Do ya'll henna?

Do you henna?

  • Yes, I henna and love it

    Votes: 293 28.1%

  • Yes, I have but I won't do it again

    Votes: 33 3.2%

  • No, I haven't but I've always wanted to

    Votes: 518 49.6%

  • Nope, never considered it

    Votes: 200 19.2%
  • Total voters
    1,044
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Priestess said:
I plan to order a one pound bag myself this weekend too! :user:

I might pick up some Alma powder too. :scratchch
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*whispering*

I ordered alma as well. :look:

My PJ-ism is starting to come back...and it's getting baaaaaadddddd. As my brother would say, gettin' all crazy over some plants and herbs and ish...:lol:
 
WomanlyCharm said:
*whispering*

I ordered alma as well. :look:

My PJ-ism is starting to come back...and it's getting baaaaaadddddd. As my brother would say, gettin' all crazy over some plants and herbs and ish...:lol:
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That's funny!! :lachen:

I hear ya on the pjism front. Mine was in remission for a hot minute but with my new found love for henna, it's back with a vengeance. I bought 3 conditioners containing henna:

Jason Hi-Lights Conditioner
Nature's Gate Henna Shine Enhancing Conditioner
An a Hask Henna Placenta Pac

Er... Houston I think we have a problem... :look:

I'm so annoyed, I've been trying to get on the FNWL site, and its been down. :mad:
 
Priestess said:
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That's funny!! :lachen:

I hear ya on the pjism front. Mine was in remission for a hot minute but with my new found love for henna, it's back with a vengeance. I bought 3 conditioners containing henna:

Jason Hi-Lights Conditioner
Nature's Gate Henna Shine Enhancing Conditioner
An a Hask Henna Placenta Pac

Er... Houston I think we have a problem... :look:

I'm so annoyed, I've been trying to get on the FNWL site, and its been down. :mad:
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I've been eyeing those condish myself since I joined the Henna Revolution. Please give review!
 
I think my hair holds in smell too. Even after rinsing forever, and 2 days straight or either conditioner washes or shampoos, my hair will still have the faint smell of henna that comes out more when wet. This has pretty much been consistent over all 5 henna treatments that I have done.


Ok. You guys got me. I'm ordering some Jamilia today.

Does any site, other than hennaforhai, sell Indigo?
 
douglala said:
I think my hair holds in smell too. Even after rinsing forever, and 2 days straight or either conditioner washes or shampoos, my hair will still have the faint smell of henna that comes out more when wet. This has pretty much been consistent over all 5 henna treatments that I have done.


Ok. You guys got me. I'm ordering some Jamilia today.

Does any site, other than hennaforhai, sell Indigo?
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The below site sells henna, indigo, cassia obovata and other indian hair powders. You may want to compare prices and shipping to hennaforhair. I have not ordered from them 'cause don't use the other powders and am totally hooked on the EXTREMELY inexpensive and wonderful henna at FNWL . . .


http://www.hennasooq.com/store/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=7

See the 4 different types of henna they sell here (indian, moroccan, yemeni & jamila):

http://www.hennasooq.com/store/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=1
 
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Neroli said:
The below site sells henna, indigo, cassia obovata and other indian hair powders. You may want to compare prices and shipping to hennaforhair. I have not ordered from them 'cause don't use the other powders and am totally hooked on the EXTREMELY inexpensive and wonderful henna at FNWL . . .


http://www.hennasooq.com/store/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=7

See the 4 different types of henna they sell here (indian, moroccan, yemeni & jamila):

http://www.hennasooq.com/store/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=1
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Thanks!! I going to check out the sites now!
 
I did my 2nd henna treatment yesterday with the same results. Dry, dull hair with an itchy scalp. I must be doing a horrible job rinsing this stuff out because I read that those are the results you get if not rinsed properly:(

When scratch I see indigo/henna under my fingernails(sigh).
 
alexstin said:
I did my 2nd henna treatment yesterday with the same results. Dry, dull hair with an itchy scalp. I must be doing a horrible job rinsing this stuff out because I read that those are the results you get if not rinsed properly:(

When scratch I see indigo/henna under my fingernails(sigh).
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Are you shampooing or just rinsing and conditioning? Your hair should not be dry and dull nor should your scalp itch. I always leave a bunch of henna in my hair. I almost never rinse it completely unless I'm going somewhere I know people might smell it. What henna are you using?
 
I'm using the henna from henna for hair. I think I'll try cutting the acv down even more.

This time around I did use diluted shampoo and I rinsed the henna out with conditioner as well.
 
alexstin said:
I'm using the henna from henna for hair. I think I'll try cutting the acv down even more.

This time around I did use diluted shampoo and I rinsed the henna out with conditioner as well.
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It makes sense if you leave too much henna on your scalp it will itch. Just like it would if it was dirty. The part that seems the strangest to me is the dull/dry part. Your hair my not have 'henna shine' after the first two applications, but it should not be less shiny than it was when you started. :nono: It should also NOT feel dry. :shocked:

Make sure you deep condition w/ your favorite moisturizing conditioner after you finish rinsing henna.
 
Hey ya'll I'm making my own henna oil today. It's been in the double-boiler for about 1.5 hours now. I'm going to leave it for 4 hours and add some grapefruit oil to preserve it. :yep:
 
sareca said:
Hey ya'll I'm making my own henna oil today. It's been in the double-boiler for about 1.5 hours now. I'm going to leave it for 4 hours and add some grapefruit oil to preserve it. :yep:
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How do you use it?
 
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sareca said:
Hey ya'll I'm making my own henna oil today. It's been in the double-boiler for about 1.5 hours now. I'm going to leave it for 4 hours and add some grapefruit oil to preserve it. :yep:
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If you don't mind my asking, what are you putting in your henna oil?
 
MissVee said:
How do you use it?
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As a pre-poo. I just saturated my braids, put a warm towel over it, and rinsed.

chocolatesis said:
If you don't mind my asking, what are you putting in your henna oil?
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I put coconut oil and henna in double-boiler (actually it was stainless steel bowl submerged in a pot of gently boiling water).

I was hoping to use it as a hair oil, but it stank too much I so I settled for prepoo. This was my first time making henna oil. I only made enough to use today so I didn't add the preservative. It was difficult to get the henna out of my oil I ended up using coffee filters instead of a strainer.
I applied the oil with an applicator bottle to my braids waited 30 minutes and rinsed. It rinsed out red (even tho the oil was green). It didn't take long to rinse and it bled a little on my towel (just like henna). It was like a mini henna treatment with a super easy rinse out. I really just wanted some extra conditioning in my coconut oil treatment. :ohwell:

I followed it w/ an amla rinse. When it dried, I unbraided a braid or two to see what my hair was like, It is incredibly soft and moist! :shocked: I'm probably going to stick to amla oil and amla rinses while braided. But I'm definitely using this on my hair after takedown. It's like hot oil henna treatment.

I was looking for something to do w/ all my non-Jamila henna and I think I just found it. No ACV just coconut oil and henna! Really interested to see if it stains hair as well as henna with an acid terp. If it does, I think I just came up w/ my favorite new way to henna. :yep:

ETA: alexstin I'd definitely say add some oil to your next henna mix.
 
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sareca said:
As a pre-poo. I just saturated my braids, put a warm towel over it, and rinsed.



I put coconut oil and henna in double-boiler (actually it was stainless steel bowl submerged in a pot of gently boiling water).

I was hoping to use it as a hair oil, but it stank too much I so I settled for prepoo. This was my first time making henna oil. I only made enough to use today so I didn't add the preservative. It was difficult to get the henna out of my oil I ended up using coffee filters instead of a strainer.
I applied the oil with an applicator bottle to my braids waited 30 minutes and rinsed. It rinsed out red (even tho the oil was green). It didn't take long to rinse and it bled a little on my towel (just like henna). It was like a mini henna treatment with a super easy rinse out. I really just wanted some extra conditioning in my coconut oil treatment. :ohwell:

I followed it w/ an amla rinse. When it dried, I unbraided a braid or two to see what my hair was like, It is incredible soft and moist! :shocked: I'm probably going to stick to amla oil and amla rinses while braided. But I'm definitely using this on my hair after takedown. It's like hot oil henna treatment.

I was looking for something to do w/ all my non-Jamila henna and I think I just found it. No ACV just coconut oil and henna! Really interested to see if it stains hair as well as henna with a terp. If it does, I think I just came up w/ my favorite new way to henna. :yep:
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Dang, I gonna HAVE to breakdown and try me some jamila. Dang. . .
 
Sorry if this has been mentioned before but are you all adding the henna to dry hair or damp/wet hair. Which way works better for you?
 
Ronda123 said:
Sorry if this has been mentioned before but are you all adding the henna to dry hair or damp/wet hair. Which way works better for you?
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I apply to my dry (dirty) hair every week and let sit 2 hours, rinse and deep moisturize condish afterwards. I haven't used 'poo in over a month! I know others apply to wet hair with great results so it's probably depends on your preference. . .
 
Neroli said:
I apply to my dry (dirty) hair every week and let sit 2 hours, rinse and deep moisturize condish afterwards. I haven't used 'poo in over a month! I know others apply to wet hair with great results so it's probably depends on your preference. . .
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Ditto. I only poo if I'm going to be near people and I'm worried about smelling like henna. Really only my husband and the physical therapist is ever that close to me and I've never henna'd wet hair.
 
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I apply to my dry (dirty) hair every week and let sit 2 hours, rinse and deep moisturize condish afterwards. I haven't used 'poo in over a month! I know others apply to wet hair with great results so it's probably depends on your preference. . .

sareca said:
Ditto. I only poo if I'm going to be near people and I'm worried about smelling like henna. Really only my husband and the physical therapist is ever that close to me and I've never henna'd wet hair.
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Thanks!!! I'll try it on dry hair and see how it works out.
 
Neroli said:
Dang, I gonna HAVE to breakdown and try me some jamila. Dang. . .
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Mine should be here next week but it'll be another week before I'm back in town to use it! :wallbash: :cry3:

Thanks to Sareca, while I'm away, I'll be doing my Amla Rinses! Thanks Chica for posting that!! :kiss:

You ladies keep up the good work w/the henna, Sareca's in charge. :rosebud: I'll be back posting on the 19th, I'm off to meet the future in-laws!

Have a safe and Wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

VWV
 
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I hennaed my hair this morning for 3 hours (henna, amla, bhringraj, shikakai & hibiscus). Rinsed, pooed, used my Porosity Control. Rinsed again. Wrapped my hair in a towel for about 20 minutes, took it off, added some Eqyss Survivor Detangler, combed through, went outside for 5 minutes to look at my hair color, came back in sat in front of the fan for 10 minutes, my hair was virtually dry. It was only about 75 degrees outside. :D
 
VWVixxen said:
Just thought I'd add...

I hennaed my hair this morning for 3 hours (henna, amla, bhringraj, shikakai & hibiscus). Rinsed, pooed, used my Porosity Control. Rinsed again. Wrapped my hair in a towel for about 20 minutes, took it off, added some Eqyss Survivor Detangler, combed through, went outside for 5 minutes to look at my hair color, came back in sat in front of the fan for 10 minutes, my hair was virtually dry. It was only about 75 degrees outside. :D
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Hi Vixxen, I notice you and Sareca use Porosity Control after your henna treatments. What does it do exactly? I picked up a trial size bottle of this today at Sally's. :grin:
 
Priestess said:
Hi Vixxen, I notice you and Sareca use Porosity Control after your henna treatments. What does it do exactly? I picked up a trial size bottle of this today at Sally's. :grin:
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I'm not sure why Vixxen uses PC after henna'g. I usually use Aveda DR. I use PC randomly as part of my hair care regimen tho.
 
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