remove the effects of henna

Hello!

To make a long story short, I thought it would be beneficial for me to henna my hair.  I put a neutral henna into my hair about a day and a half ago.  I absolutely hate how my hair feels and looks now.  I understand that my hair is the same color, but the texture of my hair is different, it is too soft now, it is very limp and kind of flyaway-ish.  My hair looks really different now when it is down.  I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to remove the henna from my hair and get my hair back to how it was before I did this!

I don't think I'm going to try it again.  I swore that if I could get my hair back to how it used to look and feel, I'll never mess with my hair again!  So if I just do my regular hair routine, then my hair will go back to how it looked and felt prior to the henna?  How long will that take??  I read on two different websites that if I put rubbing alcohol and mineral oil in my hair, it should help strip the henna.  I'm just really desperate to rid my hair of it! 

Oh by the way, YOU'RE hair looks gorgeous with the henna.  I guess henna is just not for my hair.  And I hope you're feeling well from your surgery

Thanks!

I am glad to hear you're recovering well from your surgery!

Okay, what I used was the Cassia Obovata.  So, since it is more like a conditioning treatiment, the affects won't last as long???  My hair will go back to how it was pre-henna (or cassia obovata)?  Well if that's the case, then I am extremely relieved!  Is that the same for henna that dyes your hair?  I guess I should have researched all of this before I decided to do it, but I just got an impulse and decided to do it right then.  I mean, I know it's not that big of deal--especially since I didn't even alter the color of my hair or anything too drastic--but my hair definately looks and feels different.  I'm pretty particular about my hair and I have never done any color or henna to my hair before so I'm pretty new to this kind of stuff!  Thank you so much though for you time and advice!

Mahaya   

Mahaya...no problem :)  Btw...henna is permanent...just so you know.

Special Kitty....click here for one cassia seller (where I get mine from)

Okay, I don't mean to be the slow one, but I understand when you say that henna is permanet.  I guess what I need help understanding is does that mean my hair won't go back to normal?  I mean, if I don't maintain it, it will eventually just go back to how it was prior to?  I'm sorry to keep asking all these questions, but any information would help

Thanks again

Thanks for that info. I could have made a big mistake.  I've nearly finished growing out my roots and never want to repeat the experience!! Think I'll just carry on conditioning.  Seems to be working. 

 I love following your "progress" photos by the way.  How long was it before the August "chop"?

Thanks missrini, it does make sense.  I'm just gonna go back to my normal routine, not mess with my hair anymore, and just let it grow.  The cassia stuff will go away eventually! 

Oh by the way, you are very pretty! 

Thanks again so much for all your help!

Hi Rini,

For some reason I cant open any of my personal messages or send one so can you just resend your reply to this topic?

Thanks so much

NOey

Thanks Mahaya, SpecialKitty, Anais  I actually think my head resembles a lightbulb in that pic, but hey I'll take the compliment!

Noey...I'll resend my PM reply, no worries.

Anais, yeah DH is a professional photographer, but that pic was taken with my little digital out in the backyard. You oughta see his GOOD stuff!!!    I think when my hair is of a decent "show-off-able" length, then I'll get him to do some cool arty hair shots.