Sooo, When can I get the henna for dummies manual

[gymfreak336]

I want to try henna but I am still getting overwhelmed and confused by some of this info. My hair has lighter coppery ends and I know that henna will change them but I really don't care. If someone could just help me with a couple of specific questions I will be ready to go.

1) What brands have you all used with success? How do I know I won't get a greenish cast?

2) What is the whole "release" thing about?

3) What are some ways to prepare my henna? I want a dark brown result so what should I be looking to add if anything at all?

4) Do I condition afterwards?

 

[crlsweetie912]

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=98874

This thread is an excellent summary and this sit has recipes for mixes depending on the results you want.

http://www.hennaforhair.com/mixes/index.html
HTH

 

[sareca]

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=98874

This thread is an excellent summary and this sit has recipes for mixes depending on the results you want.

http://www.hennaforhair.com/mixes/index.html
HTH

Good ones Sweetie. Here's one more reference ... a FAQ based on LHCF threads. http://journals.fotki.com/Serica/

 

[crlsweetie912]

Sareca you lay the information down! You are a blessing to the LHCF community!

 

[victorious]

Excellent FAQ Sareca! Thanks!!!

 

[B_Phlyy]

Thanks Sereca. You basically summed up what I've been trying to figure out on two boards for a week.

 

[sareca]

Thanks ya'll. It's still a work in progress. We're (Vixxen and myself) hoping to finish it up next week. But a whole lot of people contributed with their questions and responses. We're just pulling it all together and hoping to get it made sticky.

 

[kitchen_tician]

Good ones Sweetie. Here's one more reference ... a FAQ based on LHCF threads. http://journals.fotki.com/Serica/

Awesome Sareca!!! Just for the record, it's okay to use a relaxer on hair that has already been henna'd. right?

 

[WomanlyCharm]

Awesome Sareca!!! Just for the record, it's okay to use a relaxer on hair that has already been henna'd. right?

It is...I did my relaxer yesterday. Just do a strand test first to make sure!

 

[sareca]

Awesome Sareca!!! Just for the record, it's okay to use a relaxer on hair that has already been henna'd. right?

What'd you henna it with? Was it pure henna? Then yes, otherwise test a little hair in the relaxer first.

 

[kitchen_tician]

Thanks sareca and womanly charm. I'm not relaxing, but I at least want to know my options and risks if I ever decide to.

 

[PaperClip]

Good ones Sweetie. Here's one more reference ... a FAQ based on LHCF threads. http://journals.fotki.com/Serica/

Just wanted to shout you out on this VERY informative henna page. I hadn't really thought about henna until I kept seeing the threads about it (maybe it was subliminal messaging!)

I used to get rinses when I wore relaxers. I've been reading that hennas will give shine and strength to hair, so that's what made me curious about it.

Thanks again.