right now using L'Oreal color for my hair. Is it safe to switch to Surya Henna for my hair?Than you
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Yes it is. Surya Henna is semi-permanent, coating the hair with plant-based dyes. I was using Herbatint for years and immediately switched over to Surya with no problems whatsoever. Be sure to fully coat the hair and wait the recommend time, especially for gray hair, to be sure you get adequate coverage.
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I am not a licensed beautician just a customer. I have made the switch to henna and my hair is doing better than ever. Henna is safe in the sense that it will not hurt you in any way. As far as getting the same results as Loreal that is different. The color may not be the same. Also, Henna is a rinse not a dye. For similar results to Loreal, such as evenness and how long the color lasts, switch to an organic dye. I switched to the organic dyes first. They can be just as drying as the chemicals. I then switched to henna because it leaves your hair soft. Unfortunately, you have to use it more often because it rinsed out. I am not a licensed beautician just a customer. I have made the switch to henna and my hair is doing better than ever. Henna is safe in the sense that it will not hurt you in any way. As far as getting the same results as Loreal that is different. The color may not be the same. Also, Henna is a rinse not a dye. For similar results to Loreal, such as evenness and how long the color lasts, switch to an organic dye. I switched to the organic dyes first. They can be just as drying as the chemicals. I then switched to henna because it leaves your hair soft. Unfortunately, you have to use it more... » Read More I am not a licensed beautician just a customer. I have made the switch to henna and my hair is doing better than ever. Henna is safe in the sense that it will not hurt you in any way. As far as getting the same results as Loreal that is different. The color may not be the same. Also, Henna is a rinse not a dye. For similar results to Loreal, such as evenness and how long the color lasts, switch to an organic dye. I switched to the organic dyes first. They can be just as drying as the chemicals. I then switched to henna because it leaves your hair soft. Unfortunately, you have to use it more often because it rinsed out. « Show Less
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Dear Rashmi, I don't think it's safe, because, when you have chemicals and use henna, a reaction happens, the hair turns orange and dried. You have to wait until your hair is completely clean without chemicals, then apply henna. You will see the difference, is much better than chemicals.
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Yes you can, if you're planning on sticking with henna for the long run because if you do, if you dye your hair with chemical color it could ruin your hair. Which is what chemical dyes do anyway. But henna is really healthy and if you have light highlights the color could be more red depending on the color.
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It will definitely "work" it will not lighten your hair so the results might not look like the picture but I think it'll look great. Your going to LOVE it! I love henna.
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Henna will stain hair and skin orange-red only. Depending on your base hair color and where the henna is from, you will get different red tones (with Rajasthani henna, my grays and silvers come out as burgundy highlights; on the rest of my hair it's deep auburn). If you mix the henna with quality indigo, you will not get as much of a red tone. Henna does dry the hair out the first two or three times, but I've found citric acid (can be purchased in bulk in many places) cuts down on that considerably. Use 3 grams for every 50 grams of henna.
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My hair is a dark red... Intense dark red. I would say that this is most likely the color you're looking for as long as you read up on how to dye your hair with henna. If you make the mistake of washing the color after dying it, you could end up with orange. Study and then try.. I love my hair now!
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I buy the generic Biolage shampoo and conditioner at Sally's that's safe for color treated hair. I use Ion deep conditioning pack once a week (also get at Salley's)..leave it on while I sleep with plastic shower cap over it to keep head warm. The color has yet to fade. I get compliments weekly since changing to henna.
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the Henna will lighten naturally as time goes on. If you really hate the color and want to go lighter there are color oops on the market at like Sally's that you can buy and it should correct some darkness by stripping with a peroxide. Im sure your hair will be happier if you leave it alone and just let the henna fade naturally.
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Yes it is. I love using it. I use it with my deep conditioner and henna treatment. My hair is in love with it. And with regular use it really works. You just need to find out what way your hair likes for you to use it.
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This is pure henna powder and it is a much larger quantity than what is sold in beauty supply stores. Yes, you should use gloves because, just as henna stains your hair it will also stain your skin. The brush is optional. Use it if you think it's helpful. I just use my gloved hands.
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I tried it. And while it is a great conditioner, it is really not the best for hair color. Even with the two step, your hair turns really red, and the indigo makes it look purple when its fading out. But of all the hennas I have tried, this is THE BEST conditioner. You notice the softness and the shine most of all, but the color is not great.
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Depends how much gray you have. Beware that the grey will pick up the red exclusively/ If you use RED henna, the drk brown is beautiful with red shading. But if you are grey you need to go 1 shade deeper, like chestnut. I used the RED on my daughters dark brown hair [ long] and she got a ton of compliments. If you are a little worried about to much red, just mix the henna with strong coffee, which is what I used to do when I worked in a salon . Henna does not lighten your hair, it only deposits color. Also the timing determines how bright it is. Keep the color on for only 45 minutes . Another factor is mixing the color and letting it set. If you mix and let it set for 1 1/2 to 3 hours before applying, your color will be redder. So if you mix the RED with strong lukewarm coffee and apply it to WET hair , let it set on your hair with a bag for 45 minutes , than rinse out, apply conditioner like it is shampoo[ this will help it set and will still clean your hair] you will have a knockout gorgeous color that will NOT be too red. Just some tips from someone that has done this many times[ still a successful hairdresser too.]Would love to hear how your hair looks afterwards!
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You should experiment with a small piece of your hair because no one can predict accurately. It is also safer to use non permanent dye such as Rainbow Research Henna. It is 100% botanical, organic, and has nothing harmful. All permanent dye uses something to rough up the cuticle of the hair and that weakens your hair. I used a health food brand of hair dye last summer and it caused at least half of my hair to fall out. I used Rainbow Research Henna and even though my hair was already damaged it did not do any further harm, and the dye lasted for a month. It is also very cheap.
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Most definitely as red as on the package. I started out with nearly black hair and it is still the color of the hair you see. I've tried two other colorings with a different color henna since and it's still the color on the package. You need to like that color because it's not going anywhere any time soon. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful color and looks good on the hair, but if you don't like it, don't do it.
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I don't see why not. The color may come out differently then what you are wanting. I would go into a salon and let them know you have been using henna and want to color your hair with something else. Is that what you were asking?
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Okay leave it on as long as you can stand it, at least 3 hours.I recommend Henna sooq henna . You have to let the dye release but I could see on my grey hairs a vibrant red color.The henna maiden washed out very easily, you will see it in the water each time you shampoo your hair.
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Henna! In my experience, for this auburn color, my grey was bright orange after leaving it on for the maximum time and as time went on, it got orangier and orangier
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From my understanding, Henna is permanent. So, I'm sure you can go darker, but you won't ever be able to go lighter because once you use Henna it can't be stripped from your hair. If you are going to go darker you should be fine. But I am pretty sure that you may still have some red in your hair even if you go to dark brown. But it will be subtle.