My experience with indigo (black) colora henna: First off, I bought 2 boxes and I'm glad I did because I have long hair with average thickness and I don't think 1 box would have cut it. If you have long or thick hair I would suggest buying 2 boxes. You will easily use all the mixture.
Prep: I put some Vaseline around my hairline to eliminate some staining around my face, neck and ears. I also put on some clothes that I wouldn't mind staining if any henna were to get on them.I didn't wear any gloves and the mixture stained my hands a greenish color for the day. No big deal but wear gloves if you want to avoid this.
Mixing: I added hot water to the mix until soupy as directed. Putting the mixture on my hair was a bit difficult because it felt like I couldn't quite get it incorporated into all of my hair. This may be my own fault. Perhaps I didn't water it down quite enough? Make sure you add plenty of water so that you can get it into all of your hair. After I applied it as best I could, I wrapped my hair well in saran wrap. I also wrapped a strip of cotton around my hairline and pinned it at the top of my head to catch any dripping. That worked wonderfully and was very comfortable to me.This may sound obvious, but do this all in the bathroom and don't get any on the floor as it may stain. You could put some newspaper down to make sure you avoid that if you're worried. All in all it's not that difficult to do it yourself but it gets tricky around the back area. If you have a friend who can help that's always a plus. :)
Waiting time: I left it in my hair for about 2 hours.
End result: Rinsing my hair took a bit of patience. I used extra conditioner to help remove the little particles from the mixture which worked well. I blow dried and styled as usual. The color is subtle but drastic enough to know the difference. It looks very natural and healthy right now. Shiny and very soft. I love henna and the fact that it's all natural makes me love it all the more. No more harmful chemicals!! Hopefully the color sticks around for awhile. If so, I'll definitely do this again. The seller shipped my item fast and their pricing is very reasonable. Satisfied customer!
UPDATE:
12/29/09
My hair is no longer even remotely black in color or tint. This stuff wears off fast. I'm not sorry that I tried it because it wasn't expensive but I won't use the product again because it just doesn't last long enough. It would be worth it if the color lasted for at least a month but a little over a week just doesn't cut it. :)
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Product Description:
Colora Henna Veg-Hair Black works wonders for your hair, particularly if it feels dull and lifeless. Natural Henna adds body and bounce and offers a choice of rich but subtle color changes. Colora brightens and highlights your hair, leaving it gleaming and elegant.
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