honey seems to inactive my henna?

Question

has anyone else seen this? Any ideas what I can put in it so it doesn't dry my hair so much?

hairbender · Accepted Answer

Why would you mix honey into henna?  That is a new one to me.

Henna is not drying.  It is a coating colour, you know.  So if you do a couple of coats, you will get a harsh feeling to the hair.  After all, you are putting on layers of a substance on the hair.  It will make the hair feel coarse -- that is, each hair is fatter because of the extra layer on it.  Just as you are "fluffy" in winter with all those extra layers of clothing.

Because the hair feels coarse and harsh, it appears to you that the hair is dry.  The same feeling comes from coarse or dry hair so it is easy to get them confused.

Avoid too many applications of henna, if possible.  If re-applying, try to put it only on the new growth first, and then extend it into the length of the shaft, but do not put it on the ends.  The ends have the most applications and can appear too dark which is a definite tell-tale sign of improper application and a "home job" by an inexperienced person.  In normal hair colouring, the ends are a little lighter in shade.

Use a good moisturizer which will add water to the hair to keep it soft and flexible.  You do not need any oil in the hair, which will tend to strip out your colour.  Careful with the "conditioners" which are mostly oil or wax.

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honey seems to inactive my henna?