(((((((((Ladies))))))))))),

I found Henna 6 yrs ago and everytime I use it, a metamorphsis occurs within me. If you like the color red this one is for you! It will give you vibrant, shiny red hair! I just did mine after 4 months of doing it! I don't know why I wait so long because its feels fantastic! Give it a try you won't regret it! Mind you that everyones hair is different and colors will vary. I don't recommend using it if you have chemically colored hair but if you are Gray it is wonderful! Make the Henna solution with coffee an add about an 1/8 of a cup of vinager to adhere to the Gray. Good Luck Ladies, if you try this let me know what you think!!! Be Blessed!!

Blessings,

Aisha

My mother used henna for years...didn't Lucille Ball use it to keep her hair red? It's got to be safer than the synthetic dyes...or at least I hope so!

Hey Robin

I hope you got your snake problem under control Wise choice your Mother made with Henna :-)LOL not sure if Lucille Ball used Henna but it would be cool if she did :-) She's one of my favorite actresses ! Henna is chemical free and is 100% safe. I love the vibrancy and shineness it reveals, it takes your natural color and greatly enhances it!!!

Blessings,

Aisha

I haven't tried henna since many years ago(and didn't like it at the time because all it did was make my grey hairs pink!)but recently I read that body art quality henna is the best to use, way better than the stuff you get in the health food store(which is what I had) Over at Henna for Hair website they have a ton of info, photos of people who did their hair(all fab!)and different coloring formulas and tips. Indigo is a substance that is used as part of the formula to get reddish brown colors and better cover grey. Plus, unlike regular henna, body art quality henna CAN be used over previously chemically-colored hair which makes it great for someone who wants to switch. But, the process of doing henna does take some planning. One has to mix it up, and set it aside for awhile for the color to release, before applying it to the head(a very messy process)and then you have to leave it on for a very long time as well. It can take a long time to rinse all of it out when after the few hours you've had the henna on your head as well. But if you have the time and don't mind any of this, it's totally worthwhile IMO!

I didn't know anything about henna, so I researched and found this:
(And I thought it was just for hair color . . . )

Henna is a dwarf shrub that grows 8 to 10 feet tall in India, Egypt and Persia. The plant is also known as Lawsonia Inermis. The leaves, bark and flowers are ground into a fine powder. It has been used in the most ancient times in Eastern countries for dyeing hair, the body and nails.

Since 1890 it has been widely used in Europe for tinting hair and is usually found in shampoos. It has been applyed topically and used internally (tea) to treat jaundice, leprosy, smallpox and affections of the skin.

When applied to the skin, Henna provides a cooling and astringent action along with protection against many fungi and bacteria. Henna can help lower body temperature to soothe headaches, fever, burning feet and even hysteria or a violent temper.

Henna has been traced back to Cleopatra and Nefertiti who used it to enhance their hair color, color their lips and nails. Silent film stars like Clara Bow used Henna to color their hair and add to their mystery. Let us not forget about Lucille Ball! Today, Henna is used by many celebrities and average folks.

What are other uses for Henna?

When made into a paste and applied to the head, Henna is said to relieve headaches. The leaves act as a cooling agent on burnt skin. Henna has antiseptic, astringent , antibacterial and antifungal properties. It aids in healing acne, boils, burns, bruises, fevers, heat rashes, skin rashes, warts and athletes foot. It is also an antispasmodic which means it has relaxing properties.

Henna has been used for a scalp treatment, to increase hair growth and reduce hair loss. The leaves are used as deodorizers, and fresh Henna flowers as a cure for sterility or loss of passion. It has been used in paste form to keep skin smooth with a young look and feel.