Mixology || Easy Non-Drying Henna Recipe for Conditioning

Do you want to try henna for hair conditioning but you do not know where to begin? Or maybe you are afraid of the dryness sometimes associated with henna?  Well here is a recipe worth trying:

Ingredients:

100g+ neutral henna (amount depends on length thickness of your hair)
1/2 an avocado
1 tsp oil of your choice (olive, grapeseed, castor, etc.)
1 tsp honey

Instructions: 
1. Mix all the above ingredients together in a stainless steel bowl.  (Assuming you are using pure henna, a stainless steel bowl should be fine.)
2. Section damp or dry hair.  Apply using plastic gloves or an applicator brush, section by section.
3. Cover hair with a secure plastic cap.
4. Allow to set for a minimum of 4 hours.  (Some ladies, henna overnight.)
5. Rinse hair thoroughly with warm water to remove henna.
6. Follow up with a conditioner wash.
7. Deep condition with a moisturizing conditioner for 20-30 minutes.
8. Rinse, moisturize, seal, and style as usual.

Source: Original recipe on LongHairCareForum

Henna Melt Giveaway!

The owner of The Hair Shebang has graciously offered two ROOI Henna Melts for this giveaway.  These melts are easy, ready-to-use henna treatments molded into beautiful rosy heart shapes, rectangles or squares. They are perfect for those who are shy when it comes to experimenting with henna or Ayurvedic powders.  The ROOI ones, in particular, yield beautiful, wine burgundy highlights.

So how do you enter the giveaway contest?  Well just leave a comment below stating how you strengthen and protect your tresses.*   The entries will close on February 14 (Valentine's Day) at 11:59pm EST.  On February 15, two lucky winners will be announced.

*Only subscribers to (or followers of) the blog will be allowed to enter.

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"one-stop shop for all your haircare needs, from shampooing to styling! This shop will cater to those who wish to use all-natural products for their skin and hair, as well as finding supplies for DIY (do-it-yourself) haircare and maintenance. Although hair products are our niche, many items are multipurpose, and can be used on the body, hands, feet and face."

Henna CONDITIONER Recipes

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to using henna, please do your research before trying it.  This is particularly true if your hair is color/chemically-treated OR whether you desire a color change (e.g., red henna) vs. conditioning alone (e.g., neutral henna).

4th henna treatment. Performed with henna melt from TheHairSheBang.

As some of you may know, henna may be used to strengthen and 'thicken' the hair (amongst other benefits).  Unlike most conditioners that rinse out with the next wash, henna is long lasting.  Below are some conditioner recipes you can make at home:

YOGURT HENNA CONDITIONER

- henna

- yogurt

Recipe and instructions

FIA'S HENNA GLOSS - for minimal color change and deep conditioning
- henna powder
- lemon/lime juice
- conditioner or plain, unsweetened yogurt
Recipe and instructions

MIXOLOGIST'S DREAM
- henna powder
- curd
- egg
- lemon juice
- (optional) olive oil or coconut oil
Recipe and instructions

Henna on Nails: Henna "Nail Polish"

The use of henna on nails goes back centuries and spans across continents, including Africa, Asia, and Europe.  For a brief history on this use, read this henna-pledia.

Henna for lasting nail color
Henna color has a permanence that conventional nail polish lacks.  The color does not chip prematurely but lasts until the nail grows out fully. 

Henna for stronger nails
Henna binds to the keratin in nails thus strengthening the nails.

Henna coloring instructions
Read this recipe and instructions for painting one's nails with henna.  Various colors can be achieved, including red, burgundy, black, turmeric, and others depending on the henna mixture.