Since having my daughter last year I find I am allergic to everything - hair dyes, face masks, washing up liquids etc. I really want to start dyeing my hair again to a real deep brown colour. I already have mid-brown hair. Can anyone give me any tips on anything I can use that is likely not to leave me with a red blotchy face!! What is Henna like? Does it leave you with dark brown hair or does it go red?
I will say that each time I have done a patch test behind my ear or inside my elbow as it says, and although after 2 days the patch test is fine, it still affects it when I dye it. Thanks, look forward to your answers.
2006-12-20 19:05:06 · 13 answers · asked by JoJi 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
I wouldn't advise colouring it an all over colour just yet.
Depending on how long ago you had your daughter, many women do have this problem, its all down to hormones!!
You may find that in time this will go.
If you want to go darker one option is low-lights, if you do this go for low-lights alot darker than you want the over all colour to be.
The hairdressers should advise you this.
The low=lights will darken your hair without effecting your scalp and skin
2006-12-21 04:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mom myself and having used henna on my hair for at least 8 yrs I advise you that it is the way to go !! Natural and pure products can give your hair exactly what it needs.
It is best to do actual testing on your extra hair strands found in your brush.
Get yourself pure body art quality henna powder so that there are no additives nor metallic salts in it. Since you have mid-brown hair, henna will give your hair highlights, but you can also choose to tone down the reddish tones using amla powder and/or indigo to your henna mixture.
Get each powder necessary. Some henna powder, amla powder, and indigo for hair, and the supplier you choose will usually give you instructions with your order. Try henna and amla first and if it is too bright which I don't think it would be for you, but you can use indigo as it is a natural plant that dyes the hair black (but you need to henna it first to help this slippy stuff stick to your hair strand).
I hope this helps but you can email if you have anymore questions at info@hennasooq.com
Khadija
2006-12-22 12:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that you can't eat is not natural! Henna can damage your hair, as can regular hair color, but as long as you do it right the damage is minimal. Also once you start using henna, you're stuck, and you'll have to wait until you hair grows out before you can use anything else. O.K. now to your hair color, you have an allergic reaction to hair color as you know, this can happen even if you have colored for some time. I suggest staying with a semi-permanent hair color that has low to no ammonia, and no peroxide, those are usually the harsh chemicals, and good luck with your new look.
2006-12-20 20:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by rebeandphantom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to try different brands of hair dye to see what will not break you out. I never tried Henna tho. They do have different formulas of hair dye tho... like hard to color dry, etc. Try the sensitive one. I have blonde hair, and I use to dye it dark brown. I have sensitive skin. I do not do a test patch like they say. I just try to be very careful not to get any of the dye on my skin. It is hardest when rinsing, but it can work.... Just have to take you time and rinse at the right angle. I hope this helps.
2006-12-20 19:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Fantasy Kel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Henna is great- I have always had coppery-auburn hair...until baby...now it's boring brown- Henna brings back the natural highlights, and gives shine, smoothness and tanglefree hair. There are some other all natural dyes you can try; but really, best bet is go to a REALLY GOOD hairdresser- get them to do what you want, and ask lots of questions, get every detail you can about natural and hypoallergenic dyes. That helped me, and I haven't be to a hairdresser in years....and I get commments about my hair (Good comments!!) all the time.
2006-12-20 19:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by chikensnsausages 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
why dont you try just doing highlights? it wont effect the hair and scalp as much hopefully and it will give you a different look without ruining your hair! other than that, have you tried 'lush' products or 'body shop'? i dont know about henna im afraid! but those shops are supposed to be better for you!?
other than that go and see your hairdresser, they might be able to give you some advice! x
2006-12-20 20:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend has lupus and sensitive skin. She went to a wedding last week and wanted her hair dyed. I bought a dye in a homoeopathic shop without the aggressive ingredients and done it for her. The results were great and no reaction. Will try and get the name if I go by today.
(later)
The brand name is Naturtint and is ammonia and resorcinol free.
she was mousy brown/grey and is now black.
2006-12-20 19:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Henna is available in many colors
I know that the health food stores sell dye too. Below is a link for a company that I'm familiar with.
Henna is safe but messy. Put a towel on the floor underneath you when you put it on. Good luck!
2006-12-20 19:21:42 · answer #8 · answered by lighthorse5 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your best bet would probably be to avoid dying your hair if possible. But, if you really insist on it, talk with a hair dresser about your difficulties. I'm sure they can help you a lot, and dye your hair for you, too.
2006-12-20 19:13:21 · answer #9 · answered by Baby Doll. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take a mixture of mehndi,shekakai,retha and make its paste in boiled water of tea.also put any iron piece in that utencil.keep it for 5-6hours and then apply it on ur hair.its completely natural,free from side affecrs and allergies.it will impart a natural colour also.actually my mom had same prob.as urs,she now applies this...so u must also....looking...forward
2006-12-20 19:11:55 · answer #10 · answered by sweet bhullar 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋