Do ya'll henna?

[Neroli]

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.

ITA with all you said. I'm relaxed and have been using henna over two years now and it has totally improved the strength and condition of my hair. It is the BEST thing I could do to cover grey, condition, add shine, strength and all that. I've never used commercial dyes and have only used henna and indigo to color . . .

 

[Neroli]

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

I've been using henna over 2 years and have tried it a number ways (clean hair, dirty hair, wet hair, dry hair, damp hair, etc.) and I always get great results no matter what:

• clarify, henna, deep moisture condish
  
  
• regular 'poo, henna, deep moisture condish
  
  
• henna dirty dry hair, deep moisture condish (***my prefer method -- just slap on dry dirty hair and follow with deep moisture condish, no need to poo)

Two general rules that I follow and advise:

1. Do NOT poo after henna cuz could too drying, if you gotta poo, then poo first

2. ALWAYS use deep moisture condish after rinsing out henna

 

[msde13]

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.

That was a typo...WOULDNT...as you can see in the sentance I said it would harm your hair...I will watch my typing next time...

 

[msde13]

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.

Henna is not a chemical treatment but it does create a chemical reaction when activated...basic chemistry...the chemical reaction is shown when the dye is released and it is able to dye your hair...kinda like how using heat to change the form of a object...ie pressing your hair is considered a chemical reaction because it is changing the bonds in your hair...the change is not permenant and nor is heat is a chemical treatment...but in science it is still considered a chemical reaction...the same is for Henna...which is natural but it does create a chemical reaction in your hair...I hope that makes sense...

For relaxed girls I would still say no...but if you must it is best to space it from your relaxer and communicate to your hairdresser that you are using Henna...it is very important that they know that you use it and the last time you used it...

 

[Sarahdais]

I used henna for the second time this weekend and once agian I love my results.

The first time I tried henna it left my hair sooo dry. I know now that it was due to me using lemon juice in the mixture. Never again. It took me about 2 weeks to get my hair back to normal.

This time I only used water and conditioner. In a plastic bowl I mixed the henna with enough water to create a paste. I covered the mixture and let it sit for about 12 hours before applying to my hair. Just before applying to my hair I added a little bit of conditioner to the mixture. I then applied the henna mixture to my hair and covered my hair with a plastic wrap and a plastic shower cap. I left the henna on my hair for 4 hours, no heat. Rinsed, shampooed with Keracare and followed with a deep conditioning treatment. Braided my hair for a simple braidout and went to sleep. My hair is not dry at all today with color just as lovely as if I added the lemon juice.

ETA : I used henna on clean dry hair both times.

 

[Neroli]

Henna is not a chemical treatment but it does create a chemical reaction when activated...basic chemistry...the chemical reaction is shown when the dye is released and it is able to dye your hair...kinda like how using heat to change the form of a object...ie pressing your hair is considered a chemical reaction because it is changing the bonds in your hair...the change is not permenant and nor is heat is a chemical treatment...but in science it is still considered a chemical reaction...the same is for Henna...which is natural but it does create a chemical reaction in your hair...I hope that makes sense...

For relaxed girls I would still say no...but if you must it is best to space it from your relaxer and communicate to your hairdresser that you are using Henna...it is very important that they know that you use it and the last time you used it...

I've done relaxer and henna the same day for last 4 or 5 touchups with the most awesome results as follows:

-relaxer creme, rinse
-mid-protein, rinse
-neutralizing poo, rinse
-moisturizing poo, rinse
-HENNA, rinse with lots of cheapie condish
-deep moisture condish, rinse
-proceed to leave-ins

Now, it took me a year to try henna the same day, cuz I was sooo scurred, but once I did, my hair is stronger and more resilient and I wil NOT ever willingly touchup without henna from now on -- henna immediatley after seems to add strength and condition like nothing else!

Ummmm, BAQ henna only (body art quality), please . . .

 

[Aggie]

I used henna for the second time this weekend and once agian I love my results.

The first time I tried henna it left my hair sooo dry. I know now that it was due to me using lemon juice in the mixture. Never again. It took me about 2 weeks to get my hair back to normal.

This time I only used water and conditioner. In a plastic bowl I mixed the henna with enough water to create a paste. I covered the mixture and let it sit for about 12 hours before applying to my hair. Just before applying to my hair I added a little bit of conditioner to the mixture. I then applied the henna mixture to my hair and covered my hair with a plastic wrap and a plastic shower cap. I left the henna on my hair for 4 hours, no heat. Rinsed, shampooed with Keracare and followed with a deep conditioning treatment. Braided my hair for a simple braidout and went to sleep. My hair is not dry at all today with color just as lovely as if I added the lemon juice.

ETA : I used henna on clean dry hair both times.

I'm happy to hear of your great results Sarah. Now about the bolded, allowing your henna to release for those 12 hours is about the equivalent to putting citric acid in the mix in terms of color intensity because the purpose of the lemon juice is to cause the henna dye to release in a much shorter time frame. I always allow my henna to release over night myself. Lemon juice, AVC and any other terp are not options for me.

 

[Aggie]

I've done relaxer and henna the same day for last 4 or 5 touchups with the most awesome results as follows:

-relaxer creme, rinse
-mid-protein, rinse
-neutralizing poo, rinse
-moisturizing poo, rinse
-HENNA, rinse with lots of cheapie condish
-deep moisture condish, rinse
-proceed to leave-ins

Now, it took me a year to try henna the same day, cuz I was sooo scurred, but once I did, my hair is stronger and more resilient and I wil NOT ever willingly touchup without henna from now on -- henna immediatley after seems to add strength and condition like nothing else!

Ummmm, BAQ henna only (body art quality), please . . .

I have also henn'ed in as little as 3 days after my relaxer with no problems. It really does add strength to our relaxed hair after the relaxer. It's a keeper for me.

 

[naturalgurl]

That was a typo...WOULDNT...as you can see in the sentance I said it would harm your hair...I will watch my typing next time...

I disagree with this. The acid is what "activates" the henna. I use henna regularly with indigo and no dryness...BUT I use my shea butter mix and leave overnight. Don't rinse and then henna. My hair comes out so soft. A tad dry but I saturate it with moisturizing oils such as coconut and EVOO. Read the directions on the henna, the acid ingredient has it's purpose. If you have dry hair use orange juice(it says that in the directions too). They even suggest using rain water. I've done this and they're right, it doesn't dry your hair as much as lemon juice. This is where I get my henna and you can go to the site to read why acid is important...
http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ccj/

 

[Aggie]

I disagree with this. The acid is what "activates" the henna. I use henna regularly with indigo and no dryness...BUT I use my shea butter mix and leave overnight. Don't rinse and then henna. My hair comes out so soft. A tad dry but I saturate it with moisturizing oils such as coconut and EVOO. Read the directions on the henna, the acid ingredient has it's purpose. If you have dry hair use orange juice(it says that in the directions too). They even suggest using rain water. I've done this and they're right, it doesn't dry your hair as much as lemon juice. This is where I get my henna and you can go to the site to read why acid is important...
[URL="http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ccj/"]http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ccj/[/URL]

Naturalgurl, I don't use any acids in my henna mix and I still get the most vibrant color ever because I allow my henna to sit overnight for the color to release. Even Henna Sooq said she doesn't use any acids in her mixes and she gets wonderful coloring as well without the dryness. I don't know about the importance of the acids, but I obviously don't need it because my henna mixes are turning out great without it and I don't get that dry feeling some ladies are talking about.

ETA: I do use just a little bit of amla powder in my mix and I think that maybe that might be a little acidic so I guess there you have it, my acidic addition.

 

[naturalgurl]

Naturalgurl, I don't use any acids in my henna mix and I still get the most vibrant color ever because I allow my henna to sit overnight for the color to release. Even Henna Sooq said she doesn't use any acids in her mixes and she gets wonderful coloring as well without the dryness. I don't know about the importance of the acids, but I obviously don't need it because my henna mixes are turning out great without it and I don't get that dry feeling some ladies are talking about.

ETA: I do use just a little bit of amla powder in my mix and I think that maybe that might be a little acidic so I guess there you have it, my acidic addition.

Oh, I don't know about for coloring. I use henna for it's healing properties of the cuticle. I use indigo because I don't want red hair, I like it black the way it is. I think the acid has to do with the henna somehow though, but I could be wrong...

 

[Aggie]

Oh, I don't know about for coloring. I use henna for it's healing properties of the cuticle. I use indigo because I don't want red hair, I like it black the way it is. I think the acid has to do with the henna somehow though, but I could be wrong...

Oh okay NG. I do use indigo as well because I like my hair black also but I mix it in with my henna after it releases.

 

[naturalgurl]

Oh okay NG. I do use indigo as well because I like my hair black also but I mix it in with my henna after it releases.

YEP, YEP, that's right. Let the henna sit overnight(12 hours or so) and then add indigo and then let sit for 15 minutes and apply. I think this is where people go wrong....

 

[Aggie]

YEP, YEP, that's right. Let the henna sit overnight(12 hours or so) and then add indigo and then let sit for 15 minutes and apply. I think this is where people go wrong....

Yes this is what I do except I only let the combiination sit for 5 minutes only then apply on my hair. Indigo gets hard so fast and I am slow in applying it so I need the head start.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

I've been thinking about using blending my henna with indigo but I love the auburn look of the henna. How long does the indigo color last?

 

[january noir]

I've been thinking about using blending my henna with indigo but I love the auburn look of the henna. How long does the indigo color last?

It's permanent. Though as with any "color" it fades and becomes less vibrant. Some people just touch up their roots as opposed to whole head when their new growth comes in.

 

[~*Tigget*~]

Ok I am a little confused. So from what I have read, to obtain black hair Indigo should be applied to the "hair" once Henna has been completely rinsed. From several posts I have read that Indigo should be mixed w/ Henna after Henna releases...hmmm

I mixed my very first batch of Henna tonight, took pictures of my hair.

Recipe: (I wanted to keep as basic as possible)

Henna
Amla Powder
Water

I mixed in glass bowl, w/ a silicone whisk for about an hour. Then covered w/ plastic and foil. The mixture is sitting in my room, but I wondered if I should put it in a warmer part of the house, like garage since my AC is running in my room.

The mixture turned out like yogurt, I hope its not too runny, we'll see. I made my batch about 630ish pm and will let it sit til tomorrow after I get off. So by the time I am ready to apply it will be 24hrs...will that be too long?erplexed

I had some harvested hair from a few months ago, when my hair shed really really bad. At this time I didn't know anything about Henna. I kept this hair in a plastic bag, why I don't know. Mostly maybe because I couldn't believe I was shedding hair in that amount. Well it dawned on me as I was mixing the Henna to get that bag out and put some mix on the hair. So tomorrow I will see what it does for the color.

Anyway thank you LADIES, for all the great info and tips. I hope to be among those w/ good results to share.....til then I'm going to bed.

 

[Aggie]

Ok I am a little confused. So from what I have read, to obtain black hair Indigo should be applied to the "hair" once Henna has been completely rinsed. From several posts I have read that Indigo should be mixed w/ Henna after Henna releases...hmmm

This is correct on both counts here - you can do this either way. If you want your hair very black then you have to do the 2 step process of henna separate from the indigo application. If you want not so black hair, kinda like a dark brown, then you do the 1 step process of adding the indigo mixture to the henna mixture after the henna color has released, then apply immediately to your hair.

I mixed my very first batch of Henna tonight, took pictures of my hair.

Recipe: (I wanted to keep as basic as possible)

Henna
Amla Powder
Water

I mixed in glass bowl, w/ a silicone whisk for about an hour. Then covered w/ plastic and foil. The mixture is sitting in my room, but I wondered if I should put it in a warmer part of the house, like garage since my AC is running in my room.

The mixture turned out like yogurt, I hope its not too runny, we'll see. I made my batch about 630ish pm and will let it sit til tomorrow after I get off. So by the time I am ready to apply it will be 24hrs...will that be too long?erplexed

I had some harvested hair from a few months ago, when my hair shed really really bad. At this time I didn't know anything about Henna. I kept this hair in a plastic bag, why I don't know. Mostly maybe because I couldn't believe I was shedding hair in that amount. Well it dawned on me as I was mixing the Henna to get that bag out and put some mix on the hair. So tomorrow I will see what it does for the color.

Anyway thank you LADIES, for all the great info and tips. I hope to be among those w/ good results to share.....til then I'm going to bed.

That is a fairly long time but just make sure that you have it tightly wrapped to prevent it from drying out on you, okay?

 

[Neroli]

Hey Tigget, see my comments in all caps, bold below:

Ok I am a little confused. So from what I have read, to obtain black hair Indigo should be applied to the "hair" once Henna has been completely rinsed. From several posts I have read that Indigo should be mixed w/ Henna after Henna releases...hmmm

AS AGGIE ALREADY STATED, BOTH METHODS ARE FINE DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS YOU WANT:

--BLACKEST BLACK = 2-STEP: HENNA FIRST, THEN FOLLOW WITH INDIGO. NOTE THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE DONE AT SAME TIME -- CAN HENNA ONE DAY AND INDIGO IMMEDIATE, OR WAIT A COUPLE OF DAYS

--SHADES OF RED/BROWN = AFTER HENNA RELEASES, MIX INDIGO, WAIT 10 MINUTES, ADD INDIGO PASTE TO ALREADY RELEASE HENNA PASTE, THEN APPLY TO HAIR. ALTHOUGH I LOVE, LOVE MY COLOR WITH STRAIGHT HENNA, OCCASIONALLY I LIKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND ADD INDIGO FOR DARKER SHADES OF RED/BROWN -- WHEN I MIX 50/50, MY HAIR COMES OUT ALMOST BLACK . . .

I mixed my very first batch of Henna tonight, took pictures of my hair.

Recipe: (I wanted to keep as basic as possible)

Henna
Amla Powder
Water

I mixed in glass bowl, w/ a silicone whisk for about an hour. Then covered w/ plastic and foil. The mixture is sitting in my room, but I wondered if I should put it in a warmer part of the house, like garage since my AC is running in my room.

YOUR MIX IS PERFECT SINCE YOU'RE JUST STARTING OUT -- KISS AT FIRST WILL HELP YOU SEE HOW YOUR HAIR REACTS AND THEN YOU CAN MOVE ON TO MORE COMPLICATED STUFF -- GOOD JOB! I KEEP MY MIX IN THE WARMEST SPOT I CAN FIND, BUT HEY, I'VE GOTTEN HENNA RELEASED IN 6 HOURS IN PRETTY COLD TEMPS, SO YOU'RE PROLLY OK IN THE BEDROOM, BUT HENNA LOVES WARMTH FOR FASTEST COLOR RELEASE.

The mixture turned out like yogurt, I hope its not too runny, we'll see. I made my batch about 630ish pm and will let it sit til tomorrow after I get off. So by the time I am ready to apply it will be 24hrs...will that be too long?erplexed

YOGURT IS WHAT I GO FOR -- NOT TO THICK SO THAT THE PASTE IS DIFFICULT AND NOT TOO SOFT SO IT DOESN'T RUN -- IF IT'S TOO SOFT, I JUST ADD MORE POWDER AND KEEP GOING -- IF TOO THICK, ADD MORE WARM WATER AND KEEP GOING -- EASY TO FIX! I'VE LET MY HENNA MIX SIT ON MY DRESSER FOR 2 DAYS AND IT WAS JUST FINE -- SAME GREAT COLOR, SAME STRONG, SHINY RESULTS. I'VE NOT KEPT IT FOR MORE THAN 2 DAYS THOUGH, SO I THINK 24 HOURS IS OK.

I had some harvested hair from a few months ago, when my hair shed really really bad. At this time I didn't know anything about Henna. I kept this hair in a plastic bag, why I don't know. Mostly maybe because I couldn't believe I was shedding hair in that amount. Well it dawned on me as I was mixing the Henna to get that bag out and put some mix on the hair. So tomorrow I will see what it does for the color.

THAT IS HOW I DISCOVERED I LOVE STRAIGHT HENNA -- MY FIRST ATTEMPT, I HENNA HARVESTED HAIR, LET SIT 3 HOURS, RINSED AND WAS LIKE, OMG, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL RED/BROWN! I DIDN'T EVEN USE INDIGO FOR FIRST 6 MONTHS CUZ I LOVE BEING A "REDHEAD" . . .

Anyway thank you LADIES, for all the great info and tips. I hope to be among those w/ good results to share.....til then I'm going to bed.

 

[~*Tigget*~]

Hey Tigget, see my comments in all caps, bold below:

Neroli, THANK YOU SO MUCH, I am counting down til time to apply the Henna to my hair. I am just so excited about this, I can feel in my toes I will have good results

Thank you so much for answering all my questions. I am glad to know I am doing it right. I will be using the 2 step process for black/black. I will post the pics as soon as I am done. If this turns out the way I want, its Henna for er'body in the house.

 

[~*Tigget*~]

That is a fairly long time but just make sure that you have it tightly wrapped to prevent it from drying out on you, okay?

Ok I think I have it now. I covered it w/ plastic and then foil, so that may help. I did a strand test, let it sit overnight, rinsed the hair this morning and I could see highlights of burgundy...so very pretty...hmmm do I even wanna do Indigo . WOW I'm impressed. I notice the hair was much stronger, not able to break it when I pulled, tad dry, but didn't put conditioner on it. I can definitely get down w/ that.

Right now I have the strand, more like a wod sitting outside in the sun, to see if any changes occur. I will check that later, it may not but still want to see..

Thanks for replying.

 

[Aggie]

Ok I think I have it now. I covered it w/ plastic and then foil, so that may help. I did a strand test, let it sit overnight, rinsed the hair this morning and I could see highlights of burgundy...so very pretty...hmmm do I even wanna do Indigo . WOW I'm impressed. I notice the hair was much stronger, not able to break it when I pulled, tad dry, but didn't put conditioner on it. I can definitely get down w/ that.

Right now I have the strand, more like a wod sitting outside in the sun, to see if any changes occur. I will check that later, it may not but still want to see..

Thanks for replying.

You're welcomed Tigget75.

 

[~*Tigget*~]

Hi All,

Ok here is what my results are....as I told you some of you, I would be doing my first Henna/Indigo this weekend.

My recipe was pretty simple

100g Henna
distilled water
a little bit Amla Powder (didn't measure just sprinkled til top of Henna was covered)
Covered w/ plastic, and foil, sat in garage.

I let this sit for a little over 24 hours

Right before I was gonna put it on my hair, I mixed some cheap conditioner, coconut oil, amla oil, and castor oil. Washed and DC my hair. Let it dry about 85%. Then w/ the help of my sister, and son I henna'd, it had an odor but not an offensive scent...like fresh cut grass, as a lot of you have said.

I applied while my sister parted my hair. After that my son and I took a long piece of saran wrap, I attached one end to my head, while he held it straight and I made a 360 degree turn and wrapped it as he held it, turning my body til my head was completely covered. Very tight fit, he did such a good job. Then I put a shower cap on, w/ a scarf and bonnet, I didn't want the scent to seep out and offend any of those children. They are so silly, they said it STANK

w/ it overnight, and i liked that cause then I wasn't thinking about it the whole time, plus my husband was at work so he didn't have to put up w/ the smell. I tend to obsess about things...hmmm.

The next morning about 745ish I was ready to rinse, before I did, I mixed the Indigo w/ water....now I just threw up in my mouth thinking of that smell. It was just very potent smell, kinda like weed/marijuana..welll im juss sayin.

I rinsed w/ White Rain Coconut Condish in the shower, for about 30 mins, then I used Organix Vanilla Silk Condition for little bit, then rinsed it out...gave a nice soft slip feel of my hair.

Towel blotted, then put w/ the help of my daughter this time, put the indigo in. It was actually a better than I thought putting it in my hair, kinda crumbly so I had to add a little more water in between.

I left the Indigo on for an hour, then back in the shower rinsed w/ WRCC & OVSC about 30 mins, then put my deep conditioner Shikai Color Effects and sat under my dryer.

Got back in the shower to rinse it and w/ final rinse cold water....dang that was a tedious process....BUT SO WORTH IT

Here are my before / after

I am totally satisfied, my hair is so BLACK and SHINY, I LOVE IT!!!

Thanks to all you ladies for the support and helpful info.

 

[stinastina]

Wow, Tigget, you can see the difference in your cuticles in the after pics ! Your hair definitely looks shiny and smooth !

 

[Neroli]

TIGGET!!!!!!!! your hendigo is absolutely fabulous!!! Welcome to the Hennalution (henna revolution)!!!

You reminded me of myself before I henna. . . so cautious, asking so many questions, again and again and again LOL! doing harvest test, waiting for results, etc. etc. I'm glad you did your research and obtained a satisfactory result. YAY!!!

Hi All,

Ok here is what my results are....as I told you some of you, I would be doing my first Henna/Indigo this weekend.

My recipe was pretty simple

100g Henna
distilled water
a little bit Amla Powder (didn't measure just sprinkled til top of Henna was covered)
Covered w/ plastic, and foil, sat in garage.

I let this sit for a little over 24 hours

Right before I was gonna put it on my hair, I mixed some cheap conditioner, coconut oil, amla oil, and castor oil. Washed and DC my hair. Let it dry about 85%. Then w/ the help of my sister, and son I henna'd, it had an odor but not an offensive scent...like fresh cut grass, as a lot of you have said.

I applied while my sister parted my hair. After that my son and I took a long piece of saran wrap, I attached one end to my head, while he held it straight and I made a 360 degree turn and wrapped it as he held it, turning my body til my head was completely covered. Very tight fit, he did such a good job. Then I put a shower cap on, w/ a scarf and bonnet, I didn't want the scent to seep out and offend any of those children. They are so silly, they said it STANK

w/ it overnight, and i liked that cause then I wasn't thinking about it the whole time, plus my husband was at work so he didn't have to put up w/ the smell. I tend to obsess about things...hmmm.

The next morning about 745ish I was ready to rinse, before I did, I mixed the Indigo w/ water....now I just threw up in my mouth thinking of that smell. It was just very potent smell, kinda like weed/marijuana..welll im juss sayin.

I rinsed w/ White Rain Coconut Condish in the shower, for about 30 mins, then I used Organix Vanilla Silk Condition for little bit, then rinsed it out...gave a nice soft slip feel of my hair.

Towel blotted, then put w/ the help of my daughter this time, put the indigo in. It was actually a better than I thought putting it in my hair, kinda crumbly so I had to add a little more water in between.

I left the Indigo on for an hour, then back in the shower rinsed w/ WRCC & OVSC about 30 mins, then put my deep conditioner Shikai Color Effects and sat under my dryer.

Got back in the shower to rinse it and w/ final rinse cold water....dang that was a tedious process....BUT SO WORTH IT

Here are my before / after

I am totally satisfied, my hair is so BLACK and SHINY, I LOVE IT!!!

Thanks to all you ladies for the support and helpful info.

 

[~*Tigget*~]

TIGGET!!!!!!!! your hendigo is absolutely fabulous!!! Welcome to the Hennalution (henna revolution)!!!

You reminded me of myself before I henna. . . so cautious, asking so many questions, again and again and again LOL! doing harvest test, waiting for results, etc. etc. I'm glad you did your research and obtained a satisfactory result. YAY!!!

Yea I wasn't messin around, lol. I was on the forum from morning to midnight reading up on Henna, and on my PDA. I had to be sure. And now that I think I'm an expert (jk) I am recommending to all my family and friends. BTW think I'm nuts.

so much Neroli for your helpful info.

Wow, Tigget, you can see the difference in your cuticles in the after pics ! Your hair definitely looks shiny and smooth !

Thank you Stinastina, you know I was thinking that also. My cuticles are very rough after I wash my hair. I am in research of finding a solution for that problem. The after pic is after I flat ironed my hair. But my family was impressed w/ the results, my husband kept calling me all night asking how my Hennaing is going, he knew how obsessed I was by the endless hours I put in reading on the forum

I am relaxed but wanting to go natural, but my hair is 4Z, so not sure how that will work out. I think I will post an inquiry on the board and see what suggestions I can get. Anyways thank you.

 

[LaPetiteCoquette]

I am henna-ing now. Just made a simple mix of henna, water, and cheap conditioner. I am going to leave it on for 5 hours, rinse, and then DC for 5 hours. I hope it strengthens my hair b/c I am getting really bad breakage (not shedding) and I believe this is hindering my progress. When I've used it in the past it has helped, but I was never consistent with it.

 

[Misseyl]

I'm going to Henna myself this weekend.
Tonight I'm going to mix my Henna w/distilled water and leave overnight. Tomorrow, I'll apply it to my clean hair, sleep with it in and wash it out on Sunday. After it's dried, I'm going to flatiron on Sunday or Monday morning for work..Can't wait...

 

[miss Congeniality]

I making a mix right now. Its a mix of henna, amla oil, water and wine. I notice that when I use wine I got a plum color and without it I got brown. I am going to only let it sit for 2 hours and then put it in my hair. I think I'll let it sit in overnight.

 

[loveable37]

I read every post on henna and still dont understand,it was a lot of mix information after readin over every 249 post which took me a week ta finish reading it.

MIX
DULHAN DELUXE MIX BOX HAS A (LADY ON FRONT/COLORED HANDS ON BACK)
LEMON JUICE
OLIVE OIL
CONDITIONER
WATER

its so thick
cover it with saran wrap and leave it in garbage for 2 days.atfer 2 DAYS
APPLY it to my dry hair really good,waitin for 6 hours,
Now its time to wash it out my hair feels dry as hell ,
Now its time to deep conditon with dove/suave/oil heat in mocrowave
leave it on for 4-6 hour,
My hair still feels sticky /rough/gritty/nasty/rough feelin,add a whole bottle of MOTION LEAVE IN CONDITIONER/OIL/SERUM still feels dry,so now i am using some coconut oil to try detangle in front of the fan at this point.
I am so mad add 4 plaits wrap it up untill the next mornig its feels bouncy/strong but kinda tangled.
The next step flat iron it feels incrediable (WOULD I DO THIS AGAIN)dk