at any of the Indian stores that I visit. My mix was very simple this time.

Here goes:

Dulhan Henna (BAQ)
Hot Water
Grapeseed Oil

 

[ibelieve]

I posted previously that I had received some sample packages thinking they would be enough for a short haired application but it was only enough for a harvested hair test.

So, I ordered a full order from HFH, but in the meanwhile, a lady from my job brought me some from her home country going on and on about how great and natural it was. I said I wasn't going to use hers but I kept reading all of these raving posts so I decided to bite the bullet. I did test hers first with harvested hair, (which turned out fine) but was really nervous to use it. So I applied it and what was supposed to be a two hour henna session only turned out to be about 45 mintues. I just got toooo scared and started freaking out about what if the harvested hair test really didn't work and what if the Henna was turning my hair into mush as I sat there with it in my hair. So I finally jumped up and started rinsing it out.

My hair felt like it had been washed with INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH CLARIFYING POO.erplexed I was REALLY SCARED. I almost started crying as I was rinsing it out because all I could think of was everyone talking about how conditioning it was and how I must be the one that this is going to dissolve the hair and turn it into mush!!!. I mean my hair felt sooooo stripped. Finally, after a couple of rinses with conditioner and then a 1 hour deep conditioning session my hair was back to being manageable.

Today, my hair seems fine and I was suprised that some of the color did take even with the short amount of time I had the henna in. So I am resolved to waiting for my HFH order so I can retry the process with trusted products.

Was there anything specifally added to your henna receipes to combat the stripping effect? Or was that just a case of me having inferior henna?

Sonya

 

[LovelyLionessa]

I posted previously that I had received some sample packages thinking they would be enough for a short haired application but it was only enough for a harvested hair test.

So, I ordered a full order from HFH, but in the meanwhile, a lady from my job brought me some from her home country going on and on about how great and natural it was. I said I wasn't going to use hers but I kept reading all of these raving posts so I decided to bite the bullet. I did test hers first with harvested hair, (which turned out fine) but was really nervous to use it. So I applied it and what was supposed to be a two hour henna session only turned out to be about 45 mintues. I just got toooo scared and started freaking out about what if the harvested hair test really didn't work and what if the Henna was turning my hair into mush as I sat there with it in my hair. So I finally jumped up and started rinsing it out.

My hair felt like it had been washed with INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH CLARIFYING POO.erplexed I was REALLY SCARED. I almost started crying as I was rinsing it out because all I could think of was everyone talking about how conditioning it was and how I must be the one that this is going to dissolve the hair and turn it into mush!!!. I mean my hair felt sooooo stripped. Finally, after a couple of rinses with conditioner and then a 1 hour deep conditioning session my hair was back to being manageable.

Today, my hair seems fine and I was suprised that some of the color did take even with the short amount of time I had the henna in. So I am resolved to waiting for my HFH order so I can retry the process with trusted products.

Was there anything specifally added to your henna receipes to combat the stripping effect? Or was that just a case of me having inferior henna?

Sonya

I think a lot of ladies on here add lots of oil to their mixes to combat the drying effects. Don't worry girl, I know what you mean about those "Uh oh" henna moments in the begininng of your henna journey. I'm right there with ya, girl. Your henna may not be so inferior after all. When I did my first henna treatment a couple of weeks ago my hair initially felt dry, but then it got better and better and I'm sure yours will too. Some girls who use henna hardly have to use shampoo, if I remember correctly, that seems to be another one of the benifits of henna, it's ability to somehow clean the hair. It's a journey, we're all in it together. Good luck, girlie!

 

[Mestiza]

I think a lot of ladies on here add lots of oil to their mixes to combat the drying effects. Don't worry girl, I know what you mean about those "Uh oh" henna moments in the begininng of your henna journey. I'm right there with ya, girl. Your henna may not be so inferior after all. When I did my first henna treatment a couple of weeks ago my hair initially felt dry, but then it got better and better and I'm sure yours will too. Some girls who use henna hardly have to use shampoo, if I remember correctly, that seems to be another one of the benifits of henna, it's ability to somehow clean the hair. It's a journey, we're all in it together. Good luck, girlie!

I posted previously that I had received some sample packages thinking they would be enough for a short haired application but it was only enough for a harvested hair test.

So, I ordered a full order from HFH, but in the meanwhile, a lady from my job brought me some from her home country going on and on about how great and natural it was. I said I wasn't going to use hers but I kept reading all of these raving posts so I decided to bite the bullet. I did test hers first with harvested hair, (which turned out fine) but was really nervous to use it. So I applied it and what was supposed to be a two hour henna session only turned out to be about 45 mintues. I just got toooo scared and started freaking out about what if the harvested hair test really didn't work and what if the Henna was turning my hair into mush as I sat there with it in my hair. So I finally jumped up and started rinsing it out.

My hair felt like it had been washed with INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH CLARIFYING POO.erplexed I was REALLY SCARED. I almost started crying as I was rinsing it out because all I could think of was everyone talking about how conditioning it was and how I must be the one that this is going to dissolve the hair and turn it into mush!!!. I mean my hair felt sooooo stripped. Finally, after a couple of rinses with conditioner and then a 1 hour deep conditioning session my hair was back to being manageable.

Today, my hair seems fine and I was suprised that some of the color did take even with the short amount of time I had the henna in. So I am resolved to waiting for my HFH order so I can retry the process with trusted products.

Was there anything specifally added to your henna receipes to combat the stripping effect? Or was that just a case of me having inferior henna?

Sonya

I agree w/ Priestess!

The affects of henna are cumulative. It gets bettter for me each time that I use it. Try adding some oil to your henna mix.

Did you use lemon juice, ACV or anything else in your mix?

 

[LaNecia]

ETA does the mixture need to be covered or uncovered?

Everywhere I've read, the users are covering theirs and allowing the terp work. In thinking about it, I put henna in my hair once for about 2 hours and left it uncovered. It didn't work any less but it did DRY in my hair (looked like mudd when it dried). I'd recommend covering it to keep this from happening otherwise you'll come back to a crusty layer on top.

My hair felt like it had been washed with INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH CLARIFYING POO. I was REALLY SCARED.

I too experienced this and freaked out as well. But, I stayed with it (because the lady I got turned on to it by has BEAUTIFUL hair) and I knew it must work or she was lying). After a few uses, you'll find this to be less of a factor. I've never added oils to my henna mixes, just personal preference, but some ladies say they help combat the dryness so you maybe should give it a try. Either way, your hair will feel much stronger and resilient, which if you're not used to it, can make you wonder if it's ok. Take it from us, it is! I don't think there was anything wrong with your henna at all.

My hair has been thriving since I've incorporated my henna and indian oils. Did you know that Indian ladies rarely ever use oil in their hair as a styling aid? And when they do, they are very light and in small amounts?

Just to add, for my terp, I use citric acid powder, about 1 tbsp per 8-12 oz of water, it's plenty and non-drying to my hair. And...it doesn't stink when mixed with the henna like ACV or Tea Tree Oil. JMTC

Happy Hair Growing Ladies, make it a great weekend! (off to check my Jamila Henna results... )

 

[ibelieve]

Thanks ladies...

You definitely have me feeling better that it was more so part of the henna process than me having a bad product.
I did add some oil and stayed clear of adding ACV/Lemon Juice or any other terp as I am not as interested in getting color as I am conditioning/shine.

Hopefully I get my HFH order today.

Thanks again!

Sonya

 

[angellazette]

Alright ladies, the henna/amla is on my head. I put on a plastic cap, wrapped that in saran to keep any drippies, and put my turbon towel on top of that.

This stuff stinks!!! I'll probably use less ACV next time, I think that is what's contributing to the smell and I'll see if it causes any dryness. I hope not but I did get a little on my forehead during application and it had already started to stain by the time I finished.

Ok here's my henna progress so far (before and application):

http://public.fotki.com/angelic012/hair-1/2006/random_photos/

 

[Kimberly]

Okay, I did the half-and-half black henna and amla powder mix....my hair did not turn out black...but it's still a really nice color.

The henna I got from the Indian store was much finer than what I got from the health food store so I think I will stick with it. It didn't leave that gritty feeling at all.

 

[Mestiza]

Alright ladies, the henna/amla is on my head. I put on a plastic cap, wrapped that in saran to keep any drippies, and put my turbon towel on top of that.

This stuff stinks!!! I'll probably use less ACV next time, I think that is what's contributing to the smell and I'll see if it causes any dryness. I hope not but I did get a little on my forehead during application and it had already started to stain by the time I finished.

Ok here's my henna progress so far (before and application):

http://public.fotki.com/angelic012/hair-1/2006/random_photos/

I manage to get it on my forehead, too.

The last time that I hennaed, I put a good amount of petroleum jelly on my skin to keep it from staining my face and it did the trick.

 

[Mestiza]

Okay, I did the half-and-half black henna and amla powder mix....my hair did not turn out black...but it's still a really nice color.

The henna I got from the Indian store was much finer than what I got from the health food store so I think I will stick with it. It didn't leave that gritty feeling at all.

When I used the amla and henna mix that made my hair look black (but not blue-black), I used approx. 2/3 amla powder and 1/3 henna.

 

[angellazette]

I must say that the mix made my hair very coily...I mean coils everywhere! I'll take photos of the color in a few days.

 

[WomanlyCharm]

I must say that the mix made my hair very coily...I mean coils everywhere! I'll take photos of the color in a few days.

From what I read on the henna for hair website, amla not only helps make the color darker, it makes the hair curlier...I guess you proved it!

When I used amla, it gave my hair alot of body, bounce and fullness...it was awesome.

 

[angellazette]

From what I read on the henna for hair website, amla not only helps make the color darker, it makes the hair curlier...I guess you proved it!

When I used amla, it gave my hair alot of body, bounce and fullness...it was awesome.

Yep, I had tons of coils when I rinsed. I had lost a lot of the coils when I cut my hair a few months ago but they popped back with the henna/amla.

OK I put up some photos of my hair after rinsing. The color looks a little brassy to me but that is also where my grays were. I'll take some more photos in a few days.

 

[Mestiza]

Yep, I had tons of coils when I rinsed. I had lost a lot of the coils when I cut my hair a few months ago but they popped back with the henna/amla.

OK I put up some photos of my hair after rinsing. The color looks a little brassy to me but that is also where my grays were. I'll take some more photos in a few days.

Your hair looks very pretty! I love the color.

 

[sareca]

Hey ya'll. I'm seriously considering selling henna. I'd just buy it wholesale and setup a store on ebay. I'd probably start with Jamila since it is my favorite. I'm not sure what shipping would be like tho...

 

[Wildchild453]

Yep, I had tons of coils when I rinsed. I had lost a lot of the coils when I cut my hair a few months ago but they popped back with the henna/amla.

OK I put up some photos of my hair after rinsing. The color looks a little brassy to me but that is also where my grays were. I'll take some more photos in a few days.

It makes my hair super coily but the down side is detangling it when I'm ready to twist

 

[Cichelle]

Hey ya'll. I'm seriously considering selling henna. I'd just buy it wholesale and setup a store on ebay. I'd probably start with Jamila since it is my favorite. I'm not sure what shipping would be like tho...

I'd def. buy from you, sareca. Let us know if you decide to do it!

 

[angellazette]

It makes my hair super coily but the down side is detangling it when I'm ready to twist

It made my the extra coils but surprisingly detangling was no problem. I used Elucence as a leave in and Qhemet Olive and Honey Hydrating Balm.

 

[Wildchild453]

It made my the extra coils but surprisingly detangling was no problem. I used Elucence as a leave in and Qhemet Olive and Honey Hydrating Balm.

Usually when I first start styling my hair and its damp, its all good BUT once my hair starts to dry the ends tangle arround each other and it gets difficult

 

[BrownBetty]

Hey ya'll. I'm seriously considering selling henna. I'd just buy it wholesale and setup a store on ebay. I'd probably start with Jamila since it is my favorite. I'm not sure what shipping would be like tho...

I say go for it.

 

[zora]

I have an indigo question!!

I henna'd and indigo'd my hair last week. I want to indigo my hair again.

Is it too soon to indigo my hair a week later?

If not, can I do it every week?

Do I have to henna it first again?

Do I put anything in the indigo? (besides water)

Does indigo have conditioning properties? Or is it straight color?

What will happen if I mix amla with the indigo? Or should I apply it separately from the indigo?

Please feel free to share anything else I need to know. Thanks!

 

[crlsweetie912]

Hey ya'll. I'm seriously considering selling henna. I'd just buy it wholesale and setup a store on ebay. I'd probably start with Jamila since it is my favorite. I'm not sure what shipping would be like tho...

Girl get your hustle on!