Do ya'll henna?

Do you henna?

  • Yes, I henna and love it

    Votes: 293 28.1%

  • Yes, I have but I won't do it again

    Votes: 33 3.2%

  • No, I haven't but I've always wanted to

    Votes: 518 49.6%

  • Nope, never considered it

    Votes: 200 19.2%
  • Total voters
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carameldiva

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I did another henna treatment last nite. Rinsed it out this a.m. This time i only rinsed with water and then i deep conditioned for an hour with heat ( i used cholesterol/glycerine then 20 mins later added cholesterol mixed with yogurt, honey and castor oil). Great results, hair is soft and thick and full. Curls are really popping out. I love it. Next time i will be trying my first batch of the Singh henna that i purchased from www.hennaking.com . The dye released so fast when i made it. Can't wait to see my results next week.
 
Empress Yahudah

Empress Yahudah

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Ok I read the WHOLE THREAD :drunk: :yawn:
Such great info I just recieved my package of Henna/Indigo/Amla powder in the mail so this weekend ill be doing them

Im hoping to achieve Black/Jet Black color ..and over time if it doesnt happen the first time Shine and Thickness :grin:

I love the idea of prepooing, rinsing out and the applying henna to combat dryness Thanx Sareca and Henna Sooq.. I think ill try that.
 
mscocoface

mscocoface

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brenda55 said:
is there a you tube actually showing how to henna your hair?
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The website mentioned in this thread has a good tutorial. I thought there was someone who did post a youtube about this but I cannot remember. If I find it I will post. It is just like putting a relaxer in the head if that makes any sense. You have to coat every single strand of hair.

Here is a tutorial on a website: http://www.hennaforhair.com/techniques/index.html
 
Khadija.D.Carryl

Khadija.D.Carryl

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Yes henna for hair did post a video tutorial on You Tube. It's okay, but you don't see the technique of you doing it on your own. That would be a good video as I am sure the majority of us have to do it on our own and don't always have help.

It's worth watching to get a good visual.
 
mscocoface

mscocoface

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Okay who is going to do the first henna do it yourself tutorial on you tube?

Come on ladies who is game? I don't have the set up for it and I am in protective styles for a minute.
 
MariposaSexyGirl

MariposaSexyGirl

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I'm kinda scared too try new things. Does someone know a way to make a super moisturized cocktail of it?If so can you pm it to me or writing it on this board is fine. I want to try it.
 
sareca

sareca

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mscocoface said:
Okay who is going to do the first henna do it yourself tutorial on you tube?

Come on ladies who is game? I don't have the set up for it and I am in protective styles for a minute.
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Not I, said the girl always struggling with her weight, the camera adds 10lbs. :eek:
 
sareca

sareca

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MissMadaam said:
Ok I read the WHOLE THREAD :drunk: :yawn:
Such great info I just recieved my package of Henna/Indigo/Amla powder in the mail so this weekend ill be doing them

Im hoping to achieve Black/Jet Black color ..and over time if it doesnt happen the first time Shine and Thickness :grin:

I love the idea of prepooing, rinsing out and the applying henna to combat dryness Thanx Sareca and Henna Sooq.. I think ill try that.
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:woohoo2: Let's us know how it goes!
 
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carameldiva

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Got a henna treatment in right now. I used Singh henna from www.hennaking.com and the dye released in a few mins. I added shikakai powder, aritha, amla, fo-ti powder, hony, yogurt, lil oil, lil hot water. My palms stained orange, ok. Can't wait to see the end result in a couple of hours. I am so excited. Made next weeks' batch and the week after.
 
sareca

sareca

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carameldiva said:
Got a henna treatment in right now. I used Singh henna from www.hennaking.com and the dye released in a few mins. I added shikakai powder, aritha, amla, fo-ti powder, hony, yogurt, lil oil, lil hot water. My palms stained orange, ok. Can't wait to see the end result in a couple of hours. I am so excited. Made next weeks' batch and the week after.
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I use vinyl gloves.Henna is used to tattoo skin so it will definitely stain your hands. Sounds like a good mix. :up: Let us know how it goes.
 
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carameldiva

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I definitely got a lot more red this time. You can see it and it is vibrant. My hair was a little dry after the wash so i applied conditioner and added glycerine. Everything went right back to normal. Hair is soft, vibrant and uuuuber thick. I love it. The Singh henna is a winner.

I left the henna on for about 5.5 hours and sat under the dryer for 2 maybe 2 1/2 of those.
 
Empress Yahudah

Empress Yahudah

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Um Sareca..... I just did my henna/indigo/amla last night and took ur advice about pre conditioning my dry hair first then applying it on damp hair to combat dryness and tangles....
Can I just tell u how BOMB U R :notworthy
My hair came out wonderful... NO DRYNESS NO TANGLES .....AT ALL :shocked:

I was so shocked cuz a month or so ago I did henna and I dont know if it was the brand or not applying it on pre-conditioned damp hair or both but my hair was so hard, tangled, and took week to recover :nono:

This was the first time I tried Indigo and Amla powder and this time I used Jamila henna...my hair is actualy softer and silkier now and the Indigo took realy well :drunk:
Im in hair heaven now:cloud9:
 
kaykaybobay

kaykaybobay

New Member
ello all-

Just curious to know if anyone has experienced too soft hair from using henna? I cant decide if my hair is the bad mushy that could break. It doesnt seem to be breaking though, I do have shedding because I tend to shed more hair when its warm weather. I am pretty much natural I guess, I did a tex lax almost 2 years ago. I was using henna everyweek for about a month, I havent recently due to time. I guess maybe the henna is working like it should so my hair is nice and soft. I washed it just on friday and I noticed I didnt need much moisturizer at all. I have a hard time telling what exactly is the mushy hair that may need some protein, I hope I dont need that because past protein treatments just wrecked my poor hair.
 
lunabelle

lunabelle

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In reading all of these great reviews I have got to try this now. I want to use the indigo/alma/henna mix since I love jet black hair. Anybody have a good moisturizing recipe that will help achieve the jet black look. Also, how much of it(like how many cups or tbsp) do you use? Can't wait to hop on the Henna train!!
 
Khadija.D.Carryl

Khadija.D.Carryl

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As for the herbs, the amount you need depends on the thickness of your hair and length. So if you can let us know that we can give you a good idea of how much you are going to use.
 
lunabelle

lunabelle

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Henna Sooq said:
As for the herbs, the amount you need depends on the thickness of your hair and length. So if you can let us know that we can give you a good idea of how much you are going to use.
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Ok, I have medium density hair. Its a little below sl in the front and a little below apl in the back. Thanks!! I'm so excited.
 
Khadija.D.Carryl

Khadija.D.Carryl

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Okay great! Sounds like your total amount of herbs you will use for one application should be around 150 grams.
If you are doing a one step process it won't be as black, but if you use your henna and amla first and then do your indigo then it will be more of a deep black.
If you do a one step process around 150 grams will be used and if you do a 2-step process then you will need 150 grams of each (about).

Hope that helps!

Khadija
 
lunabelle

lunabelle

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Henna Sooq said:
Okay great! Sounds like your total amount of herbs you will use for one application should be around 150 grams.
If you are doing a one step process it won't be as black, but if you use your henna and amla first and then do your indigo then it will be more of a deep black.
If you do a one step process around 150 grams will be used and if you do a 2-step process then you will need 150 grams of each (about).

Hope that helps!

Khadija
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Ok, so 150 grams of henna,150 grams of amla and 150 of indigo. Is that right? What do I mix with the powders for moisture? Any honey or oils? Also, do I need a little acv for the color deposit?
 
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carameldiva

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crimsonvixen said:
Ok, so 150 grams of henna,150 grams of amla and 150 of indigo. Is that right? What do I mix with the powders for moisture? Any honey or oils? Also, do I need a little acv for the color deposit?
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I think Khadija is saying that you may need between 100-150g of henna, 50g of amla powder, i mix honey and yogurt and a little hot water and a lil acv with my henna as well as any other herbs i have on hand. I put the henna in the oven on 200 to speed up the dye release. Let it sit out for a few hours and then Apply and sit under the dryer for an hour or so. Leave it on for a few more hours. Rinse, shampoo, condition, deep condition. then i think you use 100-150 g of indigo.
 
Khadija.D.Carryl

Khadija.D.Carryl

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Yes exactly, thanks Carameldiva. Her recipe is amazing! So definetely go with that. I did mean that all in all with all the herbs you are using mixed together that the final amount would be about 150 grams or so. But like carameldiva has said her explanation is better detailed.

Sorry for sounding confusing. Thanks!
 
NaturalJoy

NaturalJoy

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Hello Henna Queens!

I have been stalking/skimming this thread for QUITE some time and have FINALLY decided to jump on the band wagon and go for it. I ordered some powders and now I am ready to get to mixin :yay:

I have read MANY posts and heard some great info. Now I am wondering what I should do from here. In the interest of time (see headline under my screen name :nono:) I was hoping some of you ladies could help me come up w/ a great non-drying mixture. I have 4a shoulder length natural hair (stretched). Right now I have 200g of henna 100g of Cassia, 100g of alma powder, and 100g of walnut husks. I am of course trying to strengthen and condition my hair, however I would also like a shiny dark aburn-like color. I want to try and keep things simle for my first time, so am not ready to commit to indigo, so I figured I would get the body henna and darken it. Also, I would really like to avoid the dryness that some ladies spoke of in the earlier portion of the thread.

Now for the Questions
1. How much of each product should I use?
2. Should I mix the Cassia in w/ the Henna or just Henna is fine?
3. What oils should I add and when?
4. Should I put any other herbs or other things in?
5. How long should I let the henna sit before applying?
6. How long should I leave it on?
 
january noir

january noir

Sunny On a Cloudy Day
1st things 1st!
  1. DEEP CONDITION your hair before your treatment.
  2. OIL RINSE your hair
  3. APPLY HENNA mix (mix should contain oil/and or conditioner) to wet (not dripping) or damp hair
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NaturalJoy said:
Hello Henna Queens!

I have been stalking/skimming this thread for QUITE some time and have FINALLY decided to jump on the band wagon and go for it. I ordered some powders and now I am ready to get to mixin :yay:

I have read MANY posts and heard some great info. Now I am wondering what I should do from here. In the interest of time (see headline under my screen name :nono:) I was hoping some of you ladies could help me come up w/ a great non-drying mixture. I have 4a shoulder length natural hair (stretched). Right now I have 200g of henna 100g of Cassia, 100g of alma powder, and 100g of walnut husks. I am of course trying to strengthen and condition my hair, however I would also like a shiny dark aburn-like color. I want to try and keep things simle for my first time, so am not ready to commit to indigo, so I figured I would get the body henna and darken it. Also, I would really like to avoid the dryness that some ladies spoke of in the earlier portion of the thread.

Now for the Questions
1. How much of each product should I use?
2. Should I mix the Cassia in w/ the Henna or just Henna is fine?
3. What oils should I add and when?
4. Should I put any other herbs or other things in?
5. How long should I let the henna sit before applying?
6. How long should I leave it on?
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january noir

january noir

Sunny On a Cloudy Day
NaturalJoy said:
Now for the Questions
1. How much of each product should I use?
2. Should I mix the Cassia in w/ the Henna or just Henna is fine?
3. What oils should I add and when?
4. Should I put any other herbs or other things in?
5. How long should I let the henna sit before applying?
6. How long should I leave it on?
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  1. 100 grams should be enough especially if you are adding oils conditioners, etc.
  2. Not sure (someone else will have to answer)
  3. Olive, Amla, Coconut, etc.
  4. I don't
  5. 8 hours min, overnight is best. Let sit in warmest area of your home
  6. 2 1/2 - 3 hours (4 hours max) with hair wrapped in saran wrap and a plastic bonnet without heat. I don't use heat - other people do.
 
NaturalJoy

NaturalJoy

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Thanks so much January Noir! I thought I was going to have to bump for replies.

Can anyone else fill in the gaps or add anything?
 
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