simple ( black ) henna gloss
INGREDIENTS
STORAGE
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After getting a protein overload after doing my other henna recipe, it should be understood I am NEVER doing that again. Here is a much milder henna gloss, which I'll do to maintain the protein balance in my hair when it goes back to normal. That's hopefully soon...
I also updated my normal product regimin so there is less protein going around.
Also, after doing ALOT of research I finally found a way to darken my hair with a gloss and without having to do a two step with indigo. thanks LadyChe from lhcf! aveda black malva is a natural conditioner that darkens hair. it's on the expensive side if used alone, but it's life gets extended when using as an ingrediant. I can finally stop looking for hendigo glosses that go darker then dark brown, which doesn't seem to exist. Plus the conditioner diminishes red tones, furtherly making it a good match with henna.
... I won't, well, can't, be trying this anytime soon though.
- 2-4 TBSP henna ( mild to medium strength )
- 4 TBSP cheapie conditioner
- 1-2 TBSP aveda black malva
- 2 TBSP vatika coconut oil
- 3 TBSP honey or molasses
- rose water (optional)
- Detangle, dampen, then oil hair.
- Mix 2 tbsp of henna with cold (rose) water in plastic container until the consistency turns pudding like. ( Do not use metal utencils )
- Add conditioners, oils, molasses and honey,
- Put on old t-shirt and gloves; and apply to hair immediantly.
- Pile hair on head and put on plastic cap.
- Sit under dryer for 30 minutes on moderate setting, or let .it sit on hair for 1-2 hours.
- Rinse out and condition, rinse out and condition. Gloves still on.
- Follow with deep conditioning.
- Clarify hair following week or wash.
STORAGE
- henna paste: can freeze, but for better color deposit
~~~~~
After getting a protein overload after doing my other henna recipe, it should be understood I am NEVER doing that again. Here is a much milder henna gloss, which I'll do to maintain the protein balance in my hair when it goes back to normal. That's hopefully soon...
I also updated my normal product regimin so there is less protein going around.
Also, after doing ALOT of research I finally found a way to darken my hair with a gloss and without having to do a two step with indigo. thanks LadyChe from lhcf! aveda black malva is a natural conditioner that darkens hair. it's on the expensive side if used alone, but it's life gets extended when using as an ingrediant. I can finally stop looking for hendigo glosses that go darker then dark brown, which doesn't seem to exist. Plus the conditioner diminishes red tones, furtherly making it a good match with henna.
... I won't, well, can't, be trying this anytime soon though.