how do you apply the henna?
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I just mix it in like any other hair coloring and it comes out fine. Just work it into a section at a time and then make sure all hair is covered with the coloring solution.
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Mix with warm water and a pinch of salt then separate hair and apply from root with a brush
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Mix with warm water and a pinch of salt to the consistency of a paste then you separate hair and apply from the root with a hair brush
1773777
What oil and how much lemon juice? I would try a deep conditioner, either home made, with something like argan or jojoba oil, or a good commercial one. Sounds like your hair dried out too much, which is not typical for henna. This henna already has amla in it, which provides the sour/acid component to develop the color. You really didn't need the lemon juice.
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All henna products recommend to wait at least 2 to 3 months to use after a chemical dye especially bleaching. I waited 3 months after bleaching my hair. Henna only changes your hair slightly and does not change your actual hair color. Henna gives you great highlights to your natural color and does a great job at covering gray. However, henna takes 3 to 4 times of use before you notice results & must be left on longer then one hour. Good news, you can apply henna every 2 to 3 weeks and the highlights increase with each application. Hope this advice helped...
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I use on my hair, but it's very nice pure henna, so should be a nice dark burgundy on the skin.
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You can certainly mix the henna together with the indigo and adjust the ratio for your desired color. It will still cover the gray, but the 2-step process provides better coverage. I find that whichever procedure I choose, the gray roots start to emerge after 3 or 4 weeks.
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Yes you can put henna on top of dark black hair. I have black hair and I use this once a month. Your hair will not turn red though. It will just strengthen your hair a whole lot. If your hair is light black you may see some amber shine in the light. Henna isn't a "hair dye" it is a natural plant and it bonds to the keritain in your hair staining it. So it's not actually stripping off your color so if your hair is blonde you will see the red. If your hair is dark you may not see it but it is still well worth it. My hair is past my butt because of how strong it makes your hair. Which before henna I was lucky to get past my shoulders because of split ends.
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I have an old towel (I wrap my hair for 45 minutes). And years ago, zi went to Sally's Beauty Supply and picked up a "color" brush to apply the henna. I also purchased a plastic dye bowl that came with a brush and that has been very useful -better than an old cereal bowl.
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It varies. If it's really warm outside then the dye could release In 4 hours. If it's cold outside then it could take 24 hours. You will notice the henna turn from green to brown. There will be like a brown liquid on top. This means it's ready. Don't microwave or use boiling water to speed up dye release. You will ruin the dye and it won't bond to your hair. If it happens to bond to your hair it won't be for very long. Quick fade out
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It depends what your hair color is: How dark or light -Black, dark brown, light brown? If it is a black you can leave it in for a long time. 4 hrs. medium brown you can leave it 2 hours, lighter 1/2 hour to be safe. Reminder: Remember to remove all rings, and no metal utensils, wood, glass, ceramic, plastic! Also a nice tip is if you use an egg it helps when you rinse the henna out immensely because you do not want to over rinse. I hope this helps!
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The Godrej Nupur is primarily henna and has a number of other herbs and spices which boost its conditioning qualities. All (natural) henna tends to color your hair an orange to red shade depending on your base hair color. Senna (also known as cassia obovata) has similar effects to henna without the coloring issue (it has a neutral to yellowish tint) and that may suit you better if you have fair or light colored hair.
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The color isn't stated on the package. Henna is red typically, but it really depends on your base color because its tone changes relative to that: e.g. if you're blonde, it will probably end up a more coppery color, if you're a red head, it enhances your natural red, brown gets reddish highlights, black gets red tones visible in the sun. It also depends what you use to mix it up with-if you use coffee or tea, it tones down the red a bit, chamomile or lemon makes it redder (but the lemon can be rough on your hair). Also, the color depends on how long you leave it on, so you may want to do a strand test. The color isn't stated on the package. Henna is red typically, but it really depends on your base color because its tone changes relative to that: e.g. if you're blonde, it will probably end up a more coppery color, if you're a red head, it enhances your natural red, brown gets reddish highlights, black gets red tones visible in the sun. It also depends what you use to mix it up with-if you use coffee or tea, it tones down the red a bit, chamomile or lemon makes it redder (but the lemon can be rough on your hair). Also, the color depends on how long you leave it on, so you may want to do a... » Read More The color isn't stated on the package. Henna is red typically, but it really depends on your base color because its tone changes relative to that: e.g. if you're blonde, it will probably end up a more coppery color, if you're a red head, it enhances your natural red, brown gets reddish highlights, black gets red tones visible in the sun. It also depends what you use to mix it up with-if you use coffee or tea, it tones down the red a bit, chamomile or lemon makes it redder (but the lemon can be rough on your hair). Also, the color depends on how long you leave it on, so you may want to do a strand test. « Show Less
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The quick answer I have is that it depends on two things: what color your hair is now, & how you prepare the henna. I highly recommend the techniques in this free henna book pdf.(maybe skip the first part which is history, the good stuff is a little ways down) http://www.hennaforhair.com/freebooks/hennaforhair.pdf I have used the technique twice now and am not at all disappointed like I have been with past hennas where I just boiled the water etc... Anyway, they will show you before and after pics of different types and colors of hair which helps a lot! Plus the lemon juice overnight thing works so well, my hair has stayed so well since I did it with this Silk and Stone (but I did a mix cus I have dark hair and wanted more dark auburn) I still get compliments, so this particular powder should do you very well assuming you use a good technique. Hope it helps you as much as it helped me =)
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My roots didn't respond well to the henna. Gray turned a bit orangey. I loved the conditioning the henna gave to my hair, however, I'd have to maybe get tips on how to get better coloring for my gray
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You've bought the wrong product. Henna (lawsonia inermis) ONLY colors hair in various shades of red, depending on your base color. It doesn't come in any other colors, will not lighten hair, and is permanent. On the other hand, you can mix henna with various herbs (i.e. indigo, cassia) to achieve various shades. What color were you going for?
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Henna might react oddly with chemically color treated hair. I'm sure it would work, but precede with cation. Perhaps do strand testing first?
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If your hair is light brown with some gray in it, it will be more like bright red after the henna, I would mix some indigo in for deeper red...
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The packets come with instructions. You mix the henna with water or I mix it with hibiscus tea or red zinger to give the henna more of a red effect and mix until you get a smooth texture. Then apply to hair with gloves and always use vasaline on the hair line, ears, and neck. Henna does stain skin a little, but if you wash it off quickly it comes right with water. Hope this helps.