Who applies a henna treatment weekly?

[yodie]

I am currently using a mix of henna\indigo from Mehandi.com although I will switch over to hennasooq.com.

Let's do this!

Forgive me if this is a silly question, but does mehandi.com sell a mixture of henna/indigo in the same package or would I buy and mix separately?

 

[heyfranz]

Thanks ladies. I've been researching henna for the last two days, non-stop. I feel like I've learned alot and am ready to proceed.

I'm wearing a sew in, so I plan on henna'ing the exposed part of my hair every two weeks. I get my sew in done every 10 weeks. So, would I still see benefits from henna'ing once every 10 weeks?

Henna requires lots of rinsing to get it out, so maybe you shouldn't do this in a sew in for your first time. Also, please don't forget to DC w/moisture after you henna or your hair can be a dry tangled mess. I'm a 4 fine relaxed and after my first henna use i thought my hair was ruined. Thank God i came back here and searched and discovered i need moisture following henna. I DC'd overnight and was better but then DC'd again in another 2 days and was fine. I use henna for thickening and color and i used to do it every week, but then had braids so went to doing it every 4 to 6 weeks. I need to do it more often for the thickness. I am protein sensitive by the way (even though henna is not a protein).

 

[yodie]

So, I guess every 10 weeks won't help thicken my strands, huh? I plan on wearing a sew in for a year.

 

[growth2come]

I used to do it monthly but now its weekly or fortnightly. You have to make sure you do a deep condition after the henna because henna as good as it is for the hair can be a bit drying.

 

[vkb247]

hm. this is interesting. did you notice a thickness in your strands from doing this so often? if so, i might have to look into this.

I did my first 3 henna applications in 8 days with Jamila BAQ henna mixed with water and a little ACV. No dcing and absolutely no dryness. After my fourth application 6 weeks later my hair was noticeably poofier and heavier. The poofyness wore off but the weight stays.

For the ladies that are having success with henna treatments, does your hair thrive on protein?

Are any of you protein sensitive?

My hair hates commercial proteins. It can only take yogurt and eggs without my moisture going on strike.

I am 4a btw

 

[heyfranz]

I get immediate thickening results with henna, but the results go away if i don't keep using it regularly. However, when i'm in braids i don't need my hair to be thick, so i just henna when i take them out.

 

[Sapphire_chic]

I do this. One day i'll drop down to once every two weeks. Probably when i finish my transition.
It's working really well, my strands have gotten thicker and stronger. henna has decreased my breakage like 10 fold.

 

[vkb247]

double post

 

[baddison]

Posted By Catherine Cartwright Jones, from hennaforhair.com, when someone asked her if henna is a protein treatment......

http://www.hennaforhair.com/forum/index.php?module=phpwsbb&PHPWSBB_MAN_OP=view&PHPWS_MAN_ITEMS[]=60

"Protein treatment? Nooooooooooooooooo

Quote from one of my papers: "Plant tannins, such as henna’s Lawsone or hennotannic acid, react with collagen and keratin and preserve proteinacious content in skin and leather, keeping them supple, resistant to desiccation and degradation (Stankiewicz et al 1997, p. 1884-5). Henna stains protect skin by packing the “band” regions of the fibrils with tannin, which prevents them from separating, thus preserving the macro-molecular structure and slowing the spread of decay or disease (Haslam E., 1989)."

Not a protein treatment. Tannin treatment.

Propagation of misinformation on the internet is just as easy as progation of accurate information. Misinformation is regularly repeated over and over until it accepted as fact. And, sadly, when you correct some people's misinformation they interpret it as a personal attack."

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

I just ordered Karishama Henna today. I wanna henna for both the conditioning and coloring properties. I don't know what I'm doing and i've been trying to read as much about it as possible. I'm really excited. I think I know which recipe I want to use and now I'm just waiting for it to get here so I can mix it up and see what happens. I have pretty dark hair already and I hope I can at least get some nice highlights. I have been having a little problem with moisture retention so I'm hoping this will help as well as protective styling. Okay let me stop rambling...I'm too excited can't you see.

 

[BlaqBella]

I'm transitioning from relaxed to texlax/natural(not quite sure yet) since Mar.08' since i found the site (last bone straight relaxer). I've used henna and other powders off and on since Sept. 08'. I LOVE henna! I only had a minor set back in the beginning(DRY SHEDDING hair) which was b/c of my lack of knowledge. Since then I desperately try to keep Henna(from indian store), Heenara,amla,aritha and HENNA+(which I LOVE and Heenara) I don't have a set schedule for but recently I've been reasoning with myself to do this weekly. So go for it!There's a thread somewhere(really long) i printed at work that help me start (good start) before I became a paid member. Can anyone post that thread on Henna applications.

 

[Stella B.]

Forgive me if this is a silly question, but does mehandi.com sell a mixture of henna/indigo in the same package or would I buy and mix separately?

Hi, Yodie!
Yes, you purchase the henna and indigo in separate packages. You have to mix them individually before applying anyway. You will need to mix more henna than indigo if you are trying to get darker strands. If you're not going for darker hair, you can just use the henna alone. I ordered Henna for african hair from the mehandi.com (Tap Dancing lizard line.) It is a bit more expensive; beautifully packaged and fresh! It is the best sifted and refined henna I have ever used over the past year. Great stuff for my relaxed strands and 3 inches of new growth! I will be using henna from this company as my main stay. I've been henna'ing more often too recently, more like every 2-3 weeks to help hide my grays. You might want to put your henna in an applicator bottle to control the flow, and to get it as close to the roots as possible. This also helps with clean-up a lot! Hope you all enjoy the henna experience!

 

[bablou00]

I try to do henna every week if not every two weeks. My hair has a lot more sheen then I remember being natural and yes it is hella thick. I plan to keep henna in my regimen for ever.

 

[yodie]

Hi, Yodie!
Yes, you purchase the henna and indigo in separate packages. You have to mix them individually before applying anyway. You will need to mix more henna than indigo if you are trying to get darker strands. If you're not going for darker hair, you can just use the henna alone. I ordered Henna for african hair from the mehandi.com (Tap Dancing lizard line.) It is a bit more expensive; beautifully packaged and fresh! It is the best sifted and refined henna I have ever used over the past year. Great stuff for my relaxed strands and 3 inches of new growth! I will be using henna from this company as my main stay. I've been henna'ing more often too recently, more like every 2-3 weeks to help hide my grays. You might want to put your henna in an applicator bottle to control the flow, and to get it as close to the roots as possible. This also helps with clean-up a lot! Hope you all enjoy the henna experience!

Thanks. I read that henna for african hair wasn't as moisturizing. What do I know? This will only be my 2nd treatment.

Question about the bolded statement. Wouldn't I need more indigo for darker hair?

 

[oooop2]

I did a henna treatment or gloss every 10 days for about 3m. It was working great until I got lazy on my moisture. Next thing I knew my hair was dry as heck. Haven't hennaed in about 2m and my hair is back to normal. I recently posted in my twisting for growth challenge how my frequent henna usage loosened up my strands. My hair is definitely stronger and doesn't tangle as easily since using henna.

 

[scarcity21]

So am I. Hmmm.....

Any other 4b, protein sensitive ladies have success with henna?

good question yodie and thanks ladies for the replies

 

[taz007]

Forgive me if this is a silly question, but does mehandi.com sell a mixture of henna/indigo in the same package or would I buy and mix separately?

The henna and indigo come in separate packages. If you want really dark, beautiful hair, do a two step process.

The two step process includes:

Applying the henna to your hair for a couple of hours (I try to leave it in over night).

After rinsing the henna out, apply the indigo to damp hair for a few hours.

HTH

ETA: I will be mixing the henna\indigo together 3x/month and doing the 2-step once per month.

 

[vkb247]

Thanks. I read that henna for african hair wasn't as moisturizing.

Henna for African hair is just a particular batch of Jamila henna. I used a sample (35g) on my niece's hair and it mixes smoother but that is the only difference from the 2006 Jamila henna I have.

That site loves to make up all sorts of names for henna when she is really just talking about different crops. Don't believe the hype...or pay the high prices for it.

 

[Libra08]

I did it weekely for about three months. My hair did a complete 360. My ends that were once really fragile and would break off even if you looked at them wrong are now very strong. My hair is now hella thick. The had to stop doing it weekly because I'm broke and can't afford that much henna, and I did not want it to dramatically loosen my natural curls.

 

[yodie]

This is a great thread.

I ordered my henna/indigo. Waiting for it to arrive. This thread has inspired me to step up my hair game and take my hair into my own hands, so to speak. I'm currently wearing a sew in. This would only allow me to do my own henna and great conditioning treatments once every 10 weeks. HATE THAT!!

So, I decided to learn how to do my own sew in so that I can henna, replace my tracks and really nurture my own hair.

I've had crazy setbacks since experimenting with everything on this board. Time to go back to basics and allow my hair to rest. In doing so, I want thick hair, a la henna.

Thanks ladies

 

[morehairplease]

I purchased my first packet of karishma herbal henna today and if all goes well with my first application(two weeks from this Wed/Thurs) I plan on doing weekly henna treatments.

 

[yodie]

I purchased my first packet of karishma herbal henna today and if all goes well with my first application(two weeks from this Wed/Thurs) I plan on doing weekly henna treatments.

That's a great price!

 

[dynamic1]

I no longer henna because I believe it made my hair very non-porous. I didn't keep up with my moisturizing deep conditioners (with heat). Also the remaining henna sections are frizzier, rougher and looser than the new growth.

Knowing what I know now, if using henna I would step up my moisture game. However, I no longer want the color either. My head looked like a fireball, especially in the sunlight.

 

[GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I]

henna acts like a protein, because it infuses stuff into your strands and can make it stronger. but henna contains no protein. people confuse it because during the rinse-out process, henna can sometimes make your hair feel hard, slightly similar to a heavy protein treatment.

The hennatannic acid is a protein, naturally contained in henna.

 

[Starronda]

For the last month I've been using henna once weekly and it's working out great. I use Reshma mixed with water, a little V05 and thats it. I just added a little Amla powder in my mix I used last week. I love the red highlights that you can only see in bright or outside light. This is now a staple.