Henna Anyone ?

I hate grey or white hairs.

They started invading my head about 6 years ago. 

Just a few in the top part of my head.

I would sit for hours picking through my hair with a tweezer and

plucking them out, until I realized that at that pace I would go bald.

Then about 3 years ago they came in full throttle and my formal

battle began.

First I tried a henna based shampoo and conditioner which worked

for a while but then it became out of control. 

The grays were taking over my hair !

So, I began to use henna.

I have very thin and brittle hair so it was the most 

natural thing I could find.

You see, I have fears.

I worked at Clairol a few years back and there was this lady who 

had been working there for almost 30 years. She had very little hair.

Sonia showed me her picture of when she started working at the company

and she had a vibrant lush full head of hair.  

She told me that her hair had begun to dissapear as she had done

so many colorings in her hair that she had lost count.

So that's why I shy away from color, for now.
Going back to the henna, it smells like grass and it colors
anything really fast. 
You have got to wear gloves to protect your hands and make sure
you do not get any on your skin as it will turn orange.
I usually do it at home, although sometimes I bring my henna
to the salon and have it applied. 
The henna I use is brown/red but there is also black.
You just add the henna with warm water and mix.
Apply and leave on for about 35 to 40 minutes.
That's it, then rinse.
It lasts about 3 weeks between touch ups...
for me at least :)

Before

After

If your hair is dry I would not use this product as it tends to dry it a bit.

Which for me works fine as I have oily hair.

Before I had to wash my hair everyday but since I have been using henna

I wash it every two or even three days.

I have a very dear friend who does not like it when women dye their grays.

I personally cannot stand seeing them in my hair.

I guess it's just a matter of taste.