Anybody still henna?

[audacity.]

every 4-6 weeks faithfully!

 

[robot.]

I was gonna henna for my birthday soon! There was a huge henna thread too... gotta find it.

 

[Angelicus]

I love to henna! But um... one time I tried to do it when I was 3 months post-relaxer and it was a disaster.

 

[rastapretty]

How soon after a relaxer that you can put Henna on your hair?

 

[crr0121]

I still henna! I love it and do it faithfully every week when I leave my hair natural. The few times I straighten (since I want it to last) I do it every two weeks. I don't think it's something I'll EVER give up. I love the strength and the red tint it gives my hair. I'm a henna head 4 life, the benefits are SOOO worth it. I have a local Indian Store so its only like 2.50 for 200g BAQ and I stock up. If I had to order it online like some of you ladies (I've seen those prices )I'm sure I would use it more sparingly. Length retention is no longer a problem for me.
ETA: and I've been using it like this for almost a year. And I haven't noticed any loosening in my curls but maybe I'm just not paying attention but my curls are still beautiful 2 me!

Not me. It takes too much time and is too messy.

I mix a big batch at once (and keep a simple recipe, just henna, lemon juice and water) and then let it release for the 8 or so hours, use what I want and store the rest in the freezer. Take out a batch and let it thaw b4 I use it every week so no mixing or time required. And if you want a fresh batch every time, just plan ahead, mix it the night b4 you plan on using it instead of mixing it the day of then being impatient (like I am) and feeling like its taking forever.

 

[curlicarib]

I henna every 4 weeks. I'll never give it up! And yes, you can henna after relaxing. Just be sure to dc afterwards.

 

[orchidgirl]

Yeah..I have to do one tonight...hope all goes well...I need some TLC.....it been that kind of a week.

 

[Lola Laughs]

Yeah thats what im afraid of, and i didnt even do it yet
I've notice mostly ppl with straight hair doing it, and if there hair is curly..they complain of some sort of loosening!

It loosened my curls some, but they sprung back by the next wash. I love henna, wish I'd known about it years ago.

 

[SouthernStunner]

I still henna (hendigo) every 6-8 weeks. Its a staple of mine for life. I usually do it right after I take out my braids or weaves, which ever protective still I have been doing. I just think it reinforces my hairs strength after being put up for so long.

Yes it can be an all day thing so I do plan ahead. I call it my spa day cause I do go all out.

I am 5 mos post right now so the loosening affect is welcomed though I dont see it much. I have been retaining lenght much better. I have been doing this for about a year now.

I am the only AA person in my office but after seeing my hair some of the other ladies want to make an apt. with me so I can do theirs! LOL


HENNA HEAD FOR LIFE

 

[IDareT'sHair]

For Me it's a MUST. I do it about every 8 weeks or so.

I love the Naturalness of it, and it's lasting power. Nothing has colored my Grey and protected/strengthened my Hair like Henna/Indigo.

It's been far more superior, for My Hair than any Bottled Color i.e. semi, demi, permanent.

 

[NaturalPath]

It loosened my curls some, but they sprung back by the next wash. I love henna, wish I'd known about it years ago.

How many times have you hennaed? I know for me it took a good month and several co washes for mine to spring back some; but then again my hair isn't necessarily curly, but more wavy like.