HENNA HEADS WHERE YA'LL AT? I need ya'll for a minute or two

[e$h]

Okay, so when I place my order (thru hennaforhair.com), what exactly am I getting? Indigo and henna? Are these not the same thing? I'm so befuddled but I really need to know before I make this purchase.
I wouldn't mind if my hair color changed. I'm interested in a deep auburn color and of course I want the strength and thickness. I see folks using all this other stuff with the henna but I'm like.....okay.

I hope I included all the info you need to assist me.

Oh and if I sound stupid, you can smack me later.

 

[JLove74]

Since you want an auburn like color - get henna. Indigo is black. Also some people order cassia - conditioning w/out the color.

Henna: http://www.mehandi.com/shop/hairhenna.html
Cassia: http://www.mehandi.com/shop/cassiaobovatabuy.html

 

[e$h]

Since you want an auburn like color - get henna. Indigo is black. Also some people order cassia - conditioning w/out the color.

Thanks for the quick response.
Okay so just get henna and that's it? I can add everything else when I'm preppin?

 

[JLove74]

Thanks for the quick response.
Okay so just get henna and that's it? I can add everything else when I'm preppin?

That's it. You add water for the basic. Add some oils or conditioner if you like. Some people add lemon juice as a terp (for releasing the color). Do you have a local Indian grocery store wehre you can pick up oils or henna (much cheaper, too)?

 

[e$h]

That's it. You add water for the basic. Add some oils or conditioner if you like. Some people add lemon juice as a terp (for releasing the color). Do you have a local Indian grocery store wehre you can pick up oils or henna (much cheaper, too)?

You know, when I went to grocery store, they didn't have any. I wash shocked. So I guess this is my only other alternative. It's all good though.

Thanks JLove74

 

[alexstin]

I would advise against adding any lemon juice as it can be very drying. For the first time you might want to just stick with henna, water and maybe a little oil.

 

[e$h]

I would advise against adding any lemon juice as it can be very drying. For the first time you might want to just stick with henna, water and maybe a little oil.

I will def remember that. Thanks Alexstin!
Oh and I'm lovin your flexirod set too!

 

[e$h]

JLOVE should I get the one from Rajasthan or Pakistan (jamila)? The one from Pakistan says it body art quality 2. What's the difference?

 

[Proudpiscean]

I would get jamila, it rinses easily and gives great color & conditioning.

 

[JLove74]

JLOVE should I get the one from Rajasthan or Pakistan (jamila)? The one from Pakistan says it body art quality 2. What's the difference?

According to my Indian co-worker, she says the Rajashan henna is better, giving you a deeper red. This is what she uses. Jamila is good, too she said.

 

[Proudpiscean]

According to my Indian co-worker, she says the Rajashan henna is better, giving you a deeper red. This is what she uses. Jamila is good, too she said.

Hmmmm.....I may just order that one next time.

 

[e$h]

Cool. Thanks again.

 

[Puddles]

[SIZE=+1]All of my questions concerning henna were answered. Thanks for all the info. ladies.[/SIZE]

 

[MzOptimistic]

Cool. Thanks again.

e$h,

Are you going to do it yourself? Let me know how it went...I'm curious and would like to try it......maybe

 

[Tootuff]

Please don't use ACV or lemon juice with your henna. I did that the first time and my hair was very dry. It took several DC treatments to soften up.

I now use Jamila henna and yogurt and it is wonderful. The last time I ordered henna they sent me a sample of Rajashan henna and I like that even more. When I use all my Jamila I will order the Rajashan.

 

[Prosperity711]

Please don't use ACV or lemon juice with your henna. I did that the first time and my hair was very dry. It took several DC treatments to soften up.

I now use Jamila henna and yogurt and it is wonderful. The last time I ordered henna they sent me a sample of Rajashan henna and I like that even more. When I use all my Jamila I will order the Rajashan.

Where do you order your henna from?