Okay guys, I've been getting a lot of comments about using a metal bowl. I've heard that because this is organic henna, and not mixed with any chemicals or metallic salts, it won't react with the metal. But if you're unsure, just use wooden or plastic utensils. ✌️
The Pinup Companion you can use metal bowls as long as they do have an iron in them. They used to put henna in iron bowls so that it would oxidize with the henna and the resultant mix would dry your hair black without the need for indigo.
So, I'm a professional cosmetologist and the possibilities with henna are amazing! You can use so many additives to change the tones, like beet juice for velvety red, or tumeric for orange red. You can also use day old saffron tea instead of plain water to add the autumnal copper. I'm happy to share any tips if you're ever interested. adding a raw egg or yogurt in helps to hydrate. I also perfume my hair afterward. You're totally right that it's permanent! The healthiest way to get rid of henna is to cut it off. But now I'm rambling...
AlyCadabra I've heard adding eggs and yogurt while applying henna affects the color deposit, is that true? I've always done protein treatments like that a day or two after doing my henna because I was afraid of messing with my color lol
So if I no longer wanted red hair I'd have to just grow it out? I dyed my hair with henna about a month ago and my roots are already starting to show. It doesn't look great but I'm lazy and wondering how long I could get away with it lol. I guess I failed to realize just HOW strongly it stains 😅
I love henna dyed hair and dye my own hair with henna for many, many years already. I use a different method to "cure" the henna, though. I'm from Germany, but in several hair forums I've read about how it seems more popular in the U.S. to let the mixed henna cure over night. Well, I don't mix mine with lemon juice, as I think that can be quite aggressive on the hair, especially since henna, while good for the hair, can also be somewhat drying. Lemon juice on top of that might cause more breakage and split ends? Don't know... I boil water, let it cool down for about 10 minutes, then mix it with the henna powder until the consistency is almost like porridge (so also a little more moist than your paste). To help spread it more smoothly on the hair, you can add one or two heaped tablespoons of sugar to the mix. Sounds weird, but does indeed help with the consistency. That's what I do, too. Some people add conditioner, which also helps to apply the henna more easily to the hair. Then I wash my hair and towel-dry it slightly. It's said, that henna dyes better on wet hair, because the dye in the henna stays active only as long as there is moisture. Of course, you cover your hair with the plastic wrap for that, but wet hair is... well, wetter. XD I also leave it on for 4-5 hours, covered with a shower cap, and then wash it out. Without using any shampoo, as you're supposed to wait two days until you use shampoo again after dying the hair (so the color can develop to it's final shade properly in that time). But the night before I wash it again after dying, I smother it in coconut oil (any other oil can be used as well), which is also supposed to help give the color a final boost, and, of course, it gives the hair a lovely shine and prevents it from being too dry from the dying. Especially the ends. Throughout the month (I dye about every 4-5 weeks) I repeat the over-night oil occasionally, but mainly because I have waist-length hair and need to maintain it well, if I want to grow it even longer. :-) I, by the way, actually love the smell of henna. To me it smells just very earthy and herbally. I also love laying in the tub when washing it out and having the whole water turn dark. It's like a mud bath at a spa. LOL Cleaning the tub afterwards is necessary, though, that's true! XD
Mirkwood Descendant I'll have to try the boiling trick! I haven't had any problems with the lemon juice destroying my hair haha, but I'm definitely gonna mix in some conditioner next time!
:-) Ah, I forgot to mention, that with the boiling water, you don't have to let the henna sit over night. I think, the method with the lemon juice requires the long curing time, because it's the lemon's acid, which activates the dye in the henna, and somehow that needs this long to work. With the hot water, you just need to let the mixture sit for about half an hour. I apply it, when it's still luke warm (apparently the warmth also helps with the dyeing process). I've also read about people using hot, red wine to mix their henna, to achieve a more vibrant hue, but when I tried that once, I didn't notice a difference. Maybe my wine wasn't strong enough. XD So many different henna recipes out there! LOL Yes, go for the conditioner! I used to do that in the past, too, and it really helps apply the henna more smoothly. Now I use sugar, like I mentioned, which has a very similar effect. I find, the henna isn't as "glompy", when it's mixed with sugar or conditioner.
I have found that using Vaseline or another petroleum jelly product on your ears and around your hairline and on your hands helps stop most unwanted skin stains. Especially if you are new to doing it. Also a shower cap is so much more convenient to use than the plastic wrap.
You can mix the henna paste with regular yogurt to make it creamier. Also, pure henna will stop depositing it’s color after 3 hours, so you don’t need to leave it on any longer than that. I love henna 🥰
Ahhhhh I'm dyeing my hair with Henna tomorrow so nervous 😅 Update: 5 months after my first time using and I LOVE how it turned out, going to touch up my roots tomorrow
you touch your roots like any other dye? does it turn out the color of the rest of your hair? I heard that henna is a little impredecible, so I was a. little concern about that :(
Gorgeous! Another couple of tips... "Terp" the henna by adding some kind of essential oil. Tea tree is the best but I use lavender because it smells better. It's supposed to make it last longer on your hair. .freeze the henna before using. I make mine a couple of days ahead and put it in plastic dye bottles I get off Amazon. And yes to the comment no metal. Use glass bowl and wood or plastic spoons! Great job though! I try to think of the money I save using henna because the smell and the mess is a pita.
You are presently one of my favorite youtubers right now. You're absolutely adorable with your personality and your look! Please don't stop making videos!!
Since i'm paranoid to Henna for my 1st time I have watched DOZENS of Henna videos already and YOURS is my favorite! Thanks for the good info mixed with great entertainment! :)
The first time I dyed my hair with henna I was playing fallout 3 so I lowkey associate the smell with that lovely post apocalyptic wasteland vibe but I dont mind the smell
I started dyeing my hair with henna a couple of years ago. You are right about it being messy! It got everywhere when I first used it; although I had my sister put it in my hair for me... :) I LOVE the look you get with henna.
Hey! As someone who's dyed their hair with henna before (and who changes hair a lot) you can bleach henna out of your hair! Mostly it's just if you had blonde hair before dying but it does eventually fade out after about three months and can be taken out! Great video btw~
Eulalah Ray Good to hear because eventually I want to go back to blonde some day, haha! I've seen a couple people bleach it out but it seems like a bit of a process. I'm glad it's not crazy impossible though!
Eulalah Ray you can but it depends which blond you want to have. In my picture you can see my hair was pretty light, but there is this yellow on the middle that never went away, and I bleached my hair like 5 times, I am really surprised that I didn't lose my hair a hahaha after a couple months I was to mad because of the yellow that I just got back to henna hahahaha
I hope somewhere along the way someone let you know it isn't necessary to keep henna on for more than an hour. Please try it. My scalp gets itchy if I leave it on too long. Been addicted to henna for 30 years. The grayer I got, the brighter the color. I do my roots every other week in the summer because my hair grows faster, and I wash it more often. I brew extra coffee and mix it in the henna powder while still warm. Add conditioner and whip until smooth. Also, do mine with the part method since all but my roots stay red. Cover with a plastic bag, squeeze out the air and pin around the edges to keep as much as possible moist. Hope any bit of this helps! Only discovered you recently so getting caught up slowly. I am enjoying your posts immensely. Thanks a bunch!
I used to dye my hair with Henna, but never used lemon juice, only water. Also I used it instantly, and let it sit for a whole night on my head (shower caps and towels around my pillows were my best friends). I think it all comes down as to what type/brand of Henna you´re using? Mine was sent to me by my relatives in Algeria. The instructions were all in Arabic, which I cannot read, so I had an aunt show me how to use it. Worked perfectly fine; smelled like wet soil while putting on and was soooo difficult to wash out the next day. But my hair was much healthier, and the colour was great! The shade the Henna gives you looks stunning on you!
I personally like the smell of henna! HAHA When I first started doing henna about 6 years ago, I just kind of blobbed it on the best I could. Now, however, I use the parting method that salon stylists use. I use an applique brush. I start at the back and work my way forward. While still messy, the henna goes on much more evenly and isn't as messy.
Great video! I used to use the henna that takes a long time to develop, and I will say the texture of the paste turns out a lot nicer, but lately I've been using this instant one that I found at the Indian grocery store. It's in a tiny box and it just develops instantly, you only need to leave it on for an hour. I find that the color is very similar to the 8 hour one! Good for touching up roots.
Oooo!! Definitely will have to check that out. Do you ever have trouble getting it to stick to your roots? Sometimes the henna just straight up doesn't stick to mine. :'(
www.myhenna.us/naajo-100-natural-henna-powder-of-superior-quality/?gclid=CjwKEAiApLDBBRC8oICb9NvKsg0SJAD9yOHsXnukRR29Iin4ZPNdj3wKuVq-1VM41fNay2j-B_fNaRoCIBrw_wcB here is the instant brand! (sorry for long link) I actually didn't have a lot of trouble with that with the first product I was using (the one that takes a long time. for that I used the brand Godrej Nupur (which i highly recommend, it's great and only takes about 8 hours total (letting it sit in the bowl and letting it sit in your hair). Anyway never had a problem getting that one to stick but with the instant one it is kinda dry and grainy as a paste and it does fall out when i'm trying to get it to stick.. :( However with the roots it stays better because it's on top of the scalp, it has more trouble sticking on the actual shaft of the hair. I usually wrap my hair in a target bag or two to keep it all in there
I'm using henna since I was 14, I'm 23 now. I'm so glad you made this video, I haven't seen good tutorials on it. But the henna I'm using is probably much stronger, coz I don't have to keep it for 12 hours before applying it on my hair. I usually just add hot water to it and put it on my head. I keep it for 1 or 2 hours, and it's bright red. I wish I could send you the henna I'm using, so you could try it and don't struggle waiting that much)
as somebody who is brown, i use henna a lot to give my dark hair a reddish tint. it is so good for your hair and always leaves it smooth and shiny after lol
If you add a little more liquid you get a easier consistency , like yogurt or peanut butter like and then apply it using hair color application bottles. Also you can add in a essential oil so you don't have that alfalfa hay smell. :) When you rinse it out don't shampoo for 48 hours so the henna works its magic.
I dye my hair with henna and to mellow out the smell I add essential oils or put a spoonful of cinnamon in which makes it smell a bit like tea, at least to me. I also add cocoa butter, which can make it smell lovely and be less drying. I use hot water instead of lemon juice, though, so I'm not sure how well the cocoa butter would distribute with lemon juice instead. Love your videos! I've been bingeing through them!
The powdered henna I have used allowed it to be mixed with conditioner instead of lemon juice. Maybe the lemon lightens better, but I found I would get a vivid red orange with my method and the smell was quite nice - like conditioner, obviously, and green tea: bitter and earthy but nice. Thank you for your lovely videos!
I used henna for the first time about 3 weeks ago, my head looked like a stop sign lol. It faded a tad a couple days later to this gorgeous deep copper/red. I have a lot of natural red highlights but have always wanted red hair.
I'm finally taking the plunge after wanting to forever and dyeing my hair with henna this weekend 😬 my hair is super dark brown, so hopefully the color will still show up!
My hair is kind of dark brown with some light brown parts. I really wanna get this color but I feel like it just gonna turn dark red instead of a ginger color. I'm not sure, should I use something else before dyeing it with henna to get it lighter?
I use a lush henna bar, I've only done it about 3 times. You melt it with enough hot water to make a really nice baby poop consistency and then, like you said, glop it on. Since it's warm, it blends together a little better. It smells like really strong herbal tea and that smell hangs on better than skunk spray. I swear, every time I get my hair wet it perfumes the air. You don't have to let it sit for 12 hours first, but I do leave it on for about 6 and 1/2 hours in a plastic wrap turban. When you go to rinse it out, it'll feel like legit mud. Icky, gritty, nasty dirt. And be sure to shampoo, because there is a lot of coco butter in there and it conditions deeply. Like, no second day hair for about a week or so, it gets so greasy.
I love Lushes Caca rouge ! It's all natural zero waste, smells unreal and looks fantastic. Oh and you use it instantly instead of having to leave it 12 hours.
I color mine with henna too!! Been doing it for about 7 years now and people ask me all the time if it's my natural color (I wish *sigh*). Seeing the carrot orange in my hairline when I touch up my roots will never get old.
I've been using Henna for years now - in the U.K. There is brand called Lush & their Henna is great, pre mixed for the different shades. I love being a red head
my mom uses henna to dye her hair and get rid of her greys. One way she finds makes the 12 hour process shorter is heating the mixed henna up in the microwave, plus henna tends to work better when hot or warm. ☺
I used it and it never smelled bad to me. Plus I used a few drops of essential oils like lavender. Also I used distilled water heated up. Worked like a charm. Never tried lemon juice
I have used henna for years, and if you add about a 1/4 cup more after the 12 hrs It will look more like cottage cheese and easier to smoosh on. I have used a small paint brush, but you definitely need gloves and something you don't care much about. The first time you henna your hair it takes about 4 hrs + but after that, you can do your roots only, but doing your whole hair is the best way, but you only have to leave it on for up to 3 hrs.
Good to know!! Is there a trick to getting it to "stick" to your virgin roots? I always have a tough time with that and end up using box dyes for root touch-ups lol
I do the same - add a bit more water after the 12h time and it's so much easier to apply. also if you mean to just color the grown roots - I found recently that I can mix just a tiny bit of henna - 2 tbsps or so and use an old toothbrush to apply - section by section. total life saver.
I have found that a glaze works fine for me... Henna and cassia (for a more strawberry color) dye release with chamomile tea for 15 minutes. Add protein and silicone free conditioner or coconut milk. The consistency should be like yogurt. They paint it on. I leave it on for an hour or so...
Rachel boil some green tea with the tea in it over the stove then take the tea bag out and then put the tea in your Hanna and you can still use the lemon juice. The tea will intensify the color just make sure that the tea is not that hot.
I have never dyed my hair, but I really want to try this. I hope Henna boosts my natural red color. I just don't want it to look too bright. Any suggestions for the most natural look using Henna? Is there different red Henna colors?
SO I WANT TO DYE MY HAIR RED, and i reeeally dig ur color, sooo...im super curious as to what box dye u use or recommend to get ur colorish? I currently have darker blonde hair...and i haaate iiiit...its only like this cause it was teal... Anywho...pleeease LMK ASAP! Thanks sweetie!
The henna I use it is mix and apply right away and you only have to leave in on your head for an hour. My hair is almost as red as yours is here, but I think that is due to the fact that my natural hair is a bit darker than your natural colour. It is called COLORA in a white and blue box. :)
i really really really really love your vintage style.. its suit you a lot!!!! its perfect!! with your shiny skin and shiny hair and your perfect curve... oohhh so lovely
I realize this video is kind of old but just wanted to leave here a piece of advice, you should totally try to add some lukewarm water to the henna mix so that the consistency is more manageable! I've done henna many times and I've found this way is the easiest as you can even apply it with a regular dye brush instead of having to pile it on your head like half-dry mud. Plus if you add too much acid the color might turn out too subtle, unless that's what you're looking for :)
It looks like the color of your hair darkens from your roots to the end of your hair, I might be wrong but I think it comes from layering henna on your lengths, creating a shading effect. I've been using henna for at least 4 years and I only applied it to the lengths of my hair twice or so at the beginning, now I only do the roots. My hair are very long and their color is uniform as henna doesn't fade away at all. I also use boiling water and keep the henna on for only 3 hours with an old beanie on, in addition of the plastic wrap, as heat activate the coloration =)
I think it might also be because the henna sticks better to my dyed/more porous hair haha! My hair is naturally dirty blonde, so pretty much my roots and halfway down my head haven't been dyed as much and is a bit healthier so the henna doesn't want to saturate it as much :)
I don't think so? It's REALLY smelly. My flatmate and I used to put on a movie marathon and do each other's henna. We'd mix the henna powder with red wine instead of lemon juice, to get a brighter red colour, as opposed to her more natural ginger, and you couldn't smell the cheap wine over the henna smell.
You can *try* - lavender, tea tree & geranium work well (like, *strong* odours. Also, as an added bonus, they're also terps that bring out more dye in the henna, which is nice) - but you're never going to get away from the grassy-caterpillar smell that is henna. Keep in mind that if you have sensitive skin, you're going to want to avoid adding strong essential oils like this.
I'm a professional henna artist and I dye my hair with henna as well. I always put essential oils in my henna not only to make it smell wonderful, but it also helps release the stain! Blurberrybuzz on youtube has a fantastic recipe that I ALWAYS follow & love! I also add sugar to the mix to keep the stain bright & make it last longer. My favorite oils are Lemon Eucalyptus, Lavender, Cedarwood, Spearmint, Tea Tree & Cajeput. Hope this helped! :)
You didn't put lotion or Vaseline on skin to avoid getting your skin dyed. How did that work for you? And cool to see you can just glob it on vs painting on with a brush. Another video showed brushing it on at the roots and then globbing on the rest like you did. And I'm glad to see that you can henna over chemically died hair. Your final color turned out gorgeous! I am a bit concerned about it being too orange when I dye my hair with henna for the first time so it's good to know it'll change over 48 hours.
Have you ever tried henna from Lush? They mix it with some natural ingredients like cofee and oils. It also smells great although don't trust me on that because I like natural henna smell as well. They sell it in form of something like giant chocolate bars.
How light was your hair the first time you did this? I have brown hair and I'm not sure if I should have my hair lightened professionally first before taking the plunge! I definitely want a more copper-y color, not super dark red.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been doing my hair red with Hanna for about 15 years and, having watched your video, I have come to realize that there is a reason why it makes such a God awful mess whenever I use it...I am making it way too watery. Will try your way and see how it turns out. :-) I will give you a small tip: if you use less lemon juice, and add a little yoghurt to get to your consistency, it washes out just *slightly* easier. ;-)
I've been dying my naturally chestnut/auburn hair with henna for years to intensify the red, and I love it so much. It fades so naturally without stark regrowth. I don't leave it out for 12 hrs before so it is a bit less intense, but fades better (like belage) and goes a super natural red. Also lol I love the smell! It helps to, after wrapping, use a hair towel to keep your hair hotter? idk it helps lol
Okay so was that Lawsonia Inermis? The back of the packet claims 2-4 hours. Then I saw some website that claimed they knew how to dye hair red utilizing Cassia Obovata and Lawsonia. Not true. Only my greys. My Q: is it only lawsonia Inermis Henna powder ? If so thank you. I want your hair color. Natural dark chocolate brown hair
firstly i love your color its really great on you ^^ i have done many henna and now i have try black henna, the smell is different but if you really don't like the smell you can put 1 or 2 drop of essentiel oil ( i'm not sure of the name in english ) like lavender or ylang ylang or others in your henna ( has advantages to smell good and give an stimulation in your hair and they grew up more and more strong like with powders indians amla and brahmi) you can also mix henna with quinquinna powder to have more red in the color. Bix from north of france
Hours? How?? I was surprised, because the brand I use (herbatint) you mix the components, shake, put it in your hair the regular way, and let it sit for 45mins. It's great! Comes in all kinds of colours. But I guess it's different when you make it yourself.
I love your ur channel, I was wonderful if you would consider doing a tutorial about up does with hats. I were a lot of fedora type hats but can never seem to get the right up style to go along with it.
I'm a natural redhead, but it's not as vibrant as that. I absolutely love having red hair and I've been looking for ways to make it stand out a bit. I want to go the henna route, but I feel a little held back. I don't know if any other redheads get this a lot, but people are always telling me to never dye it and, I'll admit, the compliments make me feel nice. I guess what I'm asking for is advice. To henna or not to henna?
Donie Kells you could always do a henna gloss which is mixing henna with conditioner so it's more diluted to give a slight boost of color, then gradually change the ratio of henna to conditioner until you get the color you want.
Okay guys, I've been getting a lot of comments about using a metal bowl. I've heard that because this is organic henna, and not mixed with any chemicals or metallic salts, it won't react with the metal. But if you're unsure, just use wooden or plastic utensils. ✌️
The Pinup Companion you can use metal bowls as long as they do have an iron in them. They used to put henna in iron bowls so that it would oxidize with the henna and the resultant mix would dry your hair black without the need for indigo.
can u please do the hairstyle u are wearing in this video?
Yea, this isn't true-- metal makes brassy color
Do you use the henna on your brows as well
How can we make thr bottom lighter than thr top???
So, I'm a professional cosmetologist and the possibilities with henna are amazing! You can use so many additives to change the tones, like beet juice for velvety red, or tumeric for orange red. You can also use day old saffron tea instead of plain water to add the autumnal copper. I'm happy to share any tips if you're ever interested. adding a raw egg or yogurt in helps to hydrate. I also perfume my hair afterward.
You're totally right that it's permanent! The healthiest way to get rid of henna is to cut it off. But now I'm rambling...
AlyCadabra I've heard adding eggs and yogurt while applying henna affects the color deposit, is that true? I've always done protein treatments like that a day or two after doing my henna because I was afraid of messing with my color lol
+Rachel M I've always had it still turn the color I want, but I formulate for it to be really brassy copper. Not so red, more orange.
+Rachel M obviously for the most control of your color, use actual hair color. Henna can be unpredictable. I love how it turns out!
I'm hoping to get a red velvet/ruby red colour so I'm going to mix red wine henna and burgundy henna with beet juice.... hopefully it works out. Lol.
So if I no longer wanted red hair I'd have to just grow it out? I dyed my hair with henna about a month ago and my roots are already starting to show. It doesn't look great but I'm lazy and wondering how long I could get away with it lol. I guess I failed to realize just HOW strongly it stains 😅
I love henna dyed hair and dye my own hair with henna for many, many years already.
I use a different method to "cure" the henna, though. I'm from Germany, but in several hair forums I've read about how it seems more popular in the U.S. to let the mixed henna cure over night. Well, I don't mix mine with lemon juice, as I think that can be quite aggressive on the hair, especially since henna, while good for the hair, can also be somewhat drying. Lemon juice on top of that might cause more breakage and split ends? Don't know...
I boil water, let it cool down for about 10 minutes, then mix it with the henna powder until the consistency is almost like porridge (so also a little more moist than your paste). To help spread it more smoothly on the hair, you can add one or two heaped tablespoons of sugar to the mix. Sounds weird, but does indeed help with the consistency. That's what I do, too. Some people add conditioner, which also helps to apply the henna more easily to the hair.
Then I wash my hair and towel-dry it slightly. It's said, that henna dyes better on wet hair, because the dye in the henna stays active only as long as there is moisture. Of course, you cover your hair with the plastic wrap for that, but wet hair is... well, wetter. XD
I also leave it on for 4-5 hours, covered with a shower cap, and then wash it out. Without using any shampoo, as you're supposed to wait two days until you use shampoo again after dying the hair (so the color can develop to it's final shade properly in that time). But the night before I wash it again after dying, I smother it in coconut oil (any other oil can be used as well), which is also supposed to help give the color a final boost, and, of course, it gives the hair a lovely shine and prevents it from being too dry from the dying. Especially the ends. Throughout the month (I dye about every 4-5 weeks) I repeat the over-night oil occasionally, but mainly because I have waist-length hair and need to maintain it well, if I want to grow it even longer. :-)
I, by the way, actually love the smell of henna. To me it smells just very earthy and herbally. I also love laying in the tub when washing it out and having the whole water turn dark. It's like a mud bath at a spa. LOL Cleaning the tub afterwards is necessary, though, that's true! XD
Mirkwood Descendant I'll have to try the boiling trick! I haven't had any problems with the lemon juice destroying my hair haha, but I'm definitely gonna mix in some conditioner next time!
:-) Ah, I forgot to mention, that with the boiling water, you don't have to let the henna sit over night. I think, the method with the lemon juice requires the long curing time, because it's the lemon's acid, which activates the dye in the henna, and somehow that needs this long to work. With the hot water, you just need to let the mixture sit for about half an hour. I apply it, when it's still luke warm (apparently the warmth also helps with the dyeing process). I've also read about people using hot, red wine to mix their henna, to achieve a more vibrant hue, but when I tried that once, I didn't notice a difference. Maybe my wine wasn't strong enough. XD So many different henna recipes out there! LOL Yes, go for the conditioner! I used to do that in the past, too, and it really helps apply the henna more smoothly. Now I use sugar, like I mentioned, which has a very similar effect. I find, the henna isn't as "glompy", when it's mixed with sugar or conditioner.
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"It pretty much smells like caterpillars" - I basically spat out my tea laughing. I did not know that caterpillars have a smell hahah
Christy Anne Jones Hahaha then you clearly never pretended to have them as your pets when you were little ;)
But I did though! Even though they terrified me hahah clearly I didn't pay enough attention haha
Lmao well then I guess I'm the only weirdo who smelled them XD
naaah I used to catch caterpillars as a kid and they definitely have a smell... They smell grody lol
Add a few drops of lavender oil works to cut the smell.
I have found that using Vaseline or another petroleum jelly product on your ears and around your hairline and on your hands helps stop most unwanted skin stains. Especially if you are new to doing it. Also a shower cap is so much more convenient to use than the plastic wrap.
You can mix the henna paste with regular yogurt to make it creamier. Also, pure henna will stop depositing it’s color after 3 hours, so you don’t need to leave it on any longer than that. I love henna 🥰
Ahhhhh I'm dyeing my hair with Henna tomorrow so nervous 😅
Update: 5 months after my first time using and I LOVE how it turned out, going to touch up my roots tomorrow
you touch your roots like any other dye? does it turn out the color of the rest of your hair? I heard that henna is a little impredecible, so I was a. little concern about that :(
totally thought you were a natural red head haha
Hahaha nooopppee I'm sneaaaakyyyy
Me too!!! It looks so natural, honestly. Lol.
OH MY GOSH SAME
Sammmeeee
How it’s so fake
Gorgeous! Another couple of tips...
"Terp" the henna by adding some kind of essential oil. Tea tree is the best but I use lavender because it smells better. It's supposed to make it last longer on your hair. .freeze the henna before using. I make mine a couple of days ahead and put it in plastic dye bottles I get off Amazon.
And yes to the comment no metal. Use glass bowl and wood or plastic spoons! Great job though! I try to think of the money I save using henna because the smell and the mess is a pita.
Thank you for the tips!! ❤️❤️😊
You are presently one of my favorite youtubers right now. You're absolutely adorable with your personality and your look! Please don't stop making videos!!
Heehee thank you so so much lovely!! ❤️❤️
Since i'm paranoid to Henna for my 1st time I have watched DOZENS of Henna videos already and YOURS is my favorite! Thanks for the good info mixed with great entertainment! :)
The first time I dyed my hair with henna I was playing fallout 3 so I lowkey associate the smell with that lovely post apocalyptic wasteland vibe but I dont mind the smell
I love the dark crystal ! Easily one of my favorite movies ❤
I started dyeing my hair with henna a couple of years ago. You are right about it being messy! It got everywhere when I first used it; although I had my sister put it in my hair for me... :) I LOVE the look you get with henna.
You are so gorgeous you look like a classic girl next store from the 1930's
It's Pajama boy Aww thank you so much!
Hey! As someone who's dyed their hair with henna before (and who changes hair a lot) you can bleach henna out of your hair! Mostly it's just if you had blonde hair before dying but it does eventually fade out after about three months and can be taken out! Great video btw~
Eulalah Ray Good to hear because eventually I want to go back to blonde some day, haha! I've seen a couple people bleach it out but it seems like a bit of a process. I'm glad it's not crazy impossible though!
It's totally possible!! Just a bit of time and a lot of deep conditioning
Eulalah Ray you can but it depends which blond you want to have. In my picture you can see my hair was pretty light, but there is this yellow on the middle that never went away, and I bleached my hair like 5 times, I am really surprised that I didn't lose my hair a hahaha after a couple months I was to mad because of the yellow that I just got back to henna hahahaha
This was the first video I ever watched of your's. Been here ever since!!! 🖤🖤
I hope somewhere along the way someone let you know it isn't necessary to keep henna on for more than an hour. Please try it. My scalp gets itchy if I leave it on too long. Been addicted to henna for 30 years. The grayer I got, the brighter the color. I do my roots every other week in the summer because my hair grows faster, and I wash it more often. I brew extra coffee and mix it in the henna powder while still warm. Add conditioner and whip until smooth. Also, do mine with the part method since all but my roots stay red. Cover with a plastic bag, squeeze out the air and pin around the edges to keep as much as possible moist. Hope any bit of this helps! Only discovered you recently so getting caught up slowly. I am enjoying your posts immensely. Thanks a bunch!
Hello how are you doing??
I used to dye my hair with Henna, but never used lemon juice, only water. Also I used it instantly, and let it sit for a whole night on my head (shower caps and towels around my pillows were my best friends). I think it all comes down as to what type/brand of Henna you´re using? Mine was sent to me by my relatives in Algeria. The instructions were all in Arabic, which I cannot read, so I had an aunt show me how to use it. Worked perfectly fine; smelled like wet soil while putting on and was soooo difficult to wash out the next day. But my hair was much healthier, and the colour was great! The shade the Henna gives you looks stunning on you!
Sherlock shirt!!! Ack you're cooler than I realized
"If the movie bugs life had smell-a-vision, that's what it would smell like" why is this so accurate lol
Hahaha I'm glad you agree XD
I think it smells like matcha green tea
I personally like the smell of henna! HAHA When I first started doing henna about 6 years ago, I just kind of blobbed it on the best I could. Now, however, I use the parting method that salon stylists use. I use an applique brush. I start at the back and work my way forward. While still messy, the henna goes on much more evenly and isn't as messy.
By far the most entertaining video I found on this topic. Very funny.
I absolutely LOVE the way you brushed out your curls for the style in your intro
Thank you lovely!! ❤️❤️
Wow, you are gorgeous and you look so good with that 1940s hair style. I'm impressed with your red hair and how good you are with these hairstyles!
Great video! I used to use the henna that takes a long time to develop, and I will say the texture of the paste turns out a lot nicer, but lately I've been using this instant one that I found at the Indian grocery store. It's in a tiny box and it just develops instantly, you only need to leave it on for an hour. I find that the color is very similar to the 8 hour one! Good for touching up roots.
Oooo!! Definitely will have to check that out. Do you ever have trouble getting it to stick to your roots? Sometimes the henna just straight up doesn't stick to mine. :'(
www.myhenna.us/naajo-100-natural-henna-powder-of-superior-quality/?gclid=CjwKEAiApLDBBRC8oICb9NvKsg0SJAD9yOHsXnukRR29Iin4ZPNdj3wKuVq-1VM41fNay2j-B_fNaRoCIBrw_wcB here is the instant brand! (sorry for long link) I actually didn't have a lot of trouble with that with the first product I was using (the one that takes a long time. for that I used the brand Godrej Nupur (which i highly recommend, it's great and only takes about 8 hours total (letting it sit in the bowl and letting it sit in your hair). Anyway never had a problem getting that one to stick but with the instant one it is kinda dry and grainy as a paste and it does fall out when i'm trying to get it to stick.. :( However with the roots it stays better because it's on top of the scalp, it has more trouble sticking on the actual shaft of the hair. I usually wrap my hair in a target bag or two to keep it all in there
ashleigh buchanan Cool! I'll definitely have to give it a try when my roots grow in! Thank you!
My favorite movie! I love the dark crystal so much
Why don't you care about such an awesome Sherlock shirt?! ;)
Hahaha it holds strong against henna goop, and villains ;)
I was just about to comment that haha!
bombshellballerina8 after season four, i'd happily ruin a sherlock shirt
The Doctor why? :(
@@thedoctor9402 i hate to say that I actually loved season 4. It may not have been the most well done but I found it one of the most enjoyable.
why does everyone comment on how bad henna smells? It smells and is better than chemical hair dye
No one said it smells worse than chemical hair dye lol. I'm allowed to think it smells bad even if it's good for me, yo 😎
Are you kidding, I love the smell of henna!
I like the dark red. It looks really great.
I'm using henna since I was 14, I'm 23 now. I'm so glad you made this video, I haven't seen good tutorials on it. But the henna I'm using is probably much stronger, coz I don't have to keep it for 12 hours before applying it on my hair. I usually just add hot water to it and put it on my head. I keep it for 1 or 2 hours, and it's bright red. I wish I could send you the henna I'm using, so you could try it and don't struggle waiting that much)
as somebody who is brown, i use henna a lot to give my dark hair a reddish tint. it is so good for your hair and always leaves it smooth and shiny after lol
If you add a little more liquid you get a easier consistency , like yogurt or peanut butter like and then apply it using hair color application bottles. Also you can add in a essential oil so you don't have that alfalfa hay smell. :) When you rinse it out don't shampoo for 48 hours so the henna works its magic.
I dye my hair with henna and to mellow out the smell I add essential oils or put a spoonful of cinnamon in which makes it smell a bit like tea, at least to me. I also add cocoa butter, which can make it smell lovely and be less drying. I use hot water instead of lemon juice, though, so I'm not sure how well the cocoa butter would distribute with lemon juice instead.
Love your videos! I've been bingeing through them!
Ooo I've never heard the cocoa butter part! I'll have to try that! Thank you so much ❤️
The powdered henna I have used allowed it to be mixed with conditioner instead of lemon juice. Maybe the lemon lightens better, but I found I would get a vivid red orange with my method and the smell was quite nice - like conditioner, obviously, and green tea: bitter and earthy but nice. Thank you for your lovely videos!
Lucy Holmes Ooo that's a good idea!!
I'm dying my hair red tomorrow. You've inspired me. It's been too long since I've gone red 😘😘😘
I LOVE YOUR T-SHIRT!!!!!
:D :D
I used henna for the first time about 3 weeks ago, my head looked like a stop sign lol. It faded a tad a couple days later to this gorgeous deep copper/red. I have a lot of natural red highlights but have always wanted red hair.
love your hairdo at the beginning! not so curly like i am used to from you, looks also good on you
I'm finally taking the plunge after wanting to forever and dyeing my hair with henna this weekend 😬 my hair is super dark brown, so hopefully the color will still show up!
Deedee Baker How did it turn out?
@@Sonia_47 Good! My hair is dark, so it was more of a highlight, but I'm still happy with it! Idk if I'd do it again though; it takes so much time
My hair is kind of dark brown with some light brown parts. I really wanna get this color but I feel like it just gonna turn dark red instead of a ginger color. I'm not sure, should I use something else before dyeing it with henna to get it lighter?
I naturally have the same color but it’s so cool to see other people seeking it out!!
I use a lush henna bar, I've only done it about 3 times. You melt it with enough hot water to make a really nice baby poop consistency and then, like you said, glop it on. Since it's warm, it blends together a little better. It smells like really strong herbal tea and that smell hangs on better than skunk spray. I swear, every time I get my hair wet it perfumes the air. You don't have to let it sit for 12 hours first, but I do leave it on for about 6 and 1/2 hours in a plastic wrap turban. When you go to rinse it out, it'll feel like legit mud. Icky, gritty, nasty dirt. And be sure to shampoo, because there is a lot of coco butter in there and it conditions deeply. Like, no second day hair for about a week or so, it gets so greasy.
I love Lushes Caca rouge ! It's all natural zero waste, smells unreal and looks fantastic. Oh and you use it instantly instead of having to leave it 12 hours.
Ooo I gotta look into that!!!
I color mine with henna too!! Been doing it for about 7 years now and people ask me all the time if it's my natural color (I wish *sigh*). Seeing the carrot orange in my hairline when I touch up my roots will never get old.
+Emily Anderson Haha yes!!!
Caca rouge by lush is amazing :) best red colour ever! And you don't need to leave it out for 12 hours. It also smells nice like Turkish rose tea xxx
Catriona Petrie I've been weary about Lush's henna cuz I've heard it's not as potent. Cool to know it has nice color though!
It’s not potent. Best to just stick with 100% henna powders.
This is so very helpful thank you for uploading this! Also I adore the Sherlock tee!
Thank YOU! 😊😊
I've been using Henna for years now - in the U.K. There is brand called Lush & their Henna is great, pre mixed for the different shades. I love being a red head
I’ve recently seen you’ve switched to a conventional drugstore hair dye. Why the switch from henna?
my mom uses henna to dye her hair and get rid of her greys. One way she finds makes the 12 hour process shorter is heating the mixed henna up in the microwave, plus henna tends to work better when hot or warm. ☺
I used it and it never smelled bad to me. Plus I used a few drops of essential oils like lavender. Also I used distilled water heated up. Worked like a charm. Never tried lemon juice
it was very helpful I didn't know that one could use the body henna on ones hair, good to know!
I have used henna for years, and if you add about a 1/4 cup more after the 12 hrs It will look more like cottage cheese and easier to smoosh on. I have used a small paint brush, but you definitely need gloves and something you don't care much about. The first time you henna your hair it takes about 4 hrs + but after that, you can do your roots only, but doing your whole hair is the best way, but you only have to leave it on for up to 3 hrs.
Good to know!! Is there a trick to getting it to "stick" to your virgin roots? I always have a tough time with that and end up using box dyes for root touch-ups lol
I do the same - add a bit more water after the 12h time and it's so much easier to apply.
also if you mean to just color the grown roots - I found recently that I can mix just a tiny bit of henna - 2 tbsps or so and use an old toothbrush to apply - section by section. total life saver.
I have found that a glaze works fine for me...
Henna and cassia (for a more strawberry color) dye release with chamomile tea for 15 minutes. Add protein and silicone free conditioner or coconut milk. The consistency should be like yogurt. They paint it on. I leave it on for an hour or so...
Rachel boil some green tea with the tea in it over the stove then take the tea bag out and then put the tea in your Hanna and you can still use the lemon juice. The tea will intensify the color just make sure that the tea is not that hot.
I have never dyed my hair, but I really want to try this. I hope Henna boosts my natural red color. I just don't want it to look too bright. Any suggestions for the most natural look using Henna? Is there different red Henna colors?
I legit didn't think you dyed your hair. That alone had pretty much sold me on henna.
I actually really like the sent of henna. however sadly I seem to be the only one 💇
Jennifer Hudson Hahaha I don't mind it, it's just funky 😂
I like it too, it's very fresh! :)
Jennifer Hudson I like it too. It smells a bit like Japanese green tea.
Jennifer Hudson maximum Indian's love the smell
I like it too! I always liked the smell and now when I smell it it reminds me of good memories from years ago. My mum hates it, tho!
SO I WANT TO DYE MY HAIR RED, and i reeeally dig ur color, sooo...im super curious as to what box dye u use or recommend to get ur colorish?
I currently have darker blonde hair...and i haaate iiiit...its only like this cause it was teal...
Anywho...pleeease LMK ASAP!
Thanks sweetie!
i love that sherlock shirt! i love any merch that doesnt scream "XY" at you but is more subtle. i especially love when i recognize it lol
Hahaha exactly! To anyone else I'm just wearing an angsty T-shirt 😂😂
The henna I use it is mix and apply right away and you only have to leave in on your head for an hour. My hair is almost as red as yours is here, but I think that is due to the fact that my natural hair is a bit darker than your natural colour. It is called COLORA in a white and blue box. :)
i really really really really love your vintage style.. its suit you a lot!!!! its perfect!! with your shiny skin and shiny hair and your perfect curve... oohhh so lovely
Nisool Annisa Oh thank you so much love!!
My mom was losing hair from highlighting so much,henna iterally repairs and thickens it making it strong and shiny.
This was very informative and downright hilarious! I love how you describe things
Aww heehee yay!! Thank you love!
U make me want my original red hair back I died it blonde for decades thinking it was horrible now o coming back around to it
I love the Dark Crystal! Made my kid watch it. 😃
OMG WAIT I JUST SAW YOUR SHERLOCK SHIRT AND I GOT WAY TOO EXCITED
Hehehhee😊😊😊😊
I seriously just found your Channel and will binge watch your videos lol your are adorable and gorgeous human lol now happily subscribed
Heehee thank you so much!!
You are hilarious 😆 You made me laugh multiple times during this video. Also, very informative- thank you!! ❤️🧡❤️
"I'm just wearing a shirt I don't care about" *is wearing one of the most amazing shirts I have ever seen*
Dude I know right!!! I thought I was the only person slightly offended by the mistreatment of the best sherlock t-shirt that I've ever seen.
“I’m not a maha-rincess! I’m a henna rinses!”- Lucille Ball
I realize this video is kind of old but just wanted to leave here a piece of advice, you should totally try to add some lukewarm water to the henna mix so that the consistency is more manageable! I've done henna many times and I've found this way is the easiest as you can even apply it with a regular dye brush instead of having to pile it on your head like half-dry mud. Plus if you add too much acid the color might turn out too subtle, unless that's what you're looking for :)
Ooo noted, thank you!!
The longer you let it cure for the dye to release the better. I usually mix it the night before i do my application.
Yup me too!
It looks like the color of your hair darkens from your roots to the end of your hair, I might be wrong but I think it comes from layering henna on your lengths, creating a shading effect. I've been using henna for at least 4 years and I only applied it to the lengths of my hair twice or so at the beginning, now I only do the roots. My hair are very long and their color is uniform as henna doesn't fade away at all. I also use boiling water and keep the henna on for only 3 hours with an old beanie on, in addition of the plastic wrap, as heat activate the coloration =)
I think it might also be because the henna sticks better to my dyed/more porous hair haha! My hair is naturally dirty blonde, so pretty much my roots and halfway down my head haven't been dyed as much and is a bit healthier so the henna doesn't want to saturate it as much :)
Could you add something like pure lavender oil drops to the mix to make it smell better without changing the formula?
I don't think so? It's REALLY smelly. My flatmate and I used to put on a movie marathon and do each other's henna. We'd mix the henna powder with red wine instead of lemon juice, to get a brighter red colour, as opposed to her more natural ginger, and you couldn't smell the cheap wine over the henna smell.
You can *try* - lavender, tea tree & geranium work well (like, *strong* odours. Also, as an added bonus, they're also terps that bring out more dye in the henna, which is nice) - but you're never going to get away from the grassy-caterpillar smell that is henna. Keep in mind that if you have sensitive skin, you're going to want to avoid adding strong essential oils like this.
I'm a professional henna artist and I dye my hair with henna as well. I always put essential oils in my henna not only to make it smell wonderful, but it also helps release the stain! Blurberrybuzz on youtube has a fantastic recipe that I ALWAYS follow & love! I also add sugar to the mix to keep the stain bright & make it last longer. My favorite oils are Lemon Eucalyptus, Lavender, Cedarwood, Spearmint, Tea Tree & Cajeput. Hope this helped! :)
You didn't put lotion or Vaseline on skin to avoid getting your skin dyed. How did that work for you?
And cool to see you can just glob it on vs painting on with a brush. Another video showed brushing it on at the roots and then globbing on the rest like you did.
And I'm glad to see that you can henna over chemically died hair.
Your final color turned out gorgeous!
I am a bit concerned about it being too orange when I dye my hair with henna for the first time so it's good to know it'll change over 48 hours.
Hayley was my hair inspo all throughout my teens - totally destroyed it tho 😂 this makes me want red hair again
I dyed my hair with henna about 3 weeks ago and the end product reminded me of Hayley so bad!!
How do you get you’re hair so healthy and smooth!!?!
Hehe it's the henna!
I have my hair dark blonde cooper box dye and I want to try to switch to henna,does henna stay on box dye hair??
Sherlock! You're awesome!
Have you ever tried henna from Lush? They mix it with some natural ingredients like cofee and oils. It also smells great although don't trust me on that because I like natural henna smell as well. They sell it in form of something like giant chocolate bars.
I'm sure it works well, but I find it too expensive and I'd rather use powder than have to chop up a block and use a double boiler to melt it :/
How light was your hair the first time you did this? I have brown hair and I'm not sure if I should have my hair lightened professionally first before taking the plunge! I definitely want a more copper-y color, not super dark red.
Same question. Im a natural brunette who wants more of an orangey red than a dark red
I just found your videos and am in LOVE with them! I had to subscribe, lol. Also, I am definitely going to try the henna dye trick. Thank!
lara lissette Aww Heehee you're so sweet thank you!! ❤️❤️
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been doing my hair red with Hanna for about 15 years and, having watched your video, I have come to realize that there is a reason why it makes such a God awful mess whenever I use it...I am making it way too watery. Will try your way and see how it turns out. :-) I will give you a small tip: if you use less lemon juice, and add a little yoghurt to get to your consistency, it washes out just *slightly* easier. ;-)
I'm totally gonna try the yoghurt thing! Hehehe
I've been dying my naturally chestnut/auburn hair with henna for years to intensify the red, and I love it so much. It fades so naturally without stark regrowth. I don't leave it out for 12 hrs before so it is a bit less intense, but fades better (like belage) and goes a super natural red. Also lol I love the smell! It helps to, after wrapping, use a hair towel to keep your hair hotter? idk it helps lol
Just casually dying to be friends with you, no biggie.
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The Dark Crystal!!!!!' 'yeeeEEEEEssssss'
I love your hair,you use only lemon? I have brown hair can i get a color like that with only using lemon?
Okay so was that Lawsonia Inermis?
The back of the packet claims 2-4 hours.
Then I saw some website that claimed they knew how to dye hair red utilizing Cassia Obovata and Lawsonia. Not true. Only my greys.
My Q: is it only lawsonia Inermis Henna powder ?
If so thank you. I want your hair color. Natural dark chocolate brown hair
firstly i love your color its really great on you ^^ i have done many henna and now i have try black henna, the smell is different but if you really don't like the smell you can put 1 or 2 drop of essentiel oil ( i'm not sure of the name in english ) like lavender or ylang ylang or others in your henna ( has advantages to smell good and give an stimulation in your hair and they grew up more and more strong like with powders indians amla and brahmi) you can also mix henna with quinquinna powder to have more red in the color.
Bix from north of france
Liana temperance Oh really? That's really cool! I'll have to try the oils!! The smell is tolerable but I'd much rather have it smell nice hahaha
;) and the smell stay after ( 4/6 days ) is pretty cool ^^
Hours? How??
I was surprised, because the brand I use (herbatint) you mix the components, shake, put it in your hair the regular way, and let it sit for 45mins. It's great! Comes in all kinds of colours.
But I guess it's different when you make it yourself.
your hair is a beautiful red here
Vanessa P Thank you so much!!
how would you get to my shade.... the most healthy way in your opinion?
I love your ur channel, I was wonderful if you would consider doing a tutorial about up does with hats. I were a lot of fedora type hats but can never seem to get the right up style to go along with it.
I dye my hair with henna pretty exclusively. I add rosemary essential oil and lavender oil and cinnamon powder. Helps with the smell.
Ooo cinnamon powder is genius!
The Pinup Companion You wont regret it! Ive heard ginger and clove works too
I add lavender and cinnamon too. Or orange oil. Also helps wash the henna out easier.
Can I get to this color if my hair has a bunch of different boxed colored hair dyes ? Or should I bleach out some of the colors first?
I'm a natural redhead, but it's not as vibrant as that. I absolutely love having red hair and I've been looking for ways to make it stand out a bit. I want to go the henna route, but I feel a little held back. I don't know if any other redheads get this a lot, but people are always telling me to never dye it and, I'll admit, the compliments make me feel nice. I guess what I'm asking for is advice. To henna or not to henna?
Donie Kells you could always do a henna gloss which is mixing henna with conditioner so it's more diluted to give a slight boost of color, then gradually change the ratio of henna to conditioner until you get the color you want.
One gentlemen, got lured in on another video and haven't been able to get away. I'm captivated or bewitched or both. :)
Does the henna make hair heavier for wetset curls?
How u prevent ur henna to get darker after more times colouring ?