I used Ancient Sunrise Auburn. Keep in mind that if you want to dye your hair later, it may be difficult to go lighter in color. Mine is an auburn shade. Henna is a permanent hair dye. 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I just wait until I have PMS, then I have an excuse to stay away from people all night I leave it on for 4 hours, and I use a lot of conditioner because I have long hair and it gets all tangled. I love that it has no metallic salts added, so I didn’t have to worry about my hair smoking later if I got my hair dyed at a salon. http://www.suryabrasilproducts.com/hennacream.html, Carrot Ginger Dressing (Japanese Dressing), Best Broccoli Slaw (with Honey Mustard Dressing), Pumpkin Smoothie (tastes like Pumpkin Pie! I am on a detox diet and it feels wonderful so I of course, for hair loss and toxification reasons I want to find a henna that I can use. (put some henna treated hair in different chemicals that react to different metallics.) . I have a few tips that myt help some of you. While it is “brown”. 100% pure finely sifted body art quality henna is perfectly safe to dye or even bleach. But truthfully henna is not easy to use and if you are sensitive it has a strong smell. 3 TB MED 2 TB DARKcant get past the orange color. my roots were just not covering AT ALL So they suggested i cover my roots with caca rouge then follow it up the next time with noir. WE just say “brun” instead. I buy my natural hair cares from hennasooq and I am so happy now! I used henna in the past and decided to try it again, the first time my hair and scalp felt Gritty. I am VERY happy, but did make a point of using 100% natural henna. There is no need to wait, as this is best done within 48 hours of the initial henna application. It’s amazing the colors you can achieve with only three simple plant-based ingredients. It’s shiny and soft. Thanks to anyone who can fill me in. In my case, I was able to even out my hair color after using henna using a semi-permanent dye. Hairdressers fear henna- if there were a cheaper alternative to salon colour a lot of salons would close. After years of chemical dyes that dried my hair and absorbed chemicals into my scalp, I switched to LUSH henna a year ago. I had both hi-lights and chemical dye in my hair and the colour came out as a lovely orangey red. Um….so the Lush site says to do a strand test prior – perhaps if the author had listened to that advice her experience would have been different. It’s not messy at all. View abstract. I kept using lighter colored kits and cut out all of the black. They all come in powder form with gloves and cap included. keep away from red colours, unless you want red! Thatis so funny, caca is a universal word. My hair feels very soft and not at all like it does after a chemical dye. Pulling the excess mixture through the lengths and ends just before rinsing is enough to boost any fading. Please note, i’m NOT a qualified hairdresser/chemist. Can that be achieved combining more indigo, to tame down red? Yes, the translation is “brown sh*t” Funny. I just wanted to say that not being able to dye over your henna is a myth. Henna takes a very long time to deposit color- at least 4 hours, I leave mine in overnight- so I you only put it on for an hour or so you shouldn’t get any color, just conditioning. Since I’m not a hair dresser, I couldn’t tell you. I just had a nightmare experience with the Surya henna last night. Do you know some site to recomend? *tip- If the mix dries out on your hair and becomes brittle, it can cause some breakage, particularly with fragile hair. It’s fun to experiment with tinting henna your self- you can add strong coffee or black tea to make it more brown, for instance, or mix it with cassia for strawberry blonde, if your hair is light enough- but you can’t go wrong if you start with powdered henna leaf. It comes from Portland, Oregon. Black Henna is the perfect color for people looking to deepen their already black hair and for people looking to darken their dark brown hair. (The shower cap keeps the dye warm, and therefore, more effective, while also preventing drips so you can walk around your house!). People think I’m a natural redhead! The only time you should not dye over your henna is if you are using an inferior brand like Harvest Moon, because they add metallic salts to their henna products. Without the noticeable roots, I think this would be pretty! Also instead of making the mixture completely in hot water,use different oils,like I use a mixture of olive oil,coconut oil,almond oil(all oils mixed in equal proportions). You’ll definitely need an experienced hair dresser to help balance out the color. There's no reason for the result to be patchy, unless you already have patches of … – Keeping the mix on for three hours under the plastic wrap seems long and I find the mix drips under the plastic, The color I like is: Dark Brunette Ancient Sunrise® Henna for Gray Hair Kit – Item # 2528. Is there anything I can do to lighten it up again without going to the hair solon to add highlights? I could have used them myself when I first tried henna (bright red, yikes!!). Well, I have grey and black hair (well, very dark which is streaked with grey – more grey by the month), and I am itching to try Henna. But, unfortunatelly, I can’t find this product here. The color is always brightest the first day and then it settles a bit darker. You can get neutral henna at your local alternative pharmacy or anywhere that sells henna; usually the box or container of henna says whether or not it’s neutral or will give you color, and then gives you the spectrum of color. The henna is always orange on me !im disappointed because i like it otherwise I mix med and dark brown n! natural its very great. The key to dyeing your hair with henna is the preparation, because the powder must be mixed and left to sit for several hours before it can … I naturally have heaps of hair highlights, and so it makes the colour job look like my authentic hair colour as the colour has dimension instead of being a flat colour. Lookin for something natural,I have grey roots. How do they turn out? I do not want to change its colour. I’m not knocking the brand as I assume it is a better brand than others, however I ended up with a pretty severe red scalp and a welt about three inches by one inch on the back of my neck that I had to get treated for. It gives a solid color to hair and is usually mixed with natural henna for silky and more natural black hair. Check with them. Also, the longer you leave the henna on your head the more even/darker the stain will be. It is pure henna with no added chemicals or anything. Found them on yelp years ago and have been alternating between both salons ever since. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Lucille Ball had nothing on me! around the ears and hairline meant I have no stains on my skin. Learn how your comment data is processed. I sleep in mine. Any help would be very much appreciated . THanks for these tips! I used to use the lush bars, but this stuff is amazing: TY. around the ears and hairline meant I have no stains on my skin. However, if we think about it technically; henna is the best option for hair that have been bleached, straightened, premed or gone through a bad dyeing experience. I’ve been using Rainbow brand henna for a long time and love the results. Stay away from compound henna, which is henna commercially sold as different-colored hair dyes. This next link (which is also linked in the above faq) explains how henna dyes hair from a chemistry perspective, including why it is hard to remove from hair. I’ve been using henna for 15 years, several times a year is all I do. So far, I’m loving it! I split the mix now as there was always leftovers. Would appreciate that most important tip. They don’t make it anymore. That’s the one I just used last night! The colour will continue to develop/deepen slightly for 24+ hours after finishing the process. Some will apply the henna and send you home for processing — that makes sense. I’m sorry I just had to comment: “Caca Marron” is FRENCH for “sh*t brown”. Cover a small section at a time, using a tint brush/gloved fingers, until your hair is thoroughly coated and resembles a large cowpat. if you prefere a meduim or darker brown choose brown or dark brown. http://www.hennasooq.com, where do you get it? My hair has never been healthier and the added shine is a bonus. I just wanted to thank all of you for the great information on henna. If you want to henna your hair but think you will want to use a chemical dye after a few months, read that blog post so you know what you’re getting into. This soft black hair is all you need to make your hair positively shiny and not leave a dull finish. i get great results. I had a neighbor when I was in high school who was a true natural redhead with freckles on pale porcelain skin and pale blue eyes. I have also done different tests to find out if there are metallic salts in it. , As a former employee of Lush, I can tell you that there are no harsh chemicals in their henna. At the end of the day, it is Henna, which is red. I’ve been dying my hair with henna for a couple of years now, most generally using Jamila henna. THANK YOU so much for any advice/help! It was in a fine , powder form – almost like desert dust! You must have used straight henna. As a result, there’s usually some that drips on the floor, and down your forehead. I love henna but don’t like that I can’t blow dry or use heat on my hair.oh and what I do is after I mix my henna I just freeze it immediately instead of letting it dye release for 8 to 12 hours, this way it dye releases and is ready to use immediately after it defrosts. Nisha Quick hair color henna-based herbal protection & NO AMMONIA 100% Grey coverage permanent Root Touch Up & Full hair color, Vatika naturals Henna Hair Color - Rich Black [Pack of 3], Rainbow Research Henna Persian Black 4 Oz, 2 pack, Black Henna Powder Organic 8 oz. I last lush henna’d my hair about 2/3 weeks ago (the date today is 7 August 2013) please help what can i do i dont want to damage what i have!! I use a wide art brush for application which makes it easier and leave the mix on for 2-3 hours. Indigo, another plant source can be mixed with Henna, to dye the hair dark brown to black. I left the ‘mud’ on my head for about two hours. To achieve various of brown or black colors, you need to mix it with indigo. i used to buy big bag cheeper in khan al khalili suuk market in cairo but it was not even coloring and u never knew what color it would end up as but they have black red orange mahogany and blonde even.. u can buy .. glory is a company brand that perfects it and its more dependable color thruout the head so i get that now its less in package but not bad. See more ideas about henna hair, natural hair styles, henna hair dyes. I have been trying to dye my hair with henna for a while now and no results! BUT – be aware, the henna will deepen and darken over time. They offer variety of hair colors and all natural. I just want to confirm…. Contact dermatitis to para-phenylenediamine in hair dye following sensitization to black henna tattoos - an ongoing problem. The colour is not even – which I like as it looks natural. The grey has come out as highlights and it looks natural, with a tinge of auburn. Ive been using Henna regularly and i was wondering if shampoo that used for color protection of dyed hair is required for henna treated hair or regular shampoo is fine too? If you dig around the site, you can find links to her paper. I was thinking same, henna/indigo then tweaking to get desired results. I have been using henna for long time. There have been numerous reports of the hair becoming dry after applying henna, however, this can be mitigated through deep conditioning treatments. I can tweak my way in time, if those are the mix. It is in powder form. Light Mountain was really cheap and once I had a friend walk me through it via video it was simple. It’s a bit more labour intensive, but the results and chemical free application make it more than worth it. It all gets covered, although the gray looks a little more like highlights than the same color as the rest, but it still looks good. I do my roots every few months, as they don’t seem too obvious on dark & slightly wild hair. ^_^. Anyone with experience with this product out there? This was on the website where I buy it. same exact translation to spanish and correct spelling too, rather than french think is español. I think I waited 4-5 months, but the hair that was dyed with Henna was VERY hard to change, even after that amount of time. Carla, do you have any greys? (= I want to make the change to using henna to color my hair but before I even attempt it I have some questions I hope you all could answer.I fell in love with a vibrant wine red henna,it is by Henna Maiden & you get it from hennaking on etsy,,has anyone ever us ed this brand or know anything about it? TY. I’ve bought from henna sooq several times over the past few years. Ok, the Henna for Hair link has been posted a few times in the comments section and I’m reposting it here in the hopes that this will be at the top, thus available to people who don’t want to dig through all the comments. Subsequent washing will fade the colour a little, (rather than wash it out), but I’ve found my keeps hold of the colour very well. Henna hair dye is an all-natural alternative to traditional chemical dyes. I have used rainbow henna years but looking to change to Demi’s permanent haircolor! Now, I am human, and a procastioner, so, there are times I need to dye my hair, but don’t have henna…….so, I cheat, and use whatever hair dye is on sale, that comes closest to the color henna gives me. Henna dyes the hair red and indigo dyes the hair blue so when applied together, they dye the hair black. Is Henna permanent or semi permanent ? Should I use henna before my grey roots really start showing? Stronger hair 2. Henna Color Lab sells all natural neutral henna conditioner in 3 varieties that will not affect your hair color, in addition to a nice variety of all natural henna hair dyes. WIll it work or be a mess? It’s really informative, and free. The henna is just more complicated and messy than I would have liked. It is a mix with chemicals as well, which is why they can offer the wide variety of different colours, ranging from blonde to light chestnut to red to black. Thanks for any information you can give me. Shinier hair 3. Wrap hair in vast swathes of clingfilm, to keep the mixture warm & moist (& therefore active) as well as reduce mess. i just dyed my hair bright black like three weeks ago n its turning purple with dark red in some places is it safe to dye it with henna the color red? That’s one thing I’m VERY careful about researching. To mix:pour some henna powder into plastic bowl (Use non-metal bowl & utensils to prevent unwanted reactions.) Nikki I can tell you for 100% fact that Harvest Moon does NOT have metallic salts. If u r prone to colds u can add a tsp of ground cloves to the henna paste.