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sassygirl125
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Re: Lotus Powder is not lotus powder is not lotus pwdr
When I gave my cousin the "Homemade Herbal Tame" recipe I told her to use Hennalucent. I now know that it isn't even close to being real henna. But it works without any surprises. I wouldn't even begin to know how to tell anyone how to tell the difference between 100% henna and the faux stuff.
Cousin:
"I had to have all of that '100% Egyptian-Morrocan-Armenian henna' cut out of my hair!"
Me: "I guess it wasn't real henna. My bad!"
...I don't think so!
When I gave my cousin the "Homemade Herbal Tame" recipe I told her to use Hennalucent. I now know that it isn't even close to being real henna. But it works without any surprises. I wouldn't even begin to know how to tell anyone how to tell the difference between 100% henna and the faux stuff.
Cousin:
"I had to have all of that '100% Egyptian-Morrocan-Armenian henna' cut out of my hair!"
Me: "I guess it wasn't real henna. My bad!"
...I don't think so!
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Re: Lotus Powder is not lotus powder is not lotus pwdr
Sassygirl I agree. This henna thing can seem daunting at times. This is why I recommend the hennalucent for people who have had chemical services, because I know it to be tried and true
Sassygirl I agree. This henna thing can seem daunting at times. This is why I recommend the hennalucent for people who have had chemical services, because I know it to be tried and true
VALLEYGIRL
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LuvableLady
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ThursdayGirl
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Re: Lotus Powder is not lotus powder is not lotus pwdr
HennaJoy,
Thanks for the EveryDay Mehndi link. I used to mix my own paste... I may try it again with this powder!
-J.
HennaJoy,
Thanks for the EveryDay Mehndi link. I used to mix my own paste... I may try it again with this powder!
-J.
Re: 2nd application..(takin\' notes..)
Hi HennaJoy
Thanks for your response. I'm in the process of asking that person whether the henna sent is inermis or alma. If they don't give me a straight answer I'm sending it back and will re-order from you. Frankly, since I'm not a henna expert I should have done that anyway
I now understand what you are saying about the labeling possibly not being 100% pure henna. I went to the neighborhood health food store and bought a couple of ounces of neutral henna powder on Friday and applied that to my daughters hair. I applied exactly as you suggested which I'm glad that I did because I could see that the result was not good.
So, from that experience I will make all future orders through you or make sure that I'm using 100% lawsonia inermis.
Thanks
Hi HennaJoy
Thanks for your response. I'm in the process of asking that person whether the henna sent is inermis or alma. If they don't give me a straight answer I'm sending it back and will re-order from you. Frankly, since I'm not a henna expert I should have done that anyway
I now understand what you are saying about the labeling possibly not being 100% pure henna. I went to the neighborhood health food store and bought a couple of ounces of neutral henna powder on Friday and applied that to my daughters hair. I applied exactly as you suggested which I'm glad that I did because I could see that the result was not good.
So, from that experience I will make all future orders through you or make sure that I'm using 100% lawsonia inermis.
Thanks
LuvableLady
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Thanks Pebbles,
This is really an educational thread and I'm glad you've reopened it. Also, I encourage you to continue to delete every post which has nothing to do with hair and health in general
Thanks Pebbles,
This is really an educational thread and I'm glad you've reopened it. Also, I encourage you to continue to delete every post which has nothing to do with hair and health in general
UmSumayyah
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Oh, no wonder I couldn't post when I tried to before! I just thought the thread was too long.
Anyway, I did a 2nd treatment with the Hennalucent yesterday. I wanted to get "Gleaming Ebony", but the Sally's didn't have it and when I asked them about ordering it for me the the girl I asked said they just don't carry it. Now I KNOW somebody there could order it, but don't get me started on poor customer service.
I used the neutral, mixing in castor oil, coconut oil, and very warm water. I left it in for 9 hours or so. (my hair felt like plastic!). I rinsed it out, shampooed it out with my dominican coconut shampoo, then applied L'oreal's Mega Moisture Nurturing Creme on the left side of my head and Pantene Smooth and Sleek to the right side. (I only had one packet of the L'oreal and it wasn't enough). I rinsed it out, sprayed in some Elasta QP leave in and applied a little coconut oil.
My hair felt softer and I didn't seem to lose as many hairs. I've been getting some breakage lately and this really seemed to help. Also my hair tangled much less. I am planning to get some more in Gleaming Ebony, if I can find it, and also try the coconut milk/lime thing.
Oh, no wonder I couldn't post when I tried to before! I just thought the thread was too long.
Anyway, I did a 2nd treatment with the Hennalucent yesterday. I wanted to get "Gleaming Ebony", but the Sally's didn't have it and when I asked them about ordering it for me the the girl I asked said they just don't carry it. Now I KNOW somebody there could order it, but don't get me started on poor customer service.
I used the neutral, mixing in castor oil, coconut oil, and very warm water. I left it in for 9 hours or so. (my hair felt like plastic!). I rinsed it out, shampooed it out with my dominican coconut shampoo, then applied L'oreal's Mega Moisture Nurturing Creme on the left side of my head and Pantene Smooth and Sleek to the right side. (I only had one packet of the L'oreal and it wasn't enough). I rinsed it out, sprayed in some Elasta QP leave in and applied a little coconut oil.
My hair felt softer and I didn't seem to lose as many hairs. I've been getting some breakage lately and this really seemed to help. Also my hair tangled much less. I am planning to get some more in Gleaming Ebony, if I can find it, and also try the coconut milk/lime thing.
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hennalucent and coconut milk/lime recipe
Hi UmSumayyah
I'm glad everything went well with the hennalucent product. I believe it is fantastic for anyone considering transitioning because unlike 100% henna products, it will not break or damage your hair
It is compatible with all chemical services. I dye my hair also and have transitioned from relaxers with this product and it is just fantastic in my opinion.
I seemed to have gotten better results with the whole milk than the coconut milk. I don't know why this is, but it just has worked out that way for me. Please post your coconut milk/lime results when you can. I want to see the results those who use coconut milk are receiving and the results those who use whole milk are receiving. Thanks.
Hi UmSumayyah
I'm glad everything went well with the hennalucent product. I believe it is fantastic for anyone considering transitioning because unlike 100% henna products, it will not break or damage your hair
I seemed to have gotten better results with the whole milk than the coconut milk. I don't know why this is, but it just has worked out that way for me. Please post your coconut milk/lime results when you can. I want to see the results those who use coconut milk are receiving and the results those who use whole milk are receiving. Thanks.
LuvableLady
New Member
Henna & Hennalucent
Henna is a nice, inexpensive, natural hair product but I will only use it every 6 to 8 weeks as a protein conditioner no matter what anyone says. Anything more may be damaging and make my hair dry and brittle over time. I don’t think I need many protein treatments for natural hair that is neither colored or relaxed and being natural, for me to try to get straight hair using henna would be a waste of time and naive thinking on my part. I really think if you perform too many of these treatments whether they be henna or hennalucent, you'll end up with hair that is breaking and falling because of all the protein. The info and results here in this thread sound great but I need to use commonsense and use this product with caution, every 6 weeks or so. I think using henna regularly every 6 weeks will make the hair stronger and be very beneficial with continued use.
I also tried the gleaming ebony hennalucent when I first tried henna about 2 months ago, I didn’t have pure henna powder at that time and hennalucent worked nicely. I still have a box and I think I’ll use it next time instead of the pure henna. Hennalucent gave me this deep black color and the shine was beautiful.
Henna is a nice, inexpensive, natural hair product but I will only use it every 6 to 8 weeks as a protein conditioner no matter what anyone says. Anything more may be damaging and make my hair dry and brittle over time. I don’t think I need many protein treatments for natural hair that is neither colored or relaxed and being natural, for me to try to get straight hair using henna would be a waste of time and naive thinking on my part. I really think if you perform too many of these treatments whether they be henna or hennalucent, you'll end up with hair that is breaking and falling because of all the protein. The info and results here in this thread sound great but I need to use commonsense and use this product with caution, every 6 weeks or so. I think using henna regularly every 6 weeks will make the hair stronger and be very beneficial with continued use.
I also tried the gleaming ebony hennalucent when I first tried henna about 2 months ago, I didn’t have pure henna powder at that time and hennalucent worked nicely. I still have a box and I think I’ll use it next time instead of the pure henna. Hennalucent gave me this deep black color and the shine was beautiful.
Re: Henna & Hennalucent
LuvableLady, I have to agree with you on that. I used on my daughter and it loosened her curl sufficiently for me. I think any more then once a month is too much and would cause breakage. I also think Hennajoy's advice on using the plain henna without additives at first is an excellent suggestion in that you get to see how the product works. I plan on using to transition, but I'm going to use every 6 to 8 weeks also.
LuvableLady, I have to agree with you on that. I used on my daughter and it loosened her curl sufficiently for me. I think any more then once a month is too much and would cause breakage. I also think Hennajoy's advice on using the plain henna without additives at first is an excellent suggestion in that you get to see how the product works. I plan on using to transition, but I'm going to use every 6 to 8 weeks also.
UmSumayyah
Well-Known Member
Re: Henna & Hennalucent
Thanks for the advice. Sometimes I do get a little too excited.
I will probably stick to relaxers to get my hair semi-straight. But I am very pleased with hennalucent's conditioning effect. I had to order some of the "gleaming ebony" online because no one around here seems to carry it.
I guess there aren't enough women around here who want jet-black hair, or just that most of them have it naturally anyway.
Anyhoo, I'm glad you liked it. I ordered 4 boxes so that it would be worth it to pay the shipping. I'm gonna use just one more treatment (pinkyswear!) to get my hair jet-black and then Ima layoff for some weeks. I was thinking as well that I will skip my ORS for awhile and use the hennalucent instead of the emergencee for post-relaxer strengthening.
Thanks for the advice. Sometimes I do get a little too excited.
I will probably stick to relaxers to get my hair semi-straight. But I am very pleased with hennalucent's conditioning effect. I had to order some of the "gleaming ebony" online because no one around here seems to carry it.
Anyhoo, I'm glad you liked it. I ordered 4 boxes so that it would be worth it to pay the shipping. I'm gonna use just one more treatment (pinkyswear!) to get my hair jet-black and then Ima layoff for some weeks. I was thinking as well that I will skip my ORS for awhile and use the hennalucent instead of the emergencee for post-relaxer strengthening.
Re: Henna & Hennalucent
Hi ladies
I did a hennalucent treatment last night. I'm nine weeks into a relaxer and wanted to see just how much curl would release before trying to go natural. My hair was very manageable afterwards. I was amazed, the hennalucent totally debulked my underprocessed relaxed hair and made my new growth manageable!! I followed the instructions on the package, no additives. Left it on maybe an hour and a half. Conditioned afterwards - Humectress, airdried, added jojoba oil, braided and curled. I am digging the look today.
Hi ladies
I did a hennalucent treatment last night. I'm nine weeks into a relaxer and wanted to see just how much curl would release before trying to go natural. My hair was very manageable afterwards. I was amazed, the hennalucent totally debulked my underprocessed relaxed hair and made my new growth manageable!! I followed the instructions on the package, no additives. Left it on maybe an hour and a half. Conditioned afterwards - Humectress, airdried, added jojoba oil, braided and curled. I am digging the look today.
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Re: Henna & Hennalucent
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Nita said: I followed the instructions on the package, no additives.
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As I told you I'm glad that you are happy with your results, but Wow Nita. I didn't know you did your mix with no additives
I know when I applied my mix with nothing added, I ended up with a very itch scalp! This is why whenever I do hennalucent treatments from now on, my batch must include those beloved oils of mine for sure!
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Nita said: I followed the instructions on the package, no additives.
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As I told you I'm glad that you are happy with your results, but Wow Nita. I didn't know you did your mix with no additives
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Re: Henna & Hennalucent
Azul have been reading any of the posts when ppl post on their hennalucent recipes? Yes, many of us add oils and a moisturizing conditioner to our mix. Go back and read the recipes. They are really great
Azul have been reading any of the posts when ppl post on their hennalucent recipes? Yes, many of us add oils and a moisturizing conditioner to our mix. Go back and read the recipes. They are really great
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Yep, used it straight
hair isn't dry, stiff or itchy. Actually, I'm having the best braidout day ever. Afterwards I did condition with Humectress and I always use a little PCA moisture retainer and Humectress as leave in's, along with a small amount of jojoba oil for shine and softness and to seal in moisture. I really like to keep things simple.
Honestly, that metallic salt thing has me scared so I'm taking Hennajoy's advice and leaving additives out. I really don't want to experience any set backs.
I also used it this way on my daughter's hair - same results.
If adding the oils and stuffs works for you great. At least you know what you can and cannot add to your mix.
Yep, used it straight
Honestly, that metallic salt thing has me scared so I'm taking Hennajoy's advice and leaving additives out. I really don't want to experience any set backs.
I also used it this way on my daughter's hair - same results.
If adding the oils and stuffs works for you great. At least you know what you can and cannot add to your mix.
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Re: Henna & Hennalucent
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Honestly, that metallic salt thing has me scared so I'm taking Hennajoy's advice and leaving additives out. I really don't want to experience any set backs.
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Adding carrier and essential oils to your mix will do no damage at all. These contain no metallic salts. It's when you wan't to dye or relax your hair that problems may arise. These products contain chemicals that may have an adverse reaction to your hair when combined with alot of the henna that is sold today. This why I stick to the hennalucent because many times breakage may not occur right then and there, but over a period of time. I really believe hennalucent is one of the best products that anyone can buy if they want to relax or dye their hair
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Honestly, that metallic salt thing has me scared so I'm taking Hennajoy's advice and leaving additives out. I really don't want to experience any set backs.
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Adding carrier and essential oils to your mix will do no damage at all. These contain no metallic salts. It's when you wan't to dye or relax your hair that problems may arise. These products contain chemicals that may have an adverse reaction to your hair when combined with alot of the henna that is sold today. This why I stick to the hennalucent because many times breakage may not occur right then and there, but over a period of time. I really believe hennalucent is one of the best products that anyone can buy if they want to relax or dye their hair
