HENNA DIVAS- Get in here stat!!!

[MissLawyerLady]

Did my first henna last Saturday- hated it! Well, okay I didn't hate it but I didn't like it either.

My hair is so dry. I rinsed out the henna very well and I deep conditioned for two hours with heat and ultra moisturizing conditioners. I don't use heat on a regular basis- I haven't used a curling/flat iron since August.

I've been moisturizing and sealing- still dry hair. I poo'd last night and did an oil rinse w/ coconut oil and then DC with heat for 30 minutes w/AO Honeysuckle Rose and my hair felt better while wet. But once dry it feels just- dry and crunchy. I've noticed some breakage near the crown- I'm not crying about the breakage, but I ain't happy either!

My question is how long before this stuff wears off?

Thanks for answering.

 

[tatiana]

i say about 4 -6 weeks.

Did you mix anything in your henna like lemon juice or oil?

Now after you rinse the henna out did you wash you hair with poo before deep conditioning? I am just trying to understand how come so many women have dry hair after henna.

 

[GodsPromises]

I used to have dry hair after hennaing and I did one on Saturday and for the first time ever my hair wasn't dry.

What I did different was I did a Oil rinse before I henned and then after rinsing it out I did another oil rinse, poo and dc. Total difference this time.

 

[OrangeMoon]

Bump!!!

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I'm sorry.

I am by NO MEANS a henna diva. But what did you use in your mix? That can make a HUGE diff in how your hair turns out.

The first time I did henna, it took me about 4 weeks of DCing w/ pure moisture to get moisture back in my hair. But I think I left it on too long.

 

[Miss*Tress]

Definitely use oil liberally with henna, either before, during (in the mixture), or after and stay away from lemon juice and other drying liquids.

 

[MissLawyerLady]

Hey Ladies,

Thanks for answering.

I made my henna with warm water. I mixed in a little lemon juice (not more than a few tablespoons) and I added probably a 1/4 cup of castor oil. I put the castor oil in b/c I didn't want to much color transfer.

I rinsed well and then clarified and poo'd with a moisturizing poo. Maybe I poo'd too much?! I followed up with a cocktail of moisturizing condish (silicon mix, pantene mask, humectin) of stuff that usually gives me great slip! I DC for 2 hours w/heat and then rinse with cool water.

Will wear off in 4 to 6 weeks, huh?

 

[BrownBetty]

I have never had dry hair from henna and I am a 4a/b. I never use lemon juice or anything harsh in the mix. I use henna + amla, let the color release then add castor oil, shikaikai, and if I am trying to use up conditoner then I throw that in too.

All I can add is too deep condtion as much as possible and avoid the lemon juice.

MV

 

[daniemoy]

Did my first Henna last weekend and it turned out great!!! In my mix I used yogurt, some cheapie conditioner I wanted to use up, coconut oil, and Honey. I used a very small amount of CON green Label to get the Henna out. I did a oil rinse and followed up with NTM deep condish. My hair wasn't dry at all after word...But then again my hair is a protein lover

 

[PuffyBrown]

I henna all the time. My first time my hair was hard too.
The second time and now I add oil to the mix. I add also, a couple table spoons of conditioner, I even added some SAAs. Afterwards I put in my conditioner and then pour hot oil on my head, I mush every thing in and wrap saran wrap around my head. I rinse and dry. My hair turns out really soft and has alot of body.

 

[Miss*Tress]

Lemon juice (or any other acidic liquid) is known as a terp. Terps cause the color to release faster and are generally very drying. As you don't want too much color change, you really don't need terps in your mixture.

If you give it another go without lemon juice I think you'll be pleased with the results.

 

[MissLawyerLady]

Did my first Henna last weekend and it turned out great!!! In my mix I used yogurt, some cheapie conditioner I wanted to use up, coconut oil, and Honey. I used a very small amount of CON green Label to get the Henna out. I did a oil rinse and followed up with NTM deep condish. My hair wasn't dry at all after word...But then again my hair is a protein lover

My hair loves protein too, which is why I'm so surprised. I will definitely leave out the lemon juice and add condish and more oil to the mix... if I decide to do it again.

In the meantime, I will really amp up my conditioning.

Thanks ladies.

 

[TheNewFine]

i say about 4 -6 weeks.

Did you mix anything in your henna like lemon juice or oil?

Now after you rinse the henna out did you wash you hair with poo before deep conditioning? I am just trying to understand how come so many women have dry hair after henna.

Did you let the color release? If so, henna is permanent. It doesn't fade out. I henna every week and the first time I had problems with drying because I used lemon juice. Now I use ACV and shampoo with CON, then DC w/ ORS and my hair loves it!

 

[sareca]

Here's what I do to help with henna crunch (which I haven't had in ages).
I always henna wet hair that I've DC while dry with heat and moisture then follow w/ an oil rinse. So I:

• DC dry w/heat and moisturizing conditioner
• Henna
• Rinse
• Poo
• Oil rinse

It works every time.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/journal.php?do=showentry&e=6199&enum=20

 

[tatiana]

Did you let the color release? It so, henna is permanent. It doesn't fade out. I henna every week and the first time I had problems with drying because I used lemon juice. Now I use ACV and shampoo with CON, then DC w/ ORS and my hair loves it!

I stand corrected. Body quility henna is permanent provide you let it release color. Cheap henna you buy at Whole Foods and your BSS like Colera only lasts a few weeks.

 

[mrsmercery]

I am no henna expert, I tried itfor the 1st time 3 weeks ago, my hair was the softest and shiniest it's ever been. I shampooed, did an aphogee treatment and conditioned w/alter ego garlic oil, then applied my henna (mixed with lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar--I added the acv because I ran out of lemon juice, and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil). upon rinsing I did a another shampoo and conditioner. It worked so well, I'm doing it again this upcoming week when I'm off. I'll post pictures...

 

[MissLawyerLady]

I used body art quality henna so.... the color is permanent but what about the crunchy, thickness? Will that go away in 4-6 weeks?

 

[carameldiva]

First of all, sorry that this happened to you. Next time, If you decide to do it again, make sure that you add honey and yogurt to it for moisture and you shouldn't have this problem. The yogurt and honey will definitely help with this issue.

 

[mrsmercery]

First of all, sorry that this happened to you. Next time, If you decide to do it again, make sure that you add honey and yogurt to it for moisture and you shouldn't have this problem. The yogurt and honey will definitely help with this issue.

I purchased my henna from hennaking.com and I read the yogurt is a bacteria itself so for problems like dandruff, when mixing the henna you won't reap any of the dandruff eliminating benefits if yogurt is added. Every site I looked on discouraged using hot water, it said to simply mix it with lemon juice or something else acidic. I have very dry hair, and had a dandruff problem (like within hours of washing flakes would appear)- my one henna treatment made my dandruff disappear. So the question is, is it necessary to add anything beyond what will make the color release, and since our hair is dry naturally should we be applying the henna paste on hair that has not been shampooed? I think I've found what works for me, I'm just curious...

 

[Keedah]

I henna my hair once a month (been slacking the past two months but Im back on track). I mix it with a little ACV and let it sit 4 hours. Put the henna in my hair and sleep in it overnight (usually about 8-9 hours total). Deep con with Humectress for about 3-4 hours.

I know its a long process but my hair doesnt come out dry!

 

[carameldiva]

I purchased my henna from hennaking.com and I read the yogurt is a bacteria itself so for problems like dandruff, when mixing the henna you won't reap any of the dandruff eliminating benefits if yogurt is added. Every site I looked on discouraged using hot water, it said to simply mix it with lemon juice or something else acidic. I have very dry hair, and had a dandruff problem (like within hours of washing flakes would appear)- my one henna treatment made my dandruff disappear. So the question is, is it necessary to add anything beyond what will make the color release, and since our hair is dry naturally should we be applying the henna paste on hair that has not been shampooed? I think I've found what works for me, I'm just curious...

I always apply my henna paste on dry, unwashed hair.
I have naturally dry hair too. I do add acv and a lil hot water to mine (just enough to make it easier to mix). The yogurt and honey made my hair less dry and my mixture went on smoother as well. Now i also add shikakai, aritha, neem, tulsi, fo-ti and amla powders to my mix as well depending on what i have on hand. The tulsi powder and neem powders are anti-fungal and anti-bacteria.

However, as everyone else says and I agree. What works for one of us, may definitely not work for the rest of us as each head of hair is different.