Neroli
New Member
Hey guys, see the below recipe and method for color release and tell me what yall think about it. I would sure save me time and add to flexibility of being able to get the henna ready in an hour, rather than having to PLAN ahead for the 10 to 12 hours for dye release. So, anyone tried anything like this before? TIA! The below is from the henna for hair forum: http://www.hennaforhair.com/index.php?module=phpwsbb&PHPWSBB_MAN_OP=view&PHPWS_MAN_ITEMS[]=2247
"Well, I FINALLY did it! I got the colour I wanted! I've been trying to acheive a deep, dark, reddish brown for about a month now. I first tried a 2:1 henna/indigo (add indigo at the last minute) method. Then I tried the suggested 1:1 henna/indigo dry, 1-step method. Both gave me a medium/dark, true red - that really looked too artificial for me. My hair is naturally a light/medium mousy brown with quite a few grey strands at the front hairline. While the henna was colouring these greys just fine, they did start out Bozo orange, but oxidized to a dark coppery colour, that really wasn't bad - but the all-over dark red, just wasn't my thing. I've been trying for more of a brown base.
In case anyone is having the same trouble, here is my mix:
1 – Oven-proof bowl
1 – Plastic bowl
3 – Tablespoons BAQ Henna
5 – Tablespoons Indigo
2 – Tablespoons Amla
1 – Tablespoon Salt
1 – Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
15 – Drops Essential Oils (EO’s)
Hot water, enough to make paste consistency in henna mix and soup consistency in indigo mix
Henna Preparation:
Pre-heat oven to lowest setting possible (mine starts at 175 degrees). In the oven-proof bowl, sift together henna and amla. Add very hot water (not boiling) – enough to make a nice thick paste (thicker than yogurt, because you’re going to add a much thinner mixture of indigo and it may be way too runny if your henna isn’t thick enough). Add ACV and EO’s. Place in oven until you see die release (approximately 20 – 40 minutes). When you see dye release begin next step:
Indigo Preparation:
Sift together indigo and salt in the other bowl. Add hot water and mix until it is nice and soupy (not too liquidy, but definitely not thick – this is a dye). Let sit on top of stove (where it will be warm from your henna) for about 10-15 minutes until you see dye release. Once this is achieved:
Mix the indigo soup with the henna paste. Blend well. Now comes the fun part – get it in your hair. My hair is a bit below bra-strap length and this mix gives me more than enough to cover it - but my hair is baby fine. I start at the roots, where I have a few grey strands and section at the middle and work my way to each side and then to the back. My husband is a sweetheart and helps me with this. Then, I use press-and-seal to wrap my head and place a nice warm towel from the dryer around my head. I left this on for 1 hour and 15 minutes and viola, beautiful dark, reddish brown with a few coppery highlights! A completely natural looking colour!
I'm hoping by adding the salt, that the indigo will not fade quickly and leave me just red again. I was happy to see that it took no time at all for my water to run clear when I rinsed. I'm also wearing a white t-shirt right now (one I don't care about) and so far, no purple or blue stains from my drying hair. At any rate, I'm just SO happy to finally have achieved the exact colour I've wanted! I will SO never go back to chemical dyes. My hair is soft and full and SOOO shiny. It feels like my 3-year old son's hair! And this colour looks SO natural and covers the grey completely. Honestly, except for henna/indigo, what other things can you use on your hair every day until you get the right colour without completely frying your hair???!!! It surely takes a bit of the fear about colouring out of the process, because if you don't like the shade, you can try again without fear of damage! Of course, not so sure it would work if you got too dark and wanted lighter - but certainly it works in this direction.
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"Well, I FINALLY did it! I got the colour I wanted! I've been trying to acheive a deep, dark, reddish brown for about a month now. I first tried a 2:1 henna/indigo (add indigo at the last minute) method. Then I tried the suggested 1:1 henna/indigo dry, 1-step method. Both gave me a medium/dark, true red - that really looked too artificial for me. My hair is naturally a light/medium mousy brown with quite a few grey strands at the front hairline. While the henna was colouring these greys just fine, they did start out Bozo orange, but oxidized to a dark coppery colour, that really wasn't bad - but the all-over dark red, just wasn't my thing. I've been trying for more of a brown base.
In case anyone is having the same trouble, here is my mix:
1 – Oven-proof bowl
1 – Plastic bowl
3 – Tablespoons BAQ Henna
5 – Tablespoons Indigo
2 – Tablespoons Amla
1 – Tablespoon Salt
1 – Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
15 – Drops Essential Oils (EO’s)
Hot water, enough to make paste consistency in henna mix and soup consistency in indigo mix
Henna Preparation:
Pre-heat oven to lowest setting possible (mine starts at 175 degrees). In the oven-proof bowl, sift together henna and amla. Add very hot water (not boiling) – enough to make a nice thick paste (thicker than yogurt, because you’re going to add a much thinner mixture of indigo and it may be way too runny if your henna isn’t thick enough). Add ACV and EO’s. Place in oven until you see die release (approximately 20 – 40 minutes). When you see dye release begin next step:
Indigo Preparation:
Sift together indigo and salt in the other bowl. Add hot water and mix until it is nice and soupy (not too liquidy, but definitely not thick – this is a dye). Let sit on top of stove (where it will be warm from your henna) for about 10-15 minutes until you see dye release. Once this is achieved:
Mix the indigo soup with the henna paste. Blend well. Now comes the fun part – get it in your hair. My hair is a bit below bra-strap length and this mix gives me more than enough to cover it - but my hair is baby fine. I start at the roots, where I have a few grey strands and section at the middle and work my way to each side and then to the back. My husband is a sweetheart and helps me with this. Then, I use press-and-seal to wrap my head and place a nice warm towel from the dryer around my head. I left this on for 1 hour and 15 minutes and viola, beautiful dark, reddish brown with a few coppery highlights! A completely natural looking colour!
I'm hoping by adding the salt, that the indigo will not fade quickly and leave me just red again. I was happy to see that it took no time at all for my water to run clear when I rinsed. I'm also wearing a white t-shirt right now (one I don't care about) and so far, no purple or blue stains from my drying hair. At any rate, I'm just SO happy to finally have achieved the exact colour I've wanted! I will SO never go back to chemical dyes. My hair is soft and full and SOOO shiny. It feels like my 3-year old son's hair! And this colour looks SO natural and covers the grey completely. Honestly, except for henna/indigo, what other things can you use on your hair every day until you get the right colour without completely frying your hair???!!! It surely takes a bit of the fear about colouring out of the process, because if you don't like the shade, you can try again without fear of damage! Of course, not so sure it would work if you got too dark and wanted lighter - but certainly it works in this direction.
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about the mess and the dryness that I read that could occur but I had none of that. I made the mix thick enough that it did not drip or run and I believe the honey and olive oil helped with mositure. I will try to post pics soon...THANKS LADIES!!!
I want them everywhere. I'm sure it looks awesome on her.
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It would not budge. It finally stretched out and snapped in two but the sound it made when it snapped was unlike any "snap" I've heard before. It sounded like I was breaking through something reinforced
I've never heard my hair do that before.
erplexed
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