Henna

[red_rose]

Anyone here ever use it?

Thumbs up? Down? Mixed emotions?

I've heard such conflicting reports, but both comments were made by people who haven't actually *used* it.

So... I figured here was as good a place as any to ask before I dare to take the plunge.

(I want something different, but I'm not really big on *dying* my hair.)

Thanks for the feedback in advance.

 

[PacificBlue]

I'd like opinions on this subject too.

 

[Kitte]

It turned my hair orange...but I had let a friend do it with a home kit. I stick to dye now

 

[red_rose]

Eep!

That's not what I want!

Anybody else?

 

[Rhys]

<<<<<me after the great henna experiment

 

[red_rose]

 

[DannyBoyUK]

There are a range of henna products with vastly differing levels of intensity - start with a mild one and if you like the effect.....move up the scale.

Of course, it goes without saying that I love you for who you are - not how red your hair is.

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[red_rose]

Good morning.

What's for breakfast?

 

[seXieleXie]

starfishie uses it, tag her for an opinion.

 

[red_rose]

starfishie uses it, tag her for an opinion.

Ah, cool. I will.

Rhys had an unfortunate experience with it.

My hair picks up everything... so... I'm always wary of trying new stuff on it.

 

[Spinaroonie]

OH...

I thought this was about henna tattoos

 

[red_rose]

Nope.

Just the root... as hair dye.

 

[DannyBoyUK]

Breakfast ?

You ?

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My last 4 jellybeans ?

Hmmmm......

 

[red_rose]

Jellybeans are not a very healthy breakfast, my dear.

Even the green ones.

 

[Feelin' Naughty]

If I remember correctly from my cosmetology school days, henna coats the strands rather than permeate. In that respect it's not as hard on your hair as dye. However, if you get a perm or other chemical treatments after using henna, it will need to be stripped which is very drying.
IMHO, If you are just wanting the red highlights, I would go with henna. If you plan to do any other chemical treatments, or have already done them, use a good conditioner and something else.

Just my 2 cents worth

 

[red_rose]

The bottom half of my hair is permed, should I really bother with anything? Henna?

I've heard if you leave it on longer/shorter amounts of time, you get more and less extreme results.

 

[mistressastra]

I have used powdered henna. If you made a paste, it would be like dye but could turn your hair orange as someone said here. If you made a rinse, it gave the hair shine, very nice. Only a hint of colour.

 

[Feelin' Naughty]

The bottom half of my hair is permed, should I really bother with anything? Henna?

I've heard if you leave it on longer/shorter amounts of time, you get more and less extreme results.

If the bottom of your hair is permed then it is dry from those chemicals, it will absorb more of the color from the henna and depending on your natural color could have an orange cast.

If that is you in your av, I would leave it alone. You are a beautiful lady, and have very nice hair! If you just have to do something different then use a good cconditioner first. It will keep the color "truer"

 

[red_rose]

Thank you very much!



I usually regret everything I do to my hair, so I should probably just leave it alone! lol

 

[Feelin' Naughty]

sure, you are most welcome.

 

[Feelin' Naughty]

sure, you are most welcome.

 

[WhiteRose]

I used to use henna now and then and loved it, but I never used it on permed hair. Even with really dark brown hair, I never got the "orange" look from the henna, but I don't remember the brand I used, other than it was in a yellow bottle with an Egyptian motif and a pic of Isis on the front. It was pretty mild.

 

[LadyDarkFire]

Ok, as it has been said already, and proven, Henna can vary greatly in its results. On your hair you want to use it as a rinse. BTW, for reference: Henna, the powder, is used for both hair dye and skin tattooing. When buying powder, look for powder that still retains it's green color, this is fresh henna, if it looks more brown than green, chances are it's old and won't do as good a job. Second, if you are mixing it at home, use tea instead of hot water. It acts as a better Catalyst. Henna is a natural dye, so yes, leaving it longer can cause it to have more time to soak into the hair.

For Henna on the skin:
Instead of making a rinse, make a VERY thick paste, you don't want it runny since that can smudge your design. You also might want to check if you react with it in a way you like. Henna on the skin will generally result in a stain the color of a freckle. Leave it on until dry, then dab with Lemon juice mixed with sugar, and let it dry again. After four hours, flake off the henna paste and rub the area with a light coat of olive oil. The tattoo will probably darken over the next 12 hours, depending on your skin tone.

 

[bluntforcemama]

I love it. I use it often for both skin and hair.