Re: Henna safe when blended with Indigo?


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Posted by Alison on August 19, 2004 at 18:21:36:

In reply to: Henna safe when blended with Indigo? posted by Jade on August 19, 2004 at 02:56:45:

: Hi Henna Explorers
: I recently learned that Indigo is Alkaline and Henna is Acidic, so
: I'm wondering if it is safe to blend them and use them together at
: once...would it be like vinegar and baking soda and cause an
: undesirable "frying" of the hair?
:
: Thanks for your time
: Jade

Henna is mildly acidid, indigo is mildly basic. Neither is a strong
enough pH to worry about putting on your hair or skin, and neither is
strong enough to react to the other. You're safe.

 


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