Tribe.net. Local Connections Anthea http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#989a4d00-e9a9-4c45-9e8b-055e7e002106 2009-08-29T13:41:09Z 2009-08-29T13:41:09Z

I REALLY love maison kenzi for hair henna - http://www.kenzi.com she's got an extensive site with lots of links & info. I usually get a kilo & keep it in the freezer, since I use almost 2 cups every 6 weeks - you can't be sure what's in the box on the shelf, or how old it is. Try the real stuff - it's wonderful. After I use it & rinse it out (I don't shampoo it out) I also put a dab of "frizz-away" or whatever it's called on it since henna is slightly drying (like any mudpack I guess). I've got to say I get compliments on my hair pretty regularly. <blush> LOL

Anthea 2009-08-29T13:41:09Z Leana http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#13c05eb5-7b5d-422c-8205-1169e6f998f3 2009-08-12T04:49:26Z 2009-08-12T04:49:26Z

a little late for a response on this post but......... if you're unsure, take some hair 'harvested' from your brush and do a henna treatment on that. then you can see the outcome and know what it will be like on your actual hair.

Leana 2009-08-12T04:49:26Z Prairie Dawn http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#8a11e7a9-2ef7-42dc-938f-6d7d21d528b5 2009-07-27T22:39:14Z 2009-07-27T22:39:14Z

"Personally, I find that henna fades a LOT slower than when I used synthetic red colour in my hair. " I agree.

Prairie Dawn 2009-07-27T22:39:14Z Kay http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#0c3094a2-8a2b-41a2-a988-cd2ba6129c89 2009-07-25T12:56:08Z 2009-07-25T12:56:08Z

Personally, I find that henna fades a LOT slower than when I used synthetic red colour in my hair.

Kay 2009-07-25T12:56:08Z S http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#eca33719-0093-4f68-b689-f9514e51df31 2009-07-24T06:45:00Z 2009-07-24T06:45:00Z

Even commercial hair coloring products fade out. I find that the henna does not fade any faster than the commercial product if used in the same manner (mix the batch, do the roots, then work the rest through your hair, or make the rest into a glaze and put through your hair). If you are new to henna, read all the major sites: you will find them listed on this tribe on multiple occaisions. The 3 links I'm posting are inter-related and have tons of info, and I think, were mentioned before. There are free information offers there, too. http://www.tapdancinglizard.com/ http://www.hennapage.com/ http://www.hennaforhair.com/ Have fun!

S 2009-07-24T06:45:00Z Jeanne http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#c3e13e0d-d4bd-4b6c-bd0b-00ed4d95afc0 2009-07-22T16:04:03Z 2009-07-22T16:04:03Z

Sorry if I'm repeating anybody else -- I haven't been reading this board much lately -- but if you go to the Long Hair Community (longhaircommunity.com), they have an entire forum category on henna. There are many devoted henna fans there (including me!), and you will find all kinds of answers to questions, articles about henna and other herbal hair products, and even photos of people's henna color results. Enjoy!

Jeanne 2009-07-22T16:04:03Z Rebekah http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#22004863-ef67-4128-86a0-bb6f64a4ed3a 2009-07-21T18:36:54Z 2009-07-21T18:36:54Z

Cassia is a henna related plant...it's not exactly the same, but it gives the same healthy benefits...you shouldn't have any problem using other chemical processes over it, as long as there are no additives, but it is ALWAYS imperative to do an off the scalp test to make sure...just go by the same recs that the hennaforhair site gives for testing before henna... Otherwise...what she said! :-)

Rebekah 2009-07-21T18:36:54Z *T* http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#9fb3c796-ed2b-49b2-8b61-957f1204ebb8 2009-07-21T18:26:19Z 2009-07-21T18:26:19Z

Ive used henna, and henna mixed with indigo. AND I've both bleached it out and colored over it with NO problems at all. I think that you have problems when you are using henna that has other stuff in it. "ive never used Cassia Obovata so i cant say anything about that. You can use whatever products on your hair you want. You might find that you need less of them though :) My mom has used silicone in her hair her entire life until i started hennaing her hair for her and now its soft and glossy with pretty curls and no frizz!

*T* 2009-07-21T18:26:19Z Lenore http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#a516754e-64c1-4f5b-bcd1-7b56d3bc95ea 2009-07-15T02:09:33Z 2009-07-15T02:09:33Z

Though I should mention that you have to be careful because henna reacts differently to different hair. My friend and I used the same exact brand. Hers turned out beautiful. Mine turned out purple. (It was a cool effect, even if it wasn't the desired effect. ^_^ )

Lenore 2009-07-15T02:09:33Z Hiya http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#761acdfe-8c3c-44d5-9ae3-8ce510d85a08 2009-07-05T07:17:08Z 2009-07-05T07:17:08Z

My hairdresser says I have fewer split ends than usual - this is about 2 months later...

Hiya 2009-07-05T07:17:08Z Azeeza http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#29b3db26-9bbf-4c79-afb6-7b43d5ee1ff7 2009-07-05T04:19:22Z 2009-07-05T04:19:22Z

I realize this isn't henna, but is Cassia Obovata a permanent hair product or does it wash out over time such as henna? Also, I don't think any chemical products can be used over henna, is it the same with Cassia Obovata? Is it OK to use regular hair products on the hair, such as anti-frizz products and overnight conditioning treatments after using Cassia Obovata? I'm a henna and Cassia Obovata virgin (blushing), Azeeza PS Thanks so much!!!! :-)

Azeeza 2009-07-05T04:19:22Z Faedra http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#c6cb69c6-5316-4f2f-873d-09fdf89c4c2e 2009-07-02T13:13:56Z 2009-07-02T13:13:56Z

I used it and I LOVE it. My hair looks SO shiny and still has that nice henna smell after three washes and three days!! I think I'm sold!

Faedra 2009-07-02T13:13:56Z Angelia-CreationsByAngelia http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#16ec5544-334a-4e15-ac09-412f36b3dfd4 2009-07-01T17:52:40Z 2009-07-01T17:52:40Z

The henna I buy is "body art" quality but I used it on my hair and it ROCKED! I want to do it again... soon. I got a Kilo for under $20 super fine, no sifting needed!

Angelia-CreationsByAngelia 2009-07-01T17:52:40Z Maral http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#d29e930a-6180-48f4-a0c4-c2efe5c92ca8 2009-06-30T19:08:09Z 2009-06-30T19:08:09Z

I get mine in 800g bags from an Indian grocery and it's been fine. Just make sure it doesn't have amla in it (Indian ladies use it to darken their hair), but if it's for mehndi rather than hair it should be ok.

Maral 2009-06-30T19:08:09Z Elisabeth {Cookie} http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#16dfb317-40ff-41d0-b5f2-ec3a399abf95 2009-06-30T16:10:43Z 2009-06-30T16:10:43Z

I buy mine from an Indian grocery store.

Elisabeth {Cookie} 2009-06-30T16:10:43Z Kay http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#cad30d4e-02bf-423c-ba6f-be24f7ae625d 2009-06-29T15:20:04Z 2009-06-29T15:20:04Z

If you go to hennaforhair.com and check out the forums you can search for the brand name and see if anyone has anything to say about it. I buy my henna from an Indian grocery store and I did that to check it out. The stuff I use is mumtaz al-aroosa and I've had good luck with it both times I've done my hair.

Kay 2009-06-29T15:20:04Z Faedra http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/84146764-0e4c-4a4e-b843-2e2e9cc3e188#c82b8cd7-cd8f-45eb-afe7-7b29f7df5d8f 2009-06-29T14:16:03Z 2009-06-29T14:16:03Z

Sorry, I have another henna question. :D I went to a local Indian grocery store this weekend and I came across some body art quality henna (very inexpensive, about $1.50 a box, but I made sure it was body henna and not hair henna) and bought three boxes but I'm a little nervous about using it since I didn't order it online. Since I bought it directly from the store that specializes in Indian products, do you think it would be safe to use? I'm probably being way silly about this but I'm anxious about using the wrong stuff the first time for hennaing my hair!

Faedra 2009-06-29T14:16:03Z