Do ya'll henna?
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LAYDEE
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I finally had my very first henna-actually senna experience last night and it was worth it!!
I mixed it with water and jojoba oil, wrapped my hair in saran wrap and let it sit for 3 hours-i used the heating cap for about an hour of the 3. While washing it out i noticed that my hair felt so tough-a healthy feeling-and there were only a few strands of shedded hair in the shower
The only thing that bothered me is that i didnt notice any extra shine in my hair but i did see it alittle in my husband's hair(yes he experimented with me). I hope i see the shine with my next application. All and all Iam adding senna to my staple. Its weird but my hair actually feels stronger.
I mixed it with water and jojoba oil, wrapped my hair in saran wrap and let it sit for 3 hours-i used the heating cap for about an hour of the 3. While washing it out i noticed that my hair felt so tough-a healthy feeling-and there were only a few strands of shedded hair in the shower The only thing that bothered me is that i didnt notice any extra shine in my hair but i did see it alittle in my husband's hair(yes he experimented with me). I hope i see the shine with my next application. All and all Iam adding senna to my staple. Its weird but my hair actually feels stronger.carameldiva
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I henna'ed this morning. Used 4 tbls of henna powder from http://www.thehennacompany.com ,2 tbls of amalaki powder, 2 tbls of fo-ti powder, 3 splashes of red wine, 3 dashes of ground cloves, 3 tbls of honey and hot water.
Didn't notice much change in color( i left it on for 7 hours still wet when i rinsed it out)- it was much easier to rinse of this time(probably because i used more honey)- hair is very strong and soft. I absolutely love it. I have noticed a loosening of my curl as well, not enough to say that i have changed texture but enough to notice. I am very pleased. My dye actually released in a matter of minutes this time not hours.
I rinsed twice, shampooed with Saloncare Wild cherry shampoo, then conditioned with Curecare Conditioner, rinsed, deep conditioned with a reconstructor/virgin red palm oil/glycerin/ 2 eggs mixture. Again i was very pleased it was a great treatment.
Didn't notice much change in color( i left it on for 7 hours still wet when i rinsed it out)- it was much easier to rinse of this time(probably because i used more honey)- hair is very strong and soft. I absolutely love it. I have noticed a loosening of my curl as well, not enough to say that i have changed texture but enough to notice. I am very pleased. My dye actually released in a matter of minutes this time not hours.
I rinsed twice, shampooed with Saloncare Wild cherry shampoo, then conditioned with Curecare Conditioner, rinsed, deep conditioned with a reconstructor/virgin red palm oil/glycerin/ 2 eggs mixture. Again i was very pleased it was a great treatment.
marygrove013
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I henna after I relaxed...The results were wonderful...Thanks for all your help Softresses : )
thesweetone
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Officially adding "I 
Henna" to my siggy! This is a long post...be warned!
I did my first Henna treatment this yesterday. I didn't do a strand test. I know, I know!!! I deserve an
for that! But I was using Jamila henna from a reputable site (hennaforhair.com), so I didn't think it was necessary. BUT I'M NOT RECOMMEDING THAT ANYONE PUT HENNA ON THEIR HAIR WITHOUT FIRST CONDUCTING A STRAND TEST. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!
Anway, I was going for conditioning not color and this is what I did.
My process: Spread some drop cloth that I bought at the dollar store on my bathroom floor and counter. I brought 500ml of water (just over 2 cups) to a boil and whisked in 2 tbsps of pectin. I let that cool completely, then I added 1 tbsp of Amla and 1 package of the Jamila henna (100 grams). I used my handheld mixer and beat it into a really smooth mixture. Then I poured it into an applicator bottle and applied it to my hair like a relaxer. I covered my head with saran wrap, folded three papertowels lengthwise and wrapped around my hairline to catch any drips (secured this with hairpins), covered with a plastic cap and chilled for two hours. I went under my bonnet dryer for the last half hour. I rinsed in the shower, applied my AO White Camelia moisturizing conditioner, put on a plastic cap and conditioned for an hour (first half hour with heat under my bonnet dryer). I rinsed out the conditioner applied maybe 3-4 drops of Jojoba oil to my ends to seal moisture (went without leave-in; hair was soft and not tangled so none necessary), then rollerset and half an hour under the dryer.
Results: When I took out my rollers this morning, my hair was really soft and felt so healthy! And even though I wasn't going for color, I love the color that I got! It's just a hint of wine/auburn! It's hard to describe and unfortunately I don't have a camera so pics will have to come later. Things that kept my resulting color change to a minimum/gave me a darker toned color: no ACV or lemon juice etc., letting the water cool completely before adding henna (heat gives a quicker dye release), using amla powder in my mix, using the heat during the last half hour before rinsing. I think these all contributed to a really slow dye release. Please note the dye in the henna will release, and you will get color in your hair no matter what you do. If you want absolutely no color change, use cassia. My hair has some shine, but not that lovely henna bling like Douglala! That's the level of shine that I hope to get evetually. I know this takes repeat applications.
My thoughts on the process: The mixture that I used gave me so much henna, that I have enough for another application in a plastic freezer jar in my freezer. I used more than half my mixture in my hair, but I ended up wasting some of it because there was quite a bit left in my applicator bottle after I was through, and I just ended up washing that down the drain when I rinsed out the bottle. The henna took longer to rinse out of my hair than I anticipated. As promised, the Jamila henna is very finely sifted, but I had nothing to compare my rinse time to since this was my first time. I was expecting it to rinse out just like a conditioner, but it took a lot longer than that. Anyway I am pleased with the results so that is not a big deal to me. The pectin made my mixture so nice and creamy and thick that I had three drips from my whole process! Two drops fell on the drop cloth on my counter and one drop fell on the drop cloth in my floor. It was a lot less messy than I anticipated. I was expecting less shedding than I got. I don't atribbute any of that to the henna, because I have a shedding problem period. Over time though, I hope the repeated henna treatments will help with that. Overall, the results that I got were worth the entire process and I know my hair is just going to get better with repeat application!
Things I will do differently next time: Add the Amla while the water/pectin mixture is still warm then let the mixture cool, then add the henna. I forgot to do this. No drop cloths. My mixture is virtually drip free so I'll just keep a wet cloth handy to wipe up any spills that occurr during application. No paper towel ring around my head to catch drips because the mixture is so thick there are no drips. I will only pour half of my mixture into the applicator bottle and store the rest since the yield is so great. That way I won't be wasting as much. It's good to know I can get two applications from the one batch. Cut my moisturizing conditioner follow up down to half an hour. After I rinsed out the henna, my hair was not hard at all. I guess this is because there was no acid (ACV, lemon juice, etc) in my mixture. I could probably have gone without the moisturizing condish, but I like this step and will continue to do it, just decrease the time to half an hour.
Hope this review will push someone else off the fence about henna!
Henna" to my siggy! This is a long post...be warned!I did my first Henna treatment this yesterday. I didn't do a strand test. I know, I know!!! I deserve an
for that! But I was using Jamila henna from a reputable site (hennaforhair.com), so I didn't think it was necessary. BUT I'M NOT RECOMMEDING THAT ANYONE PUT HENNA ON THEIR HAIR WITHOUT FIRST CONDUCTING A STRAND TEST. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!Anway, I was going for conditioning not color and this is what I did.
My process: Spread some drop cloth that I bought at the dollar store on my bathroom floor and counter. I brought 500ml of water (just over 2 cups) to a boil and whisked in 2 tbsps of pectin. I let that cool completely, then I added 1 tbsp of Amla and 1 package of the Jamila henna (100 grams). I used my handheld mixer and beat it into a really smooth mixture. Then I poured it into an applicator bottle and applied it to my hair like a relaxer. I covered my head with saran wrap, folded three papertowels lengthwise and wrapped around my hairline to catch any drips (secured this with hairpins), covered with a plastic cap and chilled for two hours. I went under my bonnet dryer for the last half hour. I rinsed in the shower, applied my AO White Camelia moisturizing conditioner, put on a plastic cap and conditioned for an hour (first half hour with heat under my bonnet dryer). I rinsed out the conditioner applied maybe 3-4 drops of Jojoba oil to my ends to seal moisture (went without leave-in; hair was soft and not tangled so none necessary), then rollerset and half an hour under the dryer.
Results: When I took out my rollers this morning, my hair was really soft and felt so healthy! And even though I wasn't going for color, I love the color that I got! It's just a hint of wine/auburn! It's hard to describe and unfortunately I don't have a camera so pics will have to come later. Things that kept my resulting color change to a minimum/gave me a darker toned color: no ACV or lemon juice etc., letting the water cool completely before adding henna (heat gives a quicker dye release), using amla powder in my mix, using the heat during the last half hour before rinsing. I think these all contributed to a really slow dye release. Please note the dye in the henna will release, and you will get color in your hair no matter what you do. If you want absolutely no color change, use cassia. My hair has some shine, but not that lovely henna bling like Douglala! That's the level of shine that I hope to get evetually. I know this takes repeat applications.
My thoughts on the process: The mixture that I used gave me so much henna, that I have enough for another application in a plastic freezer jar in my freezer. I used more than half my mixture in my hair, but I ended up wasting some of it because there was quite a bit left in my applicator bottle after I was through, and I just ended up washing that down the drain when I rinsed out the bottle. The henna took longer to rinse out of my hair than I anticipated. As promised, the Jamila henna is very finely sifted, but I had nothing to compare my rinse time to since this was my first time. I was expecting it to rinse out just like a conditioner, but it took a lot longer than that. Anyway I am pleased with the results so that is not a big deal to me. The pectin made my mixture so nice and creamy and thick that I had three drips from my whole process! Two drops fell on the drop cloth on my counter and one drop fell on the drop cloth in my floor. It was a lot less messy than I anticipated. I was expecting less shedding than I got. I don't atribbute any of that to the henna, because I have a shedding problem period. Over time though, I hope the repeated henna treatments will help with that. Overall, the results that I got were worth the entire process and I know my hair is just going to get better with repeat application!
Things I will do differently next time: Add the Amla while the water/pectin mixture is still warm then let the mixture cool, then add the henna. I forgot to do this. No drop cloths. My mixture is virtually drip free so I'll just keep a wet cloth handy to wipe up any spills that occurr during application. No paper towel ring around my head to catch drips because the mixture is so thick there are no drips. I will only pour half of my mixture into the applicator bottle and store the rest since the yield is so great. That way I won't be wasting as much. It's good to know I can get two applications from the one batch. Cut my moisturizing conditioner follow up down to half an hour. After I rinsed out the henna, my hair was not hard at all. I guess this is because there was no acid (ACV, lemon juice, etc) in my mixture. I could probably have gone without the moisturizing condish, but I like this step and will continue to do it, just decrease the time to half an hour.
Hope this review will push someone else off the fence about henna!
tenderheaded
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I did my 2nd henna treatment on Saturday. My first was a wk earlier and I used Mumtaz - no problems
I used Dulhan Deluxe Heena Powder, 2tbls amla powder, 2tbls amla oil, strong brewed tea. I let this develop over night. I applied, used heat for 45 min, then left on addl 1hr 15 mins. I thought it hadn't took because I washed out "mud", but a glance in the mirror showed color deposited on my skunk spot. I used Suave ocean breeze to help wash it out.
My hair feels thicker and stronger. I have a muted red color now. This will be a part of my routine every 2 wk, on the off weeks I'll use amla powder. paste.
Thanks to Vixxen's praise of local Indian stores, I got my henna for $1.49 for 3.5 oz. I'm now a regular
I used Dulhan Deluxe Heena Powder, 2tbls amla powder, 2tbls amla oil, strong brewed tea. I let this develop over night. I applied, used heat for 45 min, then left on addl 1hr 15 mins. I thought it hadn't took because I washed out "mud", but a glance in the mirror showed color deposited on my skunk spot. I used Suave ocean breeze to help wash it out.
My hair feels thicker and stronger. I have a muted red color now. This will be a part of my routine every 2 wk, on the off weeks I'll use amla powder. paste.
Thanks to Vixxen's praise of local Indian stores, I got my henna for $1.49 for 3.5 oz. I'm now a regular
AtlantaJJ
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marygrove013 said:
I just did a relaxer and I was wondering how soon after I could henna since I have a batch already whipped up in the fridge....
Is it possible to henna to often, it doesn't seems so especially if you gaurd for dryness which I do by adding oils to my mix....Hmmm. I think I'll do one co-wash then a henna! I love this stuff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Princess Pie
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Okay, I finally finished reading this entire thread. I haven't studied this hard since my junior year of college.
Anyway, I want to thank all of you ladies, because I was able to sucessfully henna. I kept my mix simple... jamila, spring water, and a few drops of ACV. Next time, I will skip the ACV, and add some conditioner or oil. My hair came out a little tangled, but I think the results were good. Thanks!
Anyway, I want to thank all of you ladies, because I was able to sucessfully henna. I kept my mix simple... jamila, spring water, and a few drops of ACV. Next time, I will skip the ACV, and add some conditioner or oil. My hair came out a little tangled, but I think the results were good. Thanks!
sheena m
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I did my first henna and indigo last night and the color came out great. I wanted a shiny jet black. The only problem is I pulled a dummy move and put lemon juice in my henna mix and my hair hated it. That lemon juice dried my hair out so bad that I could barely comb it 
. Next time I will just keep it simple with water and oil. The henna made my hair a brown with red highlights. I did the indigo second and ofcourse it turned my hair a shiny jet black but in the sunlight it seems to have some red under tones. VERY NICE!
I guess I need to introduce myself, I'll do that later
. Next time I will just keep it simple with water and oil. The henna made my hair a brown with red highlights. I did the indigo second and ofcourse it turned my hair a shiny jet black but in the sunlight it seems to have some red under tones. VERY NICE!I guess I need to introduce myself, I'll do that later
alexstin
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Princess Pie said:Okay, I finally finished reading this entire thread. I haven't studied this hard since my junior year of college.
Very nice!!
sareca
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Mestiza said:I hennaed my hair again on yesterday. It's the first time since that awful Mumtaz Henna did me in.
Anyway, I used my beloved Dulhan Henna, hot water and EVOO and it was a joyful experience, again!
My hair looks and feels FANTASTIC!
I'm glad you're back to normal.
AtlantaJJ
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sareca said:That's funny. I think we must be.
I just purchased some Karishma Herbal Blend also. It has all the good stuff already mixed in an it was only $1.99 for 5.25 oz. Which is a ton!!
I also got a Jamila like body art one that the indian lady told me was the same as Jamila, it doesn't have english writing, just a lady with a bunch of designs painted on her hands. It was $1.79 for 100 Grams... Cheap!!
chocolatesis
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I just hennaed my hair a few days ago with henna I bought from FromNatureWithLove.com. I mixed it with water, amla oil, brahmi oil, and a little evoo. The mixture was soooo smooth and rinsing it out of my hair was a breeze. Do you guys think this was because the henna was a better quality (than henna from hennaforhair.com) or just the oils I added?
HoneyDew
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AtlantaJJ - liking the siggie pic!
I think I am going to try cassia again this weekend.
The last times I tried it I was not impressed like I was the 1st time. The difference was that the 1st time i left it in for 2 hours. All the other times I only left it in for about 30 min.
I think I am going to try cassia again this weekend.
The last times I tried it I was not impressed like I was the 1st time. The difference was that the 1st time i left it in for 2 hours. All the other times I only left it in for about 30 min.
Hareitiz
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I Henna'd last night for the first time and I love it!!!! I bought my henna from FNWL and used 4 tablespoons of henna, hot water, one tablespoon of Alma Powder, a splash of Red Wine Vinegar and some EVOO. I let it sit overnight and applied it when I got home from work. Since I am transitioning, I could tell the difference when I rinsed it out and let my hair air dry. My new growth (and I have a lot of it) is much looser, actually wavier that it was before and I love the subtle brown-red highlights, especially on my ends because I had streaks in my hair last year and they've grown out so much. I can't wait to do another application! Now I can officially say:
I LOVE HENNA
I LOVE HENNA
Cayenne0622
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YAY!!! I'm so excited for all of us. I'm doing my second application tonight!!
Cichelle
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Would someone do my a favor? Look on the side of your box of Jamila (not the front or back) where it says "Premiere Quality Henne" (as opposed to the other side that says "Superior Quality Henna") and see if lower down it says:
Since 1963
www. jamila.com.pk
Made in Pakistan
I'm asking because I have a box of Jamila that looks slightly different. It does not have what I wrote above on the box...and oddly, the lady's shirt on the front is a lighter color pink. I'm interested to know what this means. It's probably nothing, but I don't want bootleg Jamila.
Since 1963
www. jamila.com.pk
Made in Pakistan
I'm asking because I have a box of Jamila that looks slightly different. It does not have what I wrote above on the box...and oddly, the lady's shirt on the front is a lighter color pink. I'm interested to know what this means. It's probably nothing, but I don't want bootleg Jamila.
alexstin
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Cichelle said:Would someone do my a favor? Look on the side of your box of Jamila (not the front or back) where it says "Premiere Quality Henne" (as opposed to the other side that says "Superior Quality Henna") and see if lower down it says:
Since 1963
www. jamila.com.pk
Made in Pakistan
I'm asking because I have a box of Jamila that looks slightly different. It does not have what I wrote above on the box...and oddly, the lady's shirt on the front is a lighter color pink. I'm interested to know what this means. It's probably nothing, but I don't want bootleg Jamila.
Mine says what you have in the bold print.
thesweetone
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I don't understand why it's not a sticky!!! 
sareca
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senimoni said:Sareca - Maybe someone posted already, but this is the largest thread in the hair forum
Wow, senimoni your hair is growing so fast. I love the avatar.
Yeah, somebody mentioned it last month. I'm just happy I'm not the only henna nut around here. :wink2:
Gosh, I want to read the whole thread... but who has the time! 
erplexed
I was going to order henna online, and one of my Indian co-workers told me to go to any local Indian store... I hate to admit that I never noticed HOW MANY Indian stores are in this area! (I live just outside Toronto). So, I just bought an "Atul" brand with 250 grams of Henna for $1.99. It says that it also has amla and katha in the mixture.
Gonna try it tonight! I've got loads of new growth, so I'm anxious to see the results.
erplexed I was going to order henna online, and one of my Indian co-workers told me to go to any local Indian store... I hate to admit that I never noticed HOW MANY Indian stores are in this area! (I live just outside Toronto). So, I just bought an "Atul" brand with 250 grams of Henna for $1.99. It says that it also has amla and katha in the mixture.
Gonna try it tonight! I've got loads of new growth, so I'm anxious to see the results.
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L_Mo said:Gosh, I want to read the whole thread... but who has the time!
I was going to order henna online, and one of my Indian co-workers told me to go to any local Indian store... I hate to admit that I never noticed HOW MANY Indian stores are in this area! (I live just outside Toronto). So, I just bought an "Atul" brand with 250 grams of Henna for $1.99. It says that it also has amla and katha in the mixture.
Gonna try it tonight! I've got loads of new growth, so I'm anxious to see the results.
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