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Posted by Betsey on May 28, 2004 at 23:36:35:

Hello! My name is Betsey and I've recently bought some henna off the
mehandi site and I plan on using it as soon as I get an acceptable
strand test.

I've been doing research on websites and I have a few questions that I
haven't been able to locate answers to. I've never done a henna
before, and I want to be absolutely certain of what to do before I get
into it. :)

How exactly will I know when the henna paste has dye release and is
ready to apply?

I bought enough henna to do 3-4 treatments, which I plan to do within
the next few months. Is it better to store the henna in its original
powdered form or as the paste? Also, should it be stored in the
freezer/refridgerator?

I'm going to do multiple strand tests if I have to with different
mixes to achieve my desired color. I have very dark blonde hair, or
very light mousy brown. I'm not quite sure what it is really. It's
baby fine, but decently long, about 3 inches past my bra strap. I want
to get a deep red, though I understand in the sunlight it will
probably be more fiery orange. I'm hoping the simple combination of
henna and lemon juice does the trick, but if not I know there are
other things I can add. I've ordered samples of powdered cloves, and
if those don't work I'm going to try paprika. I'd greatly appreciate
any recommendations.

If I do mix the henna with another ingredient (like cloves or paprika)
do I mix it all together at the same time or do I wait to add the
latter extra ingredients until later? I assume it's all the same time,
but I don't know. :)

Okay well... I think that's all for now. I hope I don't seem too daft
for asking so many questions. Thank you for your time and help!

Follow Ups

I'm testing! Betsey 21:27:46 6/1/2004 (0)
Re: Almost ready to join the ranks! Alison 02:36:41 5/29/2004 (3)
- Re: Almost ready to join the ranks! Betsey 00:52:46 5/30/2004 (1)
  - Re: Almost ready to join the ranks! Alison 00:54:20 5/30/2004 (0)
- Actually, I find it easier to put everything into a plastic bag. Faery Ring 15:07:07 5/29/2004 (0)

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: Hello! My name is Betsey and I've recently bought some henna off the : mehandi site and I plan on using it as soon as I get an acceptable : strand test. : : I've been doing research on websites and I have a few questions that I : haven't been able to locate answers to. I've never done a henna : before, and I want to be absolutely certain of what to do before I get : into it. :) : : How exactly will I know when the henna paste has dye release and is : ready to apply? : : I bought enough henna to do 3-4 treatments, which I plan to do within : the next few months. Is it better to store the henna in its original : powdered form or as the paste? Also, should it be stored in the : freezer/refridgerator? : : I'm going to do multiple strand tests if I have to with different : mixes to achieve my desired color. I have very dark blonde hair, or : very light mousy brown. I'm not quite sure what it is really. It's : baby fine, but decently long, about 3 inches past my bra strap. I want : to get a deep red, though I understand in the sunlight it will : probably be more fiery orange. I'm hoping the simple combination of : henna and lemon juice does the trick, but if not I know there are : other things I can add. I've ordered samples of powdered cloves, and : if those don't work I'm going to try paprika. I'd greatly appreciate : any recommendations. : : If I do mix the henna with another ingredient (like cloves or paprika) : do I mix it all together at the same time or do I wait to add the : latter extra ingredients until later? I assume it's all the same time, : but I don't know. :) : : Okay well... I think that's all for now. I hope I don't seem too daft : for asking so many questions. Thank you for your time and help!
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