Color your hair at home with henna| Dr Dray

[@DrDrayzday]

Some of you have pointed out in the comments that you have concerns about using this on color treated hair or hair that will be color treated in the future. I have confirmed with Surya that their henna cream and products are in fact safe for color treated hair and/or or hair that will be color treated in the future. There are no metallic dyes or heavy metals that might interact with color treatments. I sincerely apologize, for not clarifying this aspect in the video.

[@spazzinjazzin99]

Thank you for this

[@koleplunk]

Dr Dray this isn’t something that you learn in dermatology school so I’m sure we all understand that you didn’t intend to mislead anyone! I love to watch all your videos about skincare because that is definitely not my area of expertise! 😂 your videos helped me tremendously during my accutane treatment!! ❤️

[@franameri6590]

@@koleplunk 🤣😅💗

[@daniellecolucci3470]

Thank you for addressing this. I’m a licensed cosmetologist and when I saw this title I was like “nooooooooo dr dray” thank you for making this disclaimer.

[@michelemoline5984]

On my journey to do things more natural, I decided to try coloring my hair with henna.. I didn’t know not to do so, since I had previously dyed my hair. :(. I turned my hair green. Lesson learned. Over time, I was able to transition to henna but it took a while. Definitely speak with your stylist first. Thanks for the disclaimer Dr Dray.

[@ellatoll4]

Henna is my everything.. we have formed a lifelong bond. i use pure henna from my local indian grocery and its just my soulmate thing. so good to finally hear confirmation from a professional that henna is good for my hair. Its always felt amazing and made my hair look so healthy. But yes its a forever partner.. never to be dyed over, red hair powerrr!!!

[@chriso3612]

My hair started slowly turning gray at 19. I am 45 now and this is the henna I use. I am so glad you are doing a video on this! Thank you! Thank you!

[@milliem8051]

Do you do the 2 step process? I have some scattered grays, most are hidden for now. Trying to figure out how to color them safely

[@jenisten66]

I switched to henna when I became extremely allergic to regular hair dye. After using traditional dye for years, I suddenly started itching like crazy. My scalp, face, and ears itched horribly for over 3 months the last time I used regular dye. I've used Surya Brasil henna cream and it works really well. It's as easy to use as traditional hair dye in my opinion. I do think that the powder product lasts much longer, but is very messy. Henna has never damaged my hair and is non toxic, unlike regular dyes. I go to a very high end salon to get my hair cut, and they've never said anything about henna damaging my hair. In fact, the gal that cuts my hair has always complimented me on how natural it looks. I would say that it is a good idea to discuss henna with your stylist if you think you may go back to traditional dyes after trying henna.

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad to hear you also had a good experience with it!

[@galato4234]

Could you please share which powder did you use and what you mixed with? Thanks

[@chriso3612]

@@galato4234 it's not a powder, it's a cream. I used powder but it was a friggin mess. This is why I started using this one.

[@soorsattisamichand6361]

Hi dear how long to leave in the hair dye cream for ?

[@soorsattisamichand6361]

How long to leave the dye on for

[@sheanahelton3043]

I am a cosmetologist. Henna color is permanent as it stays in the cuticle forever until you cut it off. If you decide to lighten your hair, with old henna color still in your hair, it can cause a chemical reaction that produces heat and can most definitely cause damage to the hair. I just wanted to make a public service announcement that coloring your hair at home is always risky, and never recommended by a professional.

[@pompommania]

Yep, what she said

[@sugarbiscuit69]

Is this due to a chemical reaction with salts sometimes included in henna hair dye? Also, would a non-bleach color remover work on henna to shrink the color molecule or is henna more of a stain? I’m asking out of curiosity because I have used the henna hair dye from Lush a couple of times.

[@JC-vz9hz]

Ha, Ive had to trim my son's hair and mine thanks to this virus. But I am working on growing out my gray, so it will be fixable when I see my stylist.

[@Saffron333]

Another hairdresser here. It's not the henna that causes that chemical reaction but metallic salts added to many hennas (even those advertised as being pure) because brands feel as though that adulteration gives the color a more appealing result. Even if it's 100% henna with no metallic salts and does not have that chemical reaction when you try to lighten it, it will not lighten past a gross orange color. Do not use henna if you think you will ever want to change the color in the future.

[@lorrie1278]

I really regret dying my hair with henna! I did it to bring out the reddish tones in my auburn hair, and it made it so dark & harsh for me, & there’s nothing I can do now, but wait for it to grow out 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@thistleskeptic]

I used to dye my blonde hair with Henna. It made it SO shiny and beautiful. But let me tell you it is a total pain to get out/completely impossible- only use it if you are willing to commit to the color. The only way to remove it is with BLEACH. it was certainly a statement color! I loved having red hair. I think most of the horror stories are from people who used fake henna dyes that have a lot of other ingredients in them. When I dyed it, I only bought pure 100% henna powder- and the only color you can achieve with that is the bright orangey based red. Any dye with henna is NOT temporary.... it is more permanent than regular permanent dye. Any of these brown dyes etc will have senna or indigo powders to impart different tones. I did it at home but I also used to go to the pakistani salon near me to get them to apply it (it's very messy).

[@greenknitter]

I use two ready mixed boxes of henna plus other powders like cassia, indigo, amla in different amounts to create different tones from a UK brand called 'It's Pure Organics' from Boots and love them. 100% pure and certified organic plant ingredients. That way I get a darker brown underneath and a lighter warm auburn brown on top. Henna doesn't have to mean you're stuck with one uniform red colour if you don't want that.

[@theseeddream]

Regular Henna user here. I must disagree Dr. Dray; henna is permanent. It must grow out or color it darker to change the color. I use henna and it covers my gray. Never use boxed kits. There's usually additives that are not good for you, metallics, etc. Each person's hair is different. I have very dark brown hair. I use pure Henna, Cassia (to soften the orange color on my gray hairs) and pure Indigo. I love how it strengthens my hair and I can do it in the privacy of my home and at my convenience for a fraction of the cost of a salon visit. I order my supplies from Henna Sooq. They have a KZbin channel as well for education on henna. Like anything in life, there is a learning curve but it's well worth it in my opinion. Best wishes!!!

[@stephaniemilano1768]

I use henna with cassia and my hair color can be changed... The way you use henna to achieve black yep it is more permanent. Just want to Remo d that are a ton of plant hair dyes, that act not in the same way as people make it up to be.

[@eugenia1473]

When you say permanent...doesn't the colour grows out of the hair as it gets longer? Doesn't that mean that eventually you will return to your natural hair colour? Really curious...

[@katkat7828]

Henna is not permanent. Whenever I use it, it more or less washes out within several weeks or at the very least fades significantly.

[@Cherrydriver1]

It’s not permanent. It washes out of my hair gradually every time returning to my natural color

[@valeriecollura]

If some are finding this particualr one is not permanent, the concentration of henna might be much less than if you ordered body art quality henna and mixed a henna paste yourself to use. I used henna for almost 20 years (a mix of henna and cassia) and it is a marriage. I colored over it, but I still had to grow it out. In the sunlight, you could still see the "flare."

[@spazzinjazzin99]

I respect your opinion but as a hairstylist I can tell you henna is my worst nightmare. When someone comes in with old henna on their hair and they want to change it, the only way to get it out is with scissors.

[@skael1258]

She's mostly stating facts here, but it's good to know that henna can be permanent.

[@helpfulnatural]

Yep. I used to do this for a living many years ago. It's true, henna may be "natural" hair coloring but it's a nightmare to deal with when someone wants to color over it with traditional hair color. Yikes.

[@jellyacc]

O.O oh shit def glad i found this

[@amixeblu]

If it is BAQ henna (body art quality), without metallic salts, you can color over this just fine. Might be a little tough to get lighter or out with bleach, but it's not such a problem as you make it out to be. A lot of hairstylists just aren't familiar enough with henna. Henna is *very* permanent if it's the powder. If it's not permanent it's not pure BAQ henna.

[@spazzinjazzin99]

You might understand henna but the general public does not. A lot of people see someone they respect say go ahead do it and they're not going to do more research. Henna has been around for a long time it serves a purpose. It has also caused a lot of people to have really shitty hair you cant deny that. Most people when they want to do their hair at home think that they've done their research but Im sorry your experience does not trump my years of education and real world experience working with all types of hair.

[@wearelegion1163]

From everything I’ve heard over the years, you shouldn’t ever use henna on hair that has ever been colored with box dye. It can ruin it.

[@DrDrayzday]

I had not heard of this. Since I have never colored my hair it obviously was not an issue for me, but pin a comment and update the description box to let people know this may be an issue and to check with their stylist.

[@toolafan]

@@DrDrayzday I've heard the opposite. Don't do a box dye over henna. I think because some hennas have metallic salts that may react to the ammonia in box dye and turn green, or not the color you wanted. I've used box dye to lighten my hair for years which caused damage, and switched to henna several years ago. I've only used henna from The Henna Guys, which I believe doesn't have the metallic salts. There are KZbin channels explaining what to do if you want to dye your hair after using henna.

[@chriso3612]

@@DrDrayzday oh my god, of course hair stylists are going to argue. If I wanted advice from the hair stylist, I'd go pay at the salon. Also, you had not heard of this because it's not true. LOL For people with allergies, this henna is great. I don't know why these folks think I'd go to a salon to get my hair died if this is so easy to do at home and actually good for your hair. It's not like my allergies are going to disappear... smh

[@stephaniemilano1768]

If you use plant lausomnia henna, cassia etc and mix yourself with products from a responsible brand you won't have problem, 1 ingredient, 100% safe. But you need to know what color you will have it at the end buy working with the different plant dyes etc The henna that they used to sell in the 90s (pre-mixed) Are responsible for the bad rep. And they actually did have tons of others chemicals like heavy metals so obviously you might as well just buy box dye

[@Ladycon8]

@@toolafan I can't find any videos on how to box dye hair after henna

[@laurisii]

AS LONG AS YOU'RE USING PURE HENNA THERE SOULDN'T BE ANY PROBLEMS WITH CHEMICALS. I've tried it myself, I've even bleached henna and the only thing that goes """""wrong""""is that the orange undertone is very hard to come out because of henna being so permanent. THE HAIR DOESN'T MELT, and doesn't turn green as long as you haven't used indigo.

[@VeganMayhemSari]

Born a strawberry blonde, I started dying my hair different shades of red in 2003 up until a couple months ago when I tried an orange-red henna and it covered my roots beautifully and gave me a beautiful shade of red. No longer will I worry about the chemicals in conventional hair dye and I love it!!

[@chriso3612]

Same here. This henna has been awesome for me. I do the dark brown, my natural color, and it comes out a bit reddish. I love it.

[@michellelara9750]

Brand name please?

[@VeganMayhemSari]

​The henna guys, henna color lab ,henna sooq. I have a 10% off link on my henna videovq​@@michellelara9750

[@Atman81]

Finally!! As an Indian, we have been using Henna forever, both to colour as well as to protect hair. But with other distracting choices in the market, I’ve pondered about the safety of the hair dyes. Hair stylists have been trained to discourage use of henna for various reasons, the main reason is that the synthetic colour won’t Give the colour. This video hopefully puts “safer” theories to rest. As always, love the video.

[@jonatikaWwe]

Is it true it doesn't cover gray hairs?

[@Atman81]

@@jonatikaWwe Not to your original colour, no. But it tints it to more reddish tones. Also, depending on if you add more or less of indigo or other natural colourants, the results will vary.

[@vfclark7]

@@jonatikaWwe IVE WATCHED A TOTAL DEMO ON USING HENNA & INDIGO TO COVER GRAY HAIR AND IT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY

[@peregrinefalcon6747]

​@@vfclark7 HI, you mentioned that you watched a video on how to apply henna and indigo. Can you refer me to that site, please? Thank you.

[@aline7024]

As an Indian lady could you please educate me on how to get black color and also cover grey ? It’s confusing for me

[@MrAlenita]

I used henna for 10 years and when I wanted to use a different color and get highlights my hair caught on fire, so I love henna of you going to have a commitment for life of not, I really dont recommend

[@letsgo4834]

Lmao, girl your highlights stylist gotta stop using that kerosene!!

[@MrAlenita]

She had to cut it all off but, thank god is growing fast

[@medini2]

Some "henna" boxed products have additives in it that smells like kerosene and is flammable and shouldn't be allowed on the market. I use only the cheapest henna i can find at the local Indian Grocery and it is safe, smells great.

[@rrosaseconda]

Hi! Just FYI I tried "Herbatint", a henna hair product made in UK. Although the product info on line suggests that there is no paraphenylenediamine I suspect there may be. I had THE WORST allergic reaction! My entire scalp seized up and became like a hard-crust lunar surface with ripples and craigs where they never existed before the color application. I called the Company and they told me to see a Doctor. Fortunately, on-line sources suggested I might get relief with a good dandruff shampoo and it worked like a miracle!

[@ei1882]

Rrosa Seconda Same reaction here with Herbatint and lots of other « non allergic » hair colours. Thanks for the tip about dandruff shampoo, I never knew it could help.

[@Cheire]

I used henna on my hair as a teenage for about 5 years. It made it a gorgeous copper color, and when you use it repeatedly it becomes permanent. More permanent than regular permanent hair color. When you use henna, you CANNOT use a regular hair dye over it or bleach it out. No amount of bleach or any other color stripping chemical such as sulfurs can take it out. I even cut a little piece of my hair off and let it sit in bleach overnight and it still couldn't remove the color! I had to wait for it all to grow out while having half red hair and half my natural ashy blonde. I did enjoy it while I was using it, but it's quite a commitment for me personally to choose one permanent hair color.

[@saraijaz8922]

Yep I've heard that as well

[@anastasiam1797]

Hey what brand of henna do you use?

[@diaganguly109]

When I lived close to my mom, she put some homemade henna concoction on my hair and that stuff was voodoo in that it actually worked. But I don’t have the patience or know how to ever recreate that experience, so I use box dye. There are pros and cons to henna versus traditional dyes. Traditional dyes are way more effective, quicker, and versatile. But no matter what your hair salon tries to tell you, their stuff is still toxic and will damage your hair slowly in the long run (olaplex, no olaplex). Box dye is probably just a tiny bit more toxic. It comes down to a personal decision. Right now, there is no optimal choice. I do love and trust Dr. Dray more than anyone else and will probably try this Suraya product as a mask.

[@Christine-uf3oj]

I used henna for 20+ years. I have used several types and brands in those decades. The big problem arose in my 40s when my hair started turning white. Believe me, there are henna brands that try to market to covering grays, but they do not work! Henna will not truly cover gray/ white. I was using auburn but the whites ended up looking orange-red, and the color was not at all flattering to my aging skin and changing coloring due to aging. Also, it does not wash out. It will fade over time, but it is permanent, no matter what the henna companies say. I did find a color that would go over the particular brand I had been using without damaging it or turning it green, but it was a salon color that is only available at an Aveda salon and it was very expensive. Also, to use that color at the Aveda salon, I had to go darker than the henna, so you have to go darker. Eventually, I gave up on the salon color because the cost was so high, and now I am just growing out the color/henna and going white. I caution women who are of an age in which they might start going gray: don't henna.

[@freezyprincess]

That was the reason I gave up henna. I started having grays in my early 20s and used the box color at the beginning. Then moved to henna and I liked it. But the more grays were coming the less I could cover with henna. Unfortunately my hair is more damaged now as a result of using a regular dye but I don't really see any other way to cover gray hair.

[@jonatikaWwe]

@@freezyprincess 🥺🥺🥺 I just discovered my first gray hair and I'm not even 30 🙄 when I saw the title I thought maybe I could use that on the future, so sad! 😭😭😭

[@LM-if1rq]

freezyprincess .. try naturtint hair color it’s like 95% chemical free,

[@chriso3612]

My hair started turning gray at 19. I am 45 now, and this is the only henna/color I can use. I don't know you'd tell women not to use this. I do and it's fine. I don't ever plan on using anything else because I don't want to spend the money and the time in the salon and I am allergic to every other god damn thing.

[@stephaniemilano1768]

There are some plant based box dye out there, hopefully you can still avoid the other cruel stuff

[@beccabauer9683]

I buy my pure henna from an online company called Mountain Rose Herbs. And the first time I used henna it was on previously color treated hair. I haven’t looked it up in a long time, because I‘ve used henna for such a long time, but I believe you can put it on hair that’s been color treated as long as some time has passed. So maybe a month? I didn’t have any problems. My mom did the same thing. You just don’t wanna die your hair and then a couple days later go put henna on it. Then you will have issues.

[@buttery88cups]

I found out I'm allergic to hair dye when my whole scalp broke out in a rash that was extremely itchy and caused my lymph nodes in my neck to flare up amongst other things. The Drs advised me to never use hair dye again because that's one of the worst reactions they've seen and their afraid I'd go into anaphylactic shock next time, crazy part is I used that specific dye on multiple occasions but they said 1. Hair dye companies aren't required to advertise or state when they've changed their ingredients 2. Unfortunately if I ever choose to try it again for future reference I'm more likely to have a even worse reaction. 😳.

[@jessicah3450]

Same, I get extremely itchy and swollen from box dye. I have to be careful because it also cross sensitized me to dyes in certain clothing, especially jeans. Any dark clothes need to be washed when they're new 2-3 times before I can wear them without itching. The cosmetics industry is not very transparent about these ingredients.

[@Nangeala]

i used henna as a teenager for many years. A dusty green powder i, myself, mixed with water to produce a gel like matter that went onto the hair. It NEVER reacted with box hair dye, EVER. I have to assume tgat for those who have experienced this, they must not have used the pure plant, but some mixture containing other chrmicals that were responsible for the cross reaction. The pure powdered plant dyed my dark brown hair a deep chestnut color with red, orange, burgundy and purple underttones depending on the light.

[@sayoanara]

I've never seen anyone talk about the slightly purple undertone it gives, but there it is in your comment. I agree with you completely! The henna gave me a reddish/orangish/burgundy/purplish undertones depending on the light.

[@melissahenderson2926]

I recently dyed my hair with henna! I naturally have fairly light hair so it turned this beautiful brownish-red... I was not able to bleach it out to get back to my natural color. I don't know what kind of reactions people are talking about, though?? I was able to dye it a darker shade without any issues :) I still would recommend it to anyone looking for a permanent dye, but if you are as indecisive as I am, it can be trouble!

[@mainps1]

Correction I called the company they said it's better to use it on dry hair it's more effective and for about 2 hours works for me better

[@koleplunk]

I love Dr Dray so this is nothing against her!! DO NOT USE HENNA IF YOU USE OTHER HAIR DYE! I am a licensed cosmetologist and it WILL destroy your hair! Metallic dyes (99% of henna dye) do not mix with professional nor store bought box dye. If you have “virgin” hair then it’s fine to use.

[@ourkys]

I have been using henna for Years. I highlight my hair with bleach and have never had issues. It all comes down to knowing that your henna is natura with 3rd party testing.

[@koleplunk]

Tylers Journey yes, you must use high quality henna that does not have metallic components to the dye. A professional color company recently came out with a “plant based” dye that you mix with hot water! Which is amazing for people who don’t wish to put chemical dyes in their hair! There are always exceptions but it’s pretty rare. I’m glad that it’s worked for you though!! I’ve seen some seriously baaad hair situations 😂

[@wendyfrech7863]

@@koleplunk Hi is the the color from L'Oreal Professional line? I read they were doing a henna/plant based color, but it doesn't seem to be in the U.S. yet. I would try this.

[@koleplunk]

Wendy Frech Matrix Biolage plant based color is the one that I was thinking of but L’Oréal may have one too.

[@DrDrayzday]

I was not aware of this, so thank you for pointing it out. I have pinned a comment letting people know this could be an issue for color treated hair, or hair that plans to be treated in the future. The company states, however, that it can be safely used before or after chemically treating the hair. I believe them, however, since I dont have chemically treated hair I can't personally speak to that aspect of the product.

[@thom8418]

I actually saw the Cassandra Bankson referring to your video. I used to use powdered henna and it was a nightmare. I ordered Surya Brasil after Cassandra stated the lady who sells it runs an animal rescue. I am very impressed with this product over powder henna, box color, and professional coloring. Thank you! The hair mask is good too from this brand.

[@sharroon7574]

Once when I was shopping for henna at a drugstore a hair stylist saw me looking at the henna and told me that if I had used regular hair dye and then put henna on top my hair would basically melt. I think at that point there were no good quality henna products on the market. I used herbatint for a while and a hair stylist told me she wouldn't touch that part of my hair with her hair color because the results would be unpredictable.

[@christian5707]

Shar Roon this is still true... not a good idea

[@spazzinjazzin99]

That hairstylist was correct.

[@CarolSmith_authoress_]

Bleach over henna can react with the henna and cause a chemical reaction that can burn the hair and scalp. Very dangerous.

[@emmac7880]

My hair is honestly so soft and shiny after using henna a couple of days ago. I used chemical dyes in the past which really damaged my hair, this feels completly different (Used this on virgin hair after growing it out) It really is a game changer for me.

[@nikkiwilson9151]

As a professional hairstylist, I can advise some people will end up with very orange, brassy hair.

[@saraijaz8922]

That mostly happens when the henna is store bought and some brands add a lot of chemicals to make the color stand out. Natural organic henna is really good, acts as conditioner and leaves very little color if u have dark colored hair.

[@michelle7281]

Sara Ijaz and you can use Indigo on top of Henna to darken the color if desired.

[@michelle7281]

I use a 50/50 mix and it mimics my natural color perfectly

[@nikkiwilson9151]

Well I’ve seen it plenty of times and if you have previously used hair color, you may also have problems as well as trying to use hair color after it or trying to highlight it.

[@Es3iya]

i doubt. There is no more beautiful hair color achieved than with henna/indigo etc. Because it doesn't damage hair at all, in fact even strengthens it and protects it over time. no professional hair dye can achieve that. Of course it comes with shortages, like being unable to lighten your hair color.

[@Kennedy4295]

As a hairstylist I do not recommend the average person to use Henna. If you do any chemical processing over this your hair simply melts off. I’m not trying to scare anyone but I’ve seen this many times. This is not similar to permanent hair color it can not be bleached or removed it is very unpredictable and reactive when trying to alter the color a second time. That being said I have Indian friends who use this and it’s in there culture and tradition they don’t plan on ever altering the color in which case it’s fine.

[@norniea]

Very true! Another hairdresser here (36 years) besides, the application process can be almost as bad as the home/box color. Please dont resort to any home hair color. Please support your stylist, especially now. ❤❤

[@brittanyallen5275]

Samantha I completely agree stay away from henna I never would recommend using that I’m a hairstylist as well I would never put henna on a client because of what is does to someone’s hair and then when they want to change it they can’t cause of what can happen like you said!

[@christinekharris]

Samantha, any recommendations for home hair color?

[@iw5087]

@@christinekharris Ordering a wig or playing the lottery, because home hair color can easily melt your hair off or turn your hair crazy colors that are expensive to fix and can leave you with less hair than you started with.

[@visitpyongyang3959]

Those people that had have their hair fall off used henna with metallic salts. Pure henna doesn't have that and is permanent. Surya Brasil is a semi permanent color like artic fox but it's natural colors, directly dyes.

[@tanon2703]

Whether you will be happy with henna depends on what you expect when you colour your hair. I used henna some years ago and would not use it again. For one thing I discovered It is not good for fine hair as there is a change in texture that is not always pleasing. If you have perfect hair and only want shine you may find it ok. However, I found it dried out the hair shaft after using it for a while. It can also act weird with hair products making them gummy or sticky. Getting an accurate colour is also a trick as the choices tend to be rather limited. If you have grey or white hair the colour can be monochromatic and very strong. Unless they have achieved incredible improvements in the past few years blond henna is not the same as what you get from a chemical treatment and has an underlying redness in it as henna naturally is red. True henna is not temporary as it remains on the shaft until it is trimmed off. You will not be able to dye your hair until it is grown out as it interferes with the ability of a chemical dye to penetrate the hair shaft. It will also negatively affect any other type of chemical treatment such as straightening and perms. Henna used as colour also fades at uneven rates that you may not like. Personally, I refuse to pay hundreds of dollars for colour and have dyed my own hair successfully for over 15 years. Initially, I had some issues with obtaining a blond colour that did not have the underlying redness so I called l'Oreal on their 1-800 line for advice. I am sure other companies have similar info numbers. Keep in mind you cannot do extreme colour changes with box colours. They are not strong enough to change dark brown to light blond and give a true colour. You will end up with something you may consider less flattering. Take care of your coloured hair. Don't do several chemical treatments at the same time. If you choose colour it is a good idea to do nothing else. Read the directions and follow them. Use good shampoo and conditioners, heat protection, and wear a hat. Find a good deep conditioner and if you feel you need it experiment with using Shea butter or an oil treatment for your scalp once in a while. Unless you are very sensitive, you should be able to dye your hair safely, easily, and economically.

[@greenknitter]

I have very fine hair and I've been using henna for years and it has been fantastic for my hair. It's vital to use BAQ body art quality pure Henna or other plant powders like Cassia or Indigo with no additives. I even highlight and low light my hair with different 100% pure organic plant mixes so it's not monochromatic. It's possible with experience. Never ever going back to box or salon dyes.

[@TangledNana]

She starts talking about henna at 6:00😊

[@ConnieBC]

I’m a cosmetology student and this is completely true. Though, if you use henna make sure that your henna is metallic free. If you ever choose to lighten your hair after words, using any peroxide based chemicals on top of henna that has metallic salts will cause a heat reaction. It will look like your hair is smoking and you will lose your hair. I use organic henna on my hair (light mountain naturals) completely metallic free and it has made my hair healthier.

[@jessicah3450]

That's really the peroxide's fault, but henna is so common now, just avoid those premade cones from unknown sellers. But the problem with those is they usually contain PPD which is the thing a lot of us react badly to in oxidative hair dye. Metallic dyes are in products like Just for Men, and I never see cosmetologists hating on that product?

[@annmarie7937]

This is not henna...henna is a plant..the leaves are ground and used in a powder mixed with water and needs several hours to "dye release." I have been using pure henna and (Lawsonia inermis) for about 10 years now.....I was like...noooo..... Some of these(fake hennas or colour calling itself henna) can contain PPD hair dyes and cause a huge reaction...henna is super permanent...and only has one colour since it from that particular plant....you can only change that colour with other plants...such as indigo to make brown or black depending on amounts..henna will never harm your hair no matter what you do..if it changes your hair to green etc..it most likely has metallic salts and these are terrible for the hair and scalp...

[@lamooshka6899]

Exactly! Henna has one color.

[@visitpyongyang3959]

These don't have ppd in them they are more of a semi permanent color such as artic fox but natural colors. I've used Surya Brasil before and pure henna/indigo

[@pacha7977]

Absolutely amazing. I've been using for over 4 years to avoid any possibility of hair loss with regular dyes, since I have thin hair. I figured out how to use the powder to cover all whites and the cream to darken the roots 👍🤗

[@sundush.7349]

I looked it up on the Surya brasil website, their henna cream does not contain PPD and/or metallic salts. But there has been anecdotal stories about this cream causing hair loss. One thing to remember is that this cream is not just henna, it is a semi permanent color as well.

[@jessicah3450]

Henna should be kept very moist, wrapped in plastic. If it dries, it's very difficult to rinse out, because it's the consistency of mud. So maybe it was breakage from letting the product dry on the hair.

[@jessicah3450]

I developed a sensitivity to PPD, and eventually it's "sister" chemicals too, like in the PPD free oxidative dyes, and in dark clothing. New clothes need to be washed a few times for me. Henna has been a savior, plus, I think the inflammation from the oxidative dyes was making my hair thin out in my mid-20's. Now I'm in my late 30's, and ayurvedic herbs have made my hair and scalp the healthiest they've ever been. Plus, it's so cheap!

[@reecea.419]

What brand of henna do you use

[@debbiecs1964]

This is exactly what I need! I go to my hair stylist to get my henna color done and cover my grays. During this pandemic I didn’t know what to do and don’t want to go with the chemical hair color.

[@merrysmith3638]

I switched to henna as I got older , better for my hair and very youthful looking ,can't say enough

[@0sophie0ful]

All henna that I've tried was and is permanent. Good for me. Yeah the colour does step down a bit but is still black.

[@Anonymous1dskjoadi93]

How do u get black what’s your process ?❤

[@0sophie0ful]

@Anonymous1dskjoadi93 Hi! It's not a big process at all actually. I just buy black henna (sometimes mix black with dark brown if I don't want a harsh black). In my country the brand I use has 2 different waiting times, half hour and 2 hours. I usually use the half hour one and keep it for about one full hour. That's all

[@Anonymous1dskjoadi93]

@ can you share the brands Sophie 💖 desperate for black shade 💖

[@0sophie0ful]

@Anonymous1dskjoadi93 sure! It's from "Sonia Henna", hope you can find it.

[@Anonymous1dskjoadi93]

@ do u have grey hair ? Or white hair at all? Forgot to ask 💖

[@angieelliott8741]

I stopped coloring my hair about 10 years ago. I love the way my grays are growing in...I still miss my black hair, though...every once in a while I'll get the itch, and then talk myself out of it.

[@priyal8532]

Henna is Indian stuff.. We are using it in India since ages.. Ahh one more secret of beautiful indian here is this😊

[@lavenderbex]

Henna is HORRIBLE. I work front desk at a salon and i’ve seen countless times people who have henna and don’t tell us and go and get highlights and half the hair strands red or green😷 We gotta tell them all we can do at that point is cut it off... Unless you plan on having your hair the same color for 8+ years don’t do it...

[@katepeck2346]

Just here to agree with all of the other stylists.. Henna and professional color don’t play nice (especially lightener). I would only recommend using it if you plan to only use this form of hair color for the foreseeable future. I would hate for my clients to come back to me after this quarantine and have to tell them I can’t do their service because of henna.

[@LKB1shot]

Dr Dray, I appreciate so much your highly detailed descriptions and explanations you give in all of your videos!! It educates & helps me decide what products to use! I’m a permanent fan!

[@helgarodrigues8317]

Hey Dr dray! Is the sooner you try tretinoin the better for age prevention?

[@Hasna256]

Thanks for another great video! Maybe if you can answer this question: is a 'non-soap' gentle cleanser just as good now to use as 'soap' now that we are told to often wash our hands with 'water and soap', or do we really need a harsher soap to be safe?

[@heenaqadir5338]

I always put henna in my hair. If this was the case, I wouldn't have to henna my hair over and over again. Henna is also a temporary hair color just lasts longer than chemical hair color. It can last up to 5 to 6 weeks

[@hazelbautista-romero7727]

Love this henna and have been using it for 2 years.

[@zahrabjinu]

In India, hair stylists do not refuse to color over hennaed hair. At the most they might ask to give a gap of 2 months before hair color. Every 3rd person in India has hennaed hair and I know people who use box color and henna alternatively or whenever they feel like. Black henna which has PPD is also used by cheapest box color brands and PPD henna is also used by poor / uninformed ppl. Those who know better use pure henna or get their hair colored by box colors.Getting hair color done in India in a salon is very expensive especially since women here tend to have long hair.

[@Stand-Alone-Complex]

Hi Dr. Dray, do you think it would be possible in the near future for you to make a video on what products we can use to lighten up our lips? I personally suffer from hyper pigmented lips, they're a tad darker than they once were because I picked at them and then would expose them to the sun with no spf. I hear hydroquinone works, but how and what products can we use? Thanks in advance!

[@genietillery878]

Henna is not a harmless dye D Dray. It causes hair breakage. I got chewed out for using it from my hairdresser.

[@joanie855]

Hi Dr Dray! Can you do a video on the GRASS method? Growth Factor, Retinoid, Antioxidant, Specialty, and SPF? How do we use this in our daily skin care routine while using your method of HA and moisturizer on wet face. It gets so confusing! Thanks!

[@estephaniey123]

When I was 18 .... I dyed my hair black with box color. Anyways fast forward a few months later I wanted to go blonde 😣 I know! Anyways I went ahead and dyed my hair. Next thing you know my roots were blonde my hair still pitch black. Moral of the story if you have no idea how this works dont do it! 😂😅

[@21972012145525]

They have soooo many ingredients listed on the box. Including ingredients that sound like dyes (not henna). Is this actually safe and good for hair??

[@ElizabethLopez-cs6nx]

Hi hope you're doing well. Well I personally had used henna for a long time and especially this product you are talking about and never had any issues with it. I do used henna to cover my grey hair and I love it, been using this for a few years now and my hair it's pretty healthy. I do prefer henna over other ammonia hair dyed.

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad to hear you also had a good experience with it!

[@brunamota8865]

I've used this product twice: once on virgin hair and a couple of months later after I bleached my hair at home in a attempt to get red hair. First time my hair turned out so soft and in a beautiful shade, second time I did a very poor job bleaching my hair and ended up with the worst color ever! But I don't think I would be able to get red hair with henna anyways. I've been thinking about using henna again as my hair is almost black and it does get very boring.

[@paulsettle3002]

I fully support doctor dr.dre when it comes to a dermatologist stand point. As a cosmetologist I do not recommend dying your hair with henna as a result of this stay at home order. If you ever wanted to go lighter or change your hair color henna can drastically effect the end results. I do not advise this at all. As every other cosmetologist and professional has stated on this video.

[@Terrod12]

Hello Dr. Dray, I wonder since it contains Brazilian Nuts it will cause an allergy?

[@ilariarigoni6885]

I love henna I’ve used it for a long time and I learned how to use it well, I learned the pros and cons so I am aware of what I put on my hair. I use pure Lawsonia and Cassia and that’s it. I try not to do it too often because otherwise it darkens the colour. I let it fade so t looks more natural. 😊 of course if you decide do dye your hair with henna you need to be aware of the possible consequences if then you want to switch back to chemical dyes. I am aware and I have no intention to go back so, it really depends on the person

[@greenknitter]

Same here! :) love my organic Henna/Cassia/Indigo mixes. You can even put high lights or low lights into your hair and darken it underneath with different powder mixes to create depth with experience. I have no intention of ever going back to chemical dyes either. :-)

[@galato4234]

Hi Ibaria. I would like to know what henna you use and how you prepare it and apply it. I want to use it for my grays and I have no intention to use chemical dyes... Thank you.

[@ilariarigoni6885]

greenknitter i agree. It’s good to be able to do it yourself, and experiment with it.😊

[@brianarios1866]

which henna do you use?

[@QuietlyCurious]

Please, please consider reviewing e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream - fragrance free

[@DB6904.]

Hello, do you have any recommendations for hair dye for facial hair? Thank you!

[@michaelaj5977]

Wow I've been considering this for a while and then you post a video about it!

[@jolie08]

Is there a non-damaging alternative to hair dye that is not red-ish like henna, but a natural ashy brown? Anyone?

[@lunalaguna6173]

Vegetable dyes like manic panic are good if you like bright colors, there are many brands like that now. I wish they would make those formulas in more natural colors too.

[@sayoanara]

Cassia obovata

[@jolie08]

@@sayoanara do I mix it with henna to get a brown shade? Thank you!

[@sayoanara]

@@jolie08 It depends on your hair color. On my blondish hair, when I mix 60g cassia and 10g henna, I get a strawberry blonde. Last time I put 50g henna and 50g cassia, so now my hair is slightly brown with copper and purple undertones. It depends on the lighting. Henna can give you red/orange/burgundy/purple undertones. It really depends on the mixing, and your base color. You can cut a little piece of your hair to try different type of mixtures of cassia and henna to see what you like the best.

[@jolie08]

@@sayoanara ok, thank you for the tip!

[@21972012145525]

Hello dr dray! Thank you for making this video! I’m interested in trying this product. I’ve used henna in the past and want to use it to keep a few grays hidden. The comments scare me though! I don’t dye my hair but not sure if I will in the future! Does it work on your greys? I also don’t want my Frey’s to be bright orange which usually happens to henna

[@chriso3612]

Depends on the color. I use this brand, the dark brown because that was my color before I turned gray. Yes, it does turn a little auburn, but I got compliments on it. People say it looks like I got highlights. I like it.

[@kyhi6900]

I have used boxed dye for years. I recently tried henna and it came out great, 😊I’m going to continue to use henna instead of boxed dye. I did do a test strain first.

[@InimeKai]

I've never tried henna myself but as an fyi to folks with curly hair I've heard before that it can also loosen curl patterns (either that and/or that other plant dye indigo) so be aware

[@Maquillage79]

Xana , my friend is a WOC and she always uses. Henna . Her curls are fine . Everyone is so different so anything is possible .

[@InimeKai]

@@Maquillage79 good to know but the possibility is there so it's still good to warn people because I've heard the loosened curl patterns from henna use come up multiple times

[@carolannfox1644]

I have fine curly hair and used henna for about 4 years. I stopped because my hair became less and less curly!

[@JB-mm1ww]

Thanks for this comment. I actually would love for my hair to be less curly, so it's a plus for me!!! ❤

[@xochitl858]

This was VERY helpful. Problem: Lots of grays in my 40's (stared in my 20s) Boxed hair dye dries out my scalp and hair loss sets in. I take biotin to regrow, more hair dye to cover grays and then dry scalp again lol! I can't win!! BUT this is a great option! Gonna try!!

[@sable7114]

Xana yes I know those white cast sunscreens make the color white look dull. Sometimes when wearing it while indoors, I scare myself when I walk past a mirror. I suppose I could use it as Halloween makeup but I have never seen anyone, not even a baby that pale either except for possibly albinism. Sadly this one happens to be the Walgreens baby 50 SPF and I tried using it as a highlighter around my eyes as Dr.Dre recommended and it looks fine but then it starts to get messy and get into the creases of my eyelids and it's definitely too light to use under my eyes. If I wore Foundation I could probably cover my dark spots with it and then put the foundation on top. It's not even very moisturizing but it is nearing its expiration date so maybe that's part of the problem.

[@mariamurphy4356]

Henna color has metallic salts but you can find a Plant-Based color that will last up to 20 washes, no metallic salts added and works with any traditional hair color - evene same day lightener and can lift out of the hair.

[@feylights166]

I always get my hair dyed by a professional, with salon dyes. I don't use over-the-counter box dyes, and I don't trust myself to apply it correctly lol.

[@Angelaaa1015]

feylights box color is not the same anyways. Way different ingredients.

[@patriciaoertlinger6425]

Could you please review herbatint and naturtint? Thanks

[@DB6904.]

Hello, are facial hair dyes harmful? Thank you very much!

[@Kimberly-tj1fv]

I do a skin patch test 24 hours before coloring any new clients. Then a color swatch to determine prior chemical services. This avoids any forgotten chemical services by clients. Also helps prevent any chemical reactions. Works well for me.

[@akil3120]

I love henna. The problem is, henna has a very warm tone, while my skin has a cool undertone, so it just doesn't look good on me. I wish there was a way for me to dye my hair an ash brown with henna or some other plant based dye.

[@portia1554]

Try henna and indigo mixed together @henna sooq

[@ironlake8944]

@@portia1554 it comes with already mixture of them or i have to do mix it myself ? I'm a man btw. We man don't do hennas 😂

[@ironlake8944]

Dr. Dray, what do you think about Indus Valley Organic Gel Hair Color ?

[@philomath1212]

Hi there. I am a new subscriber from India. Really loving your vdos. But here I disagree. Indians apply henna on hair a lot... For colouring for conditioning. It is an excellent conditioner but it is permanent colour. Also you need a lot of hair oiling with it as an after care

[@Karmin19991]

can I dye my roots with henna and have blonde highlights on my crown area? In other words will the blonde dye can go over the henna?

[@cshines7359]

I just saw a video where a lady with coarse hair experienced significant drying of her hair with extended use of henna cream. Is there anything to mitigate potential drying - especially of hair that leans dry anyway? Thanks!

[@courtneykatona98]

Don't use henna it is something you need to really research before even considering it. And even then it can be hit or miss.

[@kimberlybrookes5844]

All you so called hairdressers in the comments need to educate yourself about henna. There are two types of henna; metallic salts henna and natural pure henna. The use of natural pure henna without metallic salts will not damage your hair in anyway and will not react to chemical hair dyeing. Henna that uses metallic salts will negatively react to chemical hair processes. Additionally bleaching out henna or removing it is very very hard after dyeing the hair. Keep this in mind. While maybe, if you just put henna in your hair for an hour or so it’s not permanent, Leaving in an overnight and doing multiple treatments makes it absolutely permanent. You would have to bleach your hair to the point of falling off to get the orange pigment completely out.

[@Jojow8629]

I had such beautiful jet black hair. Until my hair stylist convinced me that it was washing me out and made me look tired. My hair has not been the same. Growing out the dyed hair is taking forever and the texture feels more damaged but the roots coming in are much healthier. Any diet tips for better hair is appreciated ❤

[@berenicesansone482]

Thanks for this video. How about touch up the roots once hair grows after applying henna? I don’t ever do chemicals on my hair, so I am more than fine with henna.

[@anjainc1795]

Dr. Dray, do you recommend using this henna if using rogaine also? Thanks!

[@freemanlb1]

Will this henna be problematic using for your eyebrows?

[@popopopo5339]

What Concorde did you use please??I like your hair color. It

[@athenalindal5154]

Hi dr…Wondering if you would recommend this product for pregnancy? The ingredients look like more than just pure henna so wondering your thoughts.

[@snesha7739]

I like Henna because the hair is so healthy glow and fully. But I don't like the most shadows. There are no ashy tones. There is always a bit of red in it.

[@carmenmontanez7348]

Thank you for sharing, can you please tell of another brand of Henna that i can purchase at a beauty supply such as "Sallys"

[@marim248]

A few years ago I used the henna bar from Lush and my hair just broke off and the same thing happened to a friend. We both have textured hair, not consistently curly (we are mixed race). More recently I used overtone to temporarily color my hair and it was hydrating and lasted long enough for me.

[@ericareynaud2399]

Hi, I read on I herb Surya ingredients and it contains Yellow #4 and Blue#2 is it safe?

[@kashishsundrani4540]

If a person is allergic to hair dye can surya brasil is best option for that person does it contain any harmful chemicals or it is safe for use

[@elizabethjones8465]

Will it truly cover gray? Please advise. Thank you Dr Dray.

[@vfclark7]

I'VE SEEN A UTUBE VIDEO DEMO FROM BEGINNING TO END. IT COVERED GRAY BEAUTIFULLY

[@elizabethjones8465]

@@vfclark7 thank you!

[@theteal123]

You cannot do highlights after henna. you would have to wait a year. Bad idea. Please do more research before you promote a product.

[@chriso3612]

Not everyone needs or wants highlights. Some of us just want to cover gray hair. Mk?...

[@montserratjimenez8667]

Some of us want coverage, protection, shine, and strength. I have been using henna since 2003. 😉 Enjoy your highlights.

[@taytayqueen7024]

Please talk about Olaplex- whether the science behind it is real. Can it actually repair damaged hair or is it a scam?

[@DrDrayzday]

see my sephora hair video...i went over it there

[@jillathethrilla]

Great video.. im here because i damaged my hair the good old fashioned way with hair dye. Im wondering what color henna i should buy if i just want to darken my grey and not the rest of my hair. Im a light brown, but if i get blonde henna will it only show up on the greys amd look like highlights? Any suggestions?

[@marianadentsy2279]

I recently purchased altruist sunscreen after watching your review. I was disappointed to see that it combines avobenzone and titanium dioxide along with other filters. Especially when on one of your sunscreen q&a you said that TD destabilizes avobenzone.

[@franameri6590]

Hi Dr. Dray, and good morning! I'm a little bit confused. I used Henna for many years when I was in my 20's and 30's. It was a green powder, which I mixed with water to create a paste. It made my brown hair a lovely dark reddish color. What is this product compared to true henna? My mother-in-law from Italy used to buy it for me and bring it to the States. Thank you, I am very curious about this 💜

[@DrDrayzday]

this has a variety of emollients added as well as the henna

[@chriso3612]

I used to use the green powder, too - a mess though. You can get the powder here, but this is not anywhere as messy as the powder and it doesn't have any bad side effects. I have allergies to all other hair colors. It's like a regular hair color application wise. It's that easy. I shake it, put in a ceramic soup bowl, and I use a little brush to apply it. It's a pricer than the powder, but for me it's worth it because I can't deal with the mess of the powder. I am too old for mixing and cleaning all that stuff up after the powder mix. I use dark brown. The light brown was a little too reddish for me. Dark brown is closer to my natural color.

[@franameri6590]

@@chriso3612 very cool! Thank you for your response.

[@belonging9200]

@drdray are these products without silicone or parabene? I would love to try new hair treatment products, but only use such without these ingredients for years. 🙏

[@jenniferannfox2316]

I switched from salon color to Madison Reed last year and it doesn't have PPD or resercinol? in it. I found a dramatic less amount of irritation than PPD ones. I recommend it for anyone sensitive to PPD but wants permanent hair color.

[@elizabethg7806]

I've also used Madison Reed but haven't in a couple of years. It does cover grey but hardly changes color on dark brown hair. I used a few brown colors and one red and they all looked practically the same. I now like my grey strands anyway and would rather enhance *them*!

[@cheeksmcgill9858]

I have hair thinning and using minoxidil, a laser helmet and nizoral shampoo and conditioner. Could I still use Surya Brasil - Henna Cream Hair Color Treatment, on grey hair? Alternating the Nizoral with the Surya Brasil shampoo, condition and hair mask? Thanks

[@rosamoreno4794]

Hello doctor, I use root spray for thinning crown and part widening. I don’t spray directly on part, I part the hair next to the real part and spray scalp, then move that hair back into place because root sprays just spray paint the scalp so that would look crazy weird on the actual part and that actually makes the part appear less wide. Root spray does not wash off very well and I feel it has given me a dry scalp, I get so itchy in that area, but you can’t scratch cause it will paint your fingers black because I use dark brown color. What do you think of root sprays or suggest? I use both L’Oréal root spray and EverPro Gray Away from CVS. Both stain fingers bad, but prefer EverPro brand. Thank you kindly.

[@rinanimo]

Can you use this over already chemical color hair i had a for real reaction to hair dye almost took my life with my throat and eyes closed shut and face swelled up and so much more so what is the safest thing you would recommend away from PPD