Hey everyone, I'm finally getting around to sharing my Henna Hair Treatment How Too! I did not mean to wait this long, but time just slipped by. I am REALLY excited to share this with all of you and I hope it will help any of you who are interested in using Henna to color your hair but have no idea where to start. There is information online about Henna, but not a lot and most of it is kind of confusing. I hope this is easy to understand; it is a process, but when it is all said and done it REALLY is not that complicated. Feel free to leave any questions you might have in the comments!
The Henna Hair
Treatment
Supplies
Needed
v Red (Pure Henna) – MorrocoMethod.comv Light Brown (Henna and Indigo) –MorrocoMethod.comv Amla – Amazon.com *this is not the Amla I used, but it looks like a good choice.v Euro-Organic Oil – MorrocoMethod.comv Brewed Black Tea (For light hair use
chamomile)v Lemon juice/Apple Cider Vinegarv Test containersv Loose hair samples (collected from
hair brush)v Glass mixing bowlv Wooden spoonv Measuring spoonsv Latex gloves (2 pair)v Old clothesv Towelv Shower caps (2)v Winter hat (to hold in heat)v Hair drier (to add heat) optionalv Hairbrush (to help get the treatment
out of hair while in the shower)
The Testing
Process
Mix several small test batches using various ratios of Red,
Light Brown, and Amla and let sit for 8-12 hours or overnight. Test on loose
hair samples to determine the desired shade. *Note that this is approximately
what it may look like when applied to the entire head, but may not be exact.
My testing combinations were:
v 100% Red (Pure Henna)
v 75% Red (Pure Henna), 25% Amla
v 50% Red (Pure Henna), 25% Light Brown
(Henna/Indigo), 25% Amla
v 50% Light brown (Henna/Indigo), 25%
Red (Pure Henna), 25% Amla
v 100% Light Brown (Henna/Indigo)
*The hair on the far right is my natural color
The Treatment
Mix
(This is the mix that
I created after determining the correct ratio for my desired color using the
above testing process. I chose to split the difference from my two favorites
and do 90% Henna 10% Amla.)
v 8 Tbs. Red
v 1 Tbs. Amla
v Brewed Tea (enough to make a paste)
v 1 Tsp. Euro-Organic Oil
v Lemon Juice/Apple Cider Vinegar (-
Tbsp. or enough to make a Greek yogurt like consistency.)
Prepare the
treatment mix and let sit for 8-12 hours.
The
Application Process
After the treatment mix has set for 8
-12 hours you are ready to apply it to your hair. Protect the area where you
will be doing the treatment as the process can be messy. Wear old clothes that
you don’t mind getting messy or possibly stained. I used Euro-Organic Oil to
coat around the edge of my hair line to keep my skin from getting stained by
the henna.
Begin with clean DRY hair. Section off hair. Put on latex
gloves and starting at the base of your head apply from root to tip thoroughly.
When each section is
thoroughly and completely coated, let down the next section. It is good to be a
bit excessive at this stage because the more you put on the better. It will
look and feel like someone coated your head and hair with mud or cow manure. But
don’t worry, it will be worth it in the end! When all of your hair is coated
with the henna take a few moments to massage it in, just to be sure that you
have thoroughly coated each strand.
Coil your hair up on
the top of your head like you would if you were making a bun.
Cover with a shower
cap behind ears and then a second one over the ears.
Slip the winter hat over the shower cap to keep in the warmth
which will help the henna to develop.
Leave the treatment on for 2-4 hours. I left mine on for 3.
Relax during this time by reading a book, watching a movie, surfing the
internet, or basically anything that you enjoy. Try not to focus on the
treatment or you will get impatient.
Rinsing Away
the “Mud”
(You can use the
shower, bath, water hose or even a more natural location such as a lake or
creek.)
Put
on the second pair of latex gloves so that your hands do not become stained
during the rinsing process. Remove
the winter hat and shower caps. Rinse, rinse, rinse (the hairbrush may come in
handy at this time), until the “mud” is totally out of your hair. Preferably,
let hair air dry. Do NOT wash hair out with shampoo until at least 24 hours
after treatment.
The Results
(Results may vary
from person to person.)
The color may be extra bright at
first, but as it oxidizes and settles it will tone down. This may take 3-5 days.
Your hair will most likely feel thicker and healthier and will look fresh and
vibrant!
*The first two pictures are immediately following my henna treatment and the last two are 2 days later. Unfortunately I didn't stay consistent with my photo taking so my "after" picture is actually one taken 5 days after my second henna treatment.
*Indoor lighting
*Outdoor lighting
Congratulations! You just completed The Henna Hair Treatment! Go enjoy your
fresh locks!
* Due to the fact that I was inconsistent with taking photos, the after picture is actually several months later, after my second application. I believe there was a slight deepening of color with the second application.
~ Clair
