Do ya'll henna?

[january noir]

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

OK. That should be fine as long as there is no other ingredient in it and it's body-art-quality (BAQ).

 

[Miss*Tress]

Be careful, ladies. Don't try anything without researching it carefully.

 

[stinastina]

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'm adding this to my store. It's more expensive than the Jamila, Dulhan or Reshma but it will save some folks some mixing !

 

[lovegan]

hey yall,
(as an aside, it's sad I rarely post on this board unless i'm experiencing probelms!!)

so...i broke down and bought some henna from the hennaforhair.com site. I remember reading somewhere in this thread that you DO NOT need to use lemon juice/acv/acid in the henna mix to release the color before use--you may only use water--which is what I did.

However, as I sit here with henna all over my head, I was skimming the henna for hair site, and it mentioned something about an ORANGE tinge if you use water only?!

I just used plain water and olive oil in my henna mix, let it sit for 12 hours (six hours in front of some heat--just enough to warm it a bit) and then applied. now i'm horrified that I might end up with Garfield orange hair..

anyone every just use water? how long do you let it sit on your hair before you rinse out?

thanks!!!

 

[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]

​

I'm adding this to my store. It's more expensive than the Jamila, Dulhan or Reshma but it will save some folks some mixing !

I checked your site, stinastina (which is very nice BTW). The packet is only 25 g - that's really small. Is it available in larger sizes?

 

[Nina_S]

hey yall,
(as an aside, it's sad I rarely post on this board unless i'm experiencing probelms!!)

so...i broke down and bought some henna from the hennaforhair.com site. I remember reading somewhere in this thread that you DO NOT need to use lemon juice/acv/acid in the henna mix to release the color before use--you may only use water--which is what I did.

However, as I sit here with henna all over my head, I was skimming the henna for hair site, and it mentioned something about an ORANGE tinge if you use water only?!

I just used plain water and olive oil in my henna mix, let it sit for 12 hours (six hours in front of some heat--just enough to warm it a bit) and then applied. now i'm horrified that I might end up with Garfield orange hair..

anyone every just use water? how long do you let it sit on your hair before you rinse out?

thanks!!!

I doubt that you end up with orange hair - that is basically how I mix my henna. I mix henna, hot water & Vatica oil. The length of time varies for me depending on how much time I have. I usually leave it on no less than 2 hours & I have left it on overnight. Just remember to rinse it well and deep condition (with heat if you can). Everything should be fine.

Nina

 

[Cayenne0622]

hey yall,
(as an aside, it's sad I rarely post on this board unless i'm experiencing probelms!!)

so...i broke down and bought some henna from the hennaforhair.com site. I remember reading somewhere in this thread that you DO NOT need to use lemon juice/acv/acid in the henna mix to release the color before use--you may only use water--which is what I did.

However, as I sit here with henna all over my head, I was skimming the henna for hair site, and it mentioned something about an ORANGE tinge if you use water only?!

I just used plain water and olive oil in my henna mix, let it sit for 12 hours (six hours in front of some heat--just enough to warm it a bit) and then applied. now i'm horrified that I might end up with Garfield orange hair..

anyone every just use water? how long do you let it sit on your hair before you rinse out?

thanks!!!

You won't get orange hair. I've been putting henna on my hair for about 2 yrs and I always use Jamila henna, olive oil, jojoba oil, water, a moisturizing conditioner.

 

[stinastina]

I checked your site, stinastina (which is very nice BTW). The packet is only 25 g - that's really small. Is it available in larger sizes?

I just used it myself and took pics which I put in my fotki:

http://public.fotki.com/stinastina/godrej-nupur/.

I love it ! My hair was so soft and silky afterwards !! All I did was mix it with water ! My hair is still soft ! To answer your question, my hair is past shoulder length and I used 2 this time. 3 will cover my whole head.

 

[january noir]

I just used it myself and took pics which I put in my fotki:

http://public.fotki.com/stinastina/godrej-nupur/.

I love it ! My hair was so soft and silky afterwards !! All I did was mix it with water ! My hair is still soft ! To answer your question, my hair is past shoulder length and I used 2 this time. 3 will cover my whole head.

Your hair is beautiful. What a nice, rich color .

 

[stinastina]

Your hair is beautiful. What a nice, rich color .

Thank you. I'm glad it turned out well. I think the mixture of powders (amla, brahmi & bhringraj) works well together to make your hair soft.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Thank you. I'm glad it turned out well. I think the mixture of powders (amla, brahmi & bhringraj) works well together to make your hair soft.

So it's a a nice non drying henna with excellent herbs and it helps loosen the curl pattern of natural hair?

I might have to do an experiement with this..the thing that's been keeping me away from henna is my tendancy for dryness after the treatments. I have to work so hard to bring my hair back into balance. However I understand that it could have great benefits for my hair if I can find the right henna..

 

[myronnie]

Has anyone tried LUSH henna? I've heard a lot of good things about it..
I'm thinking of trying it a couple weeks after I relax. I have Caca noir (it has mostly indigo and some henna in it) and it's supposed to make your hair black. I'm wondering if any other people have used this henna.

 

[Pheonixx]

^^^
@stinastina
This is true for me.
If I don't use Amla with my Henna my hair won't act right.

 

[january noir]

Has anyone tried LUSH henna? I've heard a lot of good things about it..
I'm thinking of trying it a couple weeks after I relax. I have Caca noir (it has mostly indigo and some henna in it) and it's supposed to make your hair black. I'm wondering if any other people have used this henna.

Yes, there are some people that use it and like it. I haven't so I can't give you feedback. One person said that it was hard to rinse out, but who knows, maybe they used too much, or they applied it to dry hair (henna/indigo applications are easier on wet/damp hair).

I love LUSH products, but every now and then, a product will be just so,so. So say, if your hair is in good condition and your hair is moisturized you shouldn't have any problem, so try it and come back and post a review. Also, did you search this thread for reviews?

 

[Blu217]

I think about using it again, but I was using it straight for several months and my naturally dark sandy brown hair got very chestnutty red; my ends still look firey in the sun. I liked the color but didn't want to go any redder. I've thought of trying alma, but I'm not sure what color I'd end up and I don't want black or even deep brown hair, so... not sure what I'll do next.

 

[Aggie]

Well I know that I will definitely be using it again. I have had 3 henna treatments so far and each time I do them, I like them more. My last indigo treatment came out pretty great too. My hair was nice and soft after the whole process was done.

I have the entire henna and indigo recipe and process that I used in my fotki. They are pretty detailed so if you want to check it out, feel free to do so, no pass word needed.

 

[Makenzie]

I think about using it again, but I was using it straight for several months and my naturally dark sandy brown hair got very chestnutty red; my ends still look firey in the sun. I liked the color but didn't want to go any redder. I've thought of trying alma, but I'm not sure what color I'd end up and I don't want black or even deep brown hair, so... not sure what I'll do next.

Blu can't you use Cassia Obovato to still maintain your hair but without color since you don't want it to go darker?

 

[stinastina]

I'm really liking my red "highlights" ! I took a pic to show you guys the results. The red is where my grey used to be.

Here's what I used:

http://public.fotki.com/stinastina/godrej-nupur/

The color has definitely deepened since my first application.

 

[Mrs. Verde]

Well I know that I will definitely be using it again. I have had 3 henna treatments so far and each time I do them, I like them more. My last indigo treatment came out pretty great too. My hair was nice and soft after the whole process was done.

I have the entire henna and indigo recipe and process that I used in my fotki. They are pretty detailed so if you want to check it out, feel free to do so, no pass word needed.

Aggie ~ as much henna that you have, you should be doing a treatment every other day

 

[Aggie]

Aggie ~ as much henna that you have, you should be doing a treatment every other day

Thank you for making me laugh honey, I needed that. I try to henna every 3 weeks though and I'm due for one on the 29th of June and I am looking forward to it too.

 

[Lavendar]

I'm really liking my red "highlights" ! I took a pic to show you guys the results. The red is where my grey used to be.

Here's what I used:

http://public.fotki.com/stinastina/godrej-nupur/

The color has definitely deepened since my first application.

I love how your highlights turned out. Beautiful color!

 

[cecepassion]

Need help ladies. This will be my first time using henna. My question is do i need to wash and deep condition my hair first or wait till after I henna? Thanks ladies

 

[Aggie]

Need help ladies. This will be my first time using henna. My question is do i need to wash and deep condition my hair first or wait till after I henna? Thanks ladies

Yes, I clarify and deep condition the day before my henna applications. I would dampen and pre-oil hair and scalp before applying henna as well.

 

[baddison]

interested in using henna/indigo to dye my hair black. Subscribing to this thread

 

[msde13]

Henna is great for natural hair...for relaxed sistas only use products that have the extracts in it...Henna is natural...but it is still a chemical process and is very strong and will damage your hair over a long period of time (my hairstylist warned me of this as well and I have seen it)...so if you are relaxed and you still want to do it for the lovely color...wait a while after a relaxer like you would do with your hair dye...and use treatments for doubled processed hair or color-treated hair and you will be ready to go!!!

Also...Henna is a strong protien and needs moisture to balance...here is the recipe my Indian friend uses...just use buttermilk with your henna...if you were going to use it on your skin...I would recommend using just lemon juice and an oil that will not harm your skin...I have seen some nasty burns and rashes...please be careful with it...if you use the buttermilk with it...and then after your rinse out the paste do a hot oil treatment to seal in the moisture...coconut oil is what she uses...your hair will be silky smooth and stronger (my friend has lovely hair)...also...you will still get the wonderful color you are looking for...also...you do not need the good henna for hair...the cheap stuff works just as good...since the hair soaks up the dye much better than skin...

I hope this helps... ... and enjoy!!!!

 

[january noir]

Henna is great for natural hair...for relaxed sistas only use products that have the extracts in it...Henna is natural...but it is still a chemical process and is very strong and will damage your hair over a long period of time (my hairstylist warned me of this as well and I have seen it)...so if you are relaxed and you still want to do it for the lovely color...wait a while after a relaxer like you would do with your hair dye...and use treatments for doubled processed hair or color-treated hair and you will be ready to go!!!

Also...Henna is a strong protien and needs moisture to balance...here is the recipe my Indian friend uses...just use buttermilk with your henna...if you were going to use it on your skin...I would recommend using just lemon juice and an oil that will not harm your skin...I have seen some nasty burns and rashes...please be careful with it...if you use the buttermilk with it...and then after your rinse out the paste do a hot oil treatment to seal in the moisture...coconut oil is what she uses...your hair will be silky smooth and stronger (my friend has lovely hair)...also...you will still get the wonderful color you are looking for...also...you do not need the good henna for hair...the cheap stuff works just as good...since the hair soaks up the dye much better than skin...

I hope this helps... ... and enjoy!!!!

I disagree with the lemon juice or ANY acid for African hair.
It's way too drying for most of our hair; relaxed or natural.

 

[Aggie]

Henna is great for natural hair...for relaxed sistas only use products that have the extracts in it...Henna is natural...but it is still a chemical process and is very strong and will damage your hair over a long period of time (my hairstylist warned me of this as well and I have seen it)...so if you are relaxed and you still want to do it for the lovely color...wait a while after a relaxer like you would do with your hair dye...and use treatments for doubled processed hair or color-treated hair and you will be ready to go!!!

Also...Henna is a strong protien and needs moisture to balance...here is the recipe my Indian friend uses...just use buttermilk with your henna...if you were going to use it on your skin...I would recommend using just lemon juice and an oil that will not harm your skin...I have seen some nasty burns and rashes...please be careful with it...if you use the buttermilk with it...and then after your rinse out the paste do a hot oil treatment to seal in the moisture...coconut oil is what she uses...your hair will be silky smooth and stronger (my friend has lovely hair)...also...you will still get the wonderful color you are looking for...also...you do not need the good henna for hair...the cheap stuff works just as good...since the hair soaks up the dye much better than skin...

I hope this helps... ... and enjoy!!!!

I disagree with the lemon juice or ANY acid for African hair.
It's way too drying for most of our hair; relaxed or natural.

I absolutely agree with January Noir. I never put lemon juice or apple cider vinegar or any other terps in my henna mix, never. It really can dry and damage African hair really badly. Since I started using the henna glosses, I have no problems with dryness or damages at all. I love my henna glosses. My hair is crazy soft and manageable after my henna treatments. Nothing like described above. I also disagree that henna is a chemical treatment, because it's not. I also disagree with not getting the "good" henna as you call it. I believe you are referring to Body Art Quality henna. It is a natural hair coloring powder-like product and it not necessarily expensive either.

There are some henna that some people use that can be damaging but not the henna that most of us here use which is Body Art Quality henna. If you are using non-BAQ henna then be very concerned about imminent damage. I do agree that henna works like a strong protein and needs moisture to balance it out. I have no clue what the nasty rashes and burns are all about though. I have never experienced this and neither have I heard any of our henna users here having experienced this. I believe the henna you are talking about here is called Compound henna which has PPD in it and this may be the one you meant with extracts in it. This is NOT the result of Body Art Quality Henna.

ETA: I have relaxed hair and so does January Noir and we do not use henna with extracts in it. My henna recipe is in my fotki and I never used any extracts.

 

[RosesBlack]

I wish I could vote again.

I've been using henna regularly for probably 6-7 months on my texlaxed hair and it is frankly the best thing ever. I stalked a lot of fotki's and this thread for a long time before trying it and I love it.

 

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by msde13
Henna is great for natural hair...for relaxed sistas only use products that have the extracts in it...Henna is natural...but it is still a chemical process and is very strong and will damage your hair over a long period of time (my hairstylist warned me of this as well and I have seen it)...so if you are relaxed and you still want to do it for the lovely color...wait a while after a relaxer like you would do with your hair dye...and use treatments for doubled processed hair or color-treated hair and you will be ready to go!!!

Also...Henna is a strong protien and needs moisture to balance...here is the recipe my Indian friend uses...just use buttermilk with your henna...if you were going to use it on your skin...I would recommend using just lemon juice and an oil that will not harm your skin...I have seen some nasty burns and rashes...please be careful with it...if you use the buttermilk with it...and then after your rinse out the paste do a hot oil treatment to seal in the moisture...coconut oil is what she uses...your hair will be silky smooth and stronger (my friend has lovely hair)...also...you will still get the wonderful color you are looking for...also...you do not need the good henna for hair...the cheap stuff works just as good...since the hair soaks up the dye much better than skin...

I hope this helps... ... and enjoy!!!!

I disagree with the lemon juice or ANY acid for African hair.
It's way too drying for most of our hair; relaxed or natural.

MSDE13, can you please "clarify" your friends technique. It sounds like you have two different thoughts going on here that kinda got mixed into one sentence. Are you saying that for the hair application, she mixes with buttermilk....but for skin applications, she mixes with lemon & oil?

It's the lemon (acid) in the hair that causes a problem with most people.

Thanks.

 

[january noir]

MSDE13, can you please "clarify" your friends technique. It sounds like you have two different thoughts going on here that kinda got mixed into one sentence. Are you saying that for the hair application, she mixes with buttermilk....but for skin applications, she mixes with lemon & oil?

It's the lemon (acid) in the hair that causes a problem with most people.

Thanks.

You might be right. The way the sentence is structured
It like she is referring to hair not skin.