Do you think its okay to apply a relaxer and a henna treatment on the same day?
I understand when you're coloring your hair, you're supposed to color the relaxed hair not relax the colored hair (meaning relaxer first). Does that apply to henna, too?
you can henna the same day. A few ladies have done it with no adverse reactions or other problems. Just be sure to load up on a moisturizing deep condition.
I've done this about three times already with no problems. I usually:
- base scalp and protect previously relaxed hair with instant conditioner
- relax hair for 20-25 minutes and rinse well
- use neutralizing shampoo, 2-3 times
- apply henna and leave on for two or three hours (with/without heat)
- conditioner wash two or three times with clarifying conditioner
I once tried deep conditioning with Motions Moisture Plus after conditioner washing, and my hair tangled up. I guess it was the cones in the Motions conditioner. Since then, I only co-wash with Suave Daily Clarifying Conditioner after rinsing the henna and that's it.
But JLove is right. Using a moisturizing deep conditioner is still very important. (I don't know what's up with my weird hair.)
I did this just last weekend pretty much as Victorious described (henna with heat, topped with conditioner) and it turned out nicely. I should have moisturized even more though.
Bumpity bump to see if anyone has done this recently?
I'd like to go darker - black, but not blue black - with this henna treatment. Not crazy about the burgundy glow but it's better than the dull brown. I want to do it right after my next touch up.