i go platinum or light ash blonde every year so i've had no issues with bleaching over it and i've used different henna companies. Oh my goodness!!!! I'm going to second the suggestion to beware hair-dye quality henna. Its a chemical reaction that happens to the molecules in the henna. I use half a pack, every 2nd or 3rd month. After the henna is mostly out of my hair I use shampoo for the rest — I always find that it really clings to my baby hairs at my hairline. I love Mehandi's henna. It does not only help to cover your grey, it also nourishes your hair with minerals, furthermore it works as conditioner at the same time. Here is how I henna my medium/dark brown hair with Light Mountain Red henna hair dye. How to Use Henna to Dye Hair Red 1. ), http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/style/try-it-on-studio.aspx. I have been chemically colouring my hair and would like to try henna. thanks :)))). I'll be doing this from now on, even the application is fun! Maybe Bozo the Clown Red (which can always be toned down) but never green. Watch me dye my hair naturally with henna. . I do want an obvious red colour. Naturally my hair is medium brown so bleaching it has always been intense, but I would NEVER bleach my henna out now. Jamila is a brand many henna artists use for mehndi (body art) and is usually a decent enough henna powder. WARNING: Do not use henna on chemically treated hair. I'm also in cosmetology school and we are about to go over color. And then, eventually henna+indigo back to brunette-ish-ness. That means the color continues to develop for about 24 – 48 hours. I tried a few other brands over the years but the Colora brand works best, imo. I've given up fighting my hair's natural instinct to turn red and have been dyeing it shades of red regularly (with a lot more success). I have dark brown hair and I use Moroccan henna. . If your hair is dry when you lay down it'll be fine, and if you put your henna on in the morning and wash it out in the morning, then you'll be fine. So far I've been told I need to bleach it one shade lighter, since I have VERY dark brown hair. Moderator, webmaster, anybody? i freeze it after it has dye release in the container-and thaw it the next day as this makes the color stronger. I would love to know what colour henna did you use please? I mixed up my henna, made too much deliberately as I didn't want to do half my head and then realise I didn't have enough for the other half. Henna and metal should never be put together. Egg has protein, honey and oil will soften and moisturize your hair. i love it! You want to REALLY goop it on your head: don't be stingy. Lush henna was my starter henna. The advice as such is fine – you just need to be careful with what you are buying, and make sure that it is pure body-art henna. I have very light brown/dark blonde hair and I left the henna in for about 20/30 minutes and rinsed – the color came out a nice natural strawberry blonde tone, not very dark at all which suits me well. As a cream developer, it's made to be a stronger percentage than what we buy for household use. But I will say: it's way cheaper at Indian stores. While it does come off, it takes careful scrubbing. Most hair stylists have been taught to NEVER do this, as "hair" henna can contain metallic salts that have a chemical reaction to the dye turning your hair green. So if I use indigo, should I do it after or with? I use Light Mountain Red on my naturally medium/dark brown brunette hair. May I know, does henna cover white or grays? Question 2: You're basically stuck with it. I have dark brown hair (close to black) and I really wanted to have that slightly reddish colour. how does henna hold up in this capacity? No problem! My Hair: Henna IS permanent if you use 100% Henna. I have an event to attend this weekend and I dont have time or money to find new powder. I have a few tips that myt help some of you. Since I have been doing this my curls are more tight because I am accentuating the natural flow and texture off my hair instead of forcing the strands of hair into a more unnatural possition. i haven't found it terribly difficult to wash out but the first time i used it i made the mistake of rinsing it out in a tub that had some soap scum build up and my tub was kind of a baby poo green for about a week. that might be there. If someone claims it to be natural, that does not make it so. If you don't have a local Indian store, you can, Your hair probably won't look like mine. Hi . Wrap your hair with plastic or put on a shower cap to avoid a mess while the magic happens… You should never ever use water. … I would strongly suggest you to purchase from an Indian Store in your vicinity, if you do not buy online. After this addition you want your mixture to look more like yogurt. Only use body art quality henna on your hair. I got a better result with less bleeding onto towels letting it sit 3 hours before applying, covering my hair in a plastic bag, and applying heat w/a blow dryer. Hey, I'm Ariel Meadow Stallings, the Seattle-based author of books like Offbeat Bride and From Shitshow To Afterglow. Our bodies even produce it to help fight off certain infections. I can only hope it will look like yours, that is beautiful. Henna takes some time: seriously. Will it affect my currently reddish coloured hair? Think of it as more of a gloss over your natural colour. After I had discovered natural henna (with a touch of lemon juice so I learned to get a reddish blonde effect which I had already) even after having used it the first time my hair was a. shiny b. my curls had for the most come back. I'm going to try it next time to compare, but my suspicion is that it's not actually necessary. I'm a redhead too and I found a great way to spruce up my fading red without a lot of fuss. I have long, black hair and on henna-ing it, it becomes beautifully dark red, esp when under the sun. I only want to tint the white hair a copper red, for highlights. How much paprika & turmeric do you add??? they say to leave it on 2-4 hours, the first time i left it for 3 and it wasn't red enough for me. I am black american (African-American if you're so inclined) and have salt-and-pepper black hair, with the natural kinky coils all over. http://www.thehennaguys.com/collections/henna-for-hair/products/burgundy. The first few times I used henna I just took a shower, but I realized that a) henna feels super gross when it's washing out of your hair and onto your body, and b) it's kind of hard to get henna out of long hair. I would advice you to try THE HENNA GUYS brand. If I dye red henna over it will it work? It is absolutely possible to tone down the red from henna using the right herbal hair colors such as katam or indigo. Read the book before you try anything. Without it, the henna can be brassy looking especially on lighter or greyer hair. My eyebrows have always been slightly darker than my hair. I just blitz it in the food processor, takes a couple of minutes. Pre-lighten your hair. It’s as easy as clicking a button! Toning down the orange / red / copper tone henna leaves on our hair is one of the main concerns every woman has as soon as she starts using henna and herbal hair dyes. Henna hair dye is considered a good conditioner for your hair, and as … Henna is quite thick in consistency and gets even more difficult to apply if you have long hair. Try not to get it too close to your scalp, much like having a very thin line as a buffer for your scalp. Hey..I am from Kerala – India and I henna my hair every month. I have actually done it once, but It was a late…. I let my henna sit on for 4 hours usually. Henna hair dyes come in all kinds of formats, so choose the one that’ll be best for you. You could probably get more red from Yemeni, but as others have already said, you're not going to get red red unless you lighten first. Some people lie down in the bathtub and wash it out that way. Kinda embarrassing that I waited so long to color my roots, but you can see my white roots coming out and you can see the red Henna “highlights”. My hair is brunette mixed with black, blond and red, and at 62, now 30% grey. I have used henna on chemically dyed hair: no catastrophes. I let my hair dry naturally. Eventually it goes away, but if you can't deal with stains err on the side of caution. And also, can I just squeeze lemons for the lemon juice? It helps build up your current henna color and touch up the roots at the same time. The color will gradually fade in a few days but you can reapply it whenever you feel like. Also, as long as you're using body quality henna, it's safe to dye over chemically treated hair. You might try a longer time! For dark ginger reds, leave the Henna on the hair for 2-3 hours. If you find it difficult to apply henna yourself then have someone apply it for you. Besides using baking soda/peroxide/honey and applying heat, the other option I've seen is using the Ion brand. I've been dying my hair with henna for a couple years now, and I always only use water. Can't wait to try henna next month! PS – thanks Stephanie for writing such an insightful piece! (Dump warm mineral oil on the hair, cover with shower cap, wrap the whole thing in a towel to keep it warm and to catch any oil that drips out.). What happens if you henna your hair and then spend a lot of time in the sun? After the pink faded, I covered the whole thing with a dark maroon/purple which hasn't faded after 2 weeks (so far!). I loved it. Henna is thick, and it is more of a challenge. You can also make henna glazes for conditioning — henna is a WONDERFUL conditioner for your hair, and if you don't want to have intense red you can still reap those benefits by making a glaze. What I do have is some super old (way over 10 years) pure henna powder. Another note: some people think it's easier if you've washed and dried your hair before you apply henna… but I don't. Wear a hat…. Leave it on for one hour under a shower cap, then rinse it out in the shower. How to mix henna ? Henna is wonderful stuff. Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. Hi there, I have naturally very curly hair and I use natural henna and it hasn't made any difference to my curls. Bleach will just turn your hair super orange. Like our other natural henna hair dyes, its deep red hue usually does not show on dark hair. I've been using henna on my hair for almost 10 years. Ooooo, pretty pretty. Put on protective gloves as henna stains everything it touches. Very nice, I didn't know you could use henna on your hair! My hair is dark (almost black ) brown and I want to dye them red with henna.In your instructions you say we need to use lemon for a deeper red color but since my hair is so dark I'm afraid it won't show up red at all butwill only have tints of it so i have been thinking to add boiling water instead to get a lighter color that would show up red-orangey to my hair.I don't know what mix to use since my hair is so dark and i would really love to see shining red on my hair.What do you think? Does that means that if I later change my mind I won't be able to change the color in any way? So, if your hair is dark, you'll have auburn highlights. The best henna for dark ginger reds is Jamila henna powder. I'm sick of blue, and I want to get it back to dark brown/black, whilst avoiding nasty chemicals as much as possible. The regular henna treatment is pretty much useless if you don’t want bright red hair. Would it be better to do my roots and let them sit for awhile before adding it to the rest of my hair or would it not make a difference? Henna STAINS everything — if it gets on your skin, your skin will be orange for a day or two. After you're wrapped, it's a good idea to start cleaning any spots of henna off your face, neck, arms, etc. I have a sudden desire to dye the tips of my hair now! As for the new color that you use to dye with henna (The picture from 11/12), how different is it than the tutorial you have here for the other shade of red you previously used? hello there, I'm also just a tad bit worried about if it would change my hair colour for good. I wonder how it would work on my hair. I am using their deep red henna , lavender , orange, clove, eucalyptus essential oils and argan oil for better skin. The warmer your henna is, the better the release. I just dyed my hair with henna for the first time and I'm waiting how it will turn out I'm so excited!! The last time I used natural henna there was no colour change to my hair what so ever but after nearly 10 years of chemical colours I'm finding they don't last & affecting the condition. Make sure you're wearing your gloves when you do it, because you can still get orange stains on your hands. No my hair isn't fried. Thank you! I have been trying to lighten it with natural stuff like lemon juice . Lots the details in your website. The color that results from dying with henna depends on the original color of the hair, as well as the quality of the henna, and can range from orange to auburn to burgundy. Right now my roots are really grown out (about 3-4 inches) and I don't want a two-toned, botched-ombre effect on my head. Thanks! Anyways, I have done 7 applications–1 every other week. In fact, a few weeks ago I did another all over henna and was burning up. And don't forget gloves, with developer or henna! 20 and 30 volume developers will lift more strongly. But the chemical may not catch on too well. It looks really natural. Henna (Lawsonia Inermis) is a plant extract which only dyes things red. Thanks! After you rinse it, rinse it some more and after you're sure you got it all out, rinse it for about another 5 minutes. ©var d = new Date(); document.write(d.getFullYear()); How To Be A Redhead. I'm a natural medium-brown and I haven't dyed for at least three years. Indigo sounds intriguing but by springtime I'm over the black and ready to go back to a natural(ish) color for the summer. The more times you apply and the longer you let it sit, the redder it will get. A word of caution. The grey and white are covered and my hair looks like it should. If I dye my hair with henna, is it ok (being super careful of course not to get lemon juice in your eyes) to dye the eyebrows as well? Offbeat Home & Life launched in 2011 as a sister site to. Henna can really tangle your hair up if you're not intentionally trying to put it on a certain area. After perusing the LHC forums, I'd read that many like to freeze their henna and have better results with dye release instead of lemon juice and waiting for hours. I usually mix the henna with indigo to tone down the orangeyness of it. What do you all suggest? At age 31, my natural red has been fading and the henna was just the thing to brighten it up. Ive been doing henna on my hair for the last 5 months- I have mix-race hair if you can call it that , if you leave it to dry naturally it curls if you blow some hot air on it it goes straight- the henna doesnt dry my hair, even though i too mix my henna with all lemon juice. And it's entertaining to read. I have no clue how it will work over blue hair, but here's a link that MIGHT help: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=12454. (some say DO NOT use metal), Before Picturee: https://www.instagram.com/p/BTxcxOGjQb7szryeTN0Q4QtCygtWbU8NPK-Yao0/?taken-by=baebee_s, If superstious you apply 2x a month: Dye & cut every full moon + dye every new moon. That color is actually much less harsh/dramatic than I expected. I use ground cardamom (smells heavenly) and finely ground hibiscus flowers (if not finely ground they can become difficult to rinse) because it's conditioning. I knew this was going to be a long shot since my hair is naturally on the medium/dark brown side of things. I'v tried both and your hair definately stays vibrant for longer if you use an acidic mix like lemon and make it up 12 hours before. You want it to be very ready to absorb the henna. Also, it will look bright orange (the red henna… Awesome post. Seriously though. Defrosted obviously . I have been dyeing my hair with henna for 10 years. I'm a fan of Lush. Anyways, hope this helps you out!!! How do you know if you henna is body art quality? Xx, http://www.hennaforhair.com/freebooks/hennaforhair.pdf. I just hennaed my hair for the first time a couple weeks ago, our mix was made with cranberry tea, lemon juice, and powder from the local Indian grocer. Henna does not fade beyond the first week (it goes through an oxidation process, which is why the initial orange goes away). Never put anything on your hair unless you know what it is. My mother ended up celebrating her 50th birthday with bright green hair. READ: The 6 Best Ways To Keep Red Hair From Fading. My hair is naturally a medium brown, so kind of dark, but not really. Thanks. I used red wine and a little lemon juice instead of all lemon juice. Water from boiled pomegranate husk for ba righter red. It’s free of any metal salts or other chemicals that might damage your hair… I get incredible results. Pure Henna comes from a plant, which means it is a natural substance. Plus, they carry so many other things. I have brown hair with lots of red undertones (two half brothers are bright red heads, bio-father is dark red). 1 tbl spoon of Henna Don't bleach. Some find the Lush smelly. Should be fine! and after: It's been dyed periodically in every shade of red (which I'm told usually looks more natural than my natural shade lol.) (I'm not scared of light orange – I'd kill for Lucille Ball's hair!). I'd try it on another part of my skin first and see how that does before committing to putting it on my scalp. Also, I found washing with conditioner helps with the gunk. Boil 9 ounces of water I'm very interested in trying henna after dyeing my hair within an inch of its life until recently. In addition to chamomile, henna hair dye, you can add turmeric, cinnamon, calendula. I have gone back to powder natural henna: no other ingredients than henna. I'm guessing that your natural color isn't very dark. It's a lot of fun, but definitely a lot of work. It's totally amazing. The key is really to just rinse, rinse rinse. I have used "Colora" brand henna for over 40 years. I have some eczema on my scalp. If you've dyed your hair before, you know that conventional hair dye is very liquid and easy to get onto your hair. Be the way, I looked at your before and after pics and while you are a pretty young lady either way, you look especially fantastic with the henna! Looking to naturally dye your hair red but want an alternative to henna? Terrible. Can anyone link me to where I can just buy the plain, uncut henna powder? After … I don't shampoo at all immediately or for at least 2 days. Does it affect the condition as mins is very fine & frizzy. I add either cajeput or jasmine essential oil to the henna when I mix it and my hair smells wonderful! This can repairs your hair and makes your hair to become shiny. I've been henna-ing my hair for 6 years. Hi Stephanie the colour looks fab. Either way, purple hair. i'll have to try that. Some people warn against using tap water, but I always do and I'm honestly not sure why you shouldn't. If you need to rush it, you can put it somewhere warm (95F or 35C) and it'll be ready in two hours — however, you want to make sure it's not TOO hot. You'll want to put it in a darkish area (I usually put mine in a bowl on the top shelf of my closet and shut the door) at room temperature (around 70F or 21C). I have also put chemical dye on henna once: no calamaties either. Is it okay to dye my hair again after a week or should I wait a little longer? I've used a metal spoon, as have many others on Long Hair Community. I get mine done professionally — I have a great stylist so it feels worth the luxury for me right now — but I'd love to try henna one day, were I to have your "skillz"! Careful, careful! You can't get rid of henna. I wanted to do this because I'm pregnant and can't do normal dyes, plus just wanted to go all-natural, but you gals have me worried this stuff won't work well enough…has anyone had luck with the henna powder for hair? I've found that henna improves my scalp health and have never had a bad experience or side effects from using henna. It was easy at first but working toward the back was hard and when I sectioned my hair I spiraled it into little buns which made it hard to get the henna into the center of the section. Hi! It leaves my hair soft and shiny and does not fade. If you can't stand the idea of every hair on your head not being the same color, you may not want to commit to henna. Seriously. Mine is usually on for about 12 hours. Depending on the natural color of your hair, the result will be darker or lighter.. Take 100 to 500 grams of good… My hair is too short to pull back (sort of a curly bob, long in front), but long enough to still frame/flop into my face. It is not henna and is only used because it creates a tattoo very quickly, whereas real henna can take up to 12 hours to stain the skin enough. So now I get on my knees and put my head under the bathtub faucet. Does anyone know if it's still good and if it's body art quality? I'm seriously considering it; it's been so long since I dyed my hair though. Henna contains compounds that stain the hair or skin a dark red or brown color and this makes it a wonderful natural hair dye. Do you possibly have a pic?? I mix my henna with yogurt all the time, and I love how it conditions my hair and the color results get me a plethora of compliments. Thaks again for sharing! I dye my hair black on a regular basis, and I'm also a clumsy oaf. When I visited the Long Hair Community, one woman explained that as it thaws, the dye release is instant. Imag... Everyone read this sentence.... Henna is a tropical flowering plant that has been used for centuries for coloring skin, hair, silk leather and more. Your curls will be more tame and no as prone to humidity which is amazing, partially because your hair should be healthier. If you do end up with some stubborn stains, olive oil on cotton wool gets those orange spots off your skin a lot quicker than soap and water. HOWEVER, be aware that you cannot bleach or dye over hair that has been regularly hennaed like that. Hi! What do you suggest for lightening hair before going for henna? ???? Then I was so stupid as to use the Caca brun and that stayed in so I had to let it grow out because I wanted to go back to bright red hair. I have naturally dirty/strawberry blonde hair depending on the season, etc. I use the mahogany and it turns the grey red and beefs up the brunette so I have nice red highlights in my hair. P.S. I work at Vain, one of Seattle's most beloved salons. (I have also discovered that dyeing with red or darker colors over the henna is possible, however, it fades really quickly where the henna is). I have permed hair, and am wondering the same thing. I was wondering if there was any particular reason you specifically are against it. Wondering how using the old henna old henna powder worked out? I had at least twice as much as I needed, so I froze the rest. I use this one (though it only shows clairol colours which I probably wouldn't use. Its still quite darkish. I use a comb while I rinse it to help loosen the tiny henna bits. I about had a heart attack when you said you could possibly bleach out henna. So far so good. Henna will relax the curls slightly. Even black? Drape floor/counter with drop cloth/old towels. Also if you keep your head warm while the goo is doing its work, it will give you a richer, deeper colour so I always sling a woolly hat on over the plastic wrap. Thanks! i thin my mix out with vineagar and water, which does NOT hurt henna at all. My hair was light brown with highlights, lots of brown roots, and red dip dye that had faded to pink on the ends. 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