Thanks Alison

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Posted by Jade on August 22, 2004 at 23:06:16:

In reply to: Re: Henna safe when blended with Indigo? posted by Alison on August 19, 2004 at 18:21:36:

Thanks Alison! Now I know I can use them without worries.
Jade

: : 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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