Is henna safe to use?

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greenmetro99

Well-Known Member

• Mar 15, 2015

• #1

Hi ladies, I was reading about henna on another website. And 1 lady claims that henna made her sick and she had to be hospitalized. I wanted to know if anyone here has every experienced illness related to henna or any other Indian herbs? I saw some 100% body art quality henna at a Indian Grocery store and I wanted to try it . But of course im scared now.

This is what the lady said: "I've seen many people even in India get sick from "100 % organic" and "100% body art" henna. I've gotten sick from it. I ended up in the hospital. That's why I'm saying be careful of the packaging because of loads of boxes are full of lies."

 

ManeStreet

Well-Known Member

• Mar 16, 2015

• #2

Henna never made me sick. I used Jamila henna. Maybe she was using "black henna" which is other harmful stuff mixed with the henna.

I recommend checking out this website.

http://www.hennaforhair.com/faq/index.html

 

DarkJoy

Bent. Not Broken.

• Mar 16, 2015

• #3

Never had trouble with BAQ or ayurveda. Just like any other plant, some people are simply allergic. Im allergic to castor oil. Most ppl aren't but im that one aberration that gets a bad case of hives. Oh well, tis life.

Henna is pretty inexpensive. Buy the box snd patch test it and see if you react. Its the only way to know.

 

Foxglove

A drop of golden sun

• Mar 16, 2015

• #4

Millions of people use it without getting sick soooooo maybe do more research and make sure it's body art quality before you decide if it's right for you

 

reeko43

Well-Known Member

• Mar 16, 2015

• #5

I have been using Nupur henna for about four years now and have never had a problem.

 

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greenmetro99

Well-Known Member

• Mar 16, 2015

• #6

Thanks ladies for the reply . Do you ladies all order it online? Or is it safe to buy it from a grocery store

 

DarkJoy

Bent. Not Broken.

• Mar 16, 2015

• #7

greenmetro99 said:

Thanks ladies for the reply . Do you ladies all order it online? Or is it safe to buy it from a grocery store

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I do both. I get to store when I can if not I order. Most here order from mehandi.con

 

mshoneyfly

Well-Known Member

• Mar 16, 2015

• #8

I order from Hennasooq and Butters-n-Bars when they have $5 specials on Jamilla henna. I like that they have the crop harvest date on the outer plastic of the box so I know its still fresh.

Here is a link to the $5 henna. I like Hennasooq bc she gives a lot of info and instructions with the product. She also has vids on the product page.

http://www.hennasooq.com/jamila-henna-powder-for-hair/

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

curlicarib

Lovin'' All of Me

• Mar 16, 2015

• #9

Having a reaction to PURE henna is very rare. However, there are many "hennas" out there that are not pure and have additives. Her reaction is likely due to one of those additives. Just be sure to purchase pure, BAQ henna.

 

Kiowa

Well-Known Member

• Mar 16, 2015

• #10

I'm kinda a sensitive type - but I've been using Henna for a few years now with no issue...no allergies, but if I leave the Henna on for a long time, do have increased amount of itching...I mix up Nupur/ Henna/Indigo...but as others have said..need to do a patch first

 

Karmi

Well-Known Member

• Mar 16, 2015

• #11

I had a bad allergic reaction to indigo. AND that mess (heena I assume) loosened my curl pattern in some areas. I agree she was either allergic to it or had contaminated henna.

 

Last edited: Mar 16, 2015