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Feb 2nd, 2008 at 12:10pm
 
Can someone give me a crash course in Henna? I know NOTHING. Undecided  I'm thinking about dying my hair a soft black.
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Re: Henna 101
Reply #1 - Feb 2nd, 2008 at 12:43pm
 
Hi Waiting4longlocks,

Try this place http://www.hennaforhair.com/  It has the best info on henna for hair!

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Reply #2 - Feb 2nd, 2008 at 6:48pm
 
Catherine Cartwright-Jones has a site that is very good and informative.  www.mehandi.com
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Reply #3 - Feb 2nd, 2008 at 7:51pm
 
Heheh! We mentioned the same place!
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Reply #4 - Feb 3rd, 2008 at 2:23pm
 
Thanks ladies!  Cheesy
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Reply #5 - Feb 4th, 2008 at 3:12am
 
Embarrassed no surprise that we're on the same page,Lisabelle!! Smiley
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Reply #6 - Feb 4th, 2008 at 10:48am
 
Curlgirl64 wrote on Feb 4th, 2008 at 3:12am:
Embarrassed no surprise that we're on the same page,Lisabelle!! Smiley


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Reply #7 - Feb 4th, 2008 at 2:05pm
 
Just so you donīt make the same misstake as many have. Indigo likes cold water and it starts working imediately. Put in your hair within 15 min for best effect. It doesnīt stain after 15 min approx.
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Reply #8 - Feb 5th, 2008 at 12:46pm
 
Both of you ladies are on the mark!!lol! Wink
I mix my indigo with cool to luke warm water and the dye releases within 5 minutes.
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Reply #9 - Apr 5th, 2008 at 2:32pm
 
I know this is older but...henna is wonderful. I actually have it sitting on my head right now. It can be kind of a production to mix, wait for dye release, apply and rinse out. My hair feels so silky afterwards and the color looks great. Who knows if I have any grays under there. My hair is naturally pretty dark brown, was almost black when I was born but had lightened considerably over the years. The henna gives me really red highlights that glow in the sun, you can usually see the dark red all the time though. I used to mix my henna with water and a little ACV, but lately I have been using green tea and it has worked the better. It hasn't dried my hair out and leaves no smell. It can be a pain to rinse out though.
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Reply #10 - Apr 6th, 2008 at 12:34am
 
Using lots of conditioner when you're rinsing helps alot!
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Reply #11 - Apr 15th, 2008 at 11:08am
 
Has anyone used clear Henna to help with tangling?  Does it change the color at all?  Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: Henna 101
Reply #12 - Apr 16th, 2008 at 9:12am
 
Cassia is what I think you are referring to as clear henna.  I've not used it myself, but I am considering it.  I may just need to order some and give it a try!
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Reply #13 - Apr 16th, 2008 at 10:23pm
 
Yes,BB is right.  The henna you are referring to is called Cassia.  It will give you shine but will not change the color of your hair.
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