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HighAspirations
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How did you make it indigo
samanthathebrave
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How does henna compare to either Aphogee-type protein and plant-based proteins?
MyAngelEyez~C~U
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samanthathebrave said:
I feel like it strengthens my hair, similar to a light protein treatment.
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greenandchic
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You can do it in one step or two.
One Step Indigo
1. Henna - add whatever liquid you normally use to activate the henna and wait fore the dye release.
2. Indigo - add hot water and a dash of salt to the indigo and let it sit until until the dye releases. It should be a very dark blue and the dye release is much sooner with indigo than with henna.
3. Mix the two together and apply it to the hair and leave it on for about 4 hours.
When you use 50/50 henna and indigo, the result will be dark brown. With less indigo, the result will be lighter, almost chestnut brown. You'll see that color more if your hair is light already or gray.
Two Step Indigo
Do the same thing as steps 1 and 2 above.
This time you're going to put the henna on your hair first, wait about 4 hours, wash it out then put the indigo on freshly rinsed hair for about the same amount of time (though you may be able to do it for less time).
The result will be almost a blue/black.
drmuffin
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I haven't posted in a good while but I just wanna drop by and say that I'm really digging this rajasthani henna! My hair feels very strong and soft, and the color is coming along nicely! I have some Rajasthani Twilight coming in the mail and in a few weeks I'm gonna try to get maximum color.
Oh yeah...sleeping in henna sucks dog buns.
Oh yeah...sleeping in henna sucks dog buns.
Shadiyah
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How I keep thinking about is how this thread brought Nupur to my attention. I can not see it too many times that I love it. I love how it looks and I just love how it turned out on my mother's hair. Her color came out so nice and dark. And I am so happy with my hair as well. I don't want to lose sight that too much henna can mean a protein overload look a like. So i am still sticking to once a month on my hair. I wanted you all to see for yourself with my mother's hair.
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Aggie
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As long as you rae using beauty art quality (BAQ) henna, you are able to use it right away because it does not react negatively to commercial hair color. Just make sure you deep moisture treat your hair after the hendigo treatment.
The brand of the henna shouldn't matter as long as you are using BAQ henna like I mentioned above.
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Last Thursday I ordered the Rajasthani Jasmine from Mehandi.com and it arrive today. I'm hoping that it'll strengthen my hair as well as blend in my silvers. I've searched this thread but havent seen mention of this particular BQH, so I'll let ya'll know if you're interested...
lovestarr
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DarkJoy said:
I applied my first henna two nights ago which was rajasthani jasmine from mehandi.com to strengthen my hair and cover my greys: I LOVE the results!! My hair has never seemed stronger, softer, and with less shedding/breakage. It also turned my greys into a coppery orange but hopefully will become darker with more applications. I plan on doing this henna every 2 weeks. I most importantly did an overnight DC when i washed the henna out with 50% AOHRS, 25% JBCO, and 25% raw honey for added moisture. My hair was like butter!! I can't wait to do it again!
DarkJoy
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Ohhh! Thank you for this! I'm mixing it now so it can sit for that 12 hours. I'll apply it tomorrow morning then run my errands with a hat over the plastic cap. lol. I'm too excited to wait for the next day I have nothing to do which is Sunday. Plus I have a party to go to Saturday night....it CANT wait! hehe
The idea of coppery orange on the grays is exciting! I used to dye my whole head that color back in my late 20s so it doesn't freak me out.
There's so few grays it would just look like mild highlights anyway. Also my hair is so fine it snaps at the slightest manipulation it seems so hopefully this will give some relief and let me retain more growth.Guess I'll wash the puff tonight and not put anything on it so the henna will take better.
I'll report back tomorrow afternoon with the results... guess I'll take before and afters....
JazzyOleBabe
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Currently sitting here with Rajasthani henna and Cocoa Powder in my hair.
lovestarr
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DarkJoy said:Ohhh! Thank you for this! I'm mixing it now so it can sit for that 12 hours. I'll apply it tomorrow morning then run my errands with a hat over the plastic cap. lol. I'm too excited to wait for the next day I have nothing to do which is Sunday. Plus I have a party to go to Saturday night....it CANT wait! hehe
The idea of coppery orange on the grays is exciting! I used to dye my whole head that color back in my late 20s so it doesn't freak me out.
Guess I'll wash the puff tonight and not put anything on it so the henna will take better.
I'll report back tomorrow afternoon with the results... guess I'll take before and afters....
Your welcome! Just like yours my hair was snapping off at the touch but with this henna and my baggying each night since, my hair is beginning to noticeably strengthen. I will be incorporating ayurvedic treatments into my weekly regimen now. So how did it come out???
auparavant
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I'm getting off the straight henna train for a bit. The greys I have near my hairline are driving me nuts and they are hard to color even with hendigo and the 2-step process. I'm doing a Garnier Herbashine tonight after researching on the possibilities. It lasts 28 washes or so and with the indigo in the hair, it's not going to be very light. My color is 554 Cinnamon Sprinkle/Med Mahogany Brown. I'll probably get the same effect of the Yemeni red henna over the indigo I did a year ago with a slight red. I know it's no ammonia but have a chemical that will lift some of the henna color anyway but I figure it's going to cover those pesky lil greys better and faster.
Question: Anybody else doing the no-ammonia demi-permanent dyes for awhile? Give me some tips.
Question: Anybody else doing the no-ammonia demi-permanent dyes for awhile? Give me some tips.
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
@JazzyOleBabe--Oh please let us know how it comes out
and how you like it. @lovestarr--I'm sitting here with mine on now--1 hour down, 5 to go! lol. I have been lurking on the baggy thread and wondered how it would work with my hair. I might go ahead and try that too. Couldn't hurt. Hopefully your success will echo here and henna will give mine strength to grow. Amla looks interesting too. Think that'll go on the to-do list as well...
DarkJoy
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auparavant: Hello there! Yes, I've used the no-ammonia semi-permanents twice in the last 6 months. I honestly think that's part of the reason I lost some traction with my growth. At first my hair felt nice and soft and then started to dry over a couple weeks. I know part of it is that my hair IS naturally very dry (it's a natural 4c, super fine and thin and not porous) and it just made it worse.
I can't say I recommend them for ME, even a rinse. However, others here, even with relaxed hair, have success with them. Only way to know is to try....JazzyOleBabe
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DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Update and my review:
I L O V E I T ! ! !
For reference, this is the henna I bought: Ancient Sunrise® Jasmine Henna for Delicate Hair. I ordered it last Thursday and it was on my doorstep the following Tuesday.
My hair is in mad love--it is definitely thicker by the individual strands. The color is rich rich rich. Too bad it's almost midnight because I'll have to wait until morning to see it in natural bright sunlight. It is a super deep chocolate/red color from my natural "1b". The tips took it really well and will surely be the most red once the color settles over the next couple days.The reggie went like this:
Henna Preparation
Hair Preparation (the night before)
Application
It seriously took all those rinses before the water ran clear. There were still little leaves, but a comb took care of that. This was expected because all of the research warned that it's hard to get it out of a tight fro.. No biggie. It was worth it!
For those worried about it taking so long, I still had errands to do after I henna'd, so I put my hat on, some nice earrings and make up--walked a mile pick-up DD from school, talked to parents and teachers, had her friends over, visited the neighbors, and they were none-the-wiser that I had saran wrap and a shower cap on under my cute hat. I do wonder if they could smell the distinct green tea scent emanating from my head, though.
. However, I would never do this on a workday.
For those concerned about grays--mine turned BRIGHT copper red. Fine with me. There are more than I thought in the crown, but they blend in giving the hair the appearance of depth of color or highlights instead of just a flat color that I would have gotten from a box job. I'm sure they'll darken over the next couple days as well...
Most importantly? My hair feels twice as strong. It is now in flat twists with flax seed gel. During that process it usually snaps the whole time. Didn't even hear one this time! There was very little shed through that whole washing experience. It feels soft and fantastic.
Obviously, I will be doing this again in another couple weeks. Wish I had done it sooner.
Hope my little henna review helps those still sitting on the fence about it. Enjoy your henna journeys ladies!
I L O V E I T ! ! !
For reference, this is the henna I bought: Ancient Sunrise® Jasmine Henna for Delicate Hair. I ordered it last Thursday and it was on my doorstep the following Tuesday.
My hair is in mad love--it is definitely thicker by the individual strands. The color is rich rich rich. Too bad it's almost midnight because I'll have to wait until morning to see it in natural bright sunlight. It is a super deep chocolate/red color from my natural "1b". The tips took it really well and will surely be the most red once the color settles over the next couple days.The reggie went like this:
Henna Preparation
- Since it has to cure at least 12 hours, I prepared the powder the night before using about 1/3 lemon juice and the rest OJ as I only had a little of each. I made it a little thicker than relaxer as dripping just wouldn't do.
- Left it to cure on the kitchen counter.
Hair Preparation (the night before)
- Pre-poo'd with my homemade nettle tea rinse and massaged scalp.
- Regular wash with a no-cone but 'stripping' shampoo.
- Condition with a natural no-cone conditioner and rinsed until it 'squeaked' (didn't want anything left on the hair that would hamper the henna process). Note: I've read that it's better not to use conditioner at all because they always leave something behind, but my hair is SO dry I didn't want it snapping as it got manipulated the next day.
- Picked and fluffed the fro then put in 2 buns.
- Covered with my stocking cap.
- Dried as I slept.
Application
- With gloves on, separated hair into four sections.
- Applied paste from back to top and crown
- Massaged in
- Wrapped with Saran Wrap and then a shower bonnet on top of that
- Let sit for 8 hours
- Rinsed about 10 minutes
- Applied Shea Moisture Purification Masque and rinsed another 5 minutes
- Tea rinse and ACV rinse and water rinsed again another 5 mins
- Sealed with a self-made mix of pure 30% coco and 70% Shea butters
It seriously took all those rinses before the water ran clear. There were still little leaves, but a comb took care of that. This was expected because all of the research warned that it's hard to get it out of a tight fro.
. No biggie. It was worth it!For those worried about it taking so long, I still had errands to do after I henna'd, so I put my hat on, some nice earrings and make up--walked a mile pick-up DD from school, talked to parents and teachers, had her friends over, visited the neighbors, and they were none-the-wiser that I had saran wrap and a shower cap on under my cute hat. I do wonder if they could smell the distinct green tea scent emanating from my head, though.
. However, I would never do this on a workday.For those concerned about grays--mine turned BRIGHT copper red. Fine with me. There are more than I thought in the crown, but they blend in giving the hair the appearance of depth of color or highlights instead of just a flat color that I would have gotten from a box job. I'm sure they'll darken over the next couple days as well...
Most importantly? My hair feels twice as strong. It is now in flat twists with flax seed gel. During that process it usually snaps the whole time. Didn't even hear one this time! There was very little shed through that whole washing experience. It feels soft and fantastic.
Obviously, I will be doing this again in another couple weeks. Wish I had done it sooner.
Hope my little henna review helps those still sitting on the fence about it. Enjoy your henna journeys ladies!
Shadiyah
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DarkJoy congrats!!! loved your story and glad you loved it. I always love henna day. I use to sleep in it but I can not stand the plastic caps on my head in my sleep anymore. So I do it during the day now or when I stay up all night.
Every time I hear one of you all story it makes me want to get my henna out lol.
Every time I hear one of you all story it makes me want to get my henna out lol.
lovestarr
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DarkJoy said:Update and my review:
I L O V E I T ! ! !
For reference, this is the henna I bought: Ancient Sunrise® Jasmine Henna for Delicate Hair. I ordered it last Thursday and it was on my doorstep the following Tuesday.
My hair is in mad love--it is definitely thicker by the individual strands. The color is rich rich rich. Too bad it's almost midnight because I'll have to wait until morning to see it in natural bright sunlight. It is a super deep chocolate/red color from my natural "1b". The tips took it really well and will surely be the most red once the color settles over the next couple days.The reggie went like this:
Henna Preparation
[*]Since it has to cure at least 12 hours, I prepared the powder the night before using about 1/3 lemon juice and the rest OJ as I only had a little of each. I made it a little thicker than relaxer as dripping just wouldn't do.
[*]Left it to cure on the kitchen counter.
Note: In the end, it cured ~18 hours.
Hair Preparation (the night before)
[*]Pre-poo'd with my homemade nettle tea rinse and massaged scalp.
[*]Regular wash with a no-cone but 'stripping' shampoo.
[*]Condition with a natural no-cone conditioner and rinsed until it 'squeaked' (didn't want anything left on the hair that would hamper the henna process). Note: I've read that it's better not to use conditioner at all because they always leave something behind, but my hair is SO dry I didn't want it snapping as it got manipulated the next day.
[*]Picked and fluffed the fro then put in 2 buns.
[*]Covered with my stocking cap.
[*]Dried as I slept.
Application
[*]With gloves on, separated hair into four sections.
[*]Applied paste from back to top and crown
[*]Massaged in
[*]Wrapped with Saran Wrap and then a shower bonnet on top of that
[*]Let sit for 8 hours
[*]Rinsed about 10 minutes
[*]Applied Shea Moisture Purification Masque and rinsed another 5 minutes
[*]Tea rinse and ACV rinse and water rinsed again another 5 mins
[*]Sealed with a self-made mix of pure 30% coco and 70% Shea butters
It seriously took all those rinses before the water ran clear. There were still little leaves, but a comb took care of that. This was expected because all of the research warned that it's hard to get it out of a tight fro.
For those worried about it taking so long, I still had errands to do after I henna'd, so I put my hat on, some nice earrings and make up--walked a mile pick-up DD from school, talked to parents and teachers, had her friends over, visited the neighbors, and they were none-the-wiser that I had saran wrap and a shower cap on under my cute hat. I do wonder if they could smell the distinct green tea scent emanating from my head, though.
For those concerned about grays--mine turned BRIGHT copper red. Fine with me. There are more than I thought in the crown, but they blend in giving the hair the appearance of depth of color or highlights instead of just a flat color that I would have gotten from a box job. I'm sure they'll darken over the next couple days as well...
Most importantly? My hair feels twice as strong. It is now in flat twists with flax seed gel. During that process it usually snaps the whole time. Didn't even hear one this time! There was very little shed through that whole washing experience. It feels soft and fantastic.
Obviously, I will be doing this again in another couple weeks. Wish I had done it sooner.
Hope my little henna review helps those still sitting on the fence about it. Enjoy your henna journeys ladies!
YAY!!! I am so happy you had a good experience. Since we had the same hair 'issues' I was confident this would work out for you. I plan on doing a henna every 2 weeks and an ayurvedic paste every week. I haven't dabbled in ayurvedic rinses yet tho but I am lurking the site for recipes so I can try a rinse tomorrow after my DC.
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Thanks for the congrats! I have the lovely ladies in this thread to thanks, really. Ya'll gave me the extra oompf to just give it a try. As far as sleeping in it No way. I sleep so wild, nothing really stays on my head so it would be disaster. My face would be henna-stained for weeks, let alone the covers! lol
lovestarr: I think I'll follow you and just order enough for the next 2 months to get my hair in shape. What is this paste? You have a link to a site you wanna share? (please and thanks? hehe)
Here's some hair candy for those who are curious.
Before a trim. Scraggly day-old twist out, fine fine strands. Dry, tired.
One Day Post-Henna
(Check out that shine & curl, yo!) The strand texture is thicker and quite a bit less kink/frizz too.
The hint of henna-red is easier to see at the roots here.
Thanks again ladies of LHCF!
Thanks again ladies of LHCF!
Renewed1
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Hi Ladies,
I want to start using henna. My question is I want to color my hair to black (I'm currently dark/medium brown) and I want the benefits Henna offers.
I know I should use Indigo, what other henna should I use with it?
If it helps, I'll be relax by the time I order the products.
I want to start using henna. My question is I want to color my hair to black (I'm currently dark/medium brown) and I want the benefits Henna offers.
I know I should use Indigo, what other henna should I use with it?
If it helps, I'll be relax by the time I order the products.
Shadiyah
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MarriageMaterial take a look at this site it will give you information about the different henna. www.mehandi.com
jazzybklyn
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Hey, I want to henna for the 1st time but some of the threads and post are kinda scary. I just bought jamila henna and some amla oil idk if I will/ should use amla oil in henna. I am relaxed is jamila too harsh? should I exchange it??
I also want to know exactly how red does it make your hair? My hair is very dark brown almost black. I don't mine a redish tint in the sun but i don't want to be looking like carrot top thanks
I also want to know exactly how red does it make your hair? My hair is very dark brown almost black. I don't mine a redish tint in the sun but i don't want to be looking like carrot top
thanks
Aggie
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jazzybklyn, put the amla oil in the henna after the color releases. Jamila is great henna and won't leave your dark brown hair carrot red. You would have to have blond, light brown or white hair for that to happen.
Pompous Blue
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jazzybklyn I don't want to confuse you, either. But my 1st henna treatment was water and Jamila henna. I let it sit to release the color and my outcome was bright red hair. I'm natural with fine, medium density hair, 4C/Z texture.Hey, I want to henna for the 1st time but some of the threads and post are kinda scary. I just bought jamila henna and some amla oil idk if I will/ should use amla oil in henna. I am relaxed is jamila too harsh? should I exchange it??
I also want to know exactly how red does it make your hair? My hair is very dark brown almost black. I don't mine a redish tint in the sun but i don't want to be looking like carrot top
I've been hennaing for two yrs and found out:
1) You don't have to wait for the henna to release its color to receive the benefits of henna. I mix my henna and immediately apply it. I sit under the steamer from 1 to 1.5 hrs. Rinse out and DC.
2) I immediately apply it and not let it sit so that I don't get bright red hair. To retain the dark brown color of my hair, I add either black walnut hull powder, Katam or natural cocoa powder to every henna mix because depending on the henna I use, I will get bright-red hair from the dye being quickly released.
You don't have to have blonde or a lighter colored hair to get bright red hair! My natural hair color is dark brown. AND I HATE RED HAIR ON ME!
jazzybklyn
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Aggie said:
Thank youu I hope so! I'll post before/after
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