Henna Question (Yeah, Another One)

[cocoberry10]

Okay...I just mixed my henna, and I have a few questions.

I probably won't use it tomorrow so I can have the added benefits of the "color release"

I bought the Reshema brand at the recommendation of many ladies.

I only used about half of the bag, I figured that I could save the other half for the next application. Was this okay, or should I use the entire box? (it's 200 mg, or g I believe. I guess I mixed 100 g).

(2) I mixed it with coffee. The guy at the Indian store told me that's what a lot of them do. It's a dark green/brown goop. Is it supposed to look like this?

(3) I am going to apply it tomorrow, so I'm leaving it to sit out all night. Does it have to be refrigerated?

Sorry for the 100 questions, but I want to make sure to do this properly!

Thanks as always ladies!

 

[JLove74]

You can mix all or half. I mix all and freeze individual applications in zip lock bags. Now about the coffee - I dunno, I don't add coffee. I like to keep things simple. I have pictures of freshly mixed Reshma henna (only mixed with water) in my photo album (in siggy) see if it matches your color.

Yes, leave it out and after the color has released place in the friedge if you aren't going to use it in the next day or two.

 

[cocoberry10]

You can mix all or half. I mix all and freeze individual applications in zip lock bags. Now about the coffee - I dunno, I don't add coffee. I like to keep things simple. I have pictures of freshly mixed Reshma henna (only mixed with water) in my photo album (in siggy) see if it matches your color.

Yes, leave it out and after the color has released place in the friedge if you aren't going to use it in the next day or two.

Thanks for the info!

 

[baglady215]

I used Reshma thanks to JLove's recommendation. I used half the box and it was JUST enough for my hair. I mixed up the other half to use tomorrow.

About the coffee, my Indian friend at work (a guy) told me to do that. I told him, No, my friends lol said to use indigo. Indigo? He said. No! Use coffee. I trust my ladies more than I trust him. But, I'm sure the coffee you added won't hurt.

 

[cocoberry10]

I used Reshma thanks to JLove's recommendation. I used half the box and it was JUST enough for my hair. I mixed up the other half to use tomorrow.

About the coffee, my Indian friend at work (a guy) told me to do that. I told him, No, my friends lol said to use indigo. Indigo? He said. No! Use coffee. I trust my ladies more than I trust him. But, I'm sure the coffee you added won't hurt.

Thanks for the info!