(Texture shot on dry hair after henna, I need a trim...lol)
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Tuesday, January 11, 2026
Hooray for HENNA!
I LOVE henna, last night's experience was awesome. My hair has never felt this amazing, soft, fluffy or strong EVER. I am not sure why I am just now getting hip to henna but I am so glad that I finally bit the bullet and tried it. I recall giving a henna a try once before, sometime last year, and I never really got the hang of it. Maybe I didn't use it right because this time, it's did wonders for my curls. Now I see why Curly Nikki and TMTM always rave about it.
I left my henna on for a few hours, ran some errands and was ready to rinse. I hopped in the shower and let warm water run over my head for a good 3 minutes. After that I slathered on a cheap conditioner and co-washed a few times until the water ran clear. My curls instantly popped and spiraled out of control, I was amazed. Lately, during and after washing, my hair has been lifeless. My curls have been frizzy and dull. The henna was like a hair re-birth, LOL, I know that may sound dramatic BUT I am so serious. Not to mention my hair was SUPER shiny, which was a great thing. I did notice that my scalp started itching terribly while I was rinsing the henna out, it eventually subsided but I found that kind of strange. Anyone experience this?
De tangling my hair was a breeze. I parted it in sections and gave my self about 10 flat twist going in alternating directions.I wanted the wild, funky look today. I twisted with Oyin's Hair Dew and Koils by Nature's Hair Butter. I like these products because they are all natural and leave my hair with definition and moisture. Once I was all twisted, I applied MTG to my scalp (I am still using this as a growth aide) and spritzed with Oyin's Frank Juice. Taking down my hair this morning was a breeze, I HAD NO FRIZZ or OUT OF CONTROL ends like I normally do. Henna got the job done and will be a new staple in my regimen forever. I plan on henna'ing every 2 weeks. My next henna date is the 24th. I am excited about that, I plan on getting my hair re-braided in the up-do PS that I wore over the holiday. I am very serious about reaching APL by my 2nd year natural hair anniversary. :)
14 comments :
i've never done a henna but your outcome is amazing!!!! very pretty curls! =)
Glad it's working for you. Your hair looks great!!! I've never tried henna. Too chicken. LOL Having skin problems, I have to be careful what I put on it.
I tried henna once, and loved the results. I'm just so lazy. It's a long and messy process!
Your hair looks great! I have an order of henna from Butters N Bars coming in the mail. It should get here by this weekend! Can't Wait!!
The itching may have resulted from your henna mix. Other curlies have complained of itching after realizing it was one of the ingredients in their mix. Try substituting one of the ingredients for something else or just omitting it (like the conditioner)
Your hair looks wonderful in all of the pictures especially the one where you've styled it :D
I love your results Alex! The first time I tried henna, I wasn't marvelled at the results, it wasn't until I tried CurlyNikki's henna mix/recipe.
Your hair looks really soft and shiny in these pictures. The first time I tried henna, I wasn't marvelled at the results, it wasn't until I tried CurlyNikki's henna mix/recipe.
Your hair looks great! Can't wait to try my henna.
Wow, your curls are serious! You have convinced me to give henna another try, but I'm going to do the mixture you did. Awesome results!
Love your results. Do you feel like your curl pattern is a little looser?
I have SERIOUS hair envy after looking at these pictures again lol.
& I want to know if you feel like your curl pattern is looser, too? I've read people have experienced that/felt that before...
Nicely done!
Thanks ladies!! I didn't find that my curl pattern was looser. I did, however, notice that my curl definition was out if this world. I'm not used to having my curls stay defined after I dry my hair, it usually just gets frizzy.
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