Re: A few questions for those of you that henna your hair.

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Posted by Natasha on June 4, 2004 at 21:04:28:

In reply to: A few questions for those of you that henna your hair. posted by Nitsa on June 4, 2004 at 19:38:34:

: 1. How long have you been using henna and what brand do you use?
25 years. I started out with Egyptian (?) brand -- you could find it
in drugstores in the 70s and 80s in a beige can with Isis on it. I
thought the can was cool -- I love ancient Egyptian history, and so I
decided to try this stuff that was used in Ancient Egypt on my
hair... I think the stuff actually has more clay than henna, but it
colored and conditioned my hair and made it look special. I was
totally hooked. I graduated to Rainbow henna in college, then used
British brands when I lived in Britain. When I moved back to the
states I started doing henna body art, so I've been using body art
henna ever since. Less grit, fresher, brighter stain.
:
: 2. How long do you usually leave your henna on for?
1/2 hour to 3 hours -- depends on how much free time I have and how
long it's been since I last hennaed.
:
: 3. How often do you use henna?
4-8 weeks depending on free time and root-showing
:
: 4. Do you still use a protein conditioner or protein deep
: conditioning treatment?
Yes. I sometimes mix one in with my henna goop. Or I'll use it the
week before I finally get around to henna-ing -- just b/c my hair is
starting to really misbehave and needs help. THe conditioning tx is a
stopgap until I can henna.
:
: 5. What is your method for removing the henna from your hair? Do
you
: use shampoo, conditioner or just plain water?
: Do you wash it out in the shower or sink?
Plain water. I used to do it in the shower, but now my shower is
draining slowly so I've moved to the kitchen sink...
:
: 6. What benifits if any do you feel you get from henna?
Shiny, healthy hair, gorgeous color. UV protection for my hair. Less
frizz, more curl (I live in a dry climate so my curl usually doesn't
happen unless I henna).

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: : 1. How long have you been using henna and what brand do you use? : 25 years. I started out with Egyptian (?) brand -- you could find it : in drugstores in the 70s and 80s in a beige can with Isis on it. I : thought the can was cool -- I love ancient Egyptian history, and so I : decided to try this stuff that was used in Ancient Egypt on my : hair... I think the stuff actually has more clay than henna, but it : colored and conditioned my hair and made it look special. I was : totally hooked. I graduated to Rainbow henna in college, then used : British brands when I lived in Britain. When I moved back to the : states I started doing henna body art, so I've been using body art : henna ever since. Less grit, fresher, brighter stain. : : : : 2. How long do you usually leave your henna on for? : 1/2 hour to 3 hours -- depends on how much free time I have and how : long it's been since I last hennaed. : : : : 3. How often do you use henna? : 4-8 weeks depending on free time and root-showing : : : : 4. Do you still use a protein conditioner or protein deep : : conditioning treatment? : Yes. I sometimes mix one in with my henna goop. Or I'll use it the : week before I finally get around to henna-ing -- just b/c my hair is : starting to really misbehave and needs help. THe conditioning tx is a : stopgap until I can henna. : : : : 5. What is your method for removing the henna from your hair? Do : you : : use shampoo, conditioner or just plain water? : : Do you wash it out in the shower or sink? : Plain water. I used to do it in the shower, but now my shower is : draining slowly so I've moved to the kitchen sink... : : : : 6. What benifits if any do you feel you get from henna? : Shiny, healthy hair, gorgeous color. UV protection for my hair. Less : frizz, more curl (I live in a dry climate so my curl usually doesn't : happen unless I henna).
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