Silk Amino Acid and Henna

[IWantBSl09]

Is it really tha safe to put on your eyelashes?

 

[me-T]

i read all 4 pages just to find out there's no 5 a pint deal? aww...:crazy:

 

[theprincess098]

i read all 4 pages just to find out there's no 5 a pint deal? aww...:crazy:

Lmao because I did too

 

[Isis]

Is it really tha safe to put on your eyelashes?

It's safe to mix the SAA in something first, like mascara, then apply it to your lashes.

 

[IWantBSl09]

It's safe to mix the SAA in something first, like mascara, then apply it to your lashes.

Ok thanks! I just had to make sure lol because knowing me, I would have put it on raw, like without mixing it with other stuff. lol

 

[natieya]

I was wondering about this. Thank you, OP!

 

[Muse]

Bump! Anyone else try mixing SAA with their henna? I like the idea of easier rinse out but I don't know about mixing protein in with henna.

 

[JustKiya]

Hrm. This is an old one!!

Honestly, I'm not sure. I might have poured a lil SAA in my henna - having used it for a while, I can't see how it would hurt - but I also don't see how it would help, and it's a precious elixir for me.

I make my henna easier to rinse out by mixing it with a buttload of conditioner. Applies easier, rinses like a dream, and cleans my hair & scalp, all at once!

 

[Muse]

Hrm. This is an old one!!

Honestly, I'm not sure. I might have poured a lil SAA in my henna - having used it for a while, I can't see how it would hurt - but I also don't see how it would help, and it's a precious elixir for me.

I make my henna easier to rinse out by mixing it with a buttload of conditioner. Applies easier, rinses like a dream, and cleans my hair & scalp, all at once!

Thanks Kiya. Since using henna I have cut out protein but I keep hearing people say you should alternate henna and protein. I also have more natural hair on my head than relaxed so I figured I don't have to worry about protein as much since I am not stripping it away with relaxers anymore. It looks like SAA would be a safe way to incorporate proteins and still use henna regularly. Do you do protein treatments at all since you henna?

 

[JustKiya]

Thanks Kiya. Since using henna I have cut out protein but I keep hearing people say you should alternate henna and protein. I also have more natural hair on my head than relaxed so I figured I don't have to worry about protein as much since I am not stripping it away with relaxers anymore. It looks like SAA would be a safe way to incorporate proteins and still use henna regularly. Do you do protein treatments at all since you henna?

I rarely do - esp. now that it's hot. When I was doing protien treatments, I would mix a lil Mega-Tek in with my usual moisturizing DC, and call it a day for a 'light' treatment. A major protein treatment is always henna. My hair is fine and thirsty, and it likes that arrangement just fine.

Honestly, to me, SAA isn't much of a protein. I use it in EVERYTHING that I put on my hair (except for the henna) and I find that it's just enough of a protein to help the moisture 'stick' to my hair - but definitely not enough to make it 'hard' by any stretch of the imagination.

 

[Muse]

I rarely do - esp. now that it's hot. When I was doing protien treatments, I would mix a lil Mega-Tek in with my usual moisturizing DC, and call it a day for a 'light' treatment. A major protein treatment is always henna. My hair is fine and thirsty, and it likes that arrangement just fine.

Honestly, to me, SAA isn't much of a protein. I use it in EVERYTHING that I put on my hair (except for the henna) and I find that it's just enough of a protein to help the moisture 'stick' to my hair - but definitely not enough to make it 'hard' by any stretch of the imagination.

Thanks for replying so quickly! I have one Aubrey Organics conditioner with protein that I use but I may play around with the SAA because I don't feel like my hair needs any heavier proteins any more. Thanks again!

 

[MissRissa]

i think im going to try the saa in my cassia mix and see how it works out. i definitely dont see it causing and type of hardening. then again many of my mixes have been all jacked up from things i thought would just make it better. i guess we shall see in about a week.

 

[sharifeh]

anyone still mix saa with their henna?

 

[MsJamerican]

I ordered some SAA and will be adding it to my henna when I do it in December.

 

[BonBon88]

Super bump! I just received my liquid silk amino acids from Lotion Crafters and added it to my Fixative deep conditioner, which is sitting on my head right now lol! I will be adding SAA to my henna in the next few weeks and will report back. I'm expecting the henna to rinse out even easier based on what I read in this thread.

 

[lorr1e1]

Super bump! I just received my liquid silk amino acids from Lotion Crafters and added it to my Fixative deep conditioner, which is sitting on my head right now lol! I will be adding SAA to my henna in the next few weeks and will report back. I'm expecting the henna to rinse out even easier based on what I read in this thread.

Is henna to dye your hair

 

[BonBon88]

Is henna to dye your hair

Yes and to also strengthen the hair. Henna is not a protein but behaves much in the same way. It seeps into all layers and makes the hair heavier over time.

 

[keranikki]

Yes and to also strengthen the hair. Henna is not a protein but behaves much in the same way. It seeps into all layers and makes the hair heavier over time.

I have SAA in my cart right now, due to this thread being bumped. I could have used SAA two weeks ago, lol. I will be ready now.

 

[BonBon88]

I have SAA in my cart right now, due to this thread being bumped. I could have used SAA two weeks ago, lol. I will be ready now.

You won’t regret it! My hair is baby soft.

 

[blackbarbie986]

I'm about to but some bc of this thread

 

[BonBon88]

I have a question: can SAA be used in a deep conditioner with heat? I don’t want to denature the product by using my heating cap. Same thing for the powder (I have both).

 

[BonBon88]

Next question: does anyone henna once per week? I’m thinking of doing this until the first week of February 2021 to thicken up my hair a bit. Just wanting to know if it’s work the effort or if i should just stick to once per month.

 

[mzteaze]

I have a question: can SAA be used in a deep conditioner with heat? I don’t want to denature the product by using my heating cap. Same thing for the powder (I have both).

I've used SAA for years. I add my Megatek DC with JBCO then sit under my dryer hood. You don't need to add a lot - just a few drops of the liquid.

 

[demlew]

Next question: does anyone henna once per week? I’m thinking of doing this until the first week of February 2021 to thicken up my hair a bit. Just wanting to know if it’s work the effort or if i should just stick to once per month.

I've been on the board a while and don't recall anyone using it weekly, but maybe someone else will chime in. I use it once a month. I know my hair wouldn't like a weekly treatment because henna is like a protein for my hair and would likely make my hair too hard. I've been thinking about upping it to twice a month (maybe a full treatment and a gloss). I might start that next month after my next relaxer.

Regarding SAA and heat, I've added it to my heated DCs all the time with no issues or loss of awesomeness.

 

[BonBon88]

I've been on the board a while and don't recall anyone using it weekly, but maybe someone else will chime in. I use it once a month. I know my hair wouldn't like a weekly treatment because henna is like a protein for my hair and would likely make my hair too hard. I've been thinking about upping it to twice a month (maybe a full treatment and a gloss). I might start that next month after my next relaxer.

Regarding SAA and heat, I've added it to my heated DCs all the time with no issues or loss of awesomeness.

Thank you!