A New Henna Thread

[IDareT'sHair]

from Henna Sooq. It's $9 for 100g. I only add distilled water and I have little crumbs of the indigo over the sink, walls and me.

I was ordering from Mehandi before, but Henna Sooq was having Black Friday sales, so I went with them. I guess it's back to Mehandi for me. Thanks, Ladies!

@jbwphoto1
Crumbs? Is it from the mixing? I use warm (almost hot) water to mix and some Sea Salt to intensify the color.

You know you should use it within 5 -10 minutes from mixing it?

Do you think it was an Old Batch?

 

[jbwphoto1]

The distilled water is warm. I've only used regular table salt. Didn't think about sea salt or maybe Kosher salt. I time it at 15 minutes and use it on damp hair. It's almost as if it's drying while I'm still trying to get in on my hair.

Didn't think about it being an old batch. I'll try waring up the distilled water next time.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@jbwphoto1

I thought of some other stuff while applying mine this a.m.

You know you can't keep it in the Fridge or Freeze it?

You can't keep it (mixed) from one session to the next?

Maybe not enough water?

Based on what you've described, I think it's Old.

 

[jbwphoto1]

New boxes kept unopened under bathroom sink in original pack and box.

Only mixed just before using and tossing any leftovers.

I can use warmer water and add more next time. I don't measure the amount, but maybe I should.

I wonder if there's a way to test freshness of indigo? Off to research it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@jbwphoto1

Yeah, because I am not understanding the Crumbs?

Sounds like you got everything else down pat.

My bet is the Indigo was not 'fresh'.

 

[mshoneyfly]

Im sitting right now with a henna gloss on my head right now. I needed a protein treatment and a henna indigo so I just mixed in the protein and a moisturizing DC To save some time. I think it will be fine bc my texturized, fine hi po hair loves protein. I will do a seperate DC after rinsing.

 

[Fhrizzball]

Has anyone tried making henna teas, oils, or creams? Curly Proverbz on YouTube has a few promising tutorials on them but would like to hear personal experiences using them.

Also remind me never to use cinnamon or red pepper in a henna batch again. I had the grains stuck in my hair for days.

 

[sgold04]

I love henna, but it's loosening up my curl pattern a little too much. I read somewhere that there is another powder I could add to my henna mixture to keep my curls curly. Is it amla? Does anyone have a link to a tutorial about it? I could google, but I'd rather go with a LHCF approved one

 

[GGsKin]

I love henna, but it's loosening up my curl pattern a little too much. I read somewhere that there is another powder I could add to my henna mixture to keep my curls curly. Is it amla? Does anyone have a link to a tutorial about it? I could google, but I'd rather go with a LHCF approved one

I'm no expert, but amla is the one. Try searching here.

 

[jbwphoto1]

I love henna, but it's loosening up my curl pattern a little too much. I read somewhere that there is another powder I could add to my henna mixture to keep my curls curly. Is it amla? Does anyone have a link to a tutorial about it? I could google, but I'd rather go with a LHCF approved one

@sgold04, try www.mehandi.com for more info on the different powders. That's the first place I go when I have another question about henna and what to mix with it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Will Hendigo on Wednesday. Mixed my Henna with Tea.

Will apply more Indigo to less Henna (because I already have a pretty decent Henna Stain).

After I mix the Indigo I will fold a small amount of Henna into it.

 

[grow]

I'm putting on a henna mix tonight. In it I have amla, brahmi, maka, henna, and hibiscus powder.

I also added some coconut oil and jbco. Then for the liquid part, mixed in a cheapie cone free conditioner.

Since I had the mix in the freezer, it's pretty solid, so I think I might try @IDareT'sHair's idea (thanks!) and mix in some hot green tea to loosen it up before applying it.

I plan to sleep in it and keep it on for at least 12 hours

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@grow

Hey Lady!

Yep. I switched over to mixing with Tea (instead of ACV).

It really works great.

I may try to mix it with Coffee sometime too (as others have done).

 

[Ajna]

Will Hendigo on Wednesday. Mixed my Henna with Tea.

Will apply more Indigo to less Henna (because I already have a pretty decent Henna Stain).

After I mix the Indigo I will fold a small amount of Henna into it.

How did it work out?
When I tried to do a 75/25 indigo/henna mix it did not condition as well as when I do the 50/50 mix. But I was not sure if that had more to do with the quality of the indigo or if henna just works that much better.
I would like my hair to be a bit darker but at least I am no longer looking like ronald mcdonald

 

[grow]

Hey there @IDareT'sHair !

Do you mind if I ask, which are the differences you noticed once you started mixing in the green tea?

(I've got a pot brewing now, lol)

 

[IDareT'sHair]

How did it work out?
When I tried to do a 75/25 indigo/henna mix it did not condition as well as when I do the 50/50 mix. But I was not sure if that had more to do with the quality of the indigo or if henna just works that much better.
I would like my hair to be a bit darker but at least I am no longer looking like ronald mcdonald

@Ajna

It worked fine. I already had a substantial Henna Stain on my Hair. I needed Indigo to darken/deepen the color.

You know it takes 24-72 hours before everything oxidizes and you end up with the appropriate color.

I've had no problem using more Indigo/less Henna for my Hendigos.

Hey there !

Do you mind if I ask, which are the differences you noticed once you started mixing in the green tea?

(I've got a pot brewing now, lol)

@grow

Definitely not as dry. More moisturizing than mixing with ACV. And the color was a lot less "brassy".

The first time I did it, I used Black Tea but since have graduated to Pure Green Tea or a Blend of something Herbal.

This time, I used a blend of Herbs & Flowers and it worked fine. Dye released and it mixed up well and the color deposit was definitely on point.

 

[grow]

I left the henna mix on overnight and simply added some green tea to the mix of ingredients that I listed above.

There was a HUGE DIFFERENCE in the amount of hair on the floor when I went to do my combout. First I let it dry with the T shirt method, then once I combed it out, it was as if I had no shed hairs! I can literally count on one hand the amount of hairs on the floor, so THANK YOU @IDareT'sHair , it definitely helped!

Just one thing, after I finished airdrying, my hair now feels a bit more dry....less soft than usual.

Has anyone else experienced that when mixing green tea into their henna mixes?

Maybe when adding green tea, I need to add more oil or more conditioner? Any suggestions?

TIA & HHJ

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@grow

Glad it worked. Of course you can tweak it until you get it just right.

As with any Henna Application, don't forget to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

 

[DarkJoy]

Still henna'ing every 2 weeks!

Next week is henna week. I'm loving going back to red again slowly over time. I'm sure I'll get sick of it and add indigo in a few months.

Speaking of green tea, since my hair loves lemongrass so much (and it lays down my cuticles real nice, with smoother style results!) maybe I will put lemongrass tea (made from fresh steeped lemongrass) in my mix next weekend. Normally I only mix with distilled water. Think I'll do it different this time with something I KNOW my hair loves.

 

[11228]

The wealth of information here is overwhelming!

I want to darken my dull brown hair to look shiner so I'm looking at henna and indigo mix?

In my research, I came across this post.

Been using henna, indigo, shikakai & amla powders for over two years now and I don't do teas, rinses, boiling, etc. and love the results from my very very simple "dummy" methods:

shikakai = use primarily to cleanse. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want to cleanse without using 'poo: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair. Note: if you wish, you can do another condish without the shikakai for extra conditioning, but I usually don't . . .

amla = used primarily to condition. I have never used this alone. I have never boiled it and made tea or rinse

• When I want extra conditioning to my co-wash: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to whatever condish I'm using to co-wash, stir in until well blended, then apply to dry dirty hair, cover with plastic, no heat for at last 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, I'm done and ready to proceed to leave-ins, oils, etc. and airdry hair.
  
  
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Add couple of tablespoons or 3 to henna powder, then add warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use for hair coloring

Indigo = used primirily to color.

• Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes = ready to use for hair coloring
  
  
• When I want to tone down the red in my henna: Mix with warm water and let sit 10 minutes, then add to already release henna for hair coloring

Henna = used primirily to color

• Mix with warm water and let sit at least 4.5 hours = ready to use hair coloring

These simple easy additions have greatly improved my hair without a whole lot of extra work . . .

Because I'm lazy, would this be suitable for me?

 

[Aggie]

The wealth of information here is overwhelming!

I want to darken my dull brown hair to look shiner so I'm looking at henna and indigo mix?

In my research, I came across this post.



Because I'm lazy, would this be suitable for me?

Well thats hard to say because personally my hair hates the drying effects of shikaki but loves amla. I would only use what my hair likes. The only way to know is to try it and see how your hair responds to it @11228.

As for me, I need a henna treatment asap. I need to texlax first though. I'll update on that later.

 

[11228]

Well thats hard to say because personally my hair hates the drying effects of shikaki but loves amla. I would only use what my hair likes. The only way to know is to try it and see how your hair responds to it @11228.

As for me, I need a henna treatment asap. I need to texlax first though. I'll update on that later.

Thank you so much for responding.

I want to darken my hair so would using a mixture of Henna and Amla help me achieve that? I plan on using hot water and oil, let it sit overnight then apply. Keep on for an hour followed by a deep conditioner.

Also, what brand do you use?

 

[Aggie]

Thank you so much for responding.

I want to darken my hair so would using a mixture of Henna and Amla help me achieve that? I plan on using hot water and oil, let it sit overnight then apply. Keep on for an hour followed by a deep conditioner.

Also, what brand do you use?

The amla ould give a darker color effect yes but indigo used in a two step henna process would give black results. I would add the oil after the henna dye has released which is just before adding the henna mix to your also pre oiled hair. All this helps to reduce dried hair from the henna treatment. Hth @11228.

Some people use strong brewed coffee to help the color to darken some more.

 

[11228]

The amla ould give a darker color effect yes but indigo used in a two step henna process would give black results. I would add the oil after the henna dye has released which is just before adding the henna mix to your also pre oiled hair. All this helps to reduce dried hair from the henna treatment. Hth @11228.

Some people use strong brewed coffee to help the color to darken some more.

Good to know.

Instead of two step henna and indigo treatment, can I mix them together? Also, what do you use to release the dye?

 

[Aggie]

Good to know.

Instead of two step henna and indigo treatment, can I mix them together? Also, what do you use to release the dye?

You will need to really spend some time getting to know more about henna before you take the plunge so the link here will help you. There's free ebooks for you read and learn more ok?

Here ya go:

http://www.hennaforhair.com/freebooks/

 

[Daughter]

I've tried searching this thread, but can someone please advise me on how to do a hendigo mix? I've done the two-step process and I loved the results on my grey hair, but it's so time consuming! I have amla powder too.

 

[jbwphoto1]

I've tried searching this thread, but can someone please advise me on how to do a hendigo mix? I've done the two-step process and I loved the results on my grey hair, but it's so time consuming! I have amla powder too.

I'm at work and can no longer pull up the exact link, but www.mehandi.com has a new e-book on henna http://www.mehandi.com/shop/hennahairbook/index.html. Chapter 8 has details on doing a henna-indigo mix. The ratio depends on whether you're thinking more red or more brown for grey hair.

 

[DarkJoy]

Yea. If I want it dark dark brown I use a 50/50 ratio. I just mix with water. I keep it on no more than 4 hrs.

When I want off black I do a 2 step.

I have a lot of grey strands.

Also remember that indigo kind of washes out over time too. As long as there is henna on your strands you can refresh the dark but just indigo-ing without fresh henna randomly or mix it in your dc for a refresher.

 

[Aggie]

I need to so the 2-step hendigo treatment soon. I might give mysel;f one tomorrow or Monday morning.

 

[Aggie]

Doing my treatment today since I have something else to do tomorrow.