![]() Rainbow Henna was about 100% better for so many reasons. While my hair did feel ridiculously gritty for a few days until I was able to use shampoo again, the colour is pretty much exactly what I wanted. Rainbow Henna literally covered them all. not a huge problem because I guess they weren’t grey anymore, but not ideal. This is a huge change from Lush Henna, which left the greys all coppery. On top of that, the greys were more or less the same colour as the rest of my hair. My hair was dark like I wanted and there was no red or copper tinge. If you feel like the greys are still there after you rinse it all out, wait a few days then make your mind up. You’ll need to wait about 48 hours before the henna has finished developing. This will be hard because it will feel gritty, but put some non-silicone conditioner in, rope it through, and rinse again until there’s no grit left. You’re not supposed to use shampoo for about 48 hours after putting henna in your hair to give the dye the best chance of staining your hair. Rinse and rinse until the water runs clear. But I did notice it wasn’t nearly as messy as getting Lush Henna out - the shower looked significantly cleaner after. Don’t bother trying to do it in the sink, you will need to have a full shower. A hair elastic probably won’t fit around it. If it doesn’t, fashion a headband out of a piece of cloth and tie it up. Smooth it down and it’ll stay there on its own. Lift it up and twist it in to a high bun on top of your head. When you feel like it’s done, your hair should look all thick and ropey - like Tarzan’s hair. It’s so thick that if you cover the length and the root at the same time, you’ll have a lot of trouble moving the length out of the way to get to the parts that haven’t been coloured. You want to do the roots first because henna is thick. The best way to do that is with a dye brush, but if you’re on your own that might be hard so use your fingers as best you can. I have done it myself and had someone else do it, and it will save you loads of time and cleaning up if someone else does it.Įither way, start with the roots and move on to the length once all the roots are completely covered. If you’ve got someone to apply it for you, use them. I think it had been about two days since I washed it, but don’t really use gels or anything in my hair so I figured it was fine. It also says to apply on clean hair, but I think this is to ensure there are no styling products that would get in the way. I felt like the colour might not stain as much if the hair was wet, but it’s entirely up to you. The directions say you can apply it to wet or dry hair, but I chose dry. I put my glass bowl in a saucepan with a small amount of boiling water in the bottom to keep the dye warm. Add about a tablespoon of vinegar and mix it in. You’re looking for pancake batter consistency. In the glass or plastic bowl, put in as much henna as you think you’ll need and gradually add the coffee. The coffee takes the red shades out of the dye and the apple cider vinegar helps the greys latch on to the colour. If you’re covering greys with a dark colour, you will need:Ī pot of hot brewed coffee (not instant) and apple cider vinegar. Rainbow Henna comes in powder form is astronomically easier to dissolve than Lush Henna. PreparationĪs with Lush Henna, you’ll need to mix Rainbow Henna with water to make it into a paste. You’ll also need a plastic or glass bowl, a plastic or wooden spoon for mixing (metal does something weird to the dye so don’t use an ordinary spoon), a dying brush or comb with a pointy but on the end, gloves so you don’t stain your hands, something to cover the floor with, and some kind of oil or petroleum jelly to put on your face and neck so the henna easily comes off your skin. My hair is long and I have a lot of it, but the strands are fine so I only needed 3/4 of a pot. Pick a colour - there are loads! If you have really long or thick hair, you might want two pots just in case. (For a full list of pros and cons, scroll right to the end) rainbow henna Review If you haven’t read my Lush Henna review, check it out! Grey strands stain lighter than dark strands, so we’re looking for the one with the best coverage. ![]() It’s more of a natural stain that colours the hair in the same way that beetroot stains your skin when you touch it, but henna is more permanent. The problem is, henna isn’t really designed for hair that has different shades. They both come in a few colours, they’re widely available and promise to have your hair looking amazing after use.Īs I said in my Lush Henna review, I was blessed with grey hair from the ripe old age of 24, my hair is naturally very dark, and have been looking for a natural alternative to cover it up because my hair hates chemicals. Lush Henna and Rainbow Henna are probably the most popular natural dyes on the market. I put Lush Henna and Rainbow Henna to the test.
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