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welcome to all of you !

If you find a good indian store you are more likely to find jamila henna there then a health food store.

I think your mix sounds good too !
 
I have been trying to wait but I can't take it anymore! I henna'd yesterday!!! Initial reaction - total lurve :love: !

I mixed:
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tsp pectin
some honey (just squirted it in there)

Let that sit overnight under my bathroom sink. Then the next day, I added a teaspoon of QB Amla Oil, a couple of squirts of Vatika oil and some EVOO (I finally figured out what that meant).

Can I say pectin is the truth? I understand why some ppl are turned off from doing henna if there is not something in it to keep it from dripping. The only drips I had came from me being careless and trying to watch TV while I was doing it :ohwell: - 3 in total.

I let it sit for 2 1/2 hours - was watching a show I didn't want to get up from - and went to wash. Used VWVixxen's tip abt the porosity control and shampoo, I have never felt my hair like that! I was like, WHOA! It looked darker once I finished but I am waiting 3 days to take more pics. Needless to say I'm very happy with the results. The smell didn't bother me at all, just smelled like some earthy herbal tea.

My main reason for doing this was to strengthen my hair. The amount of broken hairs I saw after doing the treatment: virtually nonexistent! (ok less than I'm used to seeing but I know with regular use that statment will become completely true!) Just so happy!!!! :D

Here are some of the pics I took while doing my henna. It was fun, kinda like playin in the dirt when you're a kid.

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<-- My PSA: Wrap it up! :lol:

So I'll come back with results, but for now, WE H4L :love: :love: :love:!!!
 
hhmmm, hhhmm, hhhmm !!!! I am jealous !! Thanks for sharing your picture as well !!!! We got 34 members sharing henna pics on flickr. That is so much growth over just a week, right? YEAH !!!

Amazing !! I am so happy for you.


Khadija
 
mommatide said:
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.:mad:

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET IT ALL OUT?
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after rinsing try saturating your hair with ALOT of any VO5 conditoner, then rinse again, the VO5 removes all traces of henna for me, i usually use an entire bottle to rinse the henna
 
Henna Sooq said:
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
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Thanks, Henna Sooq!

So, can I buy cassia in a local store?

I just got thru applying the henna mix. I have half of it left over. I mixed yogurt in it, so if I use it up within the next few days do you think this is ok? I really don't want to throw that much away if I don't have tol.

I didn't think it was that messy at all. Like someone else said...it's like playing with mud. I did drop it all over my chest and shoulders. I couldn't wipe it all up until I was finished and it didn't stain my skin. And it wiped up off of my white sink and floor easily without stains.

I'll let you all know how it turns out!

Thanks for the help, Everyone!!
 
Okay so I did it. I actually did the Indigo this time. And am typing this as I am waiting for it to process in my hair. I truly hope this works. I will be traveling for the next two weeks and I am going to have my hair in a protective style so I won't have to manipulate it much.

I will take pictures and post when I get the chance.
 
Hi

I'm not sure if this has been asked but I'm on my sidekick and it would take FOREVER to go through all 194 pages. My question is for anyone that has used henna and indigo looking to color their hair brown, how much of each did you use?

I'm thinking about using 50/50 henna and cassia. Also since I'm looking to get a brown color I mix the two seperately then together right? I was also thinking about using yogurt and honey like HoneyDew :-), alma oil and jamila. Does using these ingredients sound like it would give me a brownish color? Sorry its so long
 
Hi Jovan !

Your proportions for dyeing your hair brown do really depend on your current hair color. Mostly people go with 50/50 henna and indigo, but as aI have mentionned it does really depend on your original color, and doing a hair strand test to see the results.

Yes mix the two seperately and then put it together. Yes the henna and the other ingredients you add will help along the brownish tone you are looking for. Just with Jamila henna you will have to wait 12 hours for dye release at least. With Indian and Moroccan powders only a few hours are needed.

Khadija
 
Henna Sooq said:
Hi Jovan !

Your proportions for dyeing your hair brown do really depend on your current hair color. Mostly people go with 50/50 henna and indigo, but as aI have mentionned it does really depend on your original color, and doing a hair strand test to see the results.

Yes mix the two seperately and then put it together. Yes the henna and the other ingredients you add will help along the brownish tone you are looking for. Just with Jamila henna you will have to wait 12 hours for dye release at least. With Indian and Moroccan powders only a few hours are needed.

Khadija
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Thanks sooo much Khadija!
 
How long can henna be left sitting out. I was going to henna my hair yesterday, but got busy forgot about it and I just remembered this morning that my henna has been out since saturday night.
 
It really does depend on which henna you are using. If it's Jamila it might still be good but if it's any of the others it might have died on you.
The best way to test it out to be sure (and you can still use it, you just won't dye your hair though, there won't be any color if that's the case that it has demised) is to take a bit of the paste, place it on your plam or finger and let it sit for 1 min.

Then wipe or wash off and if you see bright orange pumpkin then you are good to go !! Let us know.
 
Henna Sooq said:
Hi Jovan !

Your proportions for dyeing your hair brown do really depend on your current hair color. Mostly people go with 50/50 henna and indigo, but as aI have mentionned it does really depend on your original color, and doing a hair strand test to see the results.

Yes mix the two seperately and then put it together. Yes the henna and the other ingredients you add will help along the brownish tone you are looking for. Just with Jamila henna you will have to wait 12 hours for dye release at least. With Indian and Moroccan powders only a few hours are needed.

Khadija
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Hi Khadija

Sorry but one more question. My hair is kinda brownish red and Ill use the Indian powder instead. Considering my hair color is a 50/50 mix still good? Also am I supposed to mix them seperately then together THEN let it to sit to allow the color to release OR let the color release seperately THEN mix them together. I figured either way once the color has released then I add the honey, yogurt, and alma oil. Thanks so much for all of your help. It is GREATLY appreciated :-)
 
Hey no need for sorrys. What is the forum here for if it isn't for questions !!! We are all here together for each other.

Yeah your mix still sounds good BUT it might need a bit more indigo, so I am thinking try out the 60 indigo to 40 henna. Let the henna have dye release seperately then mix the indigo and give that only 15-20 minutes and THEN mix altogether and add everything else as well and then use. Because indigo can't sit out that long, not like henna. So once the indigo is ready it's time to use everything.

welcome !
 
Okay Hennasooq, I am well pleased with the Indigo and I tried to find someone with a good price for more Indigo and I keep coming back to you. I just ordered some more.

As soon as I get a chance I will posted the pictures.

I love the way the Indigo made my hair feel. It is really soft. It looks healthy. For some reason I thought the color change would be too drastic but it was not.

Now the question is when I want to put this in my hair again, do I have to do the whole head with henna and then a whole head of Indigo? Or can I do it like a touch up the same type of procedure I use to do when I had a relaxer?

Thanks for your patiences and understanding. I love this stuff. I have committed myself to doing an Ayurvedic Challenge where 90% of the products I use this year will be Ayurvedic so this is all the oils and powders and henna and Indigo.

I would love to know where I can find Shikakai soap bar? I know it is out there I would like to use it.
 
Henna Sooq said:
Hey no need for sorrys. What is the forum here for if it isn't for questions !!! We are all here together for each other.

Yeah your mix still sounds good BUT it might need a bit more indigo, so I am thinking try out the 60 indigo to 40 henna. Let the henna have dye release seperately then mix the indigo and give that only 15-20 minutes and THEN mix altogether and add everything else as well and then use. Because indigo can't sit out that long, not like henna. So once the indigo is ready it's time to use everything.

welcome !
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THANKS SOOOOO MUCH!!!
 
mscocoface said:
Now the question is when I want to put this in my hair again, do I have to do the whole head with henna and then a whole head of Indigo? Or can I do it like a touch up the same type of procedure I use to do when I had a relaxer?

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Yes you can do touch ups not a problem. You don't have to do a whole head but once in a while in between touch ups, it would be nice to do a whole head to give your hair a nice treatment. Plus it is cheaper not to have to do a whole head all the time. We don't want doing henna to become an overburden. So just be balanced and enjoy your herbal treatments so that you appreciate them and don't push yourself too much.


Thanks for always coming back !!
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Does washing your hair before the 3 day period after applying henna hinder the oxidation process? I want to DC tomorrow. (Yes, that means I henna'd again today!):)
 
Henna Sooq said:
mscocoface said:
Now the question is when I want to put this in my hair again, do I have to do the whole head with henna and then a whole head of Indigo? Or can I do it like a touch up the same type of procedure I use to do when I had a relaxer?

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Yes you can do touch ups not a problem. You don't have to do a whole head but once in a while in between touch ups, it would be nice to do a whole head to give your hair a nice treatment. Plus it is cheaper not to have to do a whole head all the time. We don't want doing henna to become an overburden. So just be balanced and enjoy your herbal treatments so that you appreciate them and don't push yourself too much.


Thanks for always coming back !!
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Great so I will consider this like when I use to do touch ups with relaxer but maybe every other month or so do the whole head.
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Meli, most of the benefits do come from henna, not the indigo. It's mostly for the benefits of dyeing your hair.

Yes you can wash your hair again, no problem. Many do, especially if there is a bit left in the hair or just to rinse it out again. Sometimes henna can be stubborn to get out. But it doesn't interfere even if you have gotten it all out. It's fine.

Khadija
 
I'm going to go for it again this weekend and try to leave the henna/indigo combo on my head overnight. Hope it will cover my gray hair this time.
 
I have jumped on the bandwagan. I henned Thursday. It was too bad at all. I mixed some henna, a little alma power, a couple of squirts of coconut oil, somem yogurt, Vo5 conditioner and a little water. It made a nice paste kinda like the feel of a relaxer.

I didn't let it sit because I was anxious to try it. I used a relaxer bush to apply and sit under the dryer for 1hr. I then rinsed and rinsed and rinsed. I did get some tangles but all and all I am very happy. My hair does seem stronger. I don't see the shine but I'm sure with contintus use I will see the shine that I am looking for.

Next time I will let it sit longer and also do it on clean, damp hair so maybe not as much tangles. I also need to DC longer. My hair does seem a little rought but I am going to do a pre poo with alma oil and a good DC tonight.
 
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