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Solution: Henna works by coating the hair and although you may not be able to get the color/stain from the henna off the hair it is important to remove the coating as much as possible before using Color by Robert Craig. Please note that using peroxide based products can cause very severe reactions when applied over henna but we have been able to sucessfully use Color by Robert Craig over the henna with no problems. That said, we still recommend doing the strand test and allergy test according to the instructions before using it all over the hair.

Get mineral oil, cotton coil usually used for perming (can be purchased at the beauty supply store) a plastic cap and if possible a heat cap (available on our web site). Wrap the cotton around the hairline a few times....some hand cream rubbed on the skin first can help keep it in place. Saturate the hair with the mineral oil to the point that it is wet but not running or dripping. Place the plastic cap on the hair and then apply the heat cap or warm with a blow dryer. If you are using the heat (preferred method) then time it for 20-30 minutes. If no heat is used then leave it on the hair for at least an hour. Shampoo several times until all the mineral oil is removed from the hair. Follow with strand tests with the Color by Robert Craig. Please note that because Robert Craig uses no peroxide, ammonia, or ammonia substitute that the normal adverse reactions should not occur as with products that mix with peroxide. Strand testing is still required for timing, end result and to double check if all the coating is removed. The hair may still be red but it is the coating we are trying to remove so that the Robert Craig color can get inside the hair.