Re: Baking Soda and Henna

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Posted by Diane on August 5, 2004 at 16:48:38:

In reply to: Baking Soda and Henna posted by Diana Montalion on August 5, 2004 at 11:32:51:

: I live in a place (Missoula, MT) where the water is very hard,
consequently my hair gets
: heavy with mineral buildup. Every two weeks or so, I add baking
soda to my shampoo
: to clarify (this works great and is far less expensive than fancy
clarifying shampoo).
: I've just hennaed my hair (oooh, so lovely) and wonder - will the
baking soda react
: oddly or cause a problem for the henna?

I used to use baking soda periodically as well, and also found it
good; however I gave it up when I started using henna on my hair,
just in case the acid/base thing would backfire on me. I don't know
whether there is any real basis for concern, but I decided not to
chance it.

A vinegar rinse (about 2 tbsp to a litre of water) or the juice of a
lemon mixed with an equal amount of conditioner also works a treat.

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: : I live in a place (Missoula, MT) where the water is very hard, : consequently my hair gets : : heavy with mineral buildup. Every two weeks or so, I add baking : soda to my shampoo : : to clarify (this works great and is far less expensive than fancy : clarifying shampoo). : : I've just hennaed my hair (oooh, so lovely) and wonder - will the : baking soda react : : oddly or cause a problem for the henna? : : I used to use baking soda periodically as well, and also found it : good; however I gave it up when I started using henna on my hair, : just in case the acid/base thing would backfire on me. I don't know : whether there is any real basis for concern, but I decided not to : chance it. : : A vinegar rinse (about 2 tbsp to a litre of water) or the juice of a : lemon mixed with an equal amount of conditioner also works a treat.
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