Re: \"The White Girl Hair Toss\" ?
Iris,
You know I did not see this 5th page....I must need some rest /images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Yes, I really enjoyed the henna treatment. My friend Lindsay did the application on my entire head. Last Thursday, we did a section test from roots to the ends. I really wanted to make sure I would not have any type of scalp reaction and then on Friday, Lindsay did my entire head...she was really patient and it turned out great. I will be enlisting her again in about three or four months. I do not foresee any problems at this point. My hair has reacted most positively!
</font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
1. what brand of henna did you use?
[/ QUOTE ]
I used the neutral powdered henna from Mountain Rose Herbs.
</font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
2. how did you mix it? did you add any oils, etc. to your mix?
[/ QUOTE ]
Used the same formula for the section test and my entire head. I added plenty of blackstrap molasses, olive oil, macadamia oil, and AO GPB and Honeysuckle Rose conditioners. I mixed the "batter" with a wooden spoon. For the complete application, I mixed with a wooden spoon and then used a hand mixer to make sure it was thoroughly mixed. From what I have heard, the latter is not a great idea..the metal deal /images/graemlins/shocked.gif Ooops! But, no probs.
</font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
3. how long did you keep it on? did you use heat? did you rollerset or airdry your hair?
[/ QUOTE ]
I left it on for about 2 hours, both for the section test and the complete application. No heat. I did the airdrying mostly, but I did use my diffuser at points. **I was a bit impatient..wanted to see what my hair was going to look like when dry.** No rollers...oh somebody find me some HUGE rollers...I am so envious these days /images/graemlins/crazy.gif
</font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
4. do you plan on continuing to use it or only occasionally?
[/ QUOTE ]
I am planning on doing another treatment in about 3-4 months, probably 3. I want to see how my hair reacts over the long-run. So, basically, if I notice anything weird, I will simply decrease the frequency. Otherwise, I will be putting the henna treatment into my hair care routine /images/graemlins/grin.gif
Iris, here's what my fears were. I wondered how my scalp would react and I wanted someone who was patient and who I trusted to do my ENTIRE head. I was so tempted to do it myself and maybe in the future I will try, but I know it would be a mess.
My other fear was making a lousy batch which dried out my hair to a broomstick. I thought "oh no I do not want to inject dryness back into this head after I've gotten it to be a non-issue." In my opinion, it was the blackstrap molasses which made all the difference. It made the mixture very pliable in terms of the application and the sugars really added moisture.
I wanted to ask you something about what you use at the scalp area to spread. Lindsay used an old paddle brush I had to spread in the area and it worked great. She said to me that maybe the next time we do it, we should use a paint brush which people use when they apply color. Do you think this would make the application easier?
Lindsay was very patient in going through my hair. She sectioned my hair completely and went through in minute fashion to make sure all of the hair was covered. I know I could not have done this myself.
Oh, last thing. I do love the gloss, silkiness and manageability...The sealing is simply awesome /images/graemlins/grin.gif
~Jade~
