What’s Happening With Henna Part Deux

What’s Happening With Henna Part Deux!

Ok Ladies and Gents…I’ve officially tried the henna, and the verdict is (by unanimous decision of course) I LOVE IT! Though I don’t have a vivid reddish color (which I wasn’t expecting anyways b/c my natural color is so dark), I have a deeeeeeeep auburn tone with a few highlights that are caught in the sun.  You won’t really be able to tell in the pics, hence I didn’t post them.  However, in another couple of weeks, I’ll be doing a quick henna gloss with the rest of my leftover henna, which may help to bring the color out more (and pics will be posted then).

Ok here goes…

• I used Curly Nikki’s (curlynikki.com) tutorial which was BOMB, not to mention she’s a super credible source, working directly with mehandi.com…thanks doll!
• Green tea was my mild acidic to release the henna color molecule.
• Let the mix sit overnight for at least 12 hours to ensure max color release.
• Mixed some honey in right before application, then applied henna paste to damp hair, working from nape to front (it had a bit of a cooling effect but it was to a therapeutic point and actually a bit refreshing)
• After letting it sit for 10-12 hours, I rinsed in the tub, which was also refreshing; and it came out almost instantly.  Punjabi Prime crop henna from mehandi.com is Heaven sent!
• Upon rinsing my hair, it felt stronger, and I had virtually no breakage.  I co-washed with my Vo5 just to add moisture and make sure that my henna was out.
• I Deep Conditioned with Aussie Moist (mixed with EVOO) and boy did my hair feel excellent.

I had a quick mishap: attempted to blow dry my hair for the purpose of pics/possibly straightening -BIG MISTAKE! My hair wrestled with me for a minute.  Needless to say, my hair won the battle and I tossed the blow dryer to the left! I ended up bantu-knotting my hair and letting it air dry, much to my hair’s approval.

Overall, my henna experience was phenomenal, as I will be using it again in the near future.  I would recommend henna to those considering a natural tint of color or those in need of a strengthening treatment.  Just remember the tips and facts I brought to you in the first post about henna. Until Next Time Everyone – Happy Healthy Hair Growing!

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