I would love to hear from some people how you treat your hair after coloring it with henna. What shampoo and conditioner do you use? Thanks!
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I don't use shampoo... not a big fan of it, I only use conditioner to get it out. Henna hair color will take 2 to 3 days to oxidize and reach its final color, I don't know if immediate shampooing will affect that but not being a shampoo fan I prefer not to take the risk. Also, check out sites like The Long Hair Community, they have a huge forum with Tons of info regarding henna and hair all based on personal experiences
1104128
I buy the generic Biolage shampoo and conditioner at Sally's that's safe for color treated hair. I use Ion deep conditioning pack once a week (also get at Salley's)..leave it on while I sleep with plastic shower cap over it to keep head warm. The color has yet to fade. I get compliments weekly since changing to henna.
1104129
My friend and I just used regular shampoo. I use tresemme with keratin in it. Its nothing special, just bought it at wal mart and use it regularly
1104130
I just use my usual shampoo and conditioner. If the natural smell of henna bothers you, try using a mint or lavender scented product. When I mix my henna before applying, I always add about a half teaspoon of lavender essential oil to it before I apply.
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For shampoo, I use Enjoy Sulfate-Free Luxury Shampoo, and for conditioner, I alternate between Tresemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Conditioner and Aussie conditioners.Otherwise, I've heard really great things about Pureology shampoo, so I was planning on trying that one next time.
124565
I am a redhead and have my hair professionally colored. This is the best shampoo and conditioner I have ever used...It was recommended by my salon.....
1546266
First can you tell me if you just used straight henna or did you mix with Indigo? If you just used straight henna then you will not be able to lighten it will stick. Regular shampoos that have sulfate in them will strip them a bit but if you have gray that might not be what you want. You can try honey, which carries natural peroxide in it and it will lighten it over time and give it highlights but will alter your red to a golden color which may not be what you want. If you are mixing with lemon it will lighten a bit but be careful with that cause the combination will make your hair a bit dry. let me know if u have any other questions. First can you tell me if you just used straight henna or did you mix with Indigo? If you just used straight henna then you will not be able to lighten it will stick. Regular shampoos that have sulfate in them will strip them a bit but if you have gray that might not be what you want. You can try honey, which carries natural peroxide in it and it will lighten it over time and give it highlights but will alter your red to a golden color which may not be what you want. If you are mixing with lemon it will lighten a bit but be careful with that cause the combination will make your hair a bit... » Read More First can you tell me if you just used straight henna or did you mix with Indigo? If you just used straight henna then you will not be able to lighten it will stick. Regular shampoos that have sulfate in them will strip them a bit but if you have gray that might not be what you want. You can try honey, which carries natural peroxide in it and it will lighten it over time and give it highlights but will alter your red to a golden color which may not be what you want. If you are mixing with lemon it will lighten a bit but be careful with that cause the combination will make your hair a bit dry. let me know if u have any other questions. « Show Less
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The longer you leave the dye in the richer the red you'll get. I have almost brown hair and so my results are much darker. The lighter you are the color seems to stand out more vibrantly in my opinion. Especially with hi-lights. The color will bleed for a good week but will eventually slow down. Try to use some lavender oil to make the smell a little better. The more you dye your hair the richer the color you get. I've actually mixed different henna reds and get radical results. Its up to you tho. I've been using henna for a year and it never ever fades. I will always use it.It also helps to get a good deep conditioner to make your hair easier to brush through. Just remember to rinse hair thoroughly, as long as possible henna is hard to get out and makes your scalp itch. I also buy my own gloves, the ones that come in the package suck, their too big and cheap. Best of luck .
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the Henna will lighten naturally as time goes on. If you really hate the color and want to go lighter there are color oops on the market at like Sally's that you can buy and it should correct some darkness by stripping with a peroxide. Im sure your hair will be happier if you leave it alone and just let the henna fade naturally.
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There are neutral colorourless henna conditioners made by Surya Henna, Rainbow Henna, and Light Mountain henna (my favorite). You can leave those for hours and not color your hair. But if you buy NATURAL (red) henna, you WILL tint at the very least, but more than likely you'll get red hair (unless your hair is very dark). If your hair IS dark brown or black, you can use this henna and only get a slight tint. Leave on for an hour and you'll be good. BUT if you have light or medium brown hair, it WILL color. So try the neutral henna, it's the same conditioning results without the red.
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In my experience, use lemon juice instead of h20, let it sit for several hours to let the dye release, apply to entire head, wrap in Saran Wrap, leave on for at least 8 hours, rinse well. Do not shampoo for a few days. To achieve the deep color, you will apply more frequently. Once you attain the color you want, then you maintain the roots with the same application process, while glazing the rest of your hair with a henna/conditioner mix left on for a shorter period. Be advised that henna looks bright reddish orange for the first few days and the mellows into a richer color in time. About a week after I henna, when the color has oxidized to the depth I like, I deep condition w/organic cold pressed coconut oil, wrap w/Saran Wrap, and leave in for as long as possible, at least overnight. Soften hairs, and seems to seal in that depth longer. With burgundy you will need to apply more than once to achieve that depth. It's a beautiful color that greatly changes based on lighting. If you have never hennaed before, research it well. Good luck.
125431
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.
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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 use Indigo. I don't like the brassy orange so now I'm toning it down with the Indigo. Then, use 3 - 4 times the Indigo as the Henna. Hope this helps.
645359
Hello! I put the henna on wet hair.But you must make sure the henna itself is the right consisitency.Not too thick but more like cake batter.Add more warm water if needed.Also I wrapped my head up in plastic wrap and then a towel over that to keep my head moist.I left mine in for over an hour because I have a lot of gray.Hope that helps you.Rachel
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I use natural henna (very red) and indigo on my hair. I go back a couple of days later and use this product to "lift" the color for subtle highlights. I get a lot of complements and people are usually shocked when I tell them my process because it looks so natural. I can't tell you how it would work for natural red hair. Try a sample hidden area first.
1319605
I have no experience with this brand of henna, so not quite sure why Amazon asked if I could answer this question...lol...but my hair is a very dark brown, almost black, and when I use henna my hair never turned a noticeable orange or red color...I could see it, but it toned down after the color oxidized. It still looks dark brown. So, if this brand turned your hair red, and not auburn, I would have to wonder what dyes are being used along with the henna in this mixture. Henna only dyes orange, not red. What you could do is try amla. Amla is used if I remember correctly to cool down the orange in henna, giving a cool brown, as in a not warm brown. Indigo with henna is usually used for a blue-black type shade. But since I'm worried that this isn't pure henna since it gave you a red, maybe you could buy both indigo and amla and test with some hair from your brush or comb and see if there's any odd color reactions before doing your whole head. Or maybe check out some of the darker shades this company offers and do the same with your shed hairs.
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Yes! I mix lemon juice with henna (40 g for short hair), let it sit overnight, then in the morning just before applying it, I add 40 g indigo with warm water to the mixture. The color turns out dark brown with a tint of red. My hair is naturally medium/dark brown. It works great!
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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.
1579921
I have been using Henna to dye my hair since last year for the same reason of yours. It says it is 100% pure. According to my experience this Henna power dyes my grey hair into deep orange red color if using alone. I now use two steps (Henna followed by Indigo) to dye my grey hair back to my original color -soft back. It works well for me. Being gritty is the only drawback I feel about this product, but it does do the job. Recently, I found a local Indian store which sells henna. Product from there smells the same and does the same job. The only difference is that the texture is finer. I hope this answers some of your questions. I have been using Henna to dye my hair since last year for the same reason of yours. It says it is 100% pure. According to my experience this Henna power dyes my grey hair into deep orange red color if using alone. I now use two steps (Henna followed by Indigo) to dye my grey hair back to my original color -soft back. It works well for me. Being gritty is the only drawback I feel about this product, but it does do the job. Recently, I found a local Indian store which sells henna. Product from there smells the same and does the same job. The only difference is that the texture is finer. I... » Read More I have been using Henna to dye my hair since last year for the same reason of yours. It says it is 100% pure. According to my experience this Henna power dyes my grey hair into deep orange red color if using alone. I now use two steps (Henna followed by Indigo) to dye my grey hair back to my original color -soft back. It works well for me. Being gritty is the only drawback I feel about this product, but it does do the job. Recently, I found a local Indian store which sells henna. Product from there smells the same and does the same job. The only difference is that the texture is finer. I hope this answers some of your questions. « Show Less
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It does if you leave it on 2 to 3 hours and prep your hair first, also I have used either coffee or black tea to mix with the henna instead of water. You prep your hair by making a paste out of baking soda & water, the ratio is approximately 1/2 baking soda and a little less than 1/2 water. After washing your hair, towel dry then apply this paste especially at the roots and where your gray hair is, leave this on for 10 minutes and rinse your hair until it no longer feels grainy. This is a natural way to open the hair cuticle a little so it takes the color better. Dry your hair, now apply the henna and cover your hair with a plastic bag & leave it on for as long as you can. I've also added about 15 minutes of heat toward the end either a hot towel or heat cap. It works great and really conditioned my hair while looking natural with high & low lights and lasts quite a while.