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| I have been interested in Henna
for some time and finally tried it! My hair is baby fine and breaks. Years ago I used to color my hair and all it did was frizz and break and I would cut it off and do it again. I finally learned and stopped using commercial dyes. Before henna my hair was completely natural and graying. I am so happy to find a natural way to color my hair. It was silky after the first shampoo and condition with Henna. I LOVE THE RESULTS USING HENNA! I am hooked and your website and the mixes page is what gave me the courage to try.  Cathy before Henna ... 50g Jamila Henna and cider vinegar for test 250g Jamila Henna and cider vinegar for hair Mix cured for 14 hours before use Time of hair 9+ hours (overnight) ---- As recommended, I first mixed 50g Henna and Cider Vinegar for a skin and spot hair test. I put a small design on my forearm and after letting the mix sit overnight I used my saved hairbrush hair to test color. Everything A-OK! and I was ready to go.  At the same time just in case the tests were good I mixed the full batch for my hair so it was ready as soon as I rinsed and dried my test hair. In a Pyrex 1 qt. measuring glass, I prepared 3/4 litre of mix using Jamila Henna (250g) and cider vinegar to the consistency of thinner icing. Soft peaks could form when well blended but tips flopped over. The disposable spoon I used could stand on end and not fall. I let that sit about 14 hours covered tightly with plastic wrap on a window sill. It is summer and 80°F days/70F° night. I used a new pair of kitchen rubber gloves and applied the henna with two finger tips. I applied the Henna as instructed, starting with the bottom back of hair and working my way up toward the roots. I ensured even coverage by squashing and patting my hair while leaned over the sink and massaged the hair for some time wanting good coverage of the entire hairshaft. I was careful not to tangle the hair.  I plastic wrapped my hair tightly and placed a bath towel securely around my head. I left it on overnight being sure to have my dark sheets on the bed and another old towel on my favorite pillow just in case of leaks. No Leaks!   Cathy's hennaed hair in the sunshine One mistake I made was the plastic wrap was too low on my forehead and some henna leaked to my upper skin of my hairline as I perspired during sleep under the plastic. The discoloration is very mild but next time I will be more careful so I can wipe the area better. I won’t sleep with the wrap either but start earlier in the morning. My gray encircles my entire facial hairline with very little additional gray in back. It did turn a brighter orange (as warned before) than I hoped but the color took well and after a few shampoos it is blending much better and softening. I am looking forward to another application in a few weeks in hopes of evening it out more. I am considering spot treating the gray hair with an addition of coffee next time then blending that back into a regular only henna mix for the majority of my hair. My gray is easy to isolate, it is only the first 1/4" - 1/2" back around my hairline.  I did have some Henna left. I froze it immediately and will use it next time. Thank you for the inspiration, Cathy (42 years old) Michigan
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