Those pics weren't really the best because my hair was combed out. My ends always look dry and frizzy when it's combed out. I CO washed it Tuesday and put some shea butter on afterwards. It felt and looked alot better. The ends feel back to normal now.
I don't know if I'm really a henna-girl yet. I do really, really like it though. The color took to the gray hair perfectly. They're bright shiny orange. It blends well though and looks like highlights. I have two friends whom I know would be totally honest with me. They were both ecstatic about how it turned out. One giggles every time she sees me and says "I just love your hair!" The other keeps saying "You are going to keep it this way, right?" It was almost a whole-day process, and I spent $40 on the henna and had only just enough. My sister put it in my hair for me and helped me rinse it out. I didn't trust myself to get it covered completely with all my hair! It is alot of trouble, but I really did not want to turn to chemical dye. Now that I've taken the plunge, I think it may be hard to turn back. lol The good thing is that the color difference isn't huge and it won't be hard to grow it out.
Thanks for recommending that product, I'll check it out!
Hey there redhead! Glad you are happy with the results. How did it cover the gray? I got to give you credit to do the Henna. I just do not have the time or patience to do it. So, will you keep on doing it this way? Are you now a Henna girl? Your ends do look dryer after the Henna - is that improved? I was a bit surprised that it did that, since I thought Henna would erase the dryness. Maybe because your hair is curly.
I have been using a fantastic product by Kiehls and it just might work on you. I use it as a leave in and only use a pea size on my hair. It takes away the frizz - I mean ALL of the frizz, keeps the curl all day and makes my hair really shiny. I am thinking it is the plant protein in it. Whatever it is though - I adore it!
I also will post about some of their other products on a separate thread. I just thought you would really like this one. I truly believe it will erase the dryness on your ends.
I also want to tell you how lovely your hair has been looking. I love how long it got and I love your bangs curly.
It has toned down so much that last night someone said "I thought you said it was permament." I liked it brighter like it was at first, but I still like it now too. It reminds me of dark chocolate.
It's done! Before and after pics are up on my site. Let me know what you think.
My hair feels very soft, but the ends feel like they could use a good oiling. I plan to do a deep conditioning treatment this weekend. I'm really happy with it. I'm glad I got brave enough to try it. lol
I got my henna in the mail a couple days ago! I'm so anxious to get it done! I have to wait till I have time to do it though. I still have to buy gloves and things like that too. I'll post before and after pics on my site when it's all done. I'll let you know!
I did a strand test. I can see the difference, but I couldn't get it to show up in a pic. The slightness of the color change is a good thing though, because I'm kinda afraid of a drastic change. My hair looks redder in the sunlight, and from what I can tell the henna will make it look all the time like it looks in sunlight. So I'll be ordering the henna this week!
The samples were helpful in deciding which henna to use. I've got the "experiement" results up on my site (with pics). My next step is doing a strand test on my head. I'll get a pic of that result too.
I just read on LHC that henna loosens curls. Have you read anything about that side effect Hairbraider? For me, henna would not be an option for me in that case. I love my curls just the way they are
Where I've been getting all my info is naturallycurly.com forum from quite a few women who use henna regularly. They recommend doing at least one deep conditioning treatment afterwards. If the curls have loosened, that'll help them bounce back.
Alisa, I've got the samples setting up "as we speak". I'm going to put hair in them this evening. I'll be recording the results on my site.
I just read on LHC that henna loosens curls. Have you read anything about that side effect Hairbraider? For me, henna would not be an option for me in that case. I love my curls just the way they are
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Got my samples in the mail today. Three different types of henna (from different regions) and one sample of indigo (just for curiosity's sake). I also received a sample from another company who claims pure high quality but the price is extrememly low compared to mehandi.com. I'm anxious to put it to the test as well.
Lengthygoal - thanks for the info! Mehandi.com is who I'm planning to order from. I've never dyed my hair and don't want to use chemicals. That's why I want to experiment with henna.
30isthenewblack - I've sent for the samples and am waiting to receive them.
I've been reading all about henna & it's really interesting. I always got the impression henna was only a reddish colour. I didn't realise that you could mix up different solutions & create different colours. Unfortunately, my hair is chemically dyed & it's not an option at the moment.
I think a nice brown colour would suit Sarah. So Ms Sarah, have you done the strand test?
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I've never used henna on my hair. (I've never dyed my hair and never plan too) But I do henna my skin. You might want to check out www.hennapage.com. I would think that Henna would be a much better option rather than another hair color product with a lot of chemicals in. www.mehandi.com has great products (I order all my henna supplies from them) and special hair bundles with different types of henna for different hair textures and colors. Do you want more of a redish shade or brunette? You can do either with henna. Hope I helped out.
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I'm so anxious to get it done! I have to wait till I have time to do it though. I still have to buy gloves and things like that too. I'll post before and after pics on my site when it's all done. I'll let you know!
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I look forward to seeing the pictures if you decide to do your whole head.
