A New Henna Thread

[reeko43]

Anyone ever henna on transitioning hair? I want to henna so bad but I'm scared to do it because of the textures...but I have a feeling I won't be fully natural until summer 2010. Also, after your first time, do you re-henna your whole head or just your roots? I'm gonna read this entire thread but if anyone wants to jump in and answer my questions feel free! TIA

I am 6 1/2 months post and did my first henna this weekend. I am so hooked!!! I was getting so frustrated with my hair, all the breakage. I ordered 400 grams of Jamila super sift summer crop 2010 off ebay after reading many posts on different forums that recommended it. I mixed with raspberry green tea (only tea on hand), acv and ground cloves. It felt so good putting it on and it was a breeze washing it out!

After dc I instantly had positive results. It was so much easier to detangle my hair. The henna covered my grays better than the semi-permanents I was using and I love the color. If only I had tried henna sooner

 

[NJoy]

I'm pretty sure I've asked this before but, I'm gonna ask again anywho. Does anyone have experience with Afshan Mehndi Henna? I picked some up locally and don't want to try it until someone gives me some feedback. In the meantime, I have some Jamila that I intend to use tomorrow...or soon, depending on what tomorrow looks like around here.

 

[lavaflow99]

Is it possible that henna and/or indigo can lose its effectiveness if it's "old"? The reason I ask if I have bought several boxes of Jamila Henna back in Aug 2010 and have kept in the freezer till it is time to use. And the indigo I keep in the refrigerator. After my last 2 henna/indigo sessions (in October and January), my gray hairs aren't picking up the indigo so are now are deep red. Just curious and thanks in advance!

 

[Addy3010]

I am seriously considering using henna. I really want to get the conditioning effects. I can do with out the color but it doesnt bother me either. Some patches of my hair are somewhat copper-ish. lol I am such and impulsive person that if i could get my hands on henna it would have already been done. Anyway i am sitting on my hands and trying to do some research. I have read through most of this thread, and read curly nikki's henna experience and some other forums.

I have a question, I have been looking for something that would help with manageability. My hair tangles a lot, (i had to trim to get rid of splits and knots) even if its been moisturized. Does henna help hair become a little less prone to tangle?

 

[SimplyLeesh]

Has anyone used colora henna powder? I just bought it from my local beauty supply store and the box says "natural organic haircolor conditioner". The ingredients say(henna, indigo, centaurea, rhubarb, beetroot). Also the box says it will give a natural brown color. I want to henna tonight, but I would like some feedback on the brand I bought.

 

[grow]

has anyone ever put aloe vera juice in their henna mix?

oh, and SimplyLeesh, i don't know about henna with all those extra things in it.

it seems to me that the indigo would turn your hair black, not brown, but maybe some more experienced ladies can chime in.

oh, and another question:

has anyone ever henna'ed in braids?

 

[Fhrizzball]

Has anyone used colora henna powder? I just bought it from my local beauty supply store and the box says "natural organic haircolor conditioner". The ingredients say(henna, indigo, centaurea, rhubarb, beetroot). Also the box says it will give a natural brown color. I want to henna tonight, but I would like some feedback on the brand I bought.

has anyone ever put aloe vera juice in their henna mix?

oh, and @SimplyLeesh, i don't know about henna with all those extra things in it.

it seems to me that the indigo would turn your hair black, not brown, but maybe some more experienced ladies can chime in.

oh, and another question:

has anyone ever henna'ed in braids?

From my understanding henna mixed with indigo at the right ratios turns hair brown, while indigo on top of henna turns it black. I could be wrong

I never heard of that brand before though. I would be sure to make sure it's BAQ especially since you're relaxed. What I do know of it is to make sure to sift well before store bought henna usually isn't as finely sifted as it could be.

 

[ericajoy]

I use Jamila henna from mehandi.com, most recently the "Celebration" variety. I mix it half and half with cassia (also from mehandi) b/c I like the color to come out more brownish-red and less burgundy (though I haven't found a way to stop the burgundy altogether).

My process:
I mix about 50g of each (henna and cassia) with strong green tea in separate bowls, with a squeeze of lemon.

Cover and let sit overnight OR in a warm oven (200 degrees F) for a couple of hours.

Apply to hair, let sit for one hour with heat (I do it for only one hour to keep it from getting too burgundy, and b/c I'm lazy).

Rinse/cowash out with cheap conditioner.

Put in a DC and leave overnight (I usually do the whole process at night).

This has definitely made my hair thicker and stronger with more shine and a deeper color.

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

I am 6 1/2 months post and did my first henna this weekend. I am so hooked!!! I was getting so frustrated with my hair, all the breakage. I ordered 400 grams of Jamila super sift summer crop 2010 off ebay after reading many posts on different forums that recommended it. I mixed with raspberry green tea (only tea on hand), acv and ground cloves. It felt so good putting it on and it was a breeze washing it out!

After dc I instantly had positive results. It was so much easier to detangle my hair. The henna covered my grays better than the semi-permanents I was using and I love the color. If only I had tried henna sooner

What do the ground cloves do?

Wow looks like I'm the only one adding conditioner to my henna

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

I am 6 1/2 months post and did my first henna this weekend. I am so hooked!!! I was getting so frustrated with my hair, all the breakage. I ordered 400 grams of Jamila super sift summer crop 2010 off ebay after reading many posts on different forums that recommended it. I mixed with raspberry green tea (only tea on hand), acv and ground cloves. It felt so good putting it on and it was a breeze washing it out!

After dc I instantly had positive results. It was so much easier to detangle my hair. The henna covered my grays better than the semi-permanents I was using and I love the color. If only I had tried henna sooner

What do the ground cloves do?

Wow looks like I'm the only one adding conditioner to my henna

 

[grow]

reeko43, yes, i'm curious about the ground cloves, too!



ericajoy, thanks so much for the details!
when you put your henna to sit, is it important for it to be covered in something that is airtight (like tupperware) or can it just sit in an open bowl?

and for anybody who knows:

how much time is the max that can pass after the henna wash out to the indigo application if the desired effect is jet black hair?

i was thinking of doing the two step process in two days, since they've told me the henna has to stay on 4 hours if i want the indigo "to take".

thanks ladies and hhj!

 

[lavaflow99]

has anyone ever put aloe vera juice in their henna mix?

oh, and SimplyLeesh, i don't know about henna with all those extra things in it.

it seems to me that the indigo would turn your hair black, not brown, but maybe some more experienced ladies can chime in.

oh, and another question:

has anyone ever henna'ed in braids?

I use AVJ as the main liquid in my henna mix. It is great! I think it helps eliminate dryness usually associated post henna treatment. Once I'm done, my hair actually feels soft.

 

[NikStarrr]

I just re-upped on Karishma henna. Can't wait to do another treatment. I've been back on the henna kick. Trying to thicken up my hair as much as possible since I know I will encounter some postpartum shedding later this year.


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[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

NikStar[/USER];12900729 ]I just re-upped on Karishma henna. Can't wait to do another treatment. I've been back on the henna kick. Trying to thicken up my hair as much as possible since I know I will encounter some postpartum shedding later this year.


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wear do u buy your karishma?

 

[NikStarrr]

wear do u buy your karishma?

I get it from an Indian grocery here in Atlanta.


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[grow]

NikStar, how often are you planning to henna nowadays?

i didn't know it was good to stop shedding, too, thanks!

all these benifits!

besides the potential dryness, are there any other drawbacks i should watch our for ladies?

deediamante, thank you for the avjuice tip!

i will henna and indigo for the first time ever in 3 days and am super excited!

 

[NikStarrr]

I'm henna'ing once a month. I'm not sure if it stops shedding, I'm using it to try to thicken up my hair a bit, before the postpartum shedding hits after I have my baby in July!

 

[grow]

I'm henna'ing once a month. I'm not sure if it stops shedding, I'm using it to try to thicken up my hair a bit, before the postpartum shedding hits after I have my baby in July!

gosh, and your hair already looks soooo thick!

once a month sounds like a good plan and i hope to do something like that too!

july is right around the corner....Congratulations on your pregnancy!

 

[Platinum]

I haven't Henna'd in a while but I will probably do it this weekend. I still have a few boxes of Reshma and a few packets of Nupur. I still haven't been able to find Karishma in the stores. I would love to try it since I hear so many rave reviews about it.

 

[NikStarrr]

I am seriously considering using henna. I really want to get the conditioning effects. I can do with out the color but it doesnt bother me either. Some patches of my hair are somewhat copper-ish. lol I am such and impulsive person that if i could get my hands on henna it would have already been done. Anyway i am sitting on my hands and trying to do some research. I have read through most of this thread, and read curly nikki's henna experience and some other forums.

I have a question, I have been looking for something that would help with manageability. My hair tangles a lot, (i had to trim to get rid of splits and knots) even if its been moisturized. Does henna help hair become a little less prone to tangle?

For some, henna loosens the hair's natural curl slightly after a few treatments--so that could help reduce tangles.

Thx! grow!

 

[pookaloo83]

Where are you all buying your henna from? I'm in henna more for the color than the thickness. Which one should I buy and which mix do you think would make me get more color? TIA!

 

[grow]

ladies, i henna'ed for 5 hours yesterday, then i put indigo on with 1 tsp of salt for 2 and 1/2 hours right after the henna while my hair was still a bit damp and thus, easier to part.

when i rinsed it all out, i had grey hairs right in the front, on top of my head laughing at all that work, looking just as silver grey as usual!

i dc'ed all night and just rinsed that off hoping the color would have changed.

my greys are still laughing at the henndigo!

will it change to black or should i re do the whole thing just on that part of my head?

since henna and indigo are all natural, how quickly can a person repeat the process?

thank you for helping sistas!

 

[Platinum]

grow You don't have to repeat the entire process since you Henna'd last night. I believe you can reapply the Indigo immediately.

 

[grow]

i appreciate that idea @Platinum, and just wish i had gotten more indigo!

they only shipped 100 grams per order, so that's all i could get and already used it all.

i suppose this also indirectly means that if i were to order it today, by the time it got here 2 weeks from now, i would still have to start with the henna again, since it would no longer be a newly, freshly applied base stain for the indigo.

ladies, is this correct?erplexed

thanks ladies and hhj!

ETA: overall, i definitely like the henna and indigo treatments and will now place them in regular rotation within my reggie!

 

[JJamiah]

www.Mehandi.com Grow I gave you the link Mam.
LOL

Anywho it says you can do the INdigo in between Henna to make the Black color stronger.

I didn't know Indigo was Temporary. Yet they said you can do the indigo again after the oxidation period if your not happy with the outcome so no harm no foul.

I ordered 400 because they said for my length I need 500, well not the case my hair is thin and I only needed 100 I TOLD YALL my hair is FIne and low density don't let the pichas fool yah! It is very volumous but THIN as a pin!

 

[pookaloo83]

I dyed my hair with a box dye. Can I henna on top? And could someone please answer my post upthread? I think I asked before though.

 

[grow]

I dyed my hair with a box dye. Can I henna on top? And could someone please answer my post upthread? I think I asked before though.

pookaloo83, i am by no means an expert so please do not take my word for it, but one of the main reasons i chose to henna/indigo is because i had been told it can go over other dyes because it is natural.

i say, take some hair left over in your brush or comb and do a strand test.

i had color rinse (black) in my hair before i henndigo'ed 2 days ago and i saw from the strand test that my hair was fine with it all on there.

JJamiah, girl i saw that link (and thanked u sugar!) but did not see anything about what you wrote.
i will check again, thanks.....especially because this "oxidation thingy" is something i do not at all understand.
never delt with any oxidation using the black color rinses.....erplexed

 

[Guitarhero]

I'll post this is 2 different threads...but I bought a pack of Desi brand henna (it's BAQ) form the Turkish grocer and that stuff is red as hell! I dyed the soles of my feet (lends softness to callousy areas and soothes my feet as they're in boots all day) and that booger was red as a bright cherry within minutes. I'm doing the raven indigo now but I want to go back to red and thought I couldn't. I'mma try it. Desi release the dye very easily and it's kinda slimy like the Yemeni one.

 

[Guitarhero]

ladies, i henna'ed for 5 hours yesterday, then i put indigo on with 1 tsp of salt for 2 and 1/2 hours right after the henna while my hair was still a bit damp and thus, easier to part.

when i rinsed it all out, i had grey hairs right in the front, on top of my head laughing at all that work, looking just as silver grey as usual!

Do a spot henna with the red first...allow the dye to release well for a few hours before you apply. Give it 2 hours at least. Then mix your indigo and after 15 min. when the dye starts releasing, apply to the spot area and leave for a few hours. You have to stain the grey with regular lawsonia first, then the indigo. That used to happen to me until somebody mentioned the two-step process.

 

[JJamiah]

@pookaloo83, i am by no means an expert so please do not take my word for it, but one of the main reasons i chose to henna/indigo is because i had been told it can go over other dyes because it is natural.

i say, take some hair left over in your brush or comb and do a strand test.

i had color rinse (black) in my hair before i henndigo'ed 2 days ago and i saw from the strand test that my hair was fine with it all on there.

@JJamiah, girl i saw that link (and thanked u sugar!) but did not see anything about what you wrote.
i will check again, thanks.....especially because this "oxidation thingy" is something i do not at all understand.
never delt with any oxidation using the black color rinses.....erplexed

grow print out the booklet and page six talks about what I was saying. But read the whole thing it's a good read.