Do ya'll henna?

[Aggie]

My new growth has loosened slightly and I actually like it seeing that I'm stretching my relaxer really long this time.

 

[Aggie]

I don't know about you guys, but I think it's about time this thread become a sticky. I mean there are so many helpful information and recipe's here for those who looking into ayurveda hair care methods. How about it Moderators?

 

[Pheonixx]

I just got my Henna!:superbanana:

I bought the Amla powder too. I am so anxious to try it BUT I read that you're supposed to wait 3 mths after your last relaxer to apply it.


Mine was barely 6 weeks ago.

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

I think it's a great idea to have a natural hair care thread on here that everyone can find regularly like as a category on here. Like Henna and Herbs on Hair or similar. Long Hair Community has one and it is full of posts. It could bring more attention to all things natural that can be done with our hair.

Phoenix, if you bought your henna from a body art quality supplier you can use your henna and herbs along with your relaxer as you'd like. That's one of the benefits of using henna you can use chemicals as well relatively close together. 6 weeks is plenty of time. I would recommend to at least give your hair a rest and do any kind of treatments at about 2-4 weeks at most. Unless it's working for you but don't push your hair and spend so much money by doing so many applications in between is it isn't necessary.

My blog went up! YEAH
www.HennaBlogSpot.com

 

[Aggie]

I just got my Henna!:superbanana:

I bought the Amla powder too. I am so anxious to try it BUT I read that you're supposed to wait 3 mths after your last relaxer to apply it.


Mine was barely 6 weeks ago.

I agree with Henna Sooq, you waited more than long enough. I don't know where you got that info from but that incorrect if you have body art quality henna. Many of the ladies here including myself have used henna less than 2 weeks after a relaxer with great success. In fact I strongly recommend that you use your henna this early because the protein bonds in your hair is disrupted with any chemical treatments and the henna which acts like a protein, mends those bonds in your hair afterwards. Anybody else feel the same way?

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

Aggie great advice

 

[miami74]

I agree with Henna Sooq, you waited more than long enough. I don't know where you got that info from but that incorrect if you have body art quality henna. Many of the ladies here including myself have used henna less than 2 weeks after a relaxer with great success. In fact I strongly recommend that you use your henna this early because the protein bonds in your hair is disrupted with any chemical treatments and the henna which acts like a protein, mends those bonds in your hair afterwards. Anybody else feel the same way?

I am glad you shared this information with us. I also recently purchased BAQ Henna and I am getting a relaxer this weekend. So, I will plan to do my first henna sometime within the 2 weeks post. Thanks.

 

[Pheonixx]

Ok cool. I do have body art henna. I got that info from another site--and I think I misinterpreted what I was reading....maybe.

Thanks Ya'll!

Making this thread a sticky is a great idea. The use of natural care products and methods should be encouraged. Or at least ppl should be informed.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

That is what I am all about!!
I hope that a Natural Section will be up soon.

 

[miami74]

I agree with Henna Sooq, you waited more than long enough. I don't know where you got that info from but that incorrect if you have body art quality henna. Many of the ladies here including myself have used henna less than 2 weeks after a relaxer with great success. In fact I strongly recommend that you use your henna this early because the protein bonds in your hair is disrupted with any chemical treatments and the henna which acts like a protein, mends those bonds in your hair afterwards. Anybody else feel the same way?

Question. I am planning to do an hard protein treatment (Aphogee for Damaged Hair) a week after my relaxer. Will doing henna sometime after that be too much protein? Or should I skip Aphogee and just do henna?

 

[Aggie]

Question. I am planning to do an hard protein treatment (Aphogee for Damaged Hair) a week after my relaxer. Will doing henna sometime after that be too much protein? Or should I skip Aphogee and just do henna?

I would recommend just doing the henna treatment for now, followed by some deep conditioning treatments. I personally have not needed to use the hardcore Aphogee protein treatment in a long while because of the strengthening power of henna and other powders like amla, shikakai, brahmi, etc. I would stay clear of the hardcore Aphogee treatment for now. If you must use a protein, please use a milder form for now.

 

[Pheonixx]

I just henna'd for the first time yesterday and I love the results.

I had henna, amla, a few squirt of conditioner and olive oil.
I was afraid for a second because it seemed like my hair was going to be matted but after I got everything out and washed with shampoo ,I could see the benefits.

I cowash everyday so I'm not sure I can blame the moiusturizing on the Henna but my hair is definitely softer and I can say the henna is responsoible for it. Also, I'm not sure whether the henna treatment relaxed the curl or simply defined it...but I am so feeling my new-growth at this moment.

 

[miami74]

I would recommend just doing the henna treatment for now, followed by some deep conditioning treatments. I personally have not needed to use the hardcore Aphogee protein treatment in a long while because of the strengthening power of henna and other powders like amla, shikakai, brahmi, etc. I would stay clear of the hardcore Aphogee treatment for now. If you must use a protein, please use a milder form for now.

Thanks Aggie. I'm glad I asked you. You always come through for a sista!

 

[Aggie]

Thanks Aggie. I'm glad I asked you. You always come through for a sista!

You're welcomed honey.

 

[Lita]

I'am growing out a perm since 05,Will henna help to keep it strong? Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Miss*Tress]

I'am growing out a perm since 05,Will henna help to keep it strong? Happy Hair Growing!

Regular henna treatments do strengthen hair. Go for it and let us know how it works out for you.

Today I'm trying something "original": a plain henna & water mixture; no oils, no conditioner, no terps, no nothing. The mixture is sitting on my head now and I so hope to have a dark red overtone to my hair when it's finished.

I did notice that application is less messy without all the oils and conditioner even though I mixed to the same consistency as I usually do.

 

[PassionFruit]

I didnt like the way my hair came out when mixing Henna with conditioner...cant even explain why...

I will stick with making henna pastes followed by separate DC

 

[january noir]

Today I'm trying something "original": a plain henna & water mixture; no oils, no conditioner, no terps, no nothing. The mixture is sitting on my head now and I so hope to have a dark red overtone to my hair when it's finished.

I did notice that application is less messy without all the oils and conditioner even though I mixed to the same consistency as I usually do.

I didnt like the way my hair came out when mixing Henna with conditioner...cant even explain why...

I will stick with making henna pastes followed by separate DC

My apologies if I sound crazy - I am having PMS symptoms!

Thanks for posting Miss*Tress & PassionFruit.

I've been saying this and posting about it for a long time now (like a candle in the wind). Henna mixes do not need any acid (called terps by some) to release color, nor a lot of additives like conditioners, yogurt and cloves and wine and tea and the list goes on. And yes, I have read lot's and lot's of tutorials, this thread and other posts and haircare sites about the henna experience.

I have found after using henna for a while, one only needs some water and a dash or splash of oil and that's it! This is especially true if you are using quality BAQ henna to create a mix that is easy to apply and easy to rinse. The key is making sure the hair is well moisturized before doing a henna treatment.

I know, I know, some users like to mix up a bunch of stuff like they are cooking and it really isn't needed, it's fun; but not needed. Of course, some of the reports are good, but the more experienced one becomes using henna, they'll see less of a need to add everything "but the kitchen sink."

Generally, most of the additives just result in dry, sometimes hard, breakage-prone hair; not the strong, but soft hair that henna can give.

I am not knocking the mixologists, but many novice users get caught up with the "recipes" and when they are done with the treatment, they can be a tad dissapointed with the results.

That's it. This is totally my experience, and I am sure others will refute this. However, I wanted to make this post to help someone new to henna make it easy on themselves!

 

[PassionFruit]

I have found after using henna for a while, one only needs some water and a dash or splash of oil and that's it! This is especially true if you are using quality BAQ henna to create a mix that is easy to apply and easy to rinse. The key is making sure the hair is well moisturized before doing a henna treatment.

I dont disagree in fact I have been saying similar.... but if folks wanna complicate things and remain being kitchen scientists, thats on them...

I dont even agree with the whole BAQ rage... there are some GREAT BAQ henna but not worth the hassle or risks that some present.... but thats a rant for another time

 

[talata]

Anyone tried Godrej Nupur Natural Mehendi Henna? Just found it online and it looks interesting. it also contains [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Amla, Brahmi and Bhringraj.[/FONT]

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[Miss*Tress]

Anyone tried Godrej Nupur Natural Mehendi Henna? Just found it online and it looks interesting. it also contains [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Amla, Brahmi and Bhringraj.[/FONT]

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I'll definitely be on the look out for the this the next time I need to stock up. Thanks for posting, talata.

 

[Misseyl]

My apologies if I sound crazy - I am having PMS symptoms!

Thanks for posting Miss*Tress & PassionFruit.

I've been saying this and posting about it for a long time now (like a candle in the wind). Henna mixes do not need any acid (called terps by some) to release color, nor a lot of additives like conditioners, yogurt and cloves and wine and tea and the list goes on. And yes, I have read lot's and lot's of tutorials, this thread and other posts and haircare sites about the henna experience.

I have found after using henna for a while, one only needs some water and a dash or splash of oil and that's it! This is especially true if you are using quality BAQ henna to create a mix that is easy to apply and easy to rinse. The key is making sure the hair is well moisturized before doing a henna treatment.

I know, I know, some users like to mix up a bunch of stuff like they are cooking and it really isn't needed, it's fun; but not needed. Of course, some of the reports are good, but the more experienced one becomes using henna, they'll see less of a need to add everything "but the kitchen sink."

Generally, most of the additives just result in dry, sometimes hard, breakage-prone hair; not the strong, but soft hair that henna can give.

I am not knocking the mixologists, but many novice users get caught up with the "recipes" and when they are done with the treatment, they can be a tad dissapointed with the results.

That's it. This is totally my experience, and I am sure others will refute this. However, I wanted to make this post to help someone new to henna make it easy on themselves!

I wish you had written this a couple of weeks ago because I could have used my 200g of Henna on my hair, instead I had to chuck it in the bin. Me and my bad self went and used honey in my mixture.. Well this Henna was in my freezer for about a year so I thought it was old, well I spoke to someone at Mehandi.com and she said she has had Henna for 3 years with no problems.. Well I guess I'll stick w/rain water or lemon juice from now on.

 

[january noir]

I wish you had written this a couple of weeks ago because I could have used my 200g of Henna on my hair, instead I had to chuck it in the bin. Me and my bad self went and used honey in my mixture.. Well this Henna was in my freezer for about a year so I thought it was old, well I spoke to someone at Mehandi.com and she said she has had Henna for 3 years with no problems.. Well I guess I'll stick w/rain water or lemon juice from now on.

NNNNOOOOOOO! You don't use lemon juice! (or any acid). That was the point of my tirade! Just use plain warm water and an oil like amla, EVOO, JBCO...

 

[Misseyl]

NNNNOOOOOOO! You don't use lemon juice! (or any acid). That was the point of my tirade! Just use plain warm water and an oil like amla, EVOO, JBCO...

Ok, thanks grlfriend, warm water it is.

 

[january noir]

Ok, thanks grlfriend, warm water it is.

I got you! Whew!

 

[changedlife]

Do any henna users cowash their hair every day? If so does henna rinse out soon? I am asking because I recently tried henna, it turned my hair red which I didn't like, and it was rinsing out every time I cowashed and it was all out after a week. Also which henna can I use to dye my hair black?

 

[january noir]

Do any henna users cowash their hair every day? If so does henna rinse out soon? I am asking because I recently tried henna, it turned my hair red which I didn't like, and it was rinsing out every time I cowashed and it was all out after a week. Also which henna can I use to dye my hair black?

Yes, henna is used to color your hair red! You didn't know?

It shouldn't rinse out; it's permanent. What you were experiencing is residue that wasn't rinsed out the first time. The color does fade over time, but you can use henna every week if you wanted to without harming your hair (keep your mixes simple - just water and oil; and give yourself a moisturizing DC before you henna to prevent breakage).

In order to have black hair, you have to henna the hair first (initially you do) and then you use indigo to make the hair black. It's a 2-step process.
Using indigo without henna will give you a greenish-blue color and you don't want that. Indigo is the same product they dye jeans with. As you already know, using henna alone will make your hair red.

ETA: Where are you getting your henna?

 

[changedlife]

Yes, henna is used to color your hair red! You didn't know?

It shouldn't rinse out; it's permanent. What you were experiencing is residue that wasn't rinsed out the first time. The color does fade over time, but you can use henna every week if you wanted to without harming your hair (keep your mixes simple - just water and oil; and give yourself a moisturizing DC before you henna to prevent breakage).

In order to have black hair, you have to henna the hair first (initially you do) and then you use indigo to make the hair black. It's a 2-step process.
Using indigo without henna will give you a greenish-blue color and you don't want that. Indigo is the same product they dye jeans with. As you already know, using henna alone will make your hair red.

ETA: Where are you getting your henna?

Thanks. Wow, I thought henna makes hair black erplexed. I am getting henna from local indian store.

 

[miss Congeniality]

Well, I plan to use some henna tonight. I made a mix of just water and alma oil.

 

[january noir]

Well, I plan to use some henna tonight. I made a mix of just water and alma oil.

After you make your henna mix, it should sit for at least 4-5 hours in a warm place for the color to release; overnight is better.

To check color release, tear a piece of Kleenex or toilet tissue and lightly place it on top of the mix. If color has released, when you remove the paper, the paper will have an orange color tint to it. Don't worry too much if it didn't though as long as the mix has been sitting for at least the 4-5 hours.

Also don't forget to do a moisturizing deep conditioner just before you henna and one other tip is to henna on damp hair, not dry.

Practice makes perfect! Good Luck!