Do ya'll henna?

[angellazette]

Girl get you some rest and hope you feel better soon!!!!

 

[Mestiza]

(((((Mestiza)))) If you can PLEASE see a doctor tomorrow or go into the ER. sorry this happened and I hope ur better soon

Thank you, Cooyah! If I don't feel any better in the morning, then I'm definitely going to see a doctor.

 

[Mestiza]

Girl get you some rest and hope you feel better soon!!!!

I'm not experiencing any new swelling or symptoms. I guess my medicine is kicking in, now, b/c I'm getting so sleepy.

I'm taking your advice, right now.

Goodnight, ladies!

 

[sareca]

I'm not experiencing any new swelling or symptoms. I guess my medicine is kicking in, now, b/c I'm getting so sleepy.

I'm taking your advice, right now.

Goodnight, ladies!

Goodnight. We'll be looking for an update in the morning.

Sweet dreams.

 

[fancypants007]

Sareca I have a question for you. What color did you get when you used the Jamila henna compared to the henna from Catherine? I used the Jamila henna and the few gray hairs I have were more lighter in color than Catherine's brand which were more burgundy and I left it on for about 5 hours. I know they have different harvests of Jamila but do you know how long Jamila henna lasts? I did order a $7.95 box of Jamila henna from the same people you recommended and I will be trying that at the end of the month to see if I get a better color. I'm just wondering if the henna is fresh (2006 harvest) the color is more intense than if it has been harvested in later years. If it's harvested in later years, do you think the conditioning will still be effective? My inquirying mind wants to know.

 

[Cichelle]

Mestiza, how are you today? I've been thinking about you and hoping you feel better! I'm so sorry you had that kind of reaction. Please let us know how you are doing when you can.

 

[sareca]

Sareca I have a question for you. What color did you get when you used the Jamila henna compared to the henna from Catherine? I used the Jamila henna and the few gray hairs I have were more lighter in color than Catherine's brand which were more burgundy and I left it on for about 5 hours. I know they have different harvests of Jamila but do you know how long Jamila henna lasts? I did order a $7.95 box of Jamila henna from the same people you recommended and I will be trying that at the end of the month to see if I get a better color. I'm just wondering if the henna is fresh (2006 harvest) the color is more intense than if it has been harvested in later years. If it's harvested in later years, do you think the conditioning will still be effective? My inquirying mind wants to know.

How often do you henna? I only ask because most of us repeat applications so often that even if we were to use last year's crop we probably wouldn't notice a difference. IMO, people that henna once every 3-6 months would be able to tell, but us weekenders probaby wouldn't. I found Jamila colored and conditioned better, but if Catherine's brand works better for you I say stay with that.

ETA: Oh, I didn't answer your question. I'm not sure how long Jamila lasts. But I think of it like spices. They degrade faster once exposed to the air. So as long as you haven't opened the box I think last year's crop is fine.

 

[sareca]

Mestiza, sometimes people can develop allergic reactions spontaneously, to stuff they've used for decades. A friend of the family did that with aspirin. She took it like always and had a very bad reaction and could never take it again. I'm not saying that's happening here (heaven forbid :wink2, but you might want to do a skin test with your other henna brands just to be sure.

 

[fancypants007]

How often do you henna? I only ask because most of us repeat applications so often that even if we were to use last year's crop we probably wouldn't notice a difference. IMO, people that henna once every 3-6 months would be able to tell, but us weekenders probaby wouldn't. I found Jamila colored and conditioned better, but if Catherine's brand works better for you I say stay with that.

ETA: Oh, I didn't answer your question. I'm not sure how long Jamila lasts. But I think of it like spices. They degrade faster once exposed to the air. So as long as you haven't opened the box I think last year's crop is fine.

I was just curious. I usually try to henna every two weeks. I think part of the problem is I need to use more henna to do my hair and that way I can slop it on, instead of using it sparingly. I was at first using 100gr, then 150gr, but I think I need to use 200gr. I start off slopping it on my hair, and then when I see I'm not going to have enough to do my hair, i use it sparingly. I just need to use more which I will be doing the end of this month. I guess I'm just anxious to see the auburny color, and I just don't see it as much. Maybe in the sun it will show up better and then again, perhaps it's really there because I know that henna is cumulative and I just might be pleasantly surprised to find out that my hair does have the auburny effect afterall. Thanks for responding!

 

[Mestiza]

Mestiza, how are you today? I've been thinking about you and hoping you feel better! I'm so sorry you had that kind of reaction. Please let us know how you are doing when you can.

Thank you, Cichelle!

Update:

Ladies, I'm feeling better this morning. The swelling has gone down a little bit. My scalp is not burning anymore, but it's very sore. I spoke w/ the Nurse, again and my Doctor. They told me: not to use or even touch the Mumtaz Henna, again; not to open the package b/c I could inhale some of the powder and it could cause problems for me; discard the containers that I used to mix it in b/c whatever I'm allergic to could've seeped into the plastic containers. They don't have to worry about me using Mumtaz Henna EVER, again.

 

[victorious]

Mestiza, I'm glad you're feeling a little better. I hope it all clears up soon.

 

[Mestiza]

Mestiza, sometimes people can develop allergic reactions spontaneously, to stuff they've used for decades. A friend of the family did that with aspirin. She took it like always and had a very bad reaction and could never take it again. I'm not saying that's happening here (heaven forbid :wink2, but you might want to do a skin test with your other henna brands just to be sure.

From now on, I will be doing a skin test. I hope that I haven't developed an allergy to henna. My Doctor and his Nurse think that I am allergic to the Mumtaz Henna. She is familiar w/ henna and told me that it should NEVER be bright green. What color is Jamila Henna? I would like to try it since I keep hearing that it's the best henna, but if it has an odd color, then, I'll have to avoid it, too. The Dulhan and Reshma brands of henna haven't caused any problems for me. So, I may have to stick w/ those.

 

[sareca]

From now on, I will be doing a skin test. I hope that I haven't developed an allergy to henna. My Doctor and his Nurse think that I am allergic to the Mumtaz Henna. She is familiar w/ henna and told me that it should NEVER be bright green. What color is Jamila Henna? I would like to try it since I keep hearing that it's the best henna, but if it has an odd color, then, I'll have to avoid it, too. The Dulhan and Reshma brands of henna haven't caused any problems for me. So, I may have to stick w/ those.

Jamila is olive green. But ITA, that you should stick to the ones you've already tried with success.

This bugs me because Mumtaz is supposed to be 100% BAQ henna. They didn't inject green dye. It's naturally occuring, just in higher concentration than the other brands, right?

 

[Mestiza]

Mestiza, I'm glad you're feeling a little better. I hope it all clears up soon.

Thank you!

Jamila is olive green. But ITA, that you should stick to the ones you've already tried with success.

This bugs me because Mumtaz is supposed to be 100% BAQ henna. They didn't inject green dye. It's naturally occuring, just in higher concentration than the other brands, right?

Dulhan and Reshma are an olive green color, too, unlike Mumtaz, which, I thought was supposed to be 100% BAQ, also.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Mestiza, I'm glad you're on the mend. I'm so sorry you had that reaction to Mumtaz. Keep us posted girl.

 

[WomanlyCharm]

Oh my goodness, Mestiza, I'm glad to hear you're recovering. See, this is why I'm so afraid to use anything other than the henna I get from certain venders, I just know something like this will happen to me!

Feel better!

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

Wow Mestiza you seriously scared me, reading these posts. I was very worried about you. I've had a similiar reaction to using permenant hair dye. I'm severely allergic to that PPD ingredient in hair dye. I used to dye like maybe 7yrs ago and i would always get an itchy burny scalp and then the last time i dyed, my scalp burned so bad then the next day i had blisters in my scalp and my the blisters would ooze and cause a hardness to stiffen my hair... i mean it was really gross and very scary. it was very traumatic.

anyway, sareca....from reading that henna site when she was comparing the henna brands...this is what i got from it: She said that from what she can microscopically see...all hennas from India contain specs of green dye. And most of the hennas also contain fine sand. the sand of course is to make a bigger crop...and the green dye is for the eye appeal. Now the dye and the fine sand are both considered safe and nonhazardous to use on the skin which is why they are still considered BAQ. Because the dyes nor the sand should not be harmful. Even the regular Jamilla has green dye and sand in it, BUT that premium Jamilla does not have dye nor sand in it. So i figure that for some freakish reason, Mumtaz decided to use a freakishly green dye to distinguish themselves. but the other companies either aren't using as much dye or they are using a green dye that is very close to the natural color of henna. Also the tests show that they have sand, but it doesn't show the percantage so maybe certain brands contain a higher henna- to- sand ratio which could explain why some hennas stain better. I'm just speaking theroretically based on all of the webpages that Sareca pointed us too.... I did alot of research before i decided to henna, but i only got 2 sessions under my belt, so this is just food for thought so you can create your own conclusions...

I think i'm going to ask my local indian store if they would stock Jamila henna...

Jamila is olive green. But ITA, that you should stick to the ones you've already tried with success.

This bugs me because Mumtaz is supposed to be 100% BAQ henna. They didn't inject green dye. It's naturally occuring, just in higher concentration than the other brands, right?

 

[Mestiza]

Update:

Ladies, I'm feeling much better than I did on yesterday. My scalp isn't burning, but it is somewhat tender. The swelling of my head, neck and shoulder is diminishing. I can move my arm/shoulder easier, now. The medicine is helping me a great deal, but has me drowsy and feeling like I'm floating. I've been trying to fight sleep all day. Just when I'm about to doze off, someone calls to check on me. I should sleep good, tonight.

As soon as I've healed completely, I'm re-joining the Henna Revolution. Mumtaz Henna is to me what green Kryptonite is to Superman!

So, I'm avoiding it like the plague.

all for being so caring!

 

[Mestiza]

Wow Mestiza you seriously scared me, reading these posts. I was very worried about you. I've had a similiar reaction to using permenant hair dye. I'm severely allergic to that PPD ingredient in hair dye. I used to dye like maybe 7yrs ago and i would always get an itchy burny scalp and then the last time i dyed, my scalp burned so bad then the next day i had blisters in my scalp and my the blisters would ooze and cause a hardness to stiffen my hair... i mean it was really gross and very scary. it was very traumatic.

anyway, sareca....from reading that henna site when she was comparing the henna brands...this is what i got from it: She said that from what she can microscopically see...all hennas from India contain specs of green dye. And most of the hennas also contain fine sand. the sand of course is to make a bigger crop...and the green dye is for the eye appeal. Now the dye and the fine sand are both considered safe and nonhazardous to use on the skin which is why they are still considered BAQ. Because the dyes nor the sand should not be harmful. Even the regular Jamilla has green dye and sand in it, BUT that premium Jamilla does not have dye nor sand in it. So i figure that for some freakish reason, Mumtaz decided to use a freakishly green dye to distinguish themselves. but the other companies either aren't using as much dye or they are using a green dye that is very close to the natural color of henna. Also the tests show that they have sand, but it doesn't show the percantage so maybe certain brands contain a higher henna- to- sand ratio which could explain why some hennas stain better. I'm just speaking theroretically based on all of the webpages that Sareca pointed us too.... I did alot of research before i decided to henna, but i only got 2 sessions under my belt, so this is just food for thought so you can create your own conclusions...

I think i'm going to ask my local indian store if they would stock Jamila henna...

I can imagine how traumatic that must have been for you. That's a reminder of just how dangerous some chemicals and ingredients can be.

Mumtaz Henna must have some potent dye in it b/c I've never seen henna look screaming green like that. I will carefully inspect every box of henna that I buy and if it looks odd, then, I won't use it.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

OT: Mestiza your icons are soooo funny!! LMAO!!

 

[LadyJ76]

Wow Mestiza you seriously scared me, reading these posts. I was very worried about you. I've had a similiar reaction to using permenant hair dye. I'm severely allergic to that PPD ingredient in hair dye. I used to dye like maybe 7yrs ago and i would always get an itchy burny scalp and then the last time i dyed, my scalp burned so bad then the next day i had blisters in my scalp and my the blisters would ooze and cause a hardness to stiffen my hair... i mean it was really gross and very scary. it was very traumatic.

anyway, sareca....from reading that henna site when she was comparing the henna brands...this is what i got from it: She said that from what she can microscopically see...all hennas from India contain specs of green dye. And most of the hennas also contain fine sand. the sand of course is to make a bigger crop...and the green dye is for the eye appeal. Now the dye and the fine sand are both considered safe and nonhazardous to use on the skin which is why they are still considered BAQ. Because the dyes nor the sand should not be harmful. Even the regular Jamilla has green dye and sand in it, BUT that premium Jamilla does not have dye nor sand in it. So i figure that for some freakish reason, Mumtaz decided to use a freakishly green dye to distinguish themselves. but the other companies either aren't using as much dye or they are using a green dye that is very close to the natural color of henna. Also the tests show that they have sand, but it doesn't show the percantage so maybe certain brands contain a higher henna- to- sand ratio which could explain why some hennas stain better. I'm just speaking theroretically based on all of the webpages that Sareca pointed us too.... I did alot of research before i decided to henna, but i only got 2 sessions under my belt, so this is just food for thought so you can create your own conclusions...

I think i'm going to ask my local indian store if they would stock Jamila henna...

Mizani Mrs,

Thank you for that information about the different Hennas. A friend of mine is going to India and asked if she could bring anything back for me. Based your research, I guess I'll be asking her for the Jamilla brand. I'm lovin LHCF for all the knowledge and support. This was very helpful, thanks again.

 

[Brownshugaz]

Will henna make my hair thicker? My hair is already thick I shudder to imagine it any thicker.
Also, how is it on your scalp?

 

[Cichelle]

Jamila is from Pakistan, right?

Has anyone tried Yemeni or Moroccan Henna?

 

[Mestiza]

OT: Mestiza your icons are soooo funny!! LMAO!!

I have to laugh at them, sometimes, myself.

 

[Mestiza]

Will henna make my hair thicker? My hair is already thick I shudder to imagine it any thicker.
Also, how is it on your scalp?

My hair was already thick and has become even thicker since I started using henna, which, has been fine on my scalp (except for that awful Mumtaz Henna).

 

[Proudpiscean]

I just placed an order for BAQ henna. I want to make sure I purchased the correct one, I will be doing a strand test regardless.
Is this the Jamilla everyone is talking about?

 

[Proudpiscean]

O.k......who ordered ALL the amla powder from 'From Nature with Love'?!
I just went to the site and they are completely out of stock- in every size! I was like dang, ya'll beat me to it!

 

[TwistNMx]

Quick question.

Does anyone know if henna will cover graying?

I have a friend who wants henna to cover it and I don't know because I don't have gray strands like her.

Thanks all

 

[Cichelle]

I just placed an order for BAQ henna. I want to make sure I purchased the correct one, I will be doing a strand test regardless.
Is this the Jamilla everyone is talking about?

That's the one.

Ask sareca about the two different qualities of Jamila, because I don't know anything about that. But yeah...that's Jamila.

 

[Cichelle]

Quick question.

Does anyone know if henna will cover graying?

I have a friend who wants henna to cover it and I don't know because I don't have gray strands like her.

Thanks all

It covers my grays completely. But I should say that the first time I did a henna treatment, the grays came out really bright. They have deepened with time and additional henna, but it can be quite drastic at first.