Two Cents on Henna

Hey Curlfriends!

Soooo, I've been reading and researching alot of threads, blogs, etc. about henna and how to use it. I really want to give it a shot and see how my hair responds. I already have jet black hair, and I know many curlies use it for the purpose of lightening or adding traces of color. Do you guys have any suggestions for someone with very black hair? I thought of maybe doing a henna gloss for starters or a cassia treatment. But what do I you suggest if I want to add a few traces of color? Thanks ladies!

If you have very black hair then the most you are going to get from henna is red hightlights that are visible in the sunshine and you won't notice this until after several applications in all likelihood.

However, henna gives other benefits other than colour and the main benefit is strengthening and conditioning the hair strands. I've really noticed a difference in my hair since using it, I don't have to use protein treatments quite so often any more. In the past, the longer my hair would get, the weaker it would feel. Henna has overcome this problem for me.

So even if you don't get much colour, your hair may still benefit from using it through conditioning and strengthening.

Thanks R2D2! How do you mix your henna? I picked up some this afternoon and I'd like to try it in the next week or so.

I only mix it with my trusted and tried coconut milk! Works great for me and seems to be the least drying of all the mixes I've tried in the past. Other people have their own mixes that they prefer and to be honest, it is very personal and experimentation is good! So, mix your henna to pudding consistency, let sit at room temperature for 12 hours to get dye release and then apply, wait 3-4 hours and then wash out.

Other people mix their henna, then apply immediately, leave in their hair overnight and then wash out in the morning. That would be convenient if you don't have much time in the day due to being out at work or study.

Always follow up with a moisturizing DC as your hair will feel similar to after a protein treatment and needs moisture. If your hair still feels dry after a DC, then and co-wash daily until you get it back to equilibrium.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I appreciate! I'll keep you posted on how it goes!