How do I do this? Henna/relaxer

[drasgrl]

I tried advance search and nothing came up. I'm relaxing my hair tomorrow and I also want to do a henna. Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that I read that you can relax and henna the same day. Obviously I know not to apply the henna before the relaxer. I always henna my hair dry.

Should I wait a few hours after the relaxer to do the henna or do I do it right after I relax after conditioning and washing?

 

[Neith]

You CAN relax and do henna...

I personally wouldn't do it in the same day. henna can be drying. Your poor hair has already been through enough with the relaxer.

I personally would wait at least 2 weeks to henna.

However, some people do it and have good results... it's your decision!

Just relax as you always do, neutralize, then do the henna. Then DEEP CONDITION.

 

[drasgrl]

Thanks for the info. I've never done it the same day but I'm kind of pressed for time and starting Monday I'll be living out of a hotel room with another person (a stranger at that) for the next six weeks so my normal hair care routine will be thrown off.

 

[Arcadian]

Yes it can be done in the same day, however, if you don't have to, you may not want to (because its a PITA)

Just make sure you condition really well afterwards.

-A

 

[Lavendar]

Doing a henna gloss would be even better. Mix your henna powder with hot water, then add cheapie conditioner. Let color release. Add oil right before applying. I've done this 3 days after relaxing. Softresses does her henna immediately after relaxing and her hair is incredible, so I know it's doable!

 

[Khadija.D.Carryl]

I agree with Neith and especially think Lavender's suggestion is right on! Let us know how it all turned out

 

[Neroli]

I've relaxed and henna same day at least 4 times now and will ALWAYS relax this way whenever I can, thanks to Softresses. I do a full blown henna immediately after relaxing and it makes for a LONG session, but well worth doing every 12 weeks (4 times a year). I just set aside a day just for me and do the following:

• relaxer cream for requisite time, rinse
• mid-step protein condish for 5 -10 minutes, rinse
• neutralizing 'poo, rinse (good to let sit few minutes between rinsing -- gets the relaxer out faster)
• moisturizing poo, rinse
• squeeze dry
• color released henna paste with plastic for at least 2 hours (henna + warm water + 4.5 hours or more = color release), rinse using as much cheapie condish as needed to rinse the paste out
• moisturizing condish for at least 1 hour, rinse
• leave-ins and air dry


This leaves my hair super conditioned, super strong, lovely color, brilliant shine and zero breakage/shedding. I won't ever touchup without henna, if I can help it . .

 

[poookie]

i'm going to try this my next relaxer. except i'll do the full application on the same day. ooh, i bet i'll get a really nice color deposit!

 

[drasgrl]

Thanks guys. I'm about to do my hair in a few minutes. I only mixed as little because I don't need a full treatment. I was just doing it to cover some grays plus I hennaed (is that a word?) the beginning of the month. I just want to touch up a few strands that peeked through. Maybe I'll try the full treatment next time.

 

[WomanlyCharm]

I've done my henna/indigo the same day as a relaxer...the results were fantastic, but you have to make sure you DC like crazy, or it your hair will be too dry. If you have a steamer, use it.

 

[FluffyRed]

I hennaed about a week ago and am about to relax right now...

We'll see what happens

 

[HoneyDew]

I would like to try it one time but after relaxing my hair, I don't have time for no henna.

That takes too much time. I need to finish myhair and see my relaxer swang.

I always do my henna a week after my relaxer. It gives me my volume back.

But on relaxer day I am too eager to finish doing my hair.