Do ya'll henna?

[Choklatekiss79]

There appears to be two types of henna - compound and body art. Which one should the relaxed sistas use?

 

[WomanlyCharm]

Hi Khadija!

Just wanted to let you know the henna and indigo I ordered from you were the best I've ever used! Thanks!

 

[WomanlyCharm]

There appears to be two types of henna - compound and body art. Which one should the relaxed sistas use?

If you see compound henna...RUN AWAY!!!! That's the stuff that's supposed to melt your hair off.

I use BAQ henna.

 

[Choklatekiss79]

LOL!! Thanks for clartying that.

 

[alexstin]

I second what Alexstin said.

Also yes you can do indigo along with shikakai but just make sure the indigo gets time to have proper dye release and then mix altogether. It only takes 15-20 mins.

Alexstin, that photo of your hair is amazing. You caught the light and I can see the color, how come you haven't posted on the flickr group to share your henna'ed hair?

Please all of you try to post some pics on the flickr group (it's photo sharing) of your natural herbed hair.

It's here :

http://flickr.com/groups/344119@N23/

Thanks Hennasoq,

I did go over there a few days ago. I guess I thought it was a forum like this with the option to post pictures. I didn't think about. I'll go post (if I can figure it out over there )

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

You are welcome WomanlyCharm !! Actually I had a few clients tell me to make sure to keep the same supplier because the indigo wasn't fading as much as it usually did for them (and these are people who use indigo often). I usually use a few suppliers from India because sometimes they don't gather the best quality from the same source all the time so I have to rotate and make sure to get the best stuff every time, and that is why I test it out first to make sure.

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Yes do you use Body Art Quality, because what this means is that henna is 100% pure and safe for use on the body as well. It is not mixed with anything else, and the supplier checks to see for pure quality and pure powder. The only thing that is different amongst suppliers that you can ask directly about, is the sift of the henna powder and how fresh the crop is. The fresher the best color, and the better the sift the better to wash out of your hair. Sometimes fibers can become tangly, so get at least 3 times sifted at a minimum is best.

 

[alexstin]

Hennasooq,

I uploaded a picture but I'm not sure how to post it on the group's page.

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Thanks ! I see your picture so right under it I left a comment on adding it to the group. What you do is you click on your picture and then you choose groups or send to groups and you will see the option of the drop down menu with the title of our group and you click that and say yes send to. and that's it ! Let me know if it works.

 

[alexstin]

It's Done!!

 

[sareca]

Take a look at Sereca's fotki. She has a henna tutorial.

FYI, I deleted that journal. There's plenty to henna info available from Catherine's ebook so I just point people to it now.

 

[shaydufblu]

I got my henna, I got my henna! So now I'm doing the strand test but I will be mixing it together for application tonight if all goes well! Quick question, what do you guys store your leftovers in? Is there anything that you highly recommend, or does it matter? Can you store it in foil (I'm just asking, my instinct already tells me no on this one.)

 

[alexstin]

I got my henna, I got my henna! So now I'm doing the strand test but I will be mixing it together for application tonight if all goes well! Quick question, what do you guys store your leftovers in? Is there anything that you highly recommend, or does it matter? Can you store it in foil (I'm just asking, my instinct already tells me no on this one.)

I just store in a plastic container with a lid.

 

[RubyWoo]

Good morning !

Yes you can still place the indigo on, as it doesn't have to be right away as long as you have henna'ed your hair then the indigo can cling better to your hair strand and one week is alright. I hope you are gonna try it out ! Your hair will love you !!

Khadija

Do you have to use henna in order for indigo to be successful? What will happen if one was to use indigo without doing a henna application?

Anyone can answer this question. TIA!

 

[alexstin]

Do you have to use henna in order for indigo to be successful? What will happen if one was to use indigo without doing a henna application?

Anyone can answer this question. TIA!

Henna helps the indigo to "cling" better to the hair strands. I believe if you don't henna first you'll have a strange blue color insetad of black. Remember indigo is used to dye jeans and I don't think that's the look you're going for

 

[alexstin]

Yes do you use Body Art Quality, because what this means is that henna is 100% pure and safe for use on the body as well. It is not mixed with anything else, and the supplier checks to see for pure quality and pure powder. The only thing that is different amongst suppliers that you can ask directly about, is the sift of the henna powder and how fresh the crop is. The fresher the best color, and the better the sift the better to wash out of your hair. Sometimes fibers can become tangly, so get at least 3 times sifted at a minimum is best.

Which powders are sifted at least 3x?

 

[MadisonK]

Hi Ladies!

I just got my henna and indigo. I mixed up 1 1b of henna, 32oz plain yogurt, 1 oz amla oil, coconut oil, and hot water. Is this mix ok? Since I used yogurt, do I have to use the mix today? I'm wondering if it will go bad if I leave it sitting out all night.

I want a black color. I know I need to henna and then use the indigo. Should I just mix the indigo with hot water? I do not want to look like a little ol' lady with blue hair!

If I want the conditioning properties of henna, how do I henna again without losing my black color each time?

Sorry, for so many questions...sista needs help!

THANKS!!

 

[mscocoface]

Okay, I have finally did the Henna, dealt with it for a few days and I must say I am pleased with the results check out my site under Product challenge and see what I had to say.

Thank you to everyone who helped me through this, I will be doing this again and next time with Indigo.

 

[Isis]

Hi Ladies!

I just got my henna and indigo. I mixed up 1 1b of henna, 32oz plain yogurt, 1 oz amla oil, coconut oil, and hot water. Is this mix ok? Since I used yogurt, do I have to use the mix today? I'm wondering if it will go bad if I leave it sitting out all night.

I want a black color. I know I need to henna and then use the indigo. Should I just mix the indigo with hot water? I do not want to look like a little ol' lady with blue hair!

If I want the conditioning properties of henna, how do I henna again without losing my black color each time?

Sorry, for so many questions...sista needs help!

THANKS!!

Ideally, the henna is mixed with water separately and allowed to release it's color overnight ( or two hours in front of a heater with hot water). That henna mixed with water can be frozen. Since you added oils and yogurt to it, you'll have to use it up on your head or throw out the rest.

Since you want black, after rinsing the henna, you can do indigo all over which will give a blue/black. You may want to read up on www.hennaforhair.com on the colors, recipes and pictures of those who are doing this as well as this whole thread. There is very informative info there on Cassia also, which does not release color.

 

[Lavendar]

Which powders are sifted at least 3x?

I think this depends on whatever quality of henna your distributor chooses to purchase. www.hennasooq.com has henna for hair that is sifted 3x and for body that is sifted 5x. This is the best quality I've ever used. HTH

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

I got my henna, I got my henna! So now I'm doing the strand test but I will be mixing it together for application tonight if all goes well! Quick question, what do you guys store your leftovers in? Is there anything that you highly recommend, or does it matter? Can you store it in foil (I'm just asking, my instinct already tells me no on this one.)

No do not store in foil. If you store it in plastic be sure to keep that plastic only for henna use because henna absorbs into the plastic and also stains it. No one wants to use some palstic that could make other things taste like henna YUGH !

I personally use tall plastic bottles (which I use to apply henna on as well), the ones with a yorker top, like a spout to pour. You can probably grab some of that at Sally's or the beauty supply store near by. Like a hair dye bottle that closes shut with a little cap.
Or you can use zip lock bags or carrot bags are fine.

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Do you have to use henna in order for indigo to be successful? What will happen if one was to use indigo without doing a henna application?

Anyone can answer this question. TIA!

Indigo won't take as well if you don't henna first. Because indigo is very slippery and needs some support when using it to dye it needs the henna to cling to on your hair strand to stay on and dye the hair. So most likely if you don't henna firt you won't get much of a dye result on your hair.

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Which powders are sifted at least 3x?

Are you asking which powders of mine are at least 3 times sifted ? I don't know about other suppliers for sure, but for us all of our powders are at least 3 times sifted. Our indian henna powder that we have for body art use (as well as hair but is not marked henna for hair) is also ran through a nylon cloth. Jamila we have is also BAQ. Moroccan is pretty good as well (3 times sifted), but next batch coming in spring is getting through a nylon cloth for a finer sift. Yemeni is good too but a tiny bit of fibers and a little bit of sand. Everyone does have the same yemeni supplier, there is only one that is reliable that markets themselves largely.

It's hard sometimes to find trustworthy people to deal with. Everyone wants the money.

Khadija

 

[alexstin]

Are you asking which powders of mine are at least 3 times sifted ? I don't know about other suppliers for sure, but for us all of our powders are at least 3 times sifted. Our indian henna powder that we have for body art use (as well as hair but is not marked henna for hair) is also ran through a nylon cloth. Jamila we have is also BAQ. Moroccan is pretty good as well (3 times sifted), but next batch coming in spring is getting through a nylon cloth for a finer sift. Yemeni is good too but a tiny bit of fibers and a little bit of sand. Everyone does have the same yemeni supplier, there is only one that is reliable that markets themselves largely.

It's hard sometimes to find trustworthy people to deal with. Everyone wants the money.

Khadija

Thank you! One more question, if I try to indigo without using that CMC stuff am I going to regret it(the mess!)?

 

[MadisonK]

Ideally, the henna is mixed with water separately and allowed to release it's color overnight ( or two hours in front of a heater with hot water). That henna mixed with water can be frozen. Since you added oils and yogurt to it, you'll have to use it up on your head or throw out the rest.

Since you want black, after rinsing the henna, you can do indigo all over which will give a blue/black. You may want to read up on www.hennaforhair.com on the colors, recipes and pictures of those who are doing this as well as this whole thread. There is very informative info there on Cassia also, which does not release color.

Thanks, Isis!

I put it in the fridge last night. Guess I'll need to use it all today. Believe it or not...i have read thru all the posts. I guess I got confused.

So, if I want to keep my black color, I should just use Cassia in the future and not the regular henna? Does Cassia do the same thing, just without the color change?

THANKS!

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

For the conditioning benefits and so as not to change your hair color, it would be best to use the cassia as long as you are not trying to dye your hair. When you want to dye your hair again just use the henna and then the indigo or the one step procedure as to what you are trying to achieve.

No you won't regret using the indigo if you don't use the CMC. A lot of people get indigo and never get the CMC. But there are a few who like the CMC, it is up to the person and what works well for them. A little salt in the indigo helps the binding of the indigo to the hair strand as well

 

[mommatide]

what's the best method of getting henna/shikakai out of my head completely? i rinsed for a very long time, yet i still have particles here and there.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET IT ALL OUT?

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

I would recommend lying in the tub and letting it run out that way (just keep your head away from the drain so that it doesn't grab your hair). Some suggest cool water as well helps get it out better. Otherwise a few good washings does get it out eventually.

 

[RubyWoo]

Thank you for responding Alexintn and hennasooq! I really appreciate it !

I've decided to hop on the henna train. I wanted to bypass the henna step to avoid mess but after taking the time to read through this thread it doesn't seem that bad at all. I definitely want to get the conditioning benefits of henna in addition to having jet black hair. I still need to make some more time to read this thread since it is sooo informative. You guys are the best!

Anyhow, I'm planning to my local health store to see if they have jamila henna this weekend. If not, I'll go the online route. I plan to order indigo online shortly. What do you guys think of this henna mixture? Henna, water, vatika oil, amla oil and honey. I want to keep it simple but I don't want to have to worry about dry hair.

 

[mommatide]

THANK'S, I'LL TRY THE TUB THE NEXT TIME