Re: Help! Any Tips? Dealing with Indigo's consistency

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Posted by Lamina on November 5, 2004 at 13:25:04:

In reply to: Help! Any Tips? Dealing with Indigo's consistency posted by Anna on November 4, 2004 at 15:14:25:

I've often pondered mayo.
But one thing to remember is that indigo is NOT henna.
Indigo is used to dye fabric in 'vats'- huge pots full of water. I've also pondered
dipping head into pot of indigo but the neck ache potental usualy out weighs
the thought.
L
: I've been hennaing and indigoing for about 6 months now, and have
: really gotten used to the rituals of applying/length of time needed
: to color my hair, etc. But there is one thing that I'm not getting
: used to: the consistency of indigo. Does anyone have tips on how to
: make indigo less sloppy? I've been adding cassia obovata and that
: seems to help somewhat, but perhaps dilutes the richness of the dark
: indigo that I need to react to my already hennaed hair.
:
: Any advice appreciated...

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: I've often pondered mayo. : But one thing to remember is that indigo is NOT henna. : Indigo is used to dye fabric in 'vats'- huge pots full of water. I've also pondered : dipping head into pot of indigo but the neck ache potental usualy out weighs : the thought. : L : : I've been hennaing and indigoing for about 6 months now, and have : : really gotten used to the rituals of applying/length of time needed : : to color my hair, etc. But there is one thing that I'm not getting : : used to: the consistency of indigo. Does anyone have tips on how to : : make indigo less sloppy? I've been adding cassia obovata and that : : seems to help somewhat, but perhaps dilutes the richness of the dark : : indigo that I need to react to my already hennaed hair. : : : : Any advice appreciated...
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