A New Henna Thread

[Aggie]

I just had a Henna mishap with Nupur. I couldn’t find indigo anywhere here , so that I could correct it . I had to order some from Canada …. from Sooq(sp??) with some other goodies. I can’t wait to get my package.

How do you ladies that use Henna regularly not end up looking like Lucille Ball …lol ?

If that's your henna pic in your avi, WOW! I am sorry that happened to you. But I have very dark hair so henna would not lighten it the way it did yours in your avi. In fact, henna doesn't lighten dark hair at all, it anly leave a little tint of a reddish-copper color on the strands, mostly seen in bright sunlight.

 

[Ballerina_Bun]

If that's your henna pic in your avi, WOW! I am sorry that happened to you. But I have very dark hair so henna would not lighten it the way it did yours in your avi. In fact, henna doesn't lighten dark hair at all, it anly leave a little tint of a reddish-copper color on the strands, mostly seen in bright sunlight.

No, that's not my REAL Henna picture in my Avatar. I wore my Pippi Langstrømpe wig out to dinner (i'm "slightly" quirky). My real henna mishap wasn't that bad .... But it was still bad, because if I relax again, it will lighten even more, add that to the approaching summer sun


Can you believe it .... My package was already in the mail today from Henna Sooq. I have a "care package" on the way from the states and that's stuck in customs by the Norwegian KGB ….. They let a package with powders come through, but a package with my dirty, old cannibalized Pointe shoes, Oprah magazine and 4 Met Rx gets stopped. ....

 

[Aggie]

No, that's not my REAL Henna picture in my Avatar. I wore my Pippi Langstrømpe wig out to dinner (i'm "slightly" quirky). My real henna mishap wasn't that bad .... But it was still bad, because if I relax again, it will lighten even more, add that to the approaching summer sun


. ....

Whew! Thank goodness!

 

[Aggie]

I finally washed out my henna and now I have the indigo in my hair. I will keep it in for about 2.5 hours before washing it out. I sure it comes out as black as the last one.

I used diluted flour water to thicken and add consistency to the indigo this time. I ran out of cornstarch so I hope it comes out as good as it did in November when I used the cornstarch.

I know that I will have to wash it out with coolish water to avoid the flour gunking up on my hair. Hot water to wash it out today is a .

 

[guudhair]

Does any color residue get on your clothes or pillow afterwards?

 

[Aggie]

Does any color residue get on your clothes or pillow afterwards?

Only if it is not properly rinsed out.

 

[guudhair]

Thanks...think I'll buy some today...is it okay to do a light protein treatment (Keraphix)?...or is there really no need?...I already use the standard powders about twice a week

 

[guudhair]

and what color will my hair be if I henna without indigo?

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

What color is your hair naturally? Henna also dyes and tints the hair reddish tones to varying degrees depending on freshness and crop year of henna powder used

 

[guudhair]

What color is your hair naturally?

It's a very dark brown color...almost looks black except in sunlight...I've been reading about how henna gives a red color but I do not want a red/reddish color in my hair

How much am I suppose to use?...I went to a few stores today to compare prices but didn't see any mixing measurements on boxes.

Is it okay to do a light protein treatment (Keraphix)?...or is there really no need if I use the standard powders two times a week?

Lastly, where can I find indigo in the store?...I went to six stores today and none of them knew what I was talking about.

sorry about all the questions ...

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Oh indigo is usually sold online only. It's a very hard herb to get hold of in shops, for some reason...and then again it's not that fresh anyhow. Same as their henna powders (usually). Find a good supplier online, and some of the ladies here can make a recommendation, I'm sure.

I am not really familiar with keraphix. Suppose I need to catch up

If you don't want red tones in your dark hair, as they might slightly tint them, you could use cassia obovata instead but it isn't as long term as henna can be.

But yes to avoid red tones you could use indigo, or even amla powder, as some people like that amla powder helps them maintain their curls, or if not then henna does loosen curls for some. So just decide what henna hair care regimen will be perfect for you.

 

[Aggie]

Thanks...think I'll buy some today...is it okay to do a light protein treatment (Keraphix)?...or is there really no need?...I already use the standard powders about twice a week

It's not really necessary after a henna treatment. I'd say give yourself a protein treatment about a week after the henna application.

 

[guudhair]

But yes to avoid red tones you could use indigo, or even amla powder, as some people like that amla powder helps them maintain their curls, or if not then henna does loosen curls for some. So just decide what henna hair care regimen will be perfect for you.

Thanks...I have amla powder but I want the henna to loosen my new growth so I can stretch my relaxers longer...is there another powder that can be purchased in a store to counter the redness?

 

[Angelicus]

Hey y'all! Yesterday I had a cosmetology student come over to my house to learn about henna + indigo application. She was told by her teachers that henna and natural products are bad! I let her watch Youtube videos on henna, then had her skim over the Henna Book provided by Catherine Jones. Finally, I *gasp* let her apply henna then indigo on my hair, guiding her through the process.

The result... OMG this was the best BEST BEST henna + indigo application on my hair EVER in my life. My hair is black as a raven's wing. I will try to post pics tomorrow.

I know I say this a lot but Karishma really is the best henna. It glided on my hair like conditioner. my hair even felt detangled after I rinsed it out.

The indigo was another story. I warned her that sometimes the indigo clumps up and that speed would be her friend. I give her an 'A+' in color application. My hair feels UBER-conditioned thanks to the Henna. After sitting with V05 in my hair for two minutes, my hair was detangled. I can't stop playing in it!

 

[keykee]

I have bought but not yet used the LUSH Cacoa Noir Indigo Henna as it seems pretty convenient and another LHCF'er (thanks MStar) said she had real success with it.

Anyone else used this Henna and like it?

I've used CACA Brun and Rouge from Lush and I like them.

 

[Platinum]

Hey y'all! Yesterday I had a cosmetology student come over to my house to learn about henna + indigo application. She was told by her teachers that henna and natural products are bad! I let her watch Youtube videos on henna, then had her skim over the Henna Book provided by Catherine Jones. Finally, I *gasp* let her apply henna then indigo on my hair, guiding her through the process.

The result... OMG this was the best BEST BEST henna + indigo application on my hair EVER in my life. My hair is black as a raven's wing. I will try to post pics tomorrow.

I know I say this a lot but Karishma really is the best henna. It glided on my hair like conditioner. my hair even felt detangled after I rinsed it out.

The indigo was another story. I warned her that sometimes the indigo clumps up and that speed would be her friend. I give her an 'A+' in color application. My hair feels UBER-conditioned thanks to the Henna. After sitting with V05 in my hair for two minutes, my hair was detangled. I can't stop playing in it!

I haven't tried Karishma henna yet. I still have about 4 boxes of Jamila and 2 boxes of Reshma. Did you mixed your henna with anything?

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Thanks...I have amla powder but I want the henna to loosen my new growth so I can stretch my relaxers longer...is there another powder that can be purchased in a store to counter the redness?

Yes you can use katam or indigo.

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Hey y'all! Yesterday I had a cosmetology student come over to my house to learn about henna + indigo application. She was told by her teachers that henna and natural products are bad! I let her watch Youtube videos on henna, then had her skim over the Henna Book provided by Catherine Jones. Finally, I *gasp* let her apply henna then indigo on my hair, guiding her through the process.

The result... OMG this was the best BEST BEST henna + indigo application on my hair EVER in my life. My hair is black as a raven's wing. I will try to post pics tomorrow.

I know I say this a lot but Karishma really is the best henna. It glided on my hair like conditioner. my hair even felt detangled after I rinsed it out.

The indigo was another story. I warned her that sometimes the indigo clumps up and that speed would be her friend. I give her an 'A+' in color application. My hair feels UBER-conditioned thanks to the Henna. After sitting with V05 in my hair for two minutes, my hair was detangled. I can't stop playing in it!

Sounds like my kind of good time

 

[guudhair]

I bought a pack of Karishma Herbal Henna...it's 150g...do I use the whole pack?...is it okay to henna a few days after relaxing (or the same day)?...or should I do it a few days before relaxing?...I'm suppose to relax Wed (still debating)...

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

using 150 grams depends on your hair length and thickness. What is it?

I'd probably say it'd be better to henna before relaxing, just to make sure you get your hair the texture you want it to be. But I'd really like to hear other people's experience with this.

 

[guudhair]

my last length check is the pic in my avatar and it was taken in Jan so I guess about an inch or so longer...and it's pretty thick.

 

[Anonymous1]

I just received my cassia in the mail. I'm going to try it tomorrow. I have some henna and indigo too but i think i'm still afraid to go there.

 

[nymane]

I bought a pack of Karishma Herbal Henna...it's 150g...do I use the whole pack?...is it okay to henna a few days after relaxing (or the same day)?...or should I do it a few days before relaxing?...I'm suppose to relax Wed (still debating)...

The first time I used henna I did it the day after I relaxed...I loved the results

I always use it after I relax (last time I waited a week).

 

[Angelicus]

I bought a pack of Karishma Herbal Henna...it's 150g...do I use the whole pack?...is it okay to henna a few days after relaxing (or the same day)?...or should I do it a few days before relaxing?...I'm suppose to relax Wed (still debating)...

Hey! Usually, I am able to use one pack of Karishma on my hair but when the stylist did it, she needed 1 1/2 packs (my hair is very thick). Also, it's cool to use henna whenever. Personally, my hair likes henna right after a relaxer... the color sticks better when my cuticles are up. If I were you, I'd just wait until after you relax.

 

[Aggie]

I always wait a week or two after my relaxer before using henna on my hair, but please remember that henna is natural and can be used anytime after the relaxer but if you wnat to avoid reversion, then I'd say, wait at least 3 days after relaxing.

 

[Summer79]

Just got a box of Reshma in the mail today and can't wait to henna for the first time tomorrow........provided the hair test comes out normal. I've been in the henna threads for a few weeks trying to learn all I can!

 

[babayred_86]

I seem to hear ppl talk about reshma, karishma, and jamilla alot in this thread. Is there a vast difference between these brands... like is the color deposit stronger or weaker in one?

 

[Anonymous1]

I just finished my cassia treatment. I'm under the dryer now in rollers. Can't wait to see how my hair will turn out once it's dry. It does feel stronger.

 

[Angelicus]

I seem to hear ppl talk about reshma, karishma, and jamilla alot in this thread. Is there a vast difference between these brands... like is the color deposit stronger or weaker in one?

Hi! Karishma Brand is a mixture of different herbs. Jamila is 100% henna. For me, Karishma washes out better and leaves my hair feeling more conditioned as Jamila.

 

[Snuckles]

I seem to hear ppl talk about reshma, karishma, and jamilla alot in this thread. Is there a vast difference between these brands... like is the color deposit stronger or weaker in one?

I too came confused between the various brands. It would be great to see a list of brands (most talked about here) and there "best" qualities.