Would I be able to switch to permanent hair color, following "Henna."
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I did! I henna'd my hair for the first time, and a couple of weeks later realized it was way too dark for me so I tried a light brown permanent color and it worked fine.no problems whatsoever.
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I don't see why not. The color may come out differently then what you are wanting. I would go into a salon and let them know you have been using henna and want to color your hair with something else. Is that what you were asking?
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My natural color is a medium brown and it lightens my hair a bit with extended use. I've used same product for about 2 years. It will definitely turn any grey you have into a red/auburn color. The directions say to leave it on for an hour, but I leave it on for two (it wont damage your hair because there aren't any harsh chemicals.) Keep in mind that henna oxidizes and takes about 2 days for full color to actually take form. When I rinse it out, it always seems a little brassy to me, but after a day it softens and on the third day color is a very pretty reddish brown. So to answer your question, I would say that it would probably leave a reddish tone on your hair (maybe seen more in the sunlight) and with highlights red colors would become stronger after extended use........ The good news is that it is inexpensive so if it doesn't work, you didn't spend $150 at a salon. And if you don't like it, no worries because it fades after 3 weeks :)
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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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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. 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.... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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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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mix with indigo to darken, my hair is primarily grey now I had red hair and with this henna alone it turns my hair a beautiful red almost the original color, this is great henna
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It's been quite a few years since I used it, but I had thick shoulder length hair at the time and used 1 box. Make sure you're ready for permanent hair color. This stuff does not wash out like some other hennas
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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 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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Yes you would need to blech your hair again since this is permanent color. You can also try Satin color remover.
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No, it doesn't. I have some gray and still need to color my hair. The small amount of henna in the oil really just helps to soften the hair, not color it. This is an excellent product- I use it every day to keep my hair soft and moisturized. But, it's not a replacement for coloring at all...
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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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Yes, but you cannot use it alone on Grey or else it will come out blue. You have to apply henna first as a base. It will turn orange with the henna (DON'T GET SCARED lol), but once you rinse and apply the indigo and leave it on for the time recommended it will come out very black.
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Most definitely as red as on the package. I started out with nearly black hair and it is still the color of the hair you see. I've tried two other colorings with a different color henna since and it's still the color on the package. You need to like that color because it's not going anywhere any time soon. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful color and looks good on the hair, but if you don't like it, don't do it.
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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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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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Henna might react oddly with chemically color treated hair. I'm sure it would work, but precede with cation. Perhaps do strand testing first?