cellophane/colourshines/rinses vs. henna

[Dayjoy]

I'm not sure if this has been discussed, but I'm new (this is my first thread and only my third post) and I NEED to know if the benefits are similar or if one is better than the other. Do they do pretty much the same thing with henna being the natural route, or are they TOTALLY different?

 

[Dayjoy]

Bumping for responses...

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

there is alot of info on this board, but unfortunately the search feature isnt working. so maybe give it a week or so and you can try searching. Just briefly cellophane/coloursines and rinses are all the same thing. A rinse is just pure color mixed with conditioners that is meant to sit on your hair shaft and give temporary color with absolutely no penetration or permenant color. Henna is diffferent, it is a natural dye that doesnt stain as deep as a rinse. the benefits are gradual and only can take your hair to a few levels of red. Folx have also mentioned that it gradually strengthens the hair as well as cleanes the scalp (though it may be super drying). Be sure to use a familiar brand of henna that doesnt contain certain metallics that will cause damage to relaxed hair. or if you are doing a rinse/cellophane try to find one that is ammonia, peroxide AND alcohol free. Most of the rinses on the market does contain alcohol. I just tried one (unfortunately had alcohol in it) and it was a tad bit drying but i think i'll survive.

HTH!

 

[Blackoutzangel05]

^^^^^^^ ITA....Henna has some natural benefits that the others don't, such as hair strengthening, conditioning, shine, etc. However, the color aspect is not as instant and might have to be helped (using Paprika for my next application) or have to be used several times before you see the affects. It is not harmless to you hair. If you have any kind of chemicals (relaxers) use the Body Art Quality Henna...I would also recommend doing a Deep Conditioning after applying your henna....there is a thread that might be several pages back that is 20+ pages on the benefits of henna and it gives some of the ladies recipes for it.

 

[Dayjoy]

Thanks ladies for the replies. I was planning on doing a cellophane after my stretch, but after reading so much here about henna thought maybe I should do that instead. It seems a touch complicated though. I know I can do the rinse and it helps with shine, thickness and strength for fine hair (I think-correct me if I'm wrong). I'm a little hesitant about damage ( I am texlaxed) and I want to avoid red in my hair. So maybe for a newbie the rinse is a good start?