@@ate313 yes it does. When I was younger my hair stopped growing and the end was really damaged but I didn't want to cut it because it already was shorter than shoulder length and I really just wanted long hair. Then I stated using henna (still didn't cut it at all) and my hair grew so long in about 2 years. It's been 5 years now and I think I maxed out that my hair can grow because I don't see any changes for the last about 2 years now. It goes down to my lower back tho and I can't imagine myself without red hair anymore
It also contains metallic salts. Meaning if you henna your hair you can NOT put any other chemical on it until it grows out completely or you will actually literally melt your hair off.
As a henna girl - the red tones do NOT FADE!!! your hair will literally be a beautiful shade of red until it grows out. You don’t have to touch it up at the salon every few weeks like with chemical dyes. And one box only costs $5, literally so amazing.
@@makeupbytzvetelina Of course you have to do your roots when they grow out but you don't need to recolour all your hair like chemical dyes damaging it.
Bruh I really thought Brad edited himself to drag himself in. When he grabbed himself I was like how tf did he do that... only to come to the comments and realise it’s his brother 🤦🏾♀️
Brad, henna is best used on darker hair. I know women who’ve been using henna since they were little girls and they have gorgeous hair. It’s not just about the Color, it’s about the conditioning and strength. I’ve seen it myself but I’m too lazy to do it every month
@@d0r0thy same! Eric caught me soooooo off guard I was laughing at myself for really thinking it was Brad until he pulled Brad into the frame. I honestly thought it was a joke ha jokes on me 😂😂😭
As a kid who makes my mom henna mixture every two months I can tell that these people aren’t using the real natural kind, but rather the chemical, processed one. My ancestors have been using it for ages, and has kept their hair shiny, smooth, and healthy. Plus covers up the greys
I can’t believe I just discovered henna I don’t even care for the color I want to continue to use it for the sine and strength it gives hair it makes my hair look thicker than it actually is I’ll use henna for ever and ever I mix it with olive oil and honey for extra shine !!
When I did henna, it took me 5 mins to mix it with water, I slapped it on my head for an hour or two, and I came out with a very vibrant red. Compared to when I tried semi-permanent red hair dye, which faded and turned into a yucky orange, the henna didn’t fade one bit. It looked super natural-like I hadn’t dyed it at all…
Henna, for us Arabs, is like a hair treatment not only for coloring (we add coconut powder and stuff).. and because the majority of us have dark hair henna doesn’t stain at all
I have used Henna and Henna/Indigo mixes many times. I think the problem here is that hairdressers are taught it's the devil due to the horrible box mixes that were often sold advertised as Henna but diluted with allsorts of metallic compound crap. Two entirely different beasts. The real thing is amazing and does not damage your hair - it strengthens it.
Well also no hair company produces it 🤷🏼♀️ Most salons have deals with certain brands... so they aren’t using other brands and def not using something that’s “natural”/generic 🤷🏼♀️
Henna prevents hair loss and is good for the scalp and hair growth that's probably why ppl love it especially if they want red color and dont really care about the shade
@@twinkiesnails8857 coats yeah but break it? Not really the coating make the hair shiny and look healthy just like silicon except that henna actually gets absorbed by the scalp and do something nurturing for it
Love you Brad. So, as a henna girl... Benefits to henna: -Hypoallergenic -Ridiculously permanent and less fade so less need to redye. I only have to dye my roots when necessary. I'm lazy with lots of hair so easy choice. -Cheaper because you don't need to dye as often. Also less work overall. -Easier to dye greys as it actually bonds to the hair -Works more like a varnish than an emulsion, adds a red tint to your hair. Looks more natural as it works with your natural shade variations. Which is great on curly hair. -The recipe for mixing, curing time and time on your head gives different vividness of reds. So can be tweaked. Also the lighter the hair the brighter the colour. Blondes/greys = orange, dark brown = auburn -Rubbing mud on your head is like being 5 again. -The unpredictability is part of the fun Also good to note that body art quality henna is really conditioning and while the condition of your hair is dull the first day after use (because of the acidity and you just had mud in it for like 4 hours) long term it's very healthy. I know you love your salon dyes but I know you enjoy hair facts! Xx
Pixelated Frog I did my hair with henna in december and have not yet have to dye it again except for the roots, so great! I think I Will dye my hair again in full in the summer when it bleached off a little :p
I've noticed that my hair get thicker, the hair itself not the amount of hair I have, because of that bounding henna with hair plus it's also good for scalp and helps keep it healthy. I dye my hair dark brown and it looks so good and natural, never had that nice of a color with box dye
I want so much to use hennaaaaa but my red hair it's still too dark for me so I'm taking care of it first to bleaching on December and use henna next year
I'm a natural redhead, and this is a good way to brighten it up without damaging my hair while still maintaining my natural hue. My hair is so lush, soft, and shiny. The only downside is most henna sellers don't disclose the country of origin which makes a huge difference when it comes to the tone. The first time I used henna, I ended up with a burgundy color. Tried a different brand and ended up with a color more true to my own.
I know this is an old comment, but I'm a natural redhead too, in my 30s and I find I'm just so scared to mess with my hair as it is because I want it to keep looking natural (but the white hairs are starting to take over :( ).
@Sandra lol not really. The drying process is fast but I take really long to put it on cuz I’m out of practice now. 😊 btw is that your doggo in the photo? It’s cute.
Henna is and was used as a cultural way dyeing hair and skin. You’ve got to bare in mind that it was traditionally Arab/South Asian women who did this, and their hair would take the colour differently. It was also a way for them to cover greys, regardless of it being orange, it was a cultural tradition. Henna also has many health benefits too. From the look of it, many of these girls are not using pure natural henna but rather a processed version of it, which subsequently will result in a different finish.
Also native north africans, both of my grandmothers used hanna their entire lives, my mom as well when she was younger, and the first few times i dyed my hair was with hanna, i have very dry hair but when prepared properly with oils and stuff, the result was always amazing, my hair was healthy, shiny, very beautiful red highlights (cause i have dark hair), and it lasts for like 8 months, the only reason i switched to hair dye is because i wanted a different color, if i could've made that color with hanna i would've probably stuck to it lol ! Anyway hanna is awesome, i def recommend !
Yeah that last one didn’t look at all like henna. Like henna is known for its orangey red color like i don’t know where those cool tones came from. There are so many bad henna brands out there it’s so hard to know when you’re getting just henna rather than some weird mix. I like henna because it’s a more natural hair dye so I’m not putting a bunch of chemicals in my hair or in the environment that just aren’t good. I really miss normal hair dye though. Just so many colors that are more difficult to get naturally.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the most annoying thing about red dye: it fades SO QUICKLY. Henna lasts basically forever. It's so bright and gorgeous over bleached hair, too. It's also like $15 bucks instead of 100+ at a salon, so.
I feel like there's no good reason for him to "not recommend" it. It's just seems like it's new to him, so he doesn't know much about it therefore he prefers to go with what he knows chemical hair color.
But he literally makes “how to” videos for people who can’t afford to go to the salon. He shares his knowledge and techniques with us so that we don’t mess up our hair at home. I think he’d keep all his hair secrets to himself if he was solely concerned about his own personal gain. And anyway, he said it himself in this video that he doesn’t see the point of henna but that maybe it’s because he’s just ignorant. I do agree that he was being a little harsh on henna, but I understand him. For the average eye, like myself, those colors seemed pretty good. But for a professional who always has complete control of hair and is used to manipulating it to EXACTLY what he wants it to look like down to the slightest little detail, I can see how he wouldn’t be a big fan of henna.
@@thesillysausage345 I know ?! What do you mean can you please explain ? Also I just wanted to ask if this person is indian or not cause I am indian too . Sorry if I said anything wrong.
I've been using henna on my fine hair for over 25 years. Henna coats the hair strand and makes my hair fuller. I mix it with apple cider vinegar- which covers the grey and makes cool copper highlights, and I add coconut oil and a few drops of essential oils (improves the smell 😉)as well. You can buy different tones of red henna, anywhere from light red to mahogany, so there are variations in color available. Adding coffee brings out darker tones, for example, which can give you even more control over tones. It costs very little, and is messy, but totally worth having a healthy choice. People ask me all the time if my hair is natural, and I reply, "yes, it's henna" 😘
Thanks for your comment I used to use lush henna for years and have let myself go over last 10 years and noticed my hair feels finer, like you I have fine hair and do you agree the more coats your hair had the fuller your hair should get? Thank you so very much
I'm Indian and we used to grow henna plants in our backyard and grind henna leaves to make natural henna paste and use it on our hair. Henna is a plant abundantly grown in southern Asia so maybe it suits people in that region more. Reason why people prefer henna is because it's like a nutritional hair mask that deposits very natural colour which may not look good on Caucasian hair but looks BEAUTIFUL on Indian hair. My mom used henna just for the health benefits not for the colour when she was young n didn't have any grays. And no matter what chemical haircolor you use it'll always damage the hair in some way, just like every product does. Your hair can get damage even if u shampoo too much obv so it's not a shocker that people in regions where henna was used traditionally still prefer it over other manufactured hair dyes.
i've recently tried dyeing my hair with henna and i love how shiny and healthy they are (just for the context , i have caucasian hair and henna looks really good on them)
@@alexoula9062 as far as i know, the difference is in the hair structure, caucasian hair is thinner in general and more prone to styling (correct me if i'm wrong). Also coffee beans won't make henna black. You'd have to use indigo (indigofera tinctoria) or a mix of henna and indigo (depending on your hair color)
It's not only the nice, permanent color that henna gives you, it's also the health and the shine your hair obtains. Hard to find something else that matches these properties.
As a former henna user, I have to agree with you! My hair was amazing when I used henna. But the process of turning blond was a hard one and long lasting. 😁 But I miss my henna healthy hear.
@@cassiflyn1551 It's actually not as much work as the first lady made it seem. I only ever colour my hair with henna, and it takes me about as long as it would using traditional dyes. I've never mixed coffee (or anything like that) in my henna, just warm water... takes like a minute to mix it to the consistency I like. And I have never ever let it "sit" over night. I use it basically as soon as it's done being mixed. The only difference in time between this and traditional dyes is that you leave it on longer. I leave the henna on my head for about an hour before I rinse it out in the shower. It's really not that much work. I have no idea why the first lady did all that work, lol... but I've been using henna (exclusively) as my hair dye for probably over a decade now and I've never heard of her process before. *shrugs*
@@NiamhCreates you literally ruin it adding coffee and all that jazz. It's completely unnecessary and doesnt nothing for the color or dye release. I typically let my henna sit for a few hours, but different types have different dye release times. Y'all, stop putting food in your henna.
@@NiamhCreates adding acidity or humectants and leaving it for 24hrs is supposed to boost conditioning properties and helps the dye to release. Pure organic henna works a bit differently to box henna dyes.
My mom started dyeing her hair when grays started to come in. She used to either use box dye or get it done at the salón. Neither of those options gave her the look she wanted PLUS her hair got really damaged and started to feel like straw. She then started using henna and it just fills in her grays as really pretty red highlights and her hair is so soft and silky now. It’s so much better than before.
As a member of the Indian community, henna is one of the first means of hair dye and has been used for thousands of years as a hair dye and for decorating the skin for important events like weddings and religious holidays/celebrations
I have something I'd like to add to this. I personally find saying that "you don't see the point of henna." as...well problematic. Henna has very deep cultural roots for so many people in different cultures around the globe. You don't need to like the product. But a little respect would not only be nice, but also be far more professional. I do not like it when people are disrespectful toward another culture simply because it's difficult for them to understand or relate to that culture. I find it a quintessential trait of my culture here in The States.
@Ashlynn Grace But he’s making a video on this subject and should at least do a quick 10 minutes worth of googling to figure out the basics of henna and it’s history, he’s a well known RU-vidr and should consider this.
@@dragonrider73 IKR I'm not indian or Arab but his reaction pissed me of a little bit. he acted like there's something wrong with people using henna. When he doesn't even know about it and that they have used henna for thousands of years before there is the so called chemical hair dye.
My arab, african and asian sisters are cringing and dying on the floor rn. Henna is APPLIED in a certain way and MIXED in a certain way depending on what colour you want or the effect you want it to have on your hair. People applying henna the wrong way is making me have a mini stroke i cant even lie😩 its been used for thousands of years and is very easy and simple to use. You just need to know what you're doing. Not everyone is into chemicsl hair dyes.
Brad, broaden your horizons! : ) Henna's not made from plant extracts. It's henna tree leaves that are dried and ground into a powder. So it's super natural and an amazing conditioner that makes hair healthier and stronger and can correct hair's ph balance. Pure henna doesn't damage your hair , but black (not real) henna can. Also henna with additives can damage your hair, so it's best to avoid the cheap stuff and get pure henna. It's the additives that cause the problems. It might be good idea to research henna and offer it to clients as a natural alternative, only with the warning that it's can be permanent. I read that hair dyed with pure henna can even be lightened over and that only the stuff with additives can't and that there are shampoos that can remove henna so the hair can be lightened. It also comes in a lot more shades than just red, even neutral so you get the conditioning without the color, and the scent is earthy and very pleasant. People even get super gorgeous and elaborate painless temporary henna tattoos. Both could bring in more clients and money for you! I know it's in to hate islam (presuming this is where the negativity on it comes from. But Research henna, stay (inwardly ) beautiful and give henna and growth a chance.
Sadly there are no shampoos that can remove henna. You will have to remove it with bleach and only if it is pure and not mixed with anything else, as that can cause a reaction and melt your hair. It's a fantastic thing,but it is permanent until you bleach it out a few times.
I'm late in the game, but how henna relates muslim in your head? 😮 It is ancient Egyptian and Indian. You know surely that ancient Egyptian weren't muslim, right? That you guys invaded Egypt.. and how did you get the idea about Muslim hate and Brad hating on muslim religion although he has evey right since he is gay and you guys think it is haram and in some countries you decapitate gay people?
'm a henna user. I LOVE henna! But you need to know the facts first. It is not demi- permanent, it is actually very permanent. Which is amazing if you love red hair. It absolutely does not fade or stain. It chemically bonds to the keratin in your hair. Red is the most difficult color to maintain because the dye molecules are larger in chemical dyes. My henna hair will absolutely not fade at all. Hair stylists hate henna because there are so many bad brands out there that add impurities and metallic salts to henna. What you are describing when the hair foils get hot is because the client did not use 100% pure henna on their hair and the metallic salts are reacting to the lighteners. Luckily there are brands out there that sell pure henna that is lab tested to make sure the henna isn't adulterated. Pure henna can be chemically dyed over without issues at all. It is difficult to completely remove from hair. You can do other colors with natural dye too. They use different types of plants like indigo for black, indigo/henna for brown, and cassia for blonde. Henna is actually a very ancient way to color your hair. Evidence of henna goes back to Egyptian times. It is also healthier for you. You aren't breathing in chemicals. It actually repairs damaged hair and strengthens your hair and makes it very shiny. I couldn't grow my chemically dyed hair past my shoulders. With henna it's to the middle of my back now. Downsides are that it takes time, it is very permanent, and it can't lighten hair.
Ive used henna for my hair for almost 5 years. I love it so very much. I only just recently switched back to blonde. And even though I like the difference in look and color, it WRECKED my hair. I bleached it a year ago and its still healing. I regret it sometimes.
I think he just used demi permanent as an example to explain that henna only deposits colour, where with permanent you can lighten depending on what developer you mix in with it
@@EvergreenWitch_ The difference is that henna is permanent. It deposits, but does not fade like a demi does. It chemically binds to the keratin in your hair. A demi red will still fade and bleed. I think that is the biggest point I wanted to make because the results over time are different.
@@meghanbrooks6967 There are other natural plants you can try. They won't lift your hair, but might repair them for you like henna does. Ziziphus Spina-Christi is a colorless plant. It makes your hair glossy and strong like henna, but doesn't have dye. There is also Cassia. It is a plant that will dye your hair a light wheat color. It will not lift your color though, you would need to lighten it first.
Brad, the more you henna your hair, the more you learn your perfect formula to get the exact kind of color you want. Definitely worth it, definitely can choose what “tone” you want with research and experimentation :)
I'm an Indian Basically we use Heena for hair as medicine which helps cool our body & works as stress relief & we really don't care about the colour bec we put it on natural black hair so the colour doesn't really show up It's super natural & good for health that's all we need to understand about Heena 🌿 Logic of using Heena is it's smell & natural leaves benifts which stays in our body for hours helps us stay down to earth We grow Heena in our house & we specially use it for occasions like weddings, etc for a fresh start
Thank you. I was looking for some comment from a desi explaining it. My family doesn't use it a lot so I don't know a lot, but I know it's a super common thing for Indians to use in our hair (for a variety of reasons) lol
I've had henna in my hair and I can absolutely tell you why people do it: red dye always comes off so easily and turns out a very ugly blonde. Henna, however, doesn't fade at all. When done right it looks sooooo beautiful, on my second try it looked like my dream hair.
Yes, I've been putting henna since I was born, and my hair is so healthy and beautiful I envy myself anyway I'm going to dye my hair this week, Henna's time is over in my life haha
I've used regular color dye and henna and I can honestly say that henna appears to be more work, while actually it is less. The first reason, as may have said, is that it just does not fade. On my hair, it usually stains the first two washes, and after that, there is literally no color falling of my head, so no nasty traces on the towels or anything else my wet hair touches. Of course, it also means that my hair is red for longer than it is with regular hair dye. It also improves hair elasticity, shine, it does wonders for fine hair (it looks thicker after several applies), it helps tremulously with itchy scalp, and (my personal experience) even eczema. So instead of using several products, I am using just this one. I still can make other hair masks, but it is not necessary, my hair is happy and healthy. Yes, it does develop for several hours, but why would I care, it is literally sitting on a shelf after I have mixed it for 10 minutes. My only advice for people who want to try it for themselves is to not go for pre-mixed colors, also pay attention to how much it should sit on the hair. If the box says 45 minutes, it probably isn't the real, organic thing. Henna is only orange-red, there are other herbs for other colors.
That's good because I can't trust my red chemical dye on white towels/bedding for weeks. If I'm away in a hotel or staying with friends or family, I put a dark t-shirt over the pillowcase, just to be on the safe side. It's good to know henna doesn't bleed after a couple of washes.
Also when you don't have normal allergic reaction your hair might start falling A LOT. For some people it happens since the first try, for some it starts after month or even years. Also it gathers minerals from tap water with time and they build up and turn a little green and you have to remove them (with lemon juice and water if I remember correctly). That being said, henna usually fights dandruff perfectly, stops hair from falling, fills hair in and builds an outside protection making hair stronger and thicker. The main problem is that as a herb it can be unpredictable - it depends on a person and on the quality of the herb, soil it grew on, etc.
I been putting henna in my whole life ( since 5 years old ) because I’m from Middle East. Middle East love putting henna because it’s really healthy for your hair
Reasons why I use henna: no damage, rich color, super shine that lasts, less tangles, won't cause cancer. My hair is super long, past my hiney. Has some cons of course it is a lot of work. Application technique is everything. Also can't shampoo for a couple of days. It's worth it to me.
All of these are rude and exactly why women have body confidence issues in the first place. Is she supposed to tape them down to appease you people?? Grow up. They’re boobs
LOL I was thinking the same thing as him!! Except that I’m a straight woman and I can’t stop starring at them 😂 how does she deal with those holy crap I would die lol
I used to use henna in my hair when I was 17. Easier to persuade parents to use this natural colour than other alternatives 😏. ALWAYS made my hair feel amazing afterwards
People use henna because it literally never fades, unlike traditional red hair dye. And it makes your hair super strong and healthy! You just gotta get the body art quality so it’s just the pure leaf
Well the color gets slowly of from my hair. But like really slowly and I saw it gets off when I wash my hair with more warm water so since I wash my hair with cold or fresh water it's better. But I don't really know how it should be.
@@recently1897 well my hair is like a really dark Blond or a really bright brown I think. It's hard to tell. Some told me it's Blond others it's more brown-almond. But I can say it's more dark than bright. 😅
Hi, Im a Comenter - there’s things henna does that just conditioner can’t do. Henna strengthens the hair by coating the cuticles. It also fills in weak spots on the hair shaft so it smoothes it. The effects last a lot long about 4 weeks. And when you add other Ayurvedic ingredients the effects and “colour” or muting of colour is even better
I've just started using henna to maintain my red copper hair, and, dude, not only does it provide an amazing deposit of color that doesn't fade, but the way it leaves my hair healthy, strong, silky, and smooth is just mind-blowing. I adore it! My hair has never been so healthy and looked so stunning.
I've been using henna for years and i looooove it. I've tried different color mixes until i found the perfect one for me and i wouldn't change that for any hair dye. My hair is so healthy and shiny, and actually lighter than my natural color, and i don't make it complicated with coffee or any additives . Also it covers my many grey hairs. It looks much more like a natural color than any hair dye and i don't know anyone who went back to chemical dye after trying this. I think it's a pity professionals don't learn how to use it because it can be so easy to use and give great results.
It’s actually good for hair. Makes it stronger. I don’t use it anymore, but I did as a child and teenager, and it was good, but of course I couldn’t get exactly the color I wanted. My grandma, however, used henna her entire life along with basma. She is 90 years old now and her hair is super thick, long and healthy. I don’t know much people of her age or even younger with the same quality of the hair.
I'm a crazy henna girl! I started using henna last year after a bad haircut. I wanted my hair to grow as fast as possible without damage, plus I had always wanted to try henna. I recently had a stylist (who has actually done celebrity hair - wound up with him by accident) that my hair color could not be achieved with chemicals and that he loved it. I get compliments on my hair ALL the time, and I'm not using chemicals. It's a win/win for me!
The real henna is made from a henna tree leaves and is a very natural way of colouring your hair in middle East. The real henna makes your hair really soft, smooth and very shiny.
I find it hilarious how surprised he is that people dye there hair with henna because it’s soooo common in my culture. And not only women use it in their hair but men use it too especially in their beards lmao
It took me a while to find the perfect tone for me. I use 50% henna + 40% Indigo + 10% Cassia(blonde)- all in one go. For moisture use strong hibiscus tea, lemon and tea of a very dark brown nutty tree. Can't remember the name. It turns out a lovely coppery red, healthy and shiny! I have a lot of salt and pepper already so it looks like natural highlights.
Bi here, thought it was the default for everyone to find boobs and a sweet baritone potentially attractive. Didn't know there were actually people who found only one gender expression attractive
Henna girl here :) Something none of the ladies in the videos mentioned is that henna is an exceptional hair conditioner, strengthener and relaxer. I really use henna mainly for the benefits, not the color, although the henna/indigo blend I use does give me nice red highlights. Since I started using henna I was able to increase my terminal length by almost six inches, and got fuller hair throughout the length, too. We're talking hip-length, deep auburn hair with practically zero split ends. That's why henna :D
I’m a henna user and the main reason I decided to go for henna is because it’s super cheap compared to getting your hair done at a salon and it’s 100% non-toxic. I know I’ve heard people say that you aren’t supposed to dye your hair while you’re pregnant or breast feeding and I was always worried I’d have to deal with some crazy grown out if I ever had kids but with henna I don’t ever have to stop!! Although it is annoying and time consuming it’s super worth it in my opinion👍
I lnow you wrote this a long time ago, but i just wanna add: my henna is on since 12 pm today, its now 5:30pm and i plan on leaving it on for a good 3 more hours. I'm in the middle of moving as well. And I just packed boxes. Threw on a beanie and went to the store to grab more boxes. Will now go to the post office to pick up a dilvery. Everytime I chemicaly dyed my hair, i was so stressed out to keep a watch on the clock, and now i can just forget my head
Maybe not I don’t know if fake breasts would be as heavy as natural breasts. I don’t want to assume they are fake but I have never seen natural tits that big sit that naturally in a tank top with no bra
Breasts that big are like homing beacons or something. It's like watching a car crash, you can't look away! Also... even gay men have instincts. Breasts = food. That fact is in our DNA, not our sexuality. If a cheese burger turns you on.. that's a whole seperate issue! 🤣
T C ha no your just homophobic and you need to realize that I’m bisexual and that means I like males and females and I most definitely don’t have a hatred for females but probably males honestly
Natural redhead here. I love using henna to brighten my hair. I sometimes try to give it a more orange tone, lately I've been doing a mahogany. It's subtle, no one ever notices. But I do. And it makes my hair so soft and thick, takes down the frizz and just heals it. I recommend henna to anyone who is looking for a natural way to make their hair beautiful, even neutral (colorless) henna is wonderful. It also lasts forever and is super cheap!
I’ve started using henna and it’s worked so perfectly for my hair because now it’s made my hair more ginger/red. The reason I used henna is because it doesn’t fade out of your hair plus when I use to dye my hair red with box dye it use to always fade within a couple of weeks where as now I hardly have to dye my hair anymore. Plus it’s made my hair thicker, shiny and my hairs grown quicker too. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done
I used to have my hair dyed with henna on top of hair color and sooo many people complemented my hair color. I loved how soft and shiny it was and how rich and deep the color stayed. Hair dye alone just can't do it.
La gran Tortuga exactly, henna is the best healthiest hair dye out there in which it makes your hair feel so much better as well as the colour! Best decision I ever made
Sofia Moniz I thinks it’s probably because he’s use to using salon hair dye therefore, he doesn’t understand the formula of henna. He even stated that you do not get taught how to use henna
Same! The main thing I loved about henna was the way it faded. It fades a bit but into a very nice gingery natural colour. Synthetic hair dyes seemed to me to always fade to a more pinkish colour that I didn't really like and made it very obvious that the hair was dyed.
Henna needs to oxidize before use, it wont damage your hair to not let it wait, but the color wont work as well and it will fail to stay color fast, personally i use henna because it's WAY cheaper than other colorants. I dye my entire (30 inch long) head of hair for about $2 when a salon would cost me at least $80, henna is also a stain and not a dye, meaning it deposits color differently on the hair, that's why other dyes wont work over it and it doesn't lift like conventional hair dyes, it isn't one. Another good reason for henna use is that you can dye your hair without using any products that contain or are packaged in plastics, making it far more friendly to the environment for those concerned with plastic wastes. Its also not toxic to the skin, though it can be carcinogenic if ingested. Much like tea making, henna can be fun because you can mix different plants to make different colors, yes the range isnt as wild, and in the end of the day you'll always end up with a natural color (no neons or purples or blues). Cassava root powder lifts to a honey blonde, Indigo creates a blue-toned black, and henna of course makes red, combining these can be fun and give quite an interesting color spectrum , while using pure indigo gives a blue - black, adding some henna powder will add some warmth and can make a brown or warm black. Beyond that, the color that the mixture stays at while on the hair can also change the color, with pure henna, the hotter it is while processing (i sit in a sauna) the brighter red it wil be, while colder with darken it to an almost brown-red. Some manufacturers add mineral salts to their commercial "henna" mixes but these can come at the detriment to hair health and take away a lot of the positive synthetic chemical free aspects of henna. Henna is overall a good choice for those concerned with thier environmental impact, or the affects of synthetic chemicals on the body. it can also be great for people tight on a budget or people like me, who want to be fake gingers. Brad, honey, i feel the same way you do about blondes but about gingers. Henna is the perfect instrument for ginger appropriation
Thank you so much for this comment because this video made me so sad and frustrated. I hate seeing people, especially hairdressers, jump to conclusions about henna just because they haven't taken the time to educate themselves on it
Also! Pure henna contains NO MINERAL SALTS. The salts are added to lower quality Henna, or black 'henna'( which is not actually henna), and are what give it such a terrible interaction with actual hair dye and bleach. I used henna for years and years, it really gives a natural red head look...2 years later and I've gone super blonde with no issues. Once it fades, which you can speed up with coconut(or other fatty oil) masks that draw out the henna, you can do whatever you want with your hair IF THE HENNA HAD NO MINERAL SALTS. Henna is awesome. It smells like freshly cut grass, is great for those with allergic reactions to hair dyes or a hate for normal dyes. Honestly, no regrets. I loved it.
Unfortunately, those weren't the best examples of henna, especially the first one. There is no need to mix with a acid, all that does is dry out the hair. Hot water is all you need. The reason the henna mud has to set after mixing is to give the plant cells time to burst and release the dye. The second video was a good example of henna being used for black. The last video was ok but that was not pure henna, the mud was too brown and the result too red. Henna is orange, plain and simple. It will build up over time getting darker but its still a orangy brown, never red on its own. Henna produces beautiful head of head that flares like fire in the sun, its non damaging and actually makes the hair stronger which is the original purpose. It also does not fade. I've tried red hair dyes, box and salon done, my hair dumps it after two weeks, All salon red looks incredibly fake too, henna makes a more natural "born with it color" henna is safe to use with chemical dyes as long as you used 100% pure henna. You get some cheap off brand and its likely make with chemical and metallic salt, that is what makes hennaed hair melt when colored over. Stick to body art quality henna from a reputable company.
Good advice. Only use body art quality henna. Henna is only red/orange, if you want blonde shades then use cassia, brown you would add indigo or katam. Also people need to know that the only way to remove henna is to cut your hair off. It can be lightened a bit but never removed. Also of you use I digoxin and then try to bleach your hair it will probably turn green. Once you comfortable with the rules henna is so wonderful.
Yeah I was kinda wondering what was the point of using henna to be natural or whatever if she was just gonna add acidic stuff to the henna anyways (like at that point just use hair dye lol)
So Henna would be good for people looking to fix spots in their hair like the woman with white/grey hair. Like not good for people who plan on constantly changing your style.
the concept of henna is really ancient in my country .its used in marriages for drawing beautiful designs on hands, its used as a dye .but now Europe ,America etc are catching up too
@@viniscomet it seems like it depends on the hair type. henna turns my hair into absolute hay that breaks off and it takes months to repair it. I don't know why.
@@saludosalsol im pretty sure its for curly hair, wavy and kinky hair bc my family consits with these hair types and we use henna. For us its actually good for the hair! 😊😊😊
Doughnut Alliance lol, I actually have super curly and course hair too and my mom has even thicker and curlier hair. I don’t know why it doesn’t work for either of us. I wish it did. Maybe because my hair is high-porosity and absorbs the henna a lot and it makes it super dry.
Hey Brad, as a fellow hairstylist who uses henna herself. I also do not recommend to my clients as it's really not for everyone. But as for your question to why you would want to use it... Sometimes it's for hair health / natural health. It does also cover grey, hence the coffee and apple cider vinegar. That opens the cuticle and darkens the grey. I myself use it to cover my few Grey's naturally only on my frontal root area. It blends well with my natural hair. I have dark hair though. As someone who was colouring those Grey's with extra coverage every few weeks this was the better option. My hair was having issues in that spot specifically where I was colouring too often. I just hated seeing the grey against the dark, so henna has been a saviour in that sense. I do not recommend it to anyone who wants to keep changing their colour or go lighter. And I haven't yet used on anyone else but myself. It really has helped my hair health though. I've been using for about 2 months or so now. Hopefully that helps. Also it is a long process but there are little tips and tricks to get results quicker and you can mix colours to create your own as well. It just takes some getting used to. :)
I'm Arab and I've been using henna on my hair since I was 5 so no one knows henna like Arab and Indian because it's one of the most used ways of hair dying in these areas since like two thousands years or more
@@user-dg2dp5ft7m I know that you know about henna but the comment would've been so long if i mentioned every country or every race that knows about henna . I didn't mean to insult any race or country it is just henna at the end of the day 😊😊 Are you from north Africa??
I'm surprised Brad doesn't know about Henna... I mean he is hairdresser! Also, Henna is actually very permanent. It fades only a bit over time. I find it easy to use. It' also non-toxic which is great cause I hate the chemical fumes hair dye gives off. Contrary to many chemical dyes, henna gives your hair a very natural shade of red as it mixes with your natural hair colour. The result is very multi dimensional and glittery in the sunlight. It's absolutely better than chemcial dyes if you're looking to get a copper/red/burgundy/chestnutty kind of colour as there is no damage - it actually makes your hair healthier and thicker by coating it in a protective layer.
Henna is the only red hair dye I’ve used that doesn’t fade quickly. Contrary to popular belief, henna is fairly permanent. And since you aren’t lifting, the root situation is less dramatic
I came here to say this. I did a 3 session henna on my hair in 2017, I still have reddish tips from it growing out. I've dyed my hair with regular hair dye before, but it faded almost immediately. People use henna to get that natural red, but not have to go through the expensive and very regular salon visits for upkeep. What this girl did was much more time consuming than what I did. My 3 sessions took as long as her one did lol. I guess I'd rather just do it all at once for long term results, rather than having to schedule my life around around maintenance.
Used henna because I figured I was less likely to ruin my hair that way, little did I know I wouldn’t ever be able to go back 😭 You don’t date henna, you marry it
I was using it for a year and a half, and stopped because wanted to change a hair style and add some highlights. I had no problem with it at all. I know that everyone has different hair, but my experience was really good.
After dyeing my hair all sorts of colours I tried out henna and honestly it's super super fun to do especially because it's a bit unpredictable. Also like someone else mentioned in the comments, red colour dye is kind of hard to upkeep and I struggled finding a red hair dye that I liked on my hair. Henna however looked so so nice. You can blotch a henna job too and it still looks mostly nice because of how natural it looks. Hair dye is a bit more unforgiving if you mess it up. Nonetheless, I still enjoy dyeing my hair with non henna dye but I definitely think that you should never dismiss it even if it seems like a lot of work. That work is actually fun in itself because of the sheer novelty. If you don't want to try it on your hair. Do it on someone who wants to try out henna and maybe you'll see why so many enjoy it.
Been using henna for about 10 years. Love it. Gives my thin hair A LOT more strength and shine. It also gives my hair a nice red tint. I have never had to let it sit overnight - just had to mix it and apply it. I only have to leave it in for two hours to get the results I want. If ya do it right, it’s not that bad.
Kelly B it’s a lot of work but it’s worth it for me. I tried to have it for few hours and it didn’t work, so I’m letting it sit overnight. It’s better than starting at the morning and then trying to function with a “henna helmet” and then wash it off, just apply and have a nice night sleep and worry about rinsing (and bathtub cleaning) later. Also it’s more affordable than going to saloons for professional dyeing and won’t ruin your hair like box dye. Although it’s a colour commitment because it’s so hard to get out of your hair.
For realz. I used it for 5 years, and I always just mixed and applied. I always left it on for 3 hours. After that it starts deactivating, so idk why Plunder Bunny was saying you have to leave it for all that time. That’s probably why her results were so bland.
