Reducing Graininess In Henna

[larry3344]

I had a henna treatment done today which I love but always forget how grainy it can be and how long it takes to rinse out. I found a link on long hair community that mentions adding sugar to the henna (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=54267&page=3).

I also know youcan sift henna, add oils and conditioner. What else have you ladies tried to cut down on rinse out time.

 

[Saludable84]

Welp, now I need to try Yemeni Henna

I haven’t experienced this in years, but I try to purchase hennas that are fine textured (some will advertise that they are fine and sifted already for particles). So I haven’t had this issue in a while. I’ve read you can just sift and grind the powder more to get it finer, to reduce the larger particles.

It’s always taken a few minutes to rinse. I would say 10 minutes at the least for me.

 

[Aggie]

Oils and conditioners are all I've used. Didn't know that other ways existed. Not sure if I'll be using sugar in my hair though. You could try raw honey or maybe even agave nectar. Those might work.

 

[Aggie]

Welp, now I need to try Yemeni Henna

@Saludable84
I was just thinking this. Now I'm searching the web for places I can get it. Smh!

 

[Nightingale]

If I have a granier henna, I sift it before mixing.

 

[Aggie]

Just did a search and apparently Yemeni henna can't be found anywhere right now because of the many years of war over in Yemen. Oh well

 

[Coilystep]

I use to just mix with coconut milk. Mine always came out smooth and was always easy to rinse out

 

[IDareT'sHair]

My Henna was fine as Flour. No Grainy-ness at all. Never dealt with Grainy-ness, Stems, Dirt, Rocks, etc...mine has always been very finely sifted.

To cut down on rinse time: Coconut Milk or Tea and/or a squirt of oil. Last time I used Water and it worked very well.

 

[Saludable84]

Just did a search and apparently Yemeni henna can't be found anywhere right now because of the many years of war over in Yemen. Oh well

I found a source on Etsy but I’m not sure. Still researching.

Henna sooq has a comparable one.

Check this link:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/archive/index.php/t-131831.html

 

[naturalpride]

After I rinse the henna out I use Aussie Moist 3 Minute Conditioner and detangle my hair with a seamless comb while in the shower, then I rinse in the shower and that gets all of the henna out of my hair. It works great every time.

 

[Aggie]

I found a source on Etsy but I’m not sure. Still researching.

Henna sooq has a comparable one.

Check this link:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/archive/index.php/t-131831.html

oooh awesome. Thanks for the link love. I'll check it out.

 

[Aggie]

oooh awesome. Thanks for the link love. I'll check it out.

Okay nope, tried the link and nothing at etsy. They have other hennas but not the Yemeni one.

 

[NaturalEnigma]

When I do henna treatments I fill my bath tub with water and dunk my head in. Then I cowash twice and rinse my hair using the shower head.

 

[Saludable84]

Okay nope, tried the link and nothing at etsy. They have other hennas but not the Yemeni one.

When I get a good source I’ll link you

 

[Aggie]

When I get a good source I’ll link you

I'd really appreciate that. Thanks bunches

 

[kxlot79]

I've never had issues with graininess in henna either. In addition to things like sifting and adding oil or conditioner, I nearly always use a silicone whisk when mixing. My henna is almost always the consistency of smooth brownie batter no matter what I use in my recipe. I typically SATURATE my hair with henna, so like someone said upthread it takes a minimum of 10 minutes to rinse out. And really I don't get clear rinses for another 2 or 3 washes, which is fine with me because I believe it to garner the best oxidation and color deposit. So HOW you apply henna matters as much as how you mix it or the recipe you use. For a super easy, straightforward rinse, maybe a henna gloss about 1/2 conditioner(or more): 1/2 henna would be best.

 

[GGsKin]

Some henna can be grainy but I find the sift on (my henna of choice) Rajasthani henna is really fine, and mixes stringy and smooth. I make it grainy by adding hibiscus lol.

 

[Nightingale]

Some henna can be grainy but I find the sift on (my henna of choice) Rajasthani henna is really fine, and mixes stringy and smooth. I make it grainy by adding hibiscus lol.

Where do you buy yours from? I'm thinking about switching from Nupur.

 

[GGsKin]

Where do you buy yours from? I'm thinking about switching from Nupur.

I'm in the UK and order from Suvarna.co.uk . Shipping from the popular sites here is craaaAaaazy to UK.