[ SECRET POST #2241 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2241 ⌋

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Comments

Re: Henna henna henna!

[sirenssong]

I haven't ever used it before... but I'm intrigued. How does it work? What shade does it normally turn for you? How long does it last?

Re: Henna henna henna!

[ginainthekingsroad]

You make a paste with powdered henna and acidic liquid (use pure body-art quality henna, not packaged henna hair dyes and NEVER "black henna"), and let it sit over night in a nice warm place so the dye releases. Then section your hair and coat it really nice and thick. Use gloves and vaseline your hairline and ears. Wrap it up in plastic wrap and put a towel over that to keep it warm. Chill out for 2-6 hours. Wash it out- you may need to rinse several times. It will be brightest at first, and will oxidize over the next few days.

Check out Henna for Hair- it has a lot of great detailed information, especially the various mixes showing all the different results users get.

I have dark brown hair to start with, so I'm never going to get a bright red without bleaching first, just an auburn tint. Looks best in bright sunlight. Here's an after picture from 2010:


ETA, forgot to say how long it lasts. The color stayed around 3 months, gradually fading, gone by around 6-7 months. If you have light hair, you may want to touch up your roots more often; with my dark hair, I didn't notice growth at the roots much.

I've heard you should avoid bleaching your hair for almost a year after using henna (after it's visible), because it stains down to the core of the hair. Attempting to bleach that away can cause uneven dye removal.