Can i henna over chemically dyed hair

November 2nd, , PM 2. Re: Can I henna over chemically dyed hair? But - I would add the caution that it is very permanent, and for someone who's used to dying hair a variety of shades in a relatively short time frame a year , the extreme permanence of henna might be more hassle than is wanted.

It can't be fully removed by most people though 2 or 3 on here have had luck with salons and expensive sessions in bleaching it out over a period of time It's definitely something you don't want to do on impulse - but if you're positive you want to be a redhead of some shape or form and will adjust to and love whatever shade henna gives you, for a very very very long time, then it can be very awesome - and great for the hair's condition!

November 2nd, , PM 3. I hennaed over dyed blond hair just a week after dying and had no problems with adverse colors or reactions. I used BAQ though and was very sure that it really was straight henna and cassia.

Nightshade has an excellent henna article that gives a lot more detail, I'm not sure how to link things in here first, but if you find a post from her the link to the article is in her signature. You can do really great things with henna and indigo if you want the deep dark red almost black type colors or even multiple applications of straight henna to build up to the color red you want. If your hair is dark brown now it seems like the straight henna might take you close to the color you'd like to get to, though it could take more than one application to get there.

There's lots of good info in Nightshade's article and in the henna threads here, as well as lots of good pictures of different mix results on the henna4hair website. Good luck and have fun with it! November 2nd, , PM 4.

November 2nd, , PM 5. My hair was chemically dyed red before the henna. I had waited about a month or two before trying henna. Mostly because I was not sure. I love it and have been using henna for a year and a half. Site Map Designed by Oozle Media. Apply Now Fill out the form to be contacted by a representative about enrollment with Hair Professionals Career College. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Does Henna Affect Hair Dye? And Why? Chemical Dye Over Henna The henna will block any color and cause processing to fail. Your hair could go down in a fiery mess. Get in touch. Oswego US Rt. Do that for an hour or as long as you can stand. Rinse it out. There will be A LOT of mud to wash out. I don't have any recommendation on shampoos, whatever works. You won't need to condition it after you wash it out the first time.

Enjoy your beautiful new hair color! As for good brands, Rainbow Henna has no additives or chemicals. Best answer: The LJ community mentioned above highly recommends hennaforhair.

I'm also about to make the switch from chemical dye to henna, and that's where I'm ordering my supplies. Do a deep moisturizer the day before, henna is protein and can make delicate hair brittle. Best answer: bobobox has good advice. Here's a few other tips: Start with clean, dry hair that has no product in it. You can also add plain yogurt or a raw egg to the henna mix to make it a little smoother and easier to goop on your hair.

When you're mixing it, don't use anything metal. Sectioning your hair helps get it on more evenly, but again, nothing metal.

If it's warm out, you can sit in the sun with your plastic-wrapped head for a couple hours and get the same effect as the hair dryer would create. Rinsing it out takes a long time, and is really messy. Use plain water to get the bulk of it out, then a little shampoo to remove the last grit.

Henna is really pretty, in my opinion, and fun to do. I've never had it make my hair brittle; rather, it's always softer and shinier after. I've found that the one time I did use a full henna treatment - and authentic, non-chemically stuff - was after I had already chemically dyed my hair, and the henna didn't really 'take' as much as I would have liked.

It might have been because my hair is pretty dark - and your results may vary of course. But you never know until you try - and cleaning the 'mud' outta your hair is a once in a lifetime experience You should be fine dyeing your hair with henna. My understanding is that the length of time between chemical dye and henna is a factor - if you've dyed your hair with a chemical dye in the last week you should give it some time, but it sounds like you haven't used chemical dye in awhile.

You should be fine.