Do ya'll henna?

[douglala]

Know what else I just learned. You don't need to use all ACV or all lemon juice in your mix. A couple of teaspoons and the rest water will serve as a terp. Same is true for the oil. It's like 1 oz of oil to every 100g of henna. The rest can be any liquid you want. We've been over doing it. Big Time! No wonder of so many of us complain about dry hair.

Yup. This is what I have been doing from the start. About two tablespoons of lemon juice and the rest distilled water. I thought that was what everyone was doing. Last night I slipped up and poured too much lemon juice into my mix and I paid the price........

Next time I am not using ANY lemon juice. Just EVOO, honey, and a few drops of essential oil!!

I swear my hair does not look as shiny as it used too.......

 

[sareca]

Yup. This is what I have been doing from the start. About two tablespoons of lemon juice and the rest distilled water. I thought that was what everyone was doing. Last night I slipped up and poured too much lemon juice into my mix and I paid the price........

Next time I am not using ANY lemon juice. Just EVOO, honey, and a few drops of essential oil!!

I swear my hair does not look as shiny as it used too.......

NO way! I was doing all ACV. I only used lemon juice twice and I was ahhhh. I never had anymore dry hair issues after I stopped using lemon juice. It's way too strong for me. I never had any other problems with dry hair once I killed the lemon juice. My hair using oil as terp, tho. That's it for me. Water, oil, henna... done.

 

[douglala]

NO way! I was doing all ACV. I only used lemon juice twice and I was ahhhh. I never had anymore dry hair issues after I stopped using lemon juice. It's way too strong for me. I never had any other problems with dry hair once I killed the lemon juice. My hair using oil as terp, tho. That's it for me. Water, oil, henna... done.

So lemon juice is STRONGER than ACV???? I didn't know that!!
I won't be using either one anymore though.. I'm with you on the Water, oil, henna...............

 

[fancypants007]

NO way! I was doing all ACV. I only used lemon juice twice and I was ahhhh. I never had anymore dry hair issues after I stopped using lemon juice. It's way too strong for me. I never had any other problems with dry hair once I killed the lemon juice. My hair using oil as terp, tho. That's it for me. Water, oil, henna... done.

I will be doing another henna treatment on saturday. I'm actually looking forward to it. I have a packet from hennaforhair. I can't wait until my 3 kilos of jamila henna comes in from the place that sareca recommended. I always add acv, evoo and honey to my mix. I will be mixing my mixture tonight so it can sit for about 12+ hours but I never use lemon juice because its known to be drying.

Sareca, i noticed you have not had a relaxer for 9 months. How do you deal with the new growth. Girl, your hair is already long, can definitely see progress from your pictures. When you get your touchup in november, your hair is really going to be long.

 

[Neroli]

I just posted this review on the "Jamila Henna" thread and am posting here make sure yall know the jamila is very very good:

Okay, my first "jamila experience" has been very very good indeed. It was waaaay easier to apply to my hair and rinsed right on out. I usually have to go thru about 8 or 9 sinkfuls of rinsing before the water runs clear. With jamila, sink water was clear after 3 sinkfuls.

My hair is now about 90% dry and I just checked the color in bright sunlight and it's all good. The color is pretty much the same as cheapo FNWL and the texture is same strong, resilient and soft, so no significant different in RESULTS - I have the same golden red where my greys were and a rich deep reddish brown on the rest of my hair -- but, the application and rinsing is worth the extra $$$ for jamila. I ordered 400 grams and only used 50 in this application, so I have enough for the next couple of months and will purchase again, budget allowing. But. I won't hesitate to use FNWL when the funds are low . . .

I used 50 grams jamilia and mixed with solution of 1/2 red wine vinegar and 1/2 distilled water. Let sit about 20 hours and applied to 'dirty' dry hair. Left on hair for 1 hour 45 minutes, rinsed and apply moisturizing condish and left on for 20 minutes.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Excuse me guys, I feel like such a henna nincompoop, but what exactly is "terp" short for?

The oil and henna mix sounds heavenly. I've got lots of coconut oil on hand that would fit nicely into a henna pre poo. :scratchch

 

[sareca]

I will be doing another henna treatment on saturday. I'm actually looking forward to it. I have a packet from hennaforhair. I can't wait until my 3 kilos of jamila henna comes in from the place that sareca recommended. I always add acv, evoo and honey to my mix. I will be mixing my mixture tonight so it can sit for about 12+ hours but I never use lemon juice because its known to be drying.

You'll love Jamila. Yeah, I'm not even using ACV anymore unless it's just a couple of tablespoons.

Sareca, i noticed you have not had a relaxer for 9 months. How do you deal with the new growth. Girl, your hair is already long, can definitely see progress from your pictures. When you get your touchup in november, your hair is really going to be long.

Then God will have answered my prayers.

Thanks, I can see progress too (finally). My hair is 1/2 inch longer every month. I was never able to see progress that clearly before. I'm very happy and I credit C&G and henna (of course).

It's not hard to be 9 months post because I was natural for the better part of my adult life and my texture was very different. I used to consider my hair 4b now it's definitely 4a/3c. MSM did that. To be honest this texture is a cake walk by comparison. Feels like I got handed somebody elses cards in the middle of the game.

 

[sareca]

Excuse me guys, I feel like such a henna nincompoop, but what exactly is "terp" short for?

The oil and henna mix sounds heavenly. I've got lots of coconut oil on hand that would fit nicely into a henna pre poo. :scratchch

Terps is short for terpenes. So the next question is what's terpenes?

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Thanks for the info, Sareca. There is so much information to absorb about henna, it's a bit overwhelming at times.

 

[sareca]

I just posted this review on the "Jamila Henna" thread and am posting here make sure yall know the jamila is very very good:

Okay, my first "jamila experience" has been very very good indeed. It was waaaay easier to apply to my hair and rinsed right on out. I usually have to go thru about 8 or 9 sinkfuls of rinsing before the water runs clear. With jamila, sink water was clear after 3 sinkfuls.

My hair is now about 90% dry and I just checked the color in bright sunlight and it's all good. The color is pretty much the same as cheapo FNWL and the texture is same strong, resilient and soft, so no significant different in RESULTS - I have the same golden red where my greys were and a rich deep reddish brown on the rest of my hair -- but, the application and rinsing is worth the extra $$$ for jamila. I ordered 400 grams and only used 50 in this application, so I have enough for the next couple of months and will purchase again, budget allowing. But. I won't hesitate to use FNWL when the funds are low . . .

I used 50 grams jamilia and mixed with solution of 1/2 red wine vinegar and 1/2 distilled water. Let sit about 20 hours and applied to 'dirty' dry hair. Left on hair for 1 hour 45 minutes, rinsed and apply moisturizing condish and left on for 20 minutes.

I'm glad your rinse out was easier, but I'm really surprised you didn't get better color saturation. Maybe it's because I used so much more Jamila. I used about 300g (I think). It's worth it to me just for the rinse out too. I've got plenty of Jamila on hand, but I'm going to try sifting some hennaforhair stuff to see if I can get some of the leftovers out.

 

[sareca]

Thanks for the info, Sareca. There is so much information to absorb about henna, it's a bit overwhelming at times.

It really is... I think that's why I've been keeping my mixes simple. Sometimes I just don't want to think about all the stuff I could add.

 

[ibelieve]

OK, so I placed an order a few days ago on the hennaforhair site so that should be on it's way. However, I totally forgot that I work with a lady that is from India so I decided to ask her if she knew of any good indian stores where I could purchase the henna directly. So she tells me that she is from the town/city of probably the largest supplier of henna to the world. Her cousin owns the factory that produces it. She also offered to bring me in some and said that she has some "old" henna that has matured a ton and is really good. I thought I read on the site that henna was best in it's freshest state.erplexed She was like "Oh no, no, no...Henna is like rice, the older the better." I didn't know that about rice either but whatever...What do you guys think?

She also told me to keep it simple and simply add brewed tea to the henna apply immediatly and let it sit under a plastic cap for awhile. When I mentioned to her about letting the color "release" for 12 hours she said there was no need and that the color will take instantly. I kept reminding her of the importance of the "pure" henna and she said it doesn't get any more pure than what she has. So I will test hers on some harvested hair and see what it looks like.

Sonya

 

[TwistNMx]

Hi Sereca,
I'm just loving those comparison shots!
So inspirational to me. I'm going to do my first henna as I mentioned Monday morning.

 

[sareca]

OK, so I placed an order a few days ago on the hennaforhair site so that should be on it's way. However, I totally forgot that I work with a lady that is from India so I decided to ask her if she knew of any good indian stores where I could purchase the henna directly. So she tells me that she is from the town/city of probably the largest supplier of henna to the world. Her cousin owns the factory that produces it. She also offered to bring me in some and said that she has some "old" henna that has matured a ton and is really good. I thought I read on the site that henna was best in it's freshest state.erplexed She was like "Oh no, no, no...Henna is like rice, the older the better." I didn't know that about rice either but whatever...What do you guys think?

She also told me to keep it simple and simply add brewed tea to the henna apply immediatly and let it sit under a plastic cap for awhile. When I mentioned to her about letting the color "release" for 12 hours she said there was no need and that the color will take instantly. I kept reminding her of the importance of the "pure" henna and she said it doesn't get any more pure than what she has. So I will test hers on some harvested hair and see what it looks like.

Sonya

I opened a couple a bags of henna and didn't use all of it in my mix so I just put a rubber band around the rest. When I got around to using it was stale. It didn't color and barely conditioned my hair. My experience is not only does henna need to be fresh but it should not be exposed to the air for long periods. Old henna doesn't sound right.

But my only question to her would be "Is it body art quality?"

 

[sareca]

Hi Sereca,
I'm just loving those comparison shots!
So inspirational to me. I'm going to do my first henna as I mentioned Monday morning.

Don't use too much terp and take pics.

 

[TwistNMx]

Don't use too much terp and take pics.

I saw this question somewhere earlier...but...
What's terp?
I'm going to be using Surya neutral.

 

[sareca]

I saw this question somewhere earlier...but...
What's terp?
I'm going to be using Surya neutral.

That's right. I remember seeing "no metals" on their website and I thought about trying them too.


Yep, the terp question was yesterday or last night...
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=1635236&postcount=788

 

[TwistNMx]

Sereca,
I decided to do a strand/allergy test now as we speak...I'll let you know how all turns out.
But...what's terp?

 

[sareca]

Sereca,
I decided to do a strand/allergy test now as we speak...I'll let you know how all turns out.
But...what's terp?

It's just a substance that makes henna stain darker and faster. It doesn't improve its conditioning properties. I just makes it color better in less time which is very important to body art people.

 

[TwistNMx]

Thanks Sereca,
I don't know how I missed that link.
I was beginning to think it was some sort of chemical or something...LOL

 

[Lavendar]

Yeah! I just got my Jamila today. I also got amla and lavendar, sage, and rosemary to terp. Does anyone use any amla in their henna? The package says it actually darkens the hair. My daughter will also be doing her hair, but she wants hers bright red. She wants to use red wine but I refuse to go in the liquor store. What's a mommy to do?

 

[douglala]

Yeah! I just got my Jamila today. I also got amla and lavendar, sage, and rosemary to terp. Does anyone use any amla in their henna? The package says it actually darkens the hair. My daughter will also be doing her hair, but she wants hers bright red. She wants to use red wine but I refuse to go in the liquor store. What's a mommy to do?

I ALWAYS use amla in my mixes!!!

 

[douglala]

Getting henna advice from people from India is great but I need to remember that most of them (especially the older ladies) have never had a chemical service of any kind done to their hair. No relaxers, color...nothing. So they have no issues with moisture retention, dryness, or breakage.

The Indian lady I spoke to didn't even know what the term "relaxer" meant.
So when she suggested I did not use ANY oil in my mixture I should have passed . I think the oil makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the world in how my hair comes out.

I WILL NEVER DO ANOTHER TREATMENT WITHOUT OIL!!!!!

 

[Lavendar]

I ALWAYS use amla in my mixes!!!

Thanks douglala! How much henna and how much amla do you use in your mix?

 

[BK Bombshell]

Know what else I just learned. You don't need to use all ACV or all lemon juice in your mix. A couple of teaspoons and the rest water will serve as a terp. Same is true for the oil. It's like 1 oz of oil to every 100g of henna. The rest can be any liquid you want. We've been over doing it. Big Time! No wonder of so many of us complain about dry hair.

Boy, I wish I'd read this post before I started my henna. I have it in my hair now and I used all ACV. Before, I was using all lemon juice b/c Catherine suggested it. Oh well, now I know better. Next time I have to try some terps and jamila is already on my list for my next purchase.

Thanks for your continuing help everyone (especially you Sareca ).

BKB

 

[alexstin]

About an hour ago I was lying in bed and Dh comes in and cuddles up to me and starts smoothing my hair. He goes,"Is your hair wet?. Now you know I jumped up with the quickness and said, "No, why do you ask?". He said, "It looks wet." Oh and check this out, it was sort of dark in the room because it's almost nighttime and so I was shocked that he would even be able to see my hair that well. Now y'all know I was grinning from ear to ear and had to grill him a little bit more.

Could it be? Am I getting that henna shine?

 

[ibelieve]

Getting henna advice from people from India is great but I need to remember that most of them (especially the older ladies) have never had a chemical service of any kind done to their hair. No relaxers, color...nothing. So they have no issues with moisture retention, dryness, or breakage.

The Indian lady I spoke to didn't even know what the term "relaxer" meant.
So when she suggested I did not use ANY oil in my mixture I should have passed . I think the oil makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the world in how my hair comes out.

I WILL NEVER DO ANOTHER TREATMENT WITHOUT OIL!!!!!

Yeah, I agree. I could tell she had no clue why I was really stressing the fact that it HAD to be BAQ. I am going to graciously accept hers when she brings it to me on Monday but I am going to stick with my internet order. She is such a sweetie and even offered to have me come to her house so that she could apply it for me.

 

[sareca]

About an hour ago I was lying in bed and Dh comes in and cuddles up to me and starts smoothing my hair. He goes,"Is your hair wet?. Now you know I jumped up with the quickness and said, "No, why do you ask?". He said, "It looks wet." Oh and check this out, it was sort of dark in the room because it's almost nighttime and so I was shocked that he would even be able to see my hair that well. Now y'all know I was grinning from ear to ear and had to grill him a little bit more.

Could it be? Am I getting that henna shine?

Well it's about dang time! Congrats! Somebody at work asked me if I was cold having wet hair. I was like my hair's not wet.

 

[Lavendar]

About an hour ago I was lying in bed and Dh comes in and cuddles up to me and starts smoothing my hair. He goes,"Is your hair wet?. Now you know I jumped up with the quickness and said, "No, why do you ask?". He said, "It looks wet." Oh and check this out, it was sort of dark in the room because it's almost nighttime and so I was shocked that he would even be able to see my hair that well. Now y'all know I was grinning from ear to ear and had to grill him a little bit more.

Could it be? Am I getting that henna shine?

You go alexstin!!! That's what I'm talkin bout. Can't wait til I can get a henna shine.

 

[sareca]

Yeah! I just got my Jamila today. I also got amla and lavendar, sage, and rosemary to terp. Does anyone use any amla in their henna? The package says it actually darkens the hair. My daughter will also be doing her hair, but she wants hers bright red. She wants to use red wine but I refuse to go in the liquor store. What's a mommy to do?

I used to, but I started making a separate amla rinse to use a few days after I've henna'd. I find it much more effective used alone.