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    I was curious about the Henna for the hair. Where can I get it and what do I do? I have red hair now that has been chemically done, and I would really like more intense colours, and ones that don't fade. If anyone can help, please let me know more about it. Thanks

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    I got my henna at a indian (India) store. The had a bunch of henna products.

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    I get ground henna from an herb store. I think there are special considerations if your hair has already been chemically died, though.



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    You can order henna from Lush.com

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    my dad swears by henna for his hair.lol. hes so cute.

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    PLEASE don't order from lush or a beauty supply.

    What you want to do is get body art quality henna with NO OTHER ADDITIVES because they are usually scientific names for metallic salts, or cones or conditioners that prevent the henna from staying properly, and that's all you get at lush or the beauty supply.

    Things to consider:
    It's permanent. REALLY really permanent. Most stylists won't even touch it, let alone bleach it out.
    Test on a bit of hair from your brush, esp. if you chemical dye. Green swamp hair ain''t pretty.
    It thickens your hair considerably - is your hair already too thick?

    IF you're okay with all that, I use hennaforhair.com as it is 100 percent henna with no additives. I love it, my hair is thick, shiny, and beautiful! Try to only redo the new growth when you do it, as it darkens the more you put on.

    I use the red wine or lemon juice mix (it's all explained on the website) and use a rubber spatula and a couple chopsticks to apply. I leave mine for four hours, I'm naturally dark strawberry blonde/brown. Usually at an Indian grocery you can find ladies willing to apply it for not too expensive; mix and bring your own henna.

    Don't make big plans the day after your henna; the color that you get needs to oxidize and turn less orange, which usually takes a day.

    Before you henna wash your hair and do an apple cider vinegar rinse, three tablespoons to three cups of water. Pour through your hair and rinse out. This removes buildup on your hair so the henna can penetrate.

    I love henna! It's so good for your hair, seals up splits, and makes it soooo thick and shiny.

    Word of caution: ALWAYS tell your hairdressers if you use henna. It simply isn't compatible with most chemical dyes, relaxers, perms, etc, and they need to know.

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    Hmmm i'm not sure if that would be the best option for me then, as my hair is permed as well. I would love to have a permanent red, but I love to have curly hair, too. So I guees the only way to have both would be to use the chemical dyes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honey71783 View Post
    You can order henna from Lush.com
    Nooooooooooooooooooo
    Quote Originally Posted by cherry_sin View Post
    PLEASE don't order from lush or a beauty supply.

    What you want to do is get body art quality henna with NO OTHER ADDITIVES because they are usually scientific names for metallic salts, or cones or conditioners that prevent the henna from staying properly, and that's all you get at lush or the beauty supply.

    Things to consider:
    It's permanent. REALLY really permanent. Most stylists won't even touch it, let alone bleach it out.
    Test on a bit of hair from your brush, esp. if you chemical dye. Green swamp hair ain''t pretty.
    It thickens your hair considerably - is your hair already too thick?

    IF you're okay with all that, I use hennaforhair.com as it is 100 percent henna with no additives. I love it, my hair is thick, shiny, and beautiful! Try to only redo the new growth when you do it, as it darkens the more you put on.

    I use the red wine or lemon juice mix (it's all explained on the website) and use a rubber spatula and a couple chopsticks to apply. I leave mine for four hours, I'm naturally dark strawberry blonde/brown. Usually at an Indian grocery you can find ladies willing to apply it for not too expensive; mix and bring your own henna.

    Don't make big plans the day after your henna; the color that you get needs to oxidize and turn less orange, which usually takes a day.

    Before you henna wash your hair and do an apple cider vinegar rinse, three tablespoons to three cups of water. Pour through your hair and rinse out. This removes buildup on your hair so the henna can penetrate.

    I love henna! It's so good for your hair, seals up splits, and makes it soooo thick and shiny.

    Word of caution: ALWAYS tell your hairdressers if you use henna. It simply isn't compatible with most chemical dyes, relaxers, perms, etc, and they need to know.
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