I died my hair with henna a few months ago. Can I dye it now? I would like to highlight it (bleach). Some colorists are telling me that I can't though
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Absolutely! I have. As long as you're absolutely positive it had no additives.(metals)..if it was from henna maiden yes. If your still scared. Try it or on hair from your hair brush. Fyi though it might come out orange depending on what color...green if you died it with black henna
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Hi, in our experience, you should have no problem using a chemical color after using our henna. Our products are 100% natural with no chemicals or metallic salts. It seems products in the past contained these which is why people still suggest you cannot go back to chemicals.
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It might not turn out the same as if you didn't use henna so it's not recommended but I don't think there's any harm in it... I llightened a friends hair after henna, and it didn't take all the color out, it made it kind of brassy so I had To go over it twice.. Henna is kind of a commitment but it is possible to dye over it.....
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I can dye your hair as often as you like, but I don't think you can because you can't darker hair lighter
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Sharon, Yes, you can do that to get a customized color. I wouldn't mix 2 different products, but 2 different colors of Surya henna would be just fine to mix. I almost always mixed 2 separate colors to get a shade I wanted and had no ill effects. Hope this helps!
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Pure henna - Lawsonia Inermis - doesn't come in different shades. Because henna releases only one pigment (red!), it cannot lighten your hair and if your natural color is almost black, henna certainly isn't going to give you the same shade on the package. If this DOES happen, you're not using pure henna. And there's nothing wrong with that, if that's what you choose. I just don't want people to make a decision based on bad info. The eventual shade will depend on three things: your natural hair color, the liquid you use to mix your paste, and how long you leave it on your hair. Adding cassia will lighten the eventual shade, and adding indigo will darken your hair. Google is your friend, and it's best to get an idea of how it works and what it can and can't do before you commit. Good luck in your Henna Journey!
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Indigo is not permanent and you have to repeat using indigo every 2 weeks. I stopped using indigo because I am allergic to it and it made my hair fall out. I was tired of red after using henna for a long time. To cover the red I dyed my hair black which is also my true hair color. You can see a little bit of red on my gray hairs even though I covered them black but the red is significantly reduced.
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In my experience, if you combine permanent chemical dyed hair and henna, the result will not be what you want. We had a greenish color appear on a friend's hair after such a treatment. But, that's only one person one time. I have never used both on my own hair at the same time. To be safe though, I would definitely do a small area first so you don't have a disaster.
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Yes! As long as your hair is dark before you use the henna it will work perfectly. When I did mine my roots were dark and the rest of my hair a light light red. When I used the henna my the dark sections of my hair turned out like they should have, burgundy but the light parts did turn orange. I kept it this way because it's like an unintentional ombr. Make sure your hair is all one color and dark and you should be fine. Also, you might want to get two packs. It took me two colorings to really get it to where I wanted.
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Yes, you can if you want to remove the henna from your hair. I would use this with a 20 or 30 volume developer since 40 volume will destroy your hair. Remember that will all bleaching, there will be damage. The amount of damage is determined by the health of your hair so make sure your hair is healthy and you deep condition after wards!
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I have been henna-ing my hair since 2005. The first time I used henna, I waited about 5 months since my last chemical dye and applied the henna- my roots of course were a different color than the rest of my hair but I didn't lose any hair. The thing with henna though is... It's a commitment. You won't be able to use a chemical dye over henna unless you want real damage.
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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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Depends what you are trying to achieve. If you bleach it all the way to blonde then henna over it, in addition to the bleach damage you will probably end up with pumpkin-colored hair. You could try just using a color remover to get close to your natural color, but even then the henna will look different on your virgin roots than on your dyed ends. When I first used henna (not this brand or color, it was just henna with no hibiscus powder) I was applying it over about half virgin hair and half chemically dyed a shade very close to my natural medium brown. The dyed ends soaked up a LOT more henna and were a much brighter red, but somehow it all blended nicely into a cool ombr effect rather than a harsh line of demarcation.
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Can be used for color treated hair, but cannot color treat after one starts to henna.
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I used the light brown from the Henna Guys over my red henna hair and it turned out black. The colors are misrepresented. There is too much indigo powder in the browns and your hair will be black and there is no way to remove it. I tried Prell, Head and Shoulders shampoo, which are very harsh and usually strip color from hair. I applied 100% pure henna 3 days apart for 4 hours each time and finally noticed a tiny reddish tone. Customer service rep told me the colored packets like light brown and medium brown which I also ordered should never be used over henna hair and it was my mistake. They advised me to go to a salon or wait for it to grow out; hardly solutions to the problem. I used the light brown from the Henna Guys over my red henna hair and it turned out black. The colors are misrepresented. There is too much indigo powder in the browns and your hair will be black and there is no way to remove it. I tried Prell, Head and Shoulders shampoo, which are very harsh and usually strip color from hair. I applied 100% pure henna 3 days apart for 4 hours each time and finally noticed a tiny reddish tone. Customer service rep told me the colored packets like light brown and medium brown which I also ordered should never be used over henna hair and it was my mistake.... » Read More I used the light brown from the Henna Guys over my red henna hair and it turned out black. The colors are misrepresented. There is too much indigo powder in the browns and your hair will be black and there is no way to remove it. I tried Prell, Head and Shoulders shampoo, which are very harsh and usually strip color from hair. I applied 100% pure henna 3 days apart for 4 hours each time and finally noticed a tiny reddish tone. Customer service rep told me the colored packets like light brown and medium brown which I also ordered should never be used over henna hair and it was my mistake. They advised me to go to a salon or wait for it to grow out; hardly solutions to the problem. « Show Less
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NOOOOOOOO. Do nottt bleach your hair first. Apply over.What color do you want? My hair was about 4 colors when I last did mine. So I could tell you how it reacted with each.
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This is a light color and it is a warm tone but I think you will find it to be more red When applied over blonde hair. After about a week it will settle down into a lighter auburn color. If you have never done henna before application can be kind of tricky. I can give you a few helpful tips if you would like please email me at Echorunner@Live.com
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At first...just like any other hair color or dye. You have to put it on thick anyway, and it won't stain your hair line as you would think of the traditional henna (I based my hairline with vaseline to protect it anyway), so just remember to apply it thick to cover your gray - like mud!! It's worth it if you are trying to move away from chemicals. The color is subtle at first, but is vibrant as time goes on and especially in natural light. I do find however, that the gray does come thru the color - it's very strong - and if you use the auburn, your gray will look kind of orangey after a while. At least mine did! At first...just like any other hair color or dye. You have to put it on thick anyway, and it won't stain your hair line as you would think of the traditional henna (I based my hairline with vaseline to protect it anyway), so just remember to apply it thick to cover your gray - like mud!! It's worth it if you are trying to move away from chemicals. The color is subtle at first, but is vibrant as time goes on and especially in natural light. I do find however, that the gray does come thru the color - it's very strong - and if you use the auburn, your gray will look kind of orangey after a... » Read More At first...just like any other hair color or dye. You have to put it on thick anyway, and it won't stain your hair line as you would think of the traditional henna (I based my hairline with vaseline to protect it anyway), so just remember to apply it thick to cover your gray - like mud!! It's worth it if you are trying to move away from chemicals. The color is subtle at first, but is vibrant as time goes on and especially in natural light. I do find however, that the gray does come thru the color - it's very strong - and if you use the auburn, your gray will look kind of orangey after a while. At least mine did! « Show Less
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usually you have to do multiple dye sessions for it to look more auburn. the henna color builds up over repeated dying and it also oxidizes over the course of a few days becoming less orange. check out hennaforhair.com. they have the best tips.
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No. I would use manic panic instead. Henna is a long process and rarely turns out to be the color on the box.