My Henna Hair Color Experience

I have been coloring and highlighting my hair for probably about the last 10 years.  I started doing it just to change up my color because I have naturally really dark hair.  In the later years,  it has helped cover my gray hairs.

After changing to the Paleo lifestyle, I started questioning all the chemicals I was using.  Not to mention that because I have very long hair, my salon appointment was around $200!  I started going less and less until I was really only going twice a year.

I did see quite a few people talk about henna and some loved it and some didn't.
Here are a few of the negatives that I heard from other people:

No color choices-either red or black
Too hard to apply
Really messy
Almost impossible to rinse out
Didn't last long
Could damage your hair if you didn't find pure henna

So, I started researching and I found Morrocco Method.  Morrocco Method has a great website with lots of information.  They have tons of videos to watch and learn about how to apply, what color to choose and what to expect.  

I watched ALL the videos!

I was nervous but I decided to give it a try.  The price was reasonable and I figured if I didn't like it, the color wouldn't last forever right?

When I received my order, I read all the directions (which are great by the way!) and planned my day to apply.

Doing your own henna application does take some planning.  The henna needs to be mixed with tea (what kind depending on the color you choose) and then sit for 6-10 hours.  
I mixed my henna and let it sit all day.  Finally, time to apply.  I will be honest, the color scared me a little.  It was a green-ish brown.  It also has an earthy smell (it is a plant that came from the ground!)

  I have never colored my own hair so I was worried that I wouldn't get it right.  The application went much better than I expected and I really had no problems getting my whole head covered.  Then, you have to cover your head and wait some more.  When it came time to rinse, again it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be.  I did buy the scalp massager and I think that helped a lot.

By the time I was done with the whole process, I was tired so I just went to bed with wet hair not really knowing how it turned out.  In the morning, I checked it out and loved it!  My hair was darker and richer with a nice red tint.  It also felt really soft and thicker too.

So, yes I love my henna transformation and I plan to do this from now on.  Even if I did an application every month (which I don't need to), it would still be way cheaper and so much healthier than the salon!

I am planning on mixing more colors next time and see how that turns out.  I think it is kind of fun to be able to mix colors together and try out different shades.

Morroco Method also carries great natural chemical-free shampoos, conditioners and more if henna is not your thing.

Here is what I bought from Morroco Method

Light brown henna-I used 1/2 of one tub the first time.
Euro natural oil conditioner
scalp massager

You will also need:
gloves
plastic wrap or shower cap
tea (what kind depends on the color you choose)
lemon or unfiltered apple cider vinegar