An Intresting Mix
I tried to grap her picture and post it but it's acting a butt, I like this mix with some alma powder or oil added... not sure which. Her hair is the BOMB!! (I would do ACV, less drying) Her hair is very long so that's why it takes so long to wash out. I can use about 100g according to the chart.
<<This is my hennaed hair! I hope you can see how it shines, how it is healthy and thick. It is all thanks to henna!!!! My hair is naturally dark brown and with henna it is becoming a bit darker and sooooo shiny!!!
I have used henna for the past 3 or 4 years. Since I had seen wonderful hennaed hair in India I decided to try it on my own, in Europe. The henna market in Italy is terrible, so it is difficult to find a good quality henna, so as I can't be choosey. I am using some sort of "commercial" henna+indigo mix (not enough indigo in it if you ask me, but at least it is 100% natural). As you can see it works!!!
I put about 250 g henna+indigo mix in a plastic plate and add lime juice (sometimes white vinegar) + very hot water. I mix it, cover it and leave it for at least a 6 hours. After it stayed enough I add a few drops of EO (like rosmary or lavender hoping it leaves some darkness and the smell of the hair) and a bit more of hot water, and the mix is ready. I tried once to add strong black coffee instead of whatever but I would strongly NOT advise it, because my hair smelled on coffee for the past 2 weeks (incredible but
true!!!).
Then I prepare myself (and my bathroom) for the application. It is so messy! I put the mix on my clean dry hair just with my hands (with the plastic gloves). I start upside - down, from my forehead and than go back, first the hair closest to the scalp and than what is left goes for the rest of the hair. When it is all over I first put aluminum foil on it (to keep it warm), than the plastic bag. I leave it for at least 2 hours and at least once in these two hours I am worming it with the hair drier.
The washing part is very long, it takes more than 25 min to remove henna from my hair, three shampooings (with baby shampoo) and a lot of conditioner. But it is all the part of the fun!!!
It all works, my hair is healthy, thick, dark and it shines. I have no dandruff (I had it before), my hair is not falling out, I have fewer split ends and it is more straight than before!!! What more could one want?
Just one small bit of advice for all people who love their hair. I learned this trick in India: massage the COCONUT OIL in your hair every time before shampooing and leave it as long as you can (overnight, or at least 20 min before shampooing), it really makes a difference, just like henna does!!! My hair is the proof!
Thank >>