ANY RELAXED TYPE 3 MEMBERS USE HENNA????

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...if so,how? I'm thinkn of trying it to increase volume,but had a terrible experience some years ago...made my hair super dry/tangled/knottederplexed..I heard that mixing it with a conditioner is keep the hair soft and tangle fre...is this true? What brand of Henna should I use? and where to purchase? your responses are greatly appreciated.

 

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[the_UnPrettiest_pretty]

Bumping for ya cause I'd like to know too!!

 

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Bumping for ya cause I'd like to know too!!

Hey lady...thanks...How come you haven't posted progress pics,you are my inspiration and the reason I stuck with LHCF

 

[shininnebear]

I started using henna shortly after I found LHCF, and my hair loves it and I am like 3a/b. It has stopped alot of my shedding, and gives it shine. And my hair just feels stronger. After researching through various henna threads, I purchased some Jamila from hennaforhair.com. It is 100% BAQ, the only kind to use on relaxed or hair previously dyed with commercial color. And I am relaxed and I had color on my hair. See my siggy. Also, I use curlynikki's recipe, found on her blog. BTW, I would not recommend using lemon juice, I did the first application and it was too drying, curlynikki uses green tea in its place. HTH!!

 

[CHECKMATE!]

I started using henna shortly after I found LHCF, and my hair loves it and I am like 3a/b. It has stopped alot of my shedding, and gives it shine. And my hair just feels stronger. After researching through various henna threads, I purchased some Jamila from hennaforhair.com. It is 100% BAQ, the only kind to use on relaxed or hair previously dyed with commercial color. And I am relaxed and I had color on my hair. See my siggy. Also, I use curlynikki's recipe, found on her blog. BTW, I would not recommend using lemon juice, I did the first application and it was too drying, curlynikki uses green tea in its place. HTH!!

Your hair looks very nice and shiny...can I just mix the powder with a moisturizing conditioner and apply it?

 

[shininnebear]

Yes, but if you want the red tint then you should let the mixture sit for a couple of hours. My hair was dyed black before, so I only get a slight red glimmer, which I like. However, if you just want the strenghtening benefits then you can mix it and apply it immediately. And if I didn't say this before, mixing it with conditioner is a must for me for easy rinsing.

 

[shininnebear]

Your hair looks very nice and shiny...can I just mix the powder with a moisturizing conditioner and apply it?

Thanks!! Its the henna !!

 

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Yes, but if you want the red tint then you should let the mixture sit for a couple of hours. My hair was dyed black before, so I only get a slight red glimmer, which I like. However, if you just want the strenghtening benefits then you can mix it and apply it immediately. And if I didn't say this before, mixing it with conditioner is a must for me for easy rinsing.

My exact reason for wanting to try it again...How long should I keep the mixture on? can i use heat? if so, how long under the dryer?

 

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[shininnebear]

I have left mine own from anywhere between 2-4 hours, depending on how much time I had. I am not sure about using heat.... HTH

 

[RavenMaven]

Although I am type 3, I've never used henna. Sorry...

 

[sqzbly1908]

Hello Friend,

I use Henna and I am relaxed as well. In the past I have used Jamila Henna (which is great) and also the Henna from www.Hennaforhair.com .....A good place to purchase as well. We have a member that sells henna products - Khadija Carryl and her website is hennasooq.com. She is very sweet and informative!

It has definitely strengthened my hair as well as added a lot of body. I mixed mine with Lustrasilk Mango/Shea butter and Redken All Soft, left it on overnight - rinsed, conditioned and rollerset/wrap

ETA: I also sit under a heating cap with it if I don't do the overnight thing

 

[CHECKMATE!]

Hello Friend,

I use Henna and I am relaxed as well. In the past I have used Jamila Henna (which is great) and also the Henna from www.Hennaforhair.com .....A good place to purchase as well. We have a member that sells henna products - Khadija Carryl and her website is hennasooq.com. She is very sweet and informative!

It has definitely strengthened my hair as well as added a lot of body. I mixed mine with Lustrasilk Mango/Shea butter and Redken All Soft, left it on overnight - rinsed, conditioned and rollerset/wrap

ETA: I also sit under a heating cap with it if I don't do the overnight thing

Your hair looks very healthy...How long are you sitting under the dryer? Are u mixing just the henna powder and your conditioner? Is your hair hard afterwards?

 

[sqzbly1908]

Thanks PV!!!

The picture in my siggy was done right after Henna. I used Lavandar2's Fotki as my guide for Henna gloss...I forgot to add that mix the Henna with about a cup of water after the color releases (overnight approx 12 hours) I then put in the conditioner(s) and it will have a real creamy texture - like chocolate pudding....

I will sit for about an hour or so....do some things around the house, get back under --all in all approx. 5-6 hours before I rinse. I also use a moisturizing condish that would normally be heavy on my hair any other time. The last time I henna'ed I used Redken All Soft Heavy Cream - it made my hair feel so soft and not weighed down...

HTH ...

 

[Jhunt-smith]

hey i got 3C, and im relaxed. ive henna'd twice and my hair LOVES LOVES LOVES it!!! i also did a mean DC right after, then the following day again. i would highly recommend it. just be sure to do some serious DCing... lots of it.

 

[shadylane21]

I am sitting here with henna in my hair as I type and I will be sleeping with it in. I let mine cure for 15 hours or so and then apply and wrap with saran wrap and then a scarf. I will rinse tommorow and D/C. I am relaxed as well and about 8 weeks post.

 

[loveable37]

I used JAMILLA 2008 (2 boxes)
mix it with
LEMON JUICE
OIL
OLIVE OIL
WATER
LIL CONDITIONER let it sit on my warm heater for hours

before bed wash my hair
apply it
sleep with it in overnite
what did i do wrong my hair looked like i took out microbraids /dreads mix together i deep conditioner for hours better yet days my hair hates HENNA i think HENNA for natural hair .I need to read some more or i never HENNA AGAIN actually i used it before same results.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Thanks PV!!!

The picture in my siggy was done right after Henna. I used Lavandar2's Fotki as my guide for Henna gloss...I forgot to add that mix the Henna with about a cup of water after the color releases (overnight approx 12 hours) I then put in the conditioner(s) and it will have a real creamy texture - like chocolate pudding....

I will sit for about an hour or so....do some things around the house, get back under --all in all approx. 5-6 hours before I rinse. I also use a moisturizing condish that would normally be heavy on my hair any other time. The last time I henna'ed I used Redken All Soft Heavy Cream - it made my hair feel so soft and not weighed down...

HTH ...

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[spinspinshuga]

Somewhat off topic bump, but I'm a type 3 and texlaxed and interested in Henna. Can Henna be used over hair that has been texlaxed and colored? I attempted to dye my hair a few weeks ago and it didn't change my color at all, so I was wondering if it would be okay to use 100% natural henna on my hair over all those chemicals?

 

[kim]

Somewhat off topic bump, but I'm a type 3 and texlaxed and interested in Henna. Can Henna be used over hair that has been texlaxed and colored? I attempted to dye my hair a few weeks ago and it didn't change my color at all, so I was wondering if it would be okay to use 100% natural henna on my hair over all those chemicals?

You can henna as long as it is BAQ(body art quality).

 

[jamaraa]

I use it on my relaxed mother...no probs at all. I do mix mine w/ conditioner and never add acids of any sort. I make a looser textured henna in order that it doesn't dry out on the head to avoid prolonging the rinsing stage. With her, I simply schedule is at least 2 weeks before or after any relaxer to avoid an scalp irritation.

If you're relaxed, the last thing you need is acid! A good mix will reduce manipulation during the rinsing....therefore tangling issues.

 

[kim]

I'm relaxed and have been mixing mine with apple cider vinegar. Is that a no-no because I seem to have increased shedding and roughness to my hair?