Do ya'll henna?

Do you henna?

  • Yes, I henna and love it

    Votes: 293 28.1%

  • Yes, I have but I won't do it again

    Votes: 33 3.2%

  • No, I haven't but I've always wanted to

    Votes: 518 49.6%

  • Nope, never considered it

    Votes: 200 19.2%
  • Total voters
    1,044
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Henna Sooq said:
JanuaryNoir has been doing henna for quite some time now and her advice is very valuable to the community here so I will be for sure saying I second the fact that YOU DO NOT need lemon juice for dye release of henna. I personally have been doing henna for at least 10yrs. I have added a splash of lemon juice here and there but sometimes I just plain forget.
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Awwww :Blush2: Thanks Henna Sooq :kiss:
OT: I was just thinking of you and had not seen you posting. I was going to PM you and here you are!
 
Henna Sooq said:
JanuaryNoir has been doing henna for quite some time now and her advice is very valuable to the community here so I will be for sure saying I second the fact that YOU DO NOT need lemon juice for dye release of henna. I personally have been doing henna for at least 10yrs. I have added a splash of lemon juice here and there but sometimes I just plain forget.

For best color results using fresh henna powder is essential. Like this year's crop (2007) or at least last years crop (2006) even though it is 2008 right now this year's crop is still 2007, as 2008 only comes out later in the year from summer to fall. You will see color results even on very dark hair using a good quality pure henna powder such as those labelled body art quality, and most popular right now for best color results wil be Indian henna powder.

PET I am not sure if you added conditoner into your henna paste mixture or not, but if you did you would be diluting the recipe too much, and the color results won't be as intense or noticeable. Another thing was the amount of water, I don't usually measure so make sure you don't add too much water but just enough to make it thick and muddy like a nice pancake batter.

Some people have done tests to show that honey does lighten the results of henna so if you don't mind that, then keep that in mind when using honey. It is known to be a natural hydrogen peroxide.

It is also best if using powder to not add any boiling liquid but add warm liquid up to mildly hot. Let the henna sit for a few hours and leave it for 4-6 hours or overnight if you'd like.
I agree moisturizing helps as well avoid any dryness and too much acid causes dryness as well.

PET your hair does look very shiny and beautiful!

Been missing all of you. Hope everyone is well and sorry haven't been around just been feeling a bit sick last few weeks. Just trying to keep up with the bare minimum.
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It's not a matter of personal opinion that an acid is needed. It is the science of the process.
 
valleyval said:
It's not a matter of personal opinion that an acid is needed. It is the science of the process.
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I have to disagree. Colour will release regardless it just takes more time to release. Acid in my opinion doesn't do much except make my hair dryer:perplexed
 
Kurlee said:
I have to disagree. Colour will release regardless it just takes more time to release. Acid in my opinion doesn't do much except make my hair dryer:perplexed
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So how long do you wait for color to release without an acid?
 
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kurlee said:
I have to disagree. Colour will release regardless it just takes more time to release. Acid in my opinion doesn't do much except make my hair dryer
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This is true. I have not added any acid to my henna since my first attempt and the color does release after about 3-4 hours. :yep: And yes, the acid is very drying. So why use it if you don't need it?

valleyval said:
So how do you wait for color to release without an acid?
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Mix and let sit for 3-4 hours, then apply. I hope this is answering your question.
 
Thanks Hennasooq for the advice. Yes I do add conditioner to my mix, so maybe that's the problem! I'm just afraid that if I don't add some, my hair will come out hard!

I did a henna gloss yesterday with Jamila Henna and Shikakai powder. I think the color is a little bit more noticeable but I won't really be able to tell until I press it later. Also, I only used about 80g of henna, so I wasn't expecting much color difference anyway. Next time I will use the right amount of henna.
 
You're welcome Pet, anytime! Yes the conditioner will dilute it some but I completely understand not wanting to have your hair come out hard. No one wants that. See if you can in the future add much more henna then conditioner and see how it feels and looks.
 
Henna Sooq said:
You're welcome Pet, anytime! Yes the conditioner will dilute it some but I completely understand not wanting to have your hair come out hard. No one wants that. See if you can in the future add much more henna then conditioner and see how it feels and looks.
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Actually, I tried henna glosses for the first time about a month ago. I mixed about 75 g of henna with very hot tap water and when it was all wet but still clumpy, I mixed in V05 and Lustrasilk cholesterol until I got a pudding consistency. Then I wrapped the plastic bowl in a heating pad (that you would use for muscles) set on the lowest setting. I let it release for about 5-6 hours. I got the most intense color I had ever seen. I was totally shocked but happy, happy. I thought it was a fluke so I tried it again and same result. Now I'm lazy and can't go back to my old mix that is a lot more time-consuming.

ETA: I have been using henna for well over a year and never dared use any kind of acid.
 
Amazing Lavendar! I am really happy for you. Regardless of what people say if you got something good going for you then by all means go ahead!
I am glad you haven't touched the acid. I am not a real fan of acid in my mixture.
 
I have been using a couple of teaspoons of apple cider vineger in my mix, rose water warmed in the microwave, essential oils, lavendar, pepperment and molassas...(the pepperment makes it feel like a cooling scalp mask) I let it sit in the window (direct sunlight) covered in cellophane to warm through out the day. That gave me the most intense color!! I loved it. I added jojoba and almond oil to the mix...my hair was soft not a bit hard, it made my curls very defined. I'll be doing this every other week. :yep:
 
What is the best web-site for Jamila henna and alma powders.. I read 232 page and i am so confuse as to what web-site..PLEASE HELP A SISTER WHO NEED ALL THE HELP IN THE WORLD..TRUST...NECK LENTH AND PAPER THIN HAIR..HELP WITH THE WEB-SITE..THANK YOU IN ADVANCE:grin:
 
Evalina1 said:
THANK YOU SO MUCH LAVENDER...WISH ME LUCK..I AM GOING TO TRY THE JAMILA AND ALMA POWDER FIRST..WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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Sounds like a plan! Start out slowly with the amla and work your way up. Amla can be somewhat drying. I would start with a heaping tablespoon in my mix and if no problems, double it the next time. Let us know how things work out!!
 
Oh see I did not know Alma can be drying..Damn shame..But Thank You....I hope it make my hair thick and healthy....damn the color for now!:nono:
 
Evalina1 said:
Oh see I did not know Alma can be drying..Damn shame..But Thank You....I hope it make my hair thick and healthy....damn the color for now!:nono:
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You will still get great color and condition mixing your henna and amla. Just start with a much smaller amount of amla versus henna. This is what henna has done for me:


 
Lavendar!!! Congrats on the healthy growth! Okay I'm gonna have to try henna next cause it's just sitting there in the cabinet next to the amla waiting:rolleyes:!!!
 
I hennaed for the 1st time in January and I like it a little bit. Tomorrow I will henna again. My mix is different so my result will be different. I am using a different brand of henna so wish me luck.:drunk:
 
moonglowdiva said:
I hennaed for the 1st time in January and I like it a little bit. Tomorrow I will henna again. My mix is different so my result will be different. I am using a different brand of henna so wish me luck.:drunk:
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Good luck!! What kind of henna are you using this go around?
 
Well you would definetely get added benefits from the aloe vera, but is it the same format as the water is meaning is it in liquid format or gel, what exactly? You just have to make sure it is warmed up though and don't know how aloe vera takes to warming up, but to have enough liquid to make a nice smooth paste.
 
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