All About White Hair

[Faun]

mrswongtuition:

My mum's using another brand of shampoo that is made from Henna.

It will slowly cover the whites as they grow out. It will look reddish-brown, like highlighted hair.

Thanks for the website ref. I found some products that I buy regularly there and they are so very much cheaper even with shipping.

[sporemum]

mrswongtuition:

My mum's using another brand of shampoo that is made from Henna.

It will slowly cover the whites as they grow out. It will look reddish-brown, like highlighted hair.

HI Can I check what is this brand? and where can we buy it ? TKs!

[ctct61t]

mrswongtuition:

You might want to explore these types of natural hair colouring products:


http://www.iherb.com/Rainbow-Research-Henna-Hair-Color-and-Conditioner-Persian-Strawberry-Light-Golden-Red-4-oz-113-g/9008?at=0
(Use discount code YAF688 for $5 off your first purchase)

Thanks mrswongtuition, It's a great online shop.I just ordered. :lol:

[mambobb]

Anyone using Phyto product before? Is it good? There is a range for Grey hair, thought of trying it out.


Phytargent shampoo for white or gray hair with chamomile azulene

[CMF]

I have been having a henna "treatment" once every 4 to 6 weeks for the last couple of years. I first saw a neighbour’s lovely glossy hair with beautiful reddish brown highlights and upon enquiring was told that the highlights were actually white hair and as she has been having regular henna treatment, the white hairs are "covered" and look reddish brown instead.


When I started on henna, it was more for nourishing the hair (the concoction has olive oil in it) and hair tends to drop less too, but over the years when white hair appeared, they all tend to look reddish brown just like highlights! So it’s effective as a natural way to cover up white hair when they appear!

Although I have my henna treatment done by someone who does home visits, loose henna powder can actually be bought rather cheaply, and I guess one can DIY too, if up to it.

[kitty2]

CMF:

I have been having a henna \"treatment\" once every 4 to 6 weeks for the last couple of years. I first saw a neighbour's lovely glossy hair with beautiful reddish brown highlights and upon enquiring was told that the highlights were actually white hair and as she has been having regular henna treatment, the white hairs are \"covered\" and look reddish brown instead.


When I started on henna, it was more for nourishing the hair (the concoction has olive oil in it) and hair tends to drop less too, but over the years when white hair appeared, they all tend to look reddish brown just like highlights! So it's effective as a natural way to cover up white hair when they appear!

Although I have my henna treatment done by someone who does home visits, loose henna powder can actually be bought rather cheaply, and I guess one can DIY too, if up to it.

Is this treatment messy?I think it takes at least 4 hours,right?

[CMF]

kitty2:

CMF:

I have been having a henna \"treatment\" once every 4 to 6 weeks for the last couple of years. I first saw a neighbour's lovely glossy hair with beautiful reddish brown highlights and upon enquiring was told that the highlights were actually white hair and as she has been having regular henna treatment, the white hairs are \"covered\" and look reddish brown instead.


When I started on henna, it was more for nourishing the hair (the concoction has olive oil in it) and hair tends to drop less too, but over the years when white hair appeared, they all tend to look reddish brown just like highlights! So it's effective as a natural way to cover up white hair when they appear!

Although I have my henna treatment done by someone who does home visits, loose henna powder can actually be bought rather cheaply, and I guess one can DIY too, if up to it.

Is this treatment messy?I think it takes at least 4 hours,right?

It is not messy. Basically it is a thick paste that is plastered all over the hair. Then it is wrapped tightly with cling film. I leave it on for at least 2 hours. I have friends who go to sleep with it on too! If i need to go out, I ask the lady to assist to wrap a scarf around it. There are those who have it done at the salon in Tanjong Pagar, wrap a scarf around it and run their errands, then go back to the salon after 2+ hours and have it washed off there. I have it done at home and wash it off myself whilst in the shower, just need a wide toothed comb and comb thru the hair once it's loosened with water. Rather easy and no hassle at all.

[mambobb]

ctct61t:

mrswongtuition:

You might want to explore these types of natural hair colouring products:


http://www.iherb.com/Rainbow-Research-Henna-Hair-Color-and-Conditioner-Persian-Strawberry-Light-Golden-Red-4-oz-113-g/9008?at=0
(Use discount code YAF688 for $5 off your first purchase)

Thanks mrswongtuition, It's a great online shop.I just ordered. :lol:

Hi there, are you going to order another round soon? I am thinking whoever is interested in the product, we can share the shipping cost and order online. :oops:

[jasmineong]

CMF:

When I started on henna, it was more for nourishing the hair (the concoction has olive oil in it) and hair tends to drop less too, but over the years when white hair appeared, they all tend to look reddish brown just like highlights! So it's effective as a natural way to cover up white hair when they appear!

Although I have my henna treatment done by someone who does home visits, loose henna powder can actually be bought rather cheaply, and I guess one can DIY too, if up to it.

Is this treatment messy?I think it takes at least 4 hours,right?[/quote]
It is not messy. Basically it is a thick paste that is plastered all over the hair. Then it is wrapped tightly with cling film. I leave it on for at least 2 hours. I have friends who go to sleep with it on too! If i need to go out, I ask the lady to assist to wrap a scarf around it. There are those who have it done at the salon in Tanjong Pagar, wrap a scarf around it and run their errands, then go back to the salon after 2+ hours and have it washed off there. I have it done at home and wash it off myself whilst in the shower, just need a wide toothed comb and comb thru the hair once it's loosened with water. Rather easy and no hassle at all.[/quote]

Hi CMF,

Do you need to get a particular brand for henna or do all brands help to nourish the hair?

[CMF]

jasmineong:

Hi CMF,

Do you need to get a particular brand for henna or do all brands help to nourish the hair?.

Hi jasmineong

Essentially pure henna powder is derived from the henna plant. Henna is a natural colorant and its properties help strengthen and conditions hair. If you were to get the pure henna powder (from what I know, it's available at Tekka Market from the small shops that sell other types of spices and powder), that would be in the purest form, which you can mix with olive oil, red wine etc to form the paste.

For those commercially bottled ready made henna dye, shampoo etc, you would have to check out what else are included to ensure that they are all made from natural ingredients etc.

As I have only been having the home-based henna treatment, I am not familiar with any particular brands of henna powder, shampoo etc, but I guess if the ingredients list pure henna powder and does not contain any chemicals etc, it would help to condition / nourish the hair too.

Just FYI you may want to check out http://www.hennaforhair.com/faq