A New Henna Thread

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

Thanks for all your responses ladies but guess what? I'll tell the story slowly.

Yesterday I used Karishma henna on my hair and Hennasooq's indigo for hair afterwards. I woke up this morning and it appeared that the indigo did not even slightly stain my hair. All the red tones from the henna was there but no black tones from the indigo.

So low and behold, I dug through my stash again and found another indigo that I bought from Amazon in November 2015 from a 2015 crop and I used that on my hair this morning, and went and did my chores . I washed it out a few minutes ago and can I tell you how excited I am to see such a deep deposit of blackness. This is by far the best indigo I have ever used on my hair to date.

The indigo I used is called Zenia Indigo Powder and here is what it looks like:

And here's the link :

Amazon product ASIN B004IUN7JO
I noticed that when I was mixing it, it did not look quite as green as hennasooq's indigo and I was starting to get worried. But as I mixed and applied it to my hair, I noticed it was turning an awesome shade of dark green to black already.

And I was getting really excited after seeing that. now that I washed it out, my hair is so black right now. Listen ladies, I have the most stubborn gray hair and felt like nothing could truly get it black again unless I commercially dye it and I don't want to do that

I gatta say, I really this stuff and it is my new indigo boo remember if you do purchase it, make sure the crop isn't more than a year old. For example, I wouldn't purchase from a 2014 crop now. I believe the crop can last as long as 3 years before it starts to lose it's efficacy and so I try not to buy them too old. I need time to use mine.

I literally just bought this indigo yesterday from this exact seller without seeing your post. Now I'm so happy I did. I'm so excited to hear your good review of it.

I was watching curly proverbs on youtube and it inspired me to try henna again. I had a really good experience with it in the past but kinda fell out of using it because it was so messy and time consuming. What made me want to try it again was the great thickening I got from it before. I naturally have pretty fine hair.

I bought my old faithful nupur 9 herb henna. I plan to mix it with vatika oil water and myhoneychild coconut papaya hair paste(next time I'll buy coconut milk). Instead of leaving it on overnight(which was my biggest issue with using henna) I'm going to mix it and let it sit overnight then apply it in the am. I plan to leave it on for around 4-4.5 hrs. Then rinse and apply my indigo and let sit for 2 hrs.

I'm hoping I get thicker shinier jet black hair.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@chebaby

 

[chebaby]

@chebaby

thanx lady. imam be in here today getting my mix together in my head for this weekend. coconut milk is already on my list.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Yeah, I already have my mix ret-to-go and pulled out of the Freezer. @chebaby

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I slept all day so I can't go to sleep. I decided since I wouldn't be going to bed anytime soon I can do my henna treatment.

I mixed it and let it sit for around an hr and a half. Then I applied it to my hair and I can't believe how easy it was. The whole process literally took me like 10- 15 min at the most. It felt no different than doing a dc. There was absolutely no mess. It didn't drip or fall all over the place, and I was actually able to comb the henna through with a shower comb.

So far so good. If it's this easy I can totally see incorperating it into my regimen. If my hair likes it I will prob do it once a month.

I'll leave this on til 5 am and then wash it out and apply my indigo.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

So I just rinsed out the henna and applied the indigo. While rinsing my hair felt so good. It didn't feel the least bit dry but I could tell it was stronger and deeply conditioned.

It rinsed out like a dream and I was able to rinse out the henna, mix the indigo and apply it in under 30 min.

The indigo made my hair feel stripped or something as I was applying it. It was also a bit messier to apply than the henna but nothing major.

I can't wait to see how my hair turns out.

 

[DarkJoy]

So I just rinsed out the henna and applied the indigo. While rinsing my hair felt so good. It didn't feel the least bit dry but I could tell it was stronger and deeply conditioned.

It rinsed out like a dream and I was able to rinse out the henna, mix the indigo and apply it in under 30 min.

The indigo made my hair feel stripped or something as I was applying it. It was also a bit messier to apply than the henna but nothing major.

I can't wait to see how my hair turns out.

The indigo leaves a deposit (of color?) on the hair and it feels stripped but its just the indigo coating. I like it because it temporarily adds volume. it goes away tho. unfortunately.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

The indigo leaves a deposit (of color?) on the hair and it feels stripped but its just the indigo coating. I like it because it temporarily adds volume. it goes away tho. unfortunately.

Oh Okay that explains it. When I washed it out it did feel coated. I thought I wasn't getting it all out but the water ran clear so I just chalked it up and put my leave in and sealed.

 

[DarkJoy]

Oh Okay that explains it. When I washed it out it did feel coated. I thought I wasn't getting it all out but the water ran clear so I just chalked it up and put my leave in and sealed.

are you pleased with the results?

the coating will go away in a cpl 3 washes or so.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

are you pleased with the results?

the coating will go away in a cpl 3 washes or so.

I absolutely loved everything about the process and results. The messiest part of it was the indigo but even that wasnt so bad that I wouldn't do it again.

My hair turned out so soft black and just thoroughly conditioned. I'm prob going to do it once a month.

The actual coated feel went away once I applied my leave in and sealant. I'm going to wait the 2 days they tell you to wait for it to oxidize then shampoo dc and style in a wash n go. I'll post pics when I'm done.

 

[Coilystep]

Hey ladies I got my hair dyed jet black this weekend. I plan to still henna but I will be switching to neutral henna. I really wanted to achieve jet black with the indigo but it wasn't happening.

 

[bluenvy]

It's been five weeks since my last henna. I measure 3/4 an inch in growth before yesterday's henna treatment.

I'm taking better care my ends to see more length retention this year.

 

[KenyafromCT]

Wow...this site has so much info. It's actually mind boggling! I thought I was all done with my stock piling/ordering all of my new hair care products! But then I stumbled upon this thread! I know nothing about henna...but apparently it's great for the hair right? Should I be using it?? And why? I should add that I am very new to the healthy hair journey and feeling like I want to try EVERYTHING! LOL and what's up with indigo? yes, I'm a newbie...
So give me deets! I'm so appreciative hugs to you all!

 

[Aggie]

Wow...this site has so much info. It's actually mind boggling! I thought I was all done with my stock piling/ordering all of my new hair care products! But then I stumbled upon this thread! I know nothing about henna...but apparently it's great for the hair right? Should I be using it?? And why? I should add that I am very new to the healthy hair journey and feeling like I want to try EVERYTHING! LOL and what's up with indigo? yes, I'm a newbie...
So give me deets! I'm so appreciative hugs to you all!

This e-book should help you out a lot. It's what I went to when I was looking to start henna'ing my hair:

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

You'd really have to take your time reading it and then give it a try. Take it slow as you get into it and ask questions along the way if you're unsure of something okay?

 

[KenyafromCT]

This e-book should help you out a lot. It's what I went to when I was looking to start henna'ing my hair:

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

You'd really have to take your time reading it and then give it a try. Take it slow as you get into it and ask questions along the way if you're unsure of something okay?

@Aggie, thanks so much!!! I appreciate it !!! Hugs to you!

 

[demlew]

@Kenya Yopp I agree with @Aggie! This site can be overwhelming when you first start your hair journey, but it's an awesome resource and most of the ladies are extremely nice and helpful so please ask questions. If you haven't done so already, I would start by sitting down to do an assessment:
1. What's the condition of your hair? Any specific issues you'd like to address first (dryness, brittle/breakage, excessive shedding)?
2. What techniques are you already doing that your hair likes/does not like? Which products?
3. Are you already doing the most common things for hair/body health? Drinking water, good nutrition, stress management, etc.
4. What are your hair goals?

And finally, I would recommend starting slowly with introducing new products so you'll know which product gave you the best results. I apologize if this is all obvious lol Good luck to you!

 

[Aggie]

@Aggie, thanks so much!!! I appreciate it !!! Hugs to you!

You're welcome

 

[KenyafromCT]

My hair had thinned out a lot . Probably from poor maintenance, poor diet and heat @ Dominican Salons over the years. Since taking vitamins...I have seen some improvements! I still have breakage and some shedding...but it seems to be less. I have also began to use JBCO and Wild Growth (white bottle). You are correct in the slow introduction of new products! Thank you so much for your input!

 

[VimiJn]

Just did a 2 step henna and indigo today. I used henna-rose petal- hibiscus powder with one can of coconut milk. I mixed it yesterday I left it out for a few hours, then put it in the fridge overnight and applied this morning. I applied the indigo right after rinsing to henna out.
The coconut milk is a keeper. This was the easiest henna rinse out i have ever had. Even the application was smoother. The indigo was awful to apply and rinse out. It had me thinking I may add coconut milk to the indigo next time. Any thoughts on that?

 

[Aggie]

Hopefully I will be doing a henna treatment this weekend. My gray roots are coming in already and I just demi-colored it 2.5 weeks ago. I guess it's a good sign of fast hair growth which is always positive.

 

[Leo24Rule]

Ooohh! Thanks so much! Has anyone else used the Henna Sooq henna gloss bar? I've been using it weekly for the past 4 weeks and i've gotten some amazing results! But the downside is that those joints are super expensive :-/

Hi...What are these amazing results?

 

[Leo24Rule]

I usually just mix my henna mix (henna, brahmi powder, fenugreek and kapoor kachli) with water and some oil, but I decided to switch things up and brew about 4 ounces of rooibos tea. I usually never get any color deposit on my hands when dealing with this mix, I assume because it's only about 1/4 henna. This time though, my hands are a slight orange color. I'm very excited to see if I see anything on my hair!

Kapoor Kachli? And where are you buying your fenugreek from?

 

[Leo24Rule]

I read all 68 pages..."Damn Gina!"

So wondering if you ladies are using Ayurvedic powders to wash your hair in between Cassia & Henna/Indigo treatments? If so what are you using?

 

[Leo24Rule]

Do any of you ladies make your own DC treatments with Ayurvedic powders (fenugreek, marshmallow root, Irish Moss, Aloe Vera, etc? If so what's your concoction?

 

[GGsKin]

Do any of you ladies make your own DC treatments with Ayurvedic powders (fenugreek, marshmallow root, Irish Moss, Aloe Vera, etc? If so what's your concoction?

I haven't done any regular treatments but I have some amla I'd like to use up (this was a bit drying when I mixed with henna). I'm still a little traumatised from my last fenugreek treatment but I'd like to try that again this yr.

 

[Aggie]

Tonight I hope to use the left over henna treatment I have in the fridge. I added just small amount of dry henna to it to make sure it's enough for all my roots.

I have it warming up in a hot cabby for about 90 minutes and will be sleeping with it on my hair overnight. I want to cut some of my hair treatment day tomorrow in half so I can get out earlier to do my Saturday runs.

Tomorrow I plan to:

Indigo my hair....maybe if I have time
R/O Condition with Redken Color Extend Conditioner
Shampoo with either the last of some Pureology Hydrating poo or Brocato Swell Volume Full Body Shampoo - most likely the latter though
Deep Moisturized Conditioning with APB Ultra Conditioning Souffle
Leave-in with NG Hibiscus and Honey

 

[naturalyogini]

Tonight I hope to use the left over henna treatment I have in the fridge. I added just small amount of dry henna to it to make sure it's enough for all my roots.

I have it warming up in a hot cabby for about 90 minutes and will be sleeping with it on my hair overnight. I want to cut some of my hair treatment day tomorrow in half so I can get out earlier to do my Saturday runs.

Tomorrow I plan to:

Indigo my hair....maybe if I have time
R/O Condition with Redken Color Extend Conditioner
Shampoo with either the last of some Pureology Hydrating poo or Brocato Swell Volume Full Body Shampoo - most likely the latter though
Deep Moisturized Conditioning with APB Ultra Conditioning Souffle
Leave-in with NG Hibiscus and Honey

How is this? Slip? Good detangler?

 

[Aggie]

How is this? Slip? Good detangler?

I assume you're asking about the leave-in, yes? This makes my hair very soft and it does have some slip but it is not a detangler - just a leave-in.

ETA:

@naturalyogini

I just checked the bottle again and apparently it is a detangler as well as a leave-in but I have never used it as a detangler. It does get my hair pretty soft so I guess it can be used as a detangler.

 

[Aggie]

This morning I washed out my henna treatment and decided not to indigo it today. I ended up using up my Bekura Vanilla Whiskey Deep Conditioner to cowash out my henna because it did a better job than my Redken Color Extend. I don't have any cheapy conditioners in my stash at the moment so I had to use what I do have.

I have the last of the Vanilla Whiskey DC on my hair right now mixed in with some APB UCS as my deep conditioner. I don't have a whole of time for washing my hair today and that is why I combined them to make the perfect moisture/protein DC.

I'll DC with this for about 30 minutes with some heat, leave-in and head out the door in a couple of hours hopefully.

 

[KenyafromCT]

I just bought my Henna, Indigo & Coconut Milk yesterday! Super excited about using it! But I need to relax my hair first!! Can I apply the henna/indigo the same day I relax?

TIA!