Topic started by Kamakshi (@ 195.229.241.186) on Mon Aug 16 15:34:03 EDT 2004.
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Hi folks,
Can someone tell what is the right kind of henna powder to apply for colouring & conditioning the hair ? What other ingredients should be added & what is the correct proportion to be mixed and how long to keep on hair before shampooing? How many times per week should we shampoo after that and how long will the colour last ? Can we oil the hair regularly , after this henna treatment ? Is henna better than the other commercial colourants or will henna dry the hair further ? Any precautions to be taken ? Need urgent response, so many thanks in advance to who responds ; your help is appreciated a lot !
Kamakshi.

Responses:

• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Tue Aug 17 10:05:56 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Kamakshi,
  Henna treatment is a better one for coloring and conditioning.You can apply henna once in 15 days.You can oil and shampoo your hair as usual.you get henna in many brands,but be sure it is mentioned on the packet.
  
  
• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Tue Aug 17 10:20:34 EDT 2004
  
  The correct proportion for mixing it depends upon the length and thickness of the hair.If one has length a little below shoulder 3 table spoon of henna is sufficient.Boil a glass of water and add either tea or coffee powder 3 to 4 spoons,boil till it comes to half a glass and filter it.once it cooled mix the henna powder to thick paste.let it be for an hr.If u make this in an iron kadai and keep it overnight gives good effect.
  next add 1/2 a lime juice ,1 egg whiteand 1/2 a spoon curd to it mix it well ,keep this for 15 mins.Don't forget to wear gloves while applying it.keep this for 2 to 3 hrs and wash it with plain water .next day apply oil and shampoo it. you will feel the difference.Let me know....
  regards
  Devi
  
  
• From: Kamakshi (@ 213.42.2.23) on: Tue Aug 17 17:01:18 EDT 2004
  
  Thanks a ton for your immediate advice, Devi.
  Should it be applied only on the greying hair ? If applied on normal black hair, will the black colour start becoming brown ?
  
  
• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Wed Aug 18 09:37:30 EDT 2004
  
  You can apply on normal hair also,you don't have to soak it over night.plain Henna itself a good conditioner.If you do this one will not get grey hair soon.
  Take care
  Devi
  
  
• From: kb (@ 206.171.151.130) on: Wed Aug 18 17:20:03 EDT 2004
  
  HI,
  Should we apply both henna paste and egg white paste at same time or not
  
  
• From: Kamakshi (@ 195.229.241.184) on: Fri Aug 20 16:55:38 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Devi,
  I have waist length hair & am getting few strands of grey/silver esp. on the crown/forehead area & so is very visible.I don't want to use chemical dyes. That's why I have decided on henna & was worried whether my remaining black hair will become 'sembattai' (brown).
  Last year a neighbour of mine had tried something called 'kaali mehndi' (black henna) and her hair started falling a lot !! Is this different from regular henna & if possible, can you suggest any good brand please?
  Thanks so very much for responding Devi and I'll try it soon & certainly post the result.
  
  
• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Sat Aug 21 10:11:54 EDT 2004
  
  Hi kb,
  you have to mix the egg white and lime juice in the henna mixture and apply it.I f u need more details than this,let me know..
  Devi
  
  
• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Sat Aug 21 10:26:26 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Kamakshi,
  I suggest henna treatment will be good for ur hair.Ofcourse grey ones turns brownish but the black ones remains black.If ones u start applying it than u can find the difference.THe brand is Rehma henna.I got from India Amrit's henna.I have no idea abt Kalimehndi.My Friends are happy with this henna treatment.
  You will not have instant coloring like the HAIRDYE.
  All the best
  Devi
  
  
• From: Lakshmi (@ host-216-76-233-51.hsv.bellsouth.net) on: Sun Aug 22 21:26:59 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Devi,
  
  This thread is interesting as I also have some grey hairs in the crown area. How often should one apply this henna?-- Once a month or more frequently?
  
  Thanks in advance...
  
  
• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Tue Aug 24 09:58:59 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Lakshmi,
  Once in 15 days will be good to maintain the color and the texture of the hair.
  thank u
  Devi
  
  
• From: Lakshmi (@ host-216-76-232-203.hsv.bellsouth.net) on: Tue Aug 24 12:19:48 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Devi,
  
  Thanks for the response...I will try it out and let you know the results.
  
  
• From: V (@ 67.117.82.2) on: Tue Aug 24 14:45:41 EDT 2004
  
  How to grow Hibiscus plant in bay area, ca(USA)? What type of hibiscus should be planted that can be used for Hair treatment? Also it would be great if someone tells how to use hibiscus leaves for hair. Pls someone respond.
  
  Thanks in Advance
  
  
• From: archana (@ host-66-90-248-192.rev.o1.com) on: Sun Aug 29 17:50:57 EDT 2004
  
  Whee do you get Henna powder for cheap here in US. I am in Houston,TX. If anyone knows pls help.
  
  
• From: Kamakshi (@ 195.229.241.186) on: Thu Sep 2 16:12:36 EDT 2004
  
  Hi Devi,
  I applied henna for my hair yesterday, as per your suggestions and it has made my hair so soft, nice & shiny too. I got 'Ashok' brand henna powder & the colour also was fine, not too noticeably dark. I am very pleased now, for getting good results without any chemicals usage. Loads of thanks to you Devi, for kindly responding. Bye.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• From: gori (@ aca1e33e.ipt.aol.com) on: Fri Sep 3 08:06:41 EDT 2004
  
  should we apply henna if we r living in cold country .if yes what cautious to take. thanks
  
  
• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Fri Sep 3 10:02:08 EDT 2004
  
  Dear Kamakshi,
  I am glad that you tried and got a better result.Once you start applying it regularly you will find a drastic change in the hair color.
  Thanks
  Devi
  
  
• From: Devi (@ user-0ccslfs.cable.mindspring.com) on: Fri Sep 3 10:08:57 EDT 2004
  
  Hey gori,
  You are in cold country...?? anyways ,if you are in cold place you will be having heater in the house.THe egg acts as a conditioner and also it neutralises the coldness of henna.If you are having doubt regarding this,pls consult a doctor.Don't take a chance...
  Thanks
  Devi
  
  
• From: Malini (@ 234.119.252.64.snet.net) on: Thu Sep 9 15:17:35 EDT 2004
  
  I heard from someone that if i apply to my hair, it is poisonous for my baby.. is it true ?? sounds absurd... but i wonder...
  
  
• From: chandini (@ 61.246.226.86) on: Fri Sep 10 06:04:00 EDT 2004
  
  can i applied henna for 6 times but there is no result then i thought i will go for hair color. I stopped applying henna for the last one month but i wan to change my hair color.i can apply hair color? There will be any problem if i will apply now y because my friend told me that i should not apply for minimum 2 months from the date of henna application. Is it true and why? please solve my problem.
  
  
  
• From: sandra (@ cache-rtc-ae06.proxy.aol.com) on: Mon Sep 13 23:17:19 EDT 2004
  
  my hair broke off after applying black henna, i am worried about health. what should i do? sandra
  
  
• From: Ravennaz (@ i237189.upc-i.chello.nl) on: Sat Sep 18 05:02:08 EDT 2004
  
  Just a word of warning, there is no such thing as black henna! It contains PPD, which is highly toxic, read about it here : http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/
  
  oh, and watch out for a brand called Biggen too, it's pure PPD, stay away from it!
  
  
• From: Colour Colour What Colour (@ ppp-219.65.102.155.chn.vsnl.net.in) on: Sat Sep 25 09:34:44 EDT 2004
  
  Colouring-aa.... edhukku hennaa-vum bunnaa-vum podarel ..??? Nannaa paint-ai apdiye thalaile kottikkungo .... colour-colour-aa vikkaraale kadaiyile.... lesule thalaiyai vittu pogaadhu colour... Eindiyamma.... naan sonnadhu kaadhule vizharadho...
  
  
• From: Lilly (@ pglib-254.prge.lib.md.us) on: Fri Oct 22 13:23:23
  
  Does anyone know of a salon that will apply and care for hennaed hair?
  
  
• From: Ravennaz (@ i237189.upc-i.chello.nl) on: Mon Nov 1 16:05:33
  
  Hi lilly, hope this helps: http://www.hennaforhair.com/beauticians/
  
  the site in general is pretty good though! great for DIY and a lot of helpful people on the forum
  
  
• From: essarvi (@ 213.42.2.22) on: Thu Nov 4 04:52:39 EST 2004
  
  neenga chonna madhiriye talalile kottindu kondattama kavadi thookkalam:)
  
  
• From: RS (@ bridgeport.cuc.com) on: Fri Nov 5 10:31:19 EST 2004
  
  I have wavy thick hair with a typical south indian frizz. I would really like it to become shiny and straight so that I can leave it open occassionally. Was thinking of getting my hair chemically straightened. Does anyone have prior experience with this kind of straightening? Does straightening take away the frizz?
  
  
  
• From: kav (@ 63.67.147.1) on: Fri Nov 5 17:47:10 EST 2004
  
  straightening takes away frizz. thermal reconditioning is very popular now in the US. it is a permanent treatment and makes hair poker straight. they say that you dont even have to blowdry your hair.. just wash and that's it.
  
  

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