My Henna Hair Stinks. Help me cover it!

[IndianAngel22]

I just rinsed out my Henna, and it smells just like it did last time. NASTAY! I straightened my hair last time and had to wait 2 weeks for the smell to subside. What can I do NOW before straightening to make the smell go away?

 

[HoneyDew]

I notice that in the times that I still smelled henna in my hair after rinsing, it was because I did not clean it well enough.

What are you using to rinse with?

 

[IndianAngel22]

I decided to shampoo with Pantene Relaxed & Natural and Condition. Hair smells much better. People told me not to Shampoo after but I believe removing this step is what made my hair stink so bad. Thanks!

 

[BostonMaria]

You have to be so careful after you henna. Your hair can get very dry and you have to follow the directions carefully to avoid disaster.

Here's the link I sent you a few months ago: http://www.hennaforhair.com/freebooks/hennaforhair.pdf

I wouldn't listen to advice and just read the book and then tweak the directions to follow your hair needs. HTH!

 

[HoneyDew]

I decided to shampoo with Pantene Relaxed & Natural and Condition. Hair smells much better. People told me not to Shampoo after but I believe removing this step is what made my hair stink so bad. Thanks!

I have to shampoo. In fact I do several lathers. I never have dry hair. NEVER.

One thing that may help is rinsing it out several timeswith a watery conditioner like V05 and then do one shampoo with a mild clarifying one like Traders Joes Nourish Spa or Giobanni 50/50 - those are sulfate free. (or just your moisturizing one)

I must use shampoo and never have a problem with it.