Trying Lush's Henna! || Pros and Cons

[@rachelmaksy]

I'm glad you guys are liking this video, aHhh!!! And thank you for all your tips and tricks/suggestions! 😊One minor note: Tommy is my best friend not mah husband, hehe! And yes he will be in more videos in the future hehehehe

[@Annaspopoff]

?would crockpot in the bathroom work?

[@TiaMaria090]

here in Australia we have this brand Keracolor that produces color+clenditioner its a pigmented shampoo conditioner thats aimed to keep your colored hair vibrant for longer. I am a natural redhead and i use it just to give my hair more life its amazing leaves hair soft and no damage no paraffin or sulfur just put in for 3 to 5 mins during a shower its so easy works best with blond hair but adds hues to darker hair. Im sure its over in the states to just a suggestion if you wanna look it up 😊

[@nursefuzzywuzzy]

If you have a Lush Near you you can book an appointment at the store and they will put the Henna in your hair for you.

[@misssamhain4334]

Rachel Maksy this made me laugh so hard you’re so awesome 🖤

[@espressogoblin]

Rachel Maksy Hello Rachel!! May I ask what dye/products you use when you don’t use henna? :) keeping the perfect shade of red hair can be such a challenge and yours always looks stunning! Thank you!

[@jessicafroelich6813]

Your editing style always makes me smile.

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee yay!!!

[@135koolkat]

First 30 seconds in and I was laughing. Such great editing and humor. I always look forward to these videos

[@faerth5471]

The thing about Lush though, is that they add a bunch of unnecessary ingredients to all their products. Why do they put fragrance in their henna if it's just supposed to be dying your hair??? Even their "natural" shampoos and hair masks contain sulfates, parabens, and glycerin. While I appreciate that they occasionally use fair trade ingredients and don't test on animals, they also engage in a lot of greenwashing in order to sell products. Rainbow Henna comes in a powder, so it's easier to mix and they have a much better color range to choose from. It's also just henna (and sometimes other plants too, if it's not that vibrant red color), so no added oils or fragrances.

[@rachelmaksy]

I didn't understand why it had a fragrance either! Especially because once you start mixing it turns into the "normal" smell of henna anyways?? 😂

[@87idk]

Boi, me a Lush have a great relationship until we get to hair stuff. I'm strictly no harsh sulphates when it comes to hair, so that rules out everything but the henna, R&B hair moisturizer and their dry shampoo :/

[@Fanpirecullenists]

as a lush employee I can answer those questions! For one thing we've never ever said that we're a natural or organic company, people do think that but we've never stated or continue to state that, we totally use sulfates and we don't hide that, and although our sulfates are a bit different they're still sulfates of course. and the fragrance used is a specific blend of essential oils specific to lush (essentially to not give peopel a 100 percent recipe to our products) All that being said, the henna is reaaal difficult and time consuming girl I feel you

[@winter2625]

True. Years ago, Lush was a lot more natural. I was bummed when they started adding all the bad stuff. Haven’t used it since.

[@jihaneabouzeid9980]

Just because it's a "chemical" doesn't mean it's bad lol. And just because something is "natural" doesn't mean it's good.

[@zedeekafulay3652]

Three things... First, your editing is bloody brilliant (as usual). Second, your roots, because its so vibrant, look like a little halo. Three, would it be possible for Tommy to do the voice over for one of your clothes related videos because dang that commentary was A+.

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahhaa OMG totally! His wheeze-laughing was making me laugh so hard during editing 😂

[@zedeekafulay3652]

I had to pause the video after he said tough nuggets, it was too funny

[@rachelh682]

I use lush henna all the time for my hair and to save time you should absolutely melt it over a double boiler!! Place a pot of water on the stove and an oven safe bowl over the top of the bowl. Then slowly heat it up and add hot water and a few tablespoons of lemon juice for that extra vibrant red. Make sure it’s not super thick, more like brownie batter than melted chocolates. The double boiler helps melt the coconut oil in it way better than your hands 😂 aaaaalso Vaseline your ears and forehead to prevent staining and designate and old sheet as the henna sheet for the floor. Then you can roll the whole shebang up and chuck it out doors! Shower cap your henna covered head and then scarf that baby! Have fun looking like an abuela for a couple hours and when you wash it out use the hose in the summer!

[@rachelmaksy]

That would've helped a ton, hahaha, thank you!!

[@TeenDream888]

I just made a similar comment, I'm glad to see someone else knows how to get the most success out of it!

[@Clleonie]

Or grate it and pour boiling water over it.

[@TeenDream888]

Carly Drummond the reason you should have the henna over boiling water while adding said water to your grated henna, is to keep the temperature up. the heat releases the color. if you were to just pour boiling water over the grated henna, it would still cool and cause the henna to clump more and not have as bright as a color.

[@Lovingdrums]

@@barbara1553 I never tried henna for multiple reasons, mainly not trusting my ability of getting a colder shade of red, but also because I dread the whole process. That piping bag trick is gold! 🔥

[@moonmagpie3340]

I have found when using regular henna that mixing coconut milk in along with the water and lemon juice totally solves the problem of gritty dry henna not washing out properly. I've read that it helps the colour to take too. I have some lush henna in the colour 'brun' and plan to mix in some coconut milk when I use it. Will comment here how I get on, incase anyone reads this and is interested 🙂

[@TracyD2]

Moon Magpie A bit of aloe Vera powder makes it glide on smooooth.

[@moonmagpie3340]

@@TracyD2 Sounds good, I'll have to give that a try too! Thanks for the tip Tracy 😊

[@210lucile]

Verdict?

[@WaterNai]

What was the result? 🙂

[@ansanasutheskumar1589]

I'm Tamil and whenever my mus used to do my henny after iz dried she but some lemon over it so its vibrant so yeah I'm sure that helps

[@shradhanagarajan120]

Clean henna application tip- start with applying it to a small circular at the center of your hair and making that into a bun. Then take multiple smaller sections around that area to apply henna and wrap it around the bun till all the hair is covered. I see my mom do this all the time and it seems to work very well. Oh and also if you use a flat brush to apply the henna it's much less messy. Hope this helps

[@euskopost.5354]

I feel this struggle so much! Here's a couple of things that I've learned (the hard way lol) that may serve you as well: - Lush's henna is definitely overpriced, because they add fancy ingredients like cocoa butter so that your hair feels nice after dyeing it but contribute nothing to -and even worsen- the actual dyeing effect. Really, as you said you're better off with using regular health store henna. - The feeling of grittiness you experience after dyeing your hair with henna is a temporary elevation of the cuticles, which makes the follicle rough to the touch; it goes away on its own after a day or so as you may have already noticed. Henna doesn't have any negative effects on the quality of hair. - There is unfortunately no way to avoid the process of henna dye release. Lush found a sneaky way to accelerate the natural process (aka the method of leaving it out overnight) by asking you to apply constant heat, which does the trick but may give you a very vibrant color that will then turn dull quite fast. If you prepare your henna gloop with lukewarm water, then leave it in a lukewarm spot for 9 hours or so before dyeing, the release will be more stable and will give you smoother results. - IF you're looking for a milder alternative to lemon juice, I totally recommend amla powder. It will also result in a slightly deeper, browner red hue. - Washing the henna out is less annoying if you use the mermaid method! Simply fill a big container with warm water and leave your hair to float in it (or take a warm bath), most of the little henna turds will dissolve away.

[@woolywonders5546]

🤣 yes turds that’s what I thought when I first saw the mixture...

[@zvezdoblyat]

Henna is like a protein treatment, so it’s application will leave you with rougher feeling hair

[@systlin2596]

As someone who dyes her hair with henna monthly and has for like, 5 years now, and has gotten very good at it, this video is a delight. Gave me fond memories of doing it for the first time, which was with Lush's henna. Now I just use BAQ henna powder and lemon juice, and could apply henna with my eyes closed without spilling a drop, but that first time was a MESS! It's also funny because I use henna BECAUSE I'm lazy. I mix up a big batch, let it sit overnight, divide it into sandwich baggies, and freeze 6 months of treatments at a time. Then I just take some out, thaw it, snip a corner off a baggie, smuoodge into roots of hair like frosting a cake, smoodge in better with gloved hands for maximum coverage, top with a shower cap, tie a cloth hair wrap over it, and then sleep in it and wash out in the morning. My hair looks fantastic and I regularly get complements in it.

[@mrstofu_]

How long is your hair? I'm impressed how agile you are haha About the frozen bags, do you just wait for the henna to defrost naturally at room temperature?

[@systlin2596]

@@mrstofu_ Down to my hips! And yeah, I just set a baggie out on the counter and let it defrost at room temp.

[@ajf901]

I like how the scarf looks in your hair at the start. Very washing day chic. ❤️❤️

[@rachelmaksy]

Hehehe yes!!

[@jouesrosies]

first of all, i have to laugh every time i see this henna because it was named Caca for a long time and it litteraly means poop in french and i'm a 4 yo trapped inside a 20yo body. Let's focus on more important things now : girl, your editing is SO good ! not only that u are very interesting and funny, but your editing really makes every single video very unique. i think there is no another chanel that i love that much. That being said, i don't know if u already do it, but personally, i use a LOT of (cheap) conditioner to rinse henna : after i got rid of the "first layer" in the shower, using conditioner in a THICC layer helps a lot - I found that it helps to detangle it a lot better, but also i feel like u could add more water to your henna - and even a spoon of yoghurt, avocado oil or flower water to make it easier to rinse !

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahhaah YES idk when they changed it but I'm quite glad I didn't have to say "Caca" cuz I'd totally laugh 😂😂 Ooo good tips!!

[@08anonima]

It means poop in Spanish too😅

[@luciatat4084]

It means “poop” in romanian too 😂😂 I always found it so funny that it was named like that. They probably changed it becouse of the meaning in some languages :))

[@ellieisbusy]

“Poop” in Portuguese as well! How could they get this so wrong? 🤣

[@dinazainetdinova3652]

In Russian too

[@leslieeg]

You said Henna, 26 times before mentioning it, but 28 through the entirety of the video. 😌💕

[@rachelmaksy]

Wow A+ for effort 😂

[@hispoutingprincess]

😳😳😳👍

[@oliviagoodwin3906]

5:48 your hair looks like the Grinch's fingers tis the season yall

[@rachelmaksy]

YUS HAHAHAHA

[@pinkysworn]

Omg, the struggle cam kills me! 😂 The only henna I’ve tried on my hair was the Lush stuff, and I found it too messy, difficult to work with, and time consuming to ever strongly consider it again. Plus I have dark brown hair, so all the work for a small change in tone just wasn’t worth it for me.

[@rachelmaksy]

Yup it is DEFINITELY a process and for darker hair definitely not worth it 😂

[@ingeborgmikkelsen9078]

Thank you for this comment! I've been considering dyeing my hair with henna, cuz I want to change it up and I haven't coloured it in a looong time, but I have dark brown hair. If there's only a slight change, then I can't see it being worth the time and money!

[@lauraswihart8018]

I'm older with silver around my whole face, after watching this, no way!😑😑

[@ahamilton3435]

Just use natural henna its so easy to use my people have been using it for thousands of years. You can mix it with water, rose water or milk. It doednt stink at all. I domt knkw what lush put in their henns to make it stink SO BAD. I remember i nearly passed out thinking what the heck, henna dorsnt even smell like that. Also, part the hair. Just mushing it on really isnt practical at all.

[@ghidorahs1fan209]

Lol I just saw your video and right now I'm sitting around with the red lush hanne hair dye in my hair.

[@sunniecolors]

Lol talk about timing!😂

[@rachelmaksy]

😮😮😮 FAAATEE

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Blaise Payne Let everyone know how it turns out! ☺️

[@ghidorahs1fan209]

Just washed it out and it's perfect for me but I only use it to cover up my graying bits at my temples as I'm naturally a hanne red redhead. But I have been using it for years to get my natural colour after back after bleaching and dying it all kinds of crazy colours and I have regrowth to match. It's actually the only hair dye that is my natural colour.

[@stefanies.8381]

That is the most complicated henna I've seen so far. 😂 My recommendation: Henna from Khadi - just mix it with hot water (or heated red wine - makes the most vibrant color and is a way to make use of the cheap red wine you get with your pizza delivery), ready in under 5 minutes. No "clumps", easy to apply, costs 10 € the package (gloves and a cap are included). I am using it for about 2 years now - as I am dying my hair with henna since I have seen your first video and I have been complimented for my hair color ever since. So don't loose your faith in Henna - it is worth the messy shower. 😃

[@rachelmaksy]

Omg I've never heard the red wine trick before, thank you!!!

[@spacewolfcub]

Wine you get with pizza??? Where do you get wine with pizza? Now I’m craving wine with calzone (sigh)

[@stefanies.8381]

@@spacewolfcub Wait... you don't get wine with your pizza delivery where you are from? It is pretty common here in germany, when you order pizza for delivery, that when you order 3 or more pizza, you get a bottle of (cheap) wine delivered with it. 😉

[@spacewolfcub]

@Stefanie S. - No, Canada keeps beer and wine in restaurants, liquor in bars and specialty stores that only sell that, and pizza only comes with pop or water if you order and pay for it. I don’t know that anyone delivers alcohol at all, though years ago there was a trial service that delivered alcohol late at night to discourage drunk drivers trying to refill a party. Not sure what’s up now. Thanks for answering, I now know more about Germany.

[@SapasMons]

Lol, Tommy is great a great special guest. His laughter is infectious.

[@honestlynope6599]

So many giggles watching this! You're still so cute! My daughter said the color made you look like Amy Pond😘

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee awww!!! I love Amy!

[@strangeFINE]

When I dyed my friends hair we also had the clump-problem. We discovered, it helps to add a little bit more water than it says on the packaging. A lot of the water evaporates and the Henna gets too dry, resulting in that annoying texture that is also more difficult to apply. My next advice would be to start with the places you definetly want to have covered. So don't start at the bottom layers, but do the roots (where the hair parts and shows when you do your hair up, so in the front and above the ears etc) first, because that's what you will see most. Also rub it into the places where you can't really see what you're doing, those tend to get patchy. Then work your way towards the tips of your hair. Also if you're an online newspaper person you can also use a big garbage bag for the floor. Just cut it open at one side and the bottom and you have a big plastic sheet!

[@subhashreepanda2226]

As an Indian and having used henna since forever now, cause ayurveda is a staple in most Hindu households, I still don't understand how people end up making a mess with henna. Also don't dissolve the henna in warm water, use warm black tea with a few dried hibiscus petals and let the henna sit overnight in it for a much richer colour. And to step it up a notch add in a tbsp of coconut oil and one egg white and you hair would shine like never before!

[@brontedickinson]

Thank you I will try this

[@abigailwacholz394]

The color of the henna and your lipstick both look amazing!!! I've used Lush Henna for years now and I find that chopping up the brick into small pieces before adding the hot water helps it melt faster. When mixing, I always aim for a brownie batter- like consistency so it's not too thick, but it isn't going to run down my neck while waiting for the color to set in. Also, instead of having the bowl of henna in a pot on the stove, I just place the bowl in a larger bowl that's full of boiled water (from my electric kettle) to keep it warm. Keeping in the heat helps bring out a more vibrant red shade, but it will still work if it cools down a bit in the process.

[@rachelmaksy]

Definitely gonna do that next time if I use it again!

[@smilingatthesky]

Thank you so much for making this video. I bought my Lush henna weeks ago but I’ve been putting it off so thank you for the motivation. And thank you to everyone who commented. You’ve been really helpful😍I finally got round to dyeing my hair with Caca Marron. I had been dreading the clumpy bits, the mess and the fact that I can never wash it all out. I used a cheese grater which it so much easier to mix. It meant that I only used two cubes instead of the entire block. For reference I have thick waist length Afro hair and I’ve always used the whole block when I’ve chopped it up with a knife. I mixed it to a double cream consistency instead of that thick batter consistency and I applied it in the garden because I can’t deal with the horror show of dealing with what looks like poop stains everywhere🤣 I’ll probably do a first rinse in the garden, too, in a few hours. Oh and love your editing. You always make me chuckle😊

[@morganfrost6820]

I really like Light Mountain Natural brand (red) and another called Rainbow (in shade burgundy) in comes in powder form and does a wonderful job. When it's time to color my hair I use a little apple cider vinegar and hot water. I mix it and then put it in the oven with the light on over night until the next day when I use it. There is a noticeable color change in the mixture after it's been "curing" for hours. You can put essential oil in the mix to make it smell better. fyi

[@whossoul]

I commented recommending Light Mountain Natural too. I think it's such a nice transition for people who are used to box dyes. I just let it cure from the boiling water for a few hours as per the instructions and it always turns out great!

[@episylime]

I love all of the light mountain colors and it's so easy

[@rachelmaksy]

I definitely need to try it!!

[@aikisu13]

@@rachelmaksy the light mountain natural is great I use it. The red one and it looks nice and it isn't expensive 3 boxes on Amazon for like under $15 at least when I bought it. 😂 definitely use gloves or become an oompa loompa

[@petit_grimpereau]

yeah, light mountain is great! also Moroccan henna sahara tazarine and Orientana products are worth trying :) all what you need to do is to mix the powder with some hot water or an infusion of choice (not boiling, 40-60 celsius degrees), add some delicate acid (tablespoon of acerola works great or some sour apple juice, vinegar may irritate your skin), and put it for ~2 hours in a warm place. Apply, keep it on your head at least 2 hours, then rinse it thoroughly. And thats all, hope you will try some day :) Also you may dye only your roots if you need^^

[@FigmentOfMyImagination]

First off, I adore your videos, they're interesting and very fun to watch! I don't know if you're still doing henna (or if you'll even see this after all this time), but I just found a tip to make it sooooo much easier to apply. Make sure the henna is nice and reasonably smooth, and put it in a disposable piping/pastry bag, then snip the bottom wide enough to get a good flow going. I roll my piping bag over the rim of a pint glass to hold it open when I put the henna in, and to set the bag down in when I'm grabbing more hair. For any leftovers I grab another piping bag, fill that, and chuck that in a freezer bag and into the icebox it goes. I pull a small strip of hair an inch or so wide, run the henna in front and back at the root, and then just pull it through with the gloves. This made the process and cleanup a TON easier and saved a lot of time. I also add a teaspoon or so of cinnamon to help with the smell.

[@ana_carolina_sabino94]

Well first of all I would use a grater on that small brick of henna XD, I'm sorry but I laughed so much, it's good that the color is so beautiful: 3, here where I live we usually put something sour, like lemon or hibiscus tea to get more pigments, so just need to stay the 4 hours indicated, love too how to edit the videos XD XD XD

[@rachelmaksy]

Definitely doing the grater thing next time if I use this again!😂

[@Allegory_of_Wolves]

First off: the color looks lovely on you! It reminds me of Rose in the movie Titanic. ♥ Interesting review! I just love your videos! I always wondered about the henna from Lush, but I never wanted to try it, because of the price and because I'm already happy with the brand I use and my routine. You don't have to let "normal" henna set for 12 yours before using it, though. It seems to be more popular to do it that way in the U.S., but there are various ways to mix your henna powder. I use henna since AGES (usually from a brand called Khadi, which doesn't have anything else added to their pure red henna, and their powder is really fine, too, so the paste becomes nice and smooth). You don't boil the henna, you just boil some water. ;-) Then mix it into the henna powder until you have your desired consistency. I add two heaped tablespoons of sugar, which makes the paste a little "creamier" for some reason. No lemon juice or anything else. Let it sit for half an hour (cover the bowl), so it can cure and gets cool enough to apply. That's it! No 12 hours. The difference is just the hot water, which activates the dye. You can add some hair conditioner to make the consistency even smoother and easier to apply, once it's ready to be put on your hair. I wash my hair before applying the henna, since the moisture helps the dyeing process, too. I also find, it's less messy to apply and the henna sticks better to the hair, when the hair is slightly moist (towel dry). Meanwhile I went over to simply doing this at night, covering my hair with a shower cap (secure that with bobby pins), covering my pillow with thick towels, and sleeping on the henna. I wash it out, when I get up again, so I don't have to sit around for hours, with such a heavy mass/mess on my head (my hair is past waist-length). Maybe give that "version" a try someday and see, if it works for you, too? I think, I commented on your last henna video as well, probably saying all the same stuff. Sorry! XD

[@rachelmaksy]

Ooo thank you for these tips! Super helpful!!!

[@ashleybrusko]

honestly, i'm in love with the bright red roots and darker ends, it makes it look like a halo effect

[@kaylat.9104]

Oh boo, that Lush brick looks like a giant pain in the ass! I use Rainbow Research's Persian copper. It's a powder. I mix it up and use it within a few minutes. The hardest part was putting it in my hair! I waited for 45mins and boom, it was perf. Hehehe. I was inspired by your first video, then found some of the Rainbow Research stuff on clearance for $3... I done got hooked thanks to you! 😆

[@kaylat.9104]

And anyone who's curious, the Rainbow Research stuff is $10 on Amazon. xD

[@rachelmaksy]

Oooo good to know!!

[@sundowndynasty]

Persian Mahogany from Rainbow is my jam, the powder cups that you can get off Amazon tend to last me 8 months to a year, depending on how often I do my hair.

[@HexusoftheSheep]

Kayla T. my gf just used this product because of your recommendation and she LOVELOVELOVES it. THANK YOU!!!

[@s28289]

My whole life should be featured on a struggle cam. 😂

[@rachelmaksy]

hahaha SAMEEE

[@itsallthesame]

This is so adorable! I've always been put off by Lush's henna because of the price. It's ridiculous. I get Colora hair henna for super cheap on Amazon instead for like 7 bucks CAD a box. No curing time, no heat, just add water and pop it in your hair. Plus you can pick a variety of shades that are achieved through natural ingredients. Thank you for sharjng your struggles - it's nice to know it's not just me!

[@naithom]

You and Tommy giggling through the application was adorable.

[@sophiev7640]

Love this video! I have used Lush henna quite often, and though it's not the most practical, after a few tries I got the process nailed down quite well. If you wanna use the Lush henna again, I'd recommend taking a (big) knife you don't really care about and cutting it into smaller bits, that makes it melt down much easier. Also, you can safely mix it up with hot water in a bowl (I just boil a kettle for that) and then take the mixture to the bathroom and apply it there. You want it to go on your head while still hot, but if it's cooling down already that's not a problem at all. Also doing it this way saves you in cleanup etc. As another comment mentioned already, I'd make it a bit runnier. Lush's instructions are quite vague on that, but I just add water until it's easy to stir and I break apart the little clumps with a spoon as I go. Washing it out is always terrible, but what works best for me is to get a large bottle of the cheapest conditioner I can find, and use that. The conditioner will make the little 'grains' of henna glide out of your hair a bit better than water only, and it won't mess with the dye. Good luck for next time!

[@pennymetzger2878]

I use lush henna and I LOVE it. It fades really naturally in my hair, but I always need a friend to apply it. Ps you can use a cheese grater with the block of henna and it’s not to hard to mix it!

[@rachelmaksy]

OMG CHEESE GRATER YES that's genius 😂😂

[@elainechambers3146]

But... I was under the impression that henna doesn't fade? Mine never did...

[@pennymetzger2878]

Elaine Chambers, mine fades but not completely! It goes from being a very vibrant red the first 2-3 months to a more subtle red. I also am a broke graduate student so I can only afford to dye my hair once every 6 months. The color it fades to is close to my natural color so it works really well for me.

[@Clleonie]

100% agree with grating it down then just adding boiling water. I apply it over the bath too. Definitely the easiest way

[@archos5683]

I loved all the laughter footage. There's nothing like laughing so hard you're in pain. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to make a video for us. Greatly appreciated lovely Rachel. xxx

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee exactly!!!

[@shutupraven]

I used your old video to dye my hair with henna tonight! That's wild that this video came out just as I was washing it out lol

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee aw yay!! I'm PSYCHIC

[@Modvintagegypsy]

Earthdye is the way to go! Bee using their henna for years. No heavy prep work, no heating needed, only needs to sit on your hair for an hour. I love it, and it's 100% pure

[@mahamm559]

Everyone and theor mother uses henna in my hometown, it makes the hair very healthy and its easy to use you can have various diffrent colors bys mixing diffrent ingredints with it like pomegranate peals for a redish color or coffee for a brown color or tumeric for blonde, i love it !!

[@AllThePeppermint]

I've been very happy when I've used Light Mountain Natural Dye. It uses henna for red, and other plants for other colors. I've dyed my hair red with the henna, then used a dark brown box from the same company to make the bright red more of an auburn. I LOVE IT!!! Sometimes when the color needs refreshing, I will alternate using just red the next month or just brown the next month depending on the season, whether the hair is seeming lighter or darker, etc. Also, the plants are already powdered, so it's a lot easier to mix up with boiling water until it's the right consistency, and don't have to wait 12 hours. Use boiling water and it is pretty much good to go. Also, I have less hair than you do, so one box gives me enough product for two colorings. I just mix half the box, preserving the rest. Recommend using hair color bottle applicators for less mess, more precision work to get it into the roots. I would separate the sections of my hair at the roots with a comb. Also, I would apply the color while in my tub/shower, to reduce mess and damage. I'd watch a movie on my iPad or read a book in the bath while waiting for the color to set.

[@skiniscaramel_415]

Sally beauty carries a henna hair dye line called Reshma. You should try that one. It's affordable, effective, and a lot less messy.

[@rachelmaksy]

Ooooo I didn't know that!

[@AutumnFalls89]

Be careful. If it has PPD in it, it can cause allergic reactions or problems if you dye over. I use powdered henna from a local Indian grocer and it works great. You don't need anything fancier than body art quality henna.

[@danielleking2494]

@Victoria Villegas The longer you leave it in the more likely you are to get some color but if your hair is black you'll most likely just get a faint tint.

[@pahvi3]

I haven't used Lush henna, but I used regular powder henna for about six years, and I always made the paste much more watery, more like the consistency of yoghurt. Watering it down a little does not make the absorption worse, it actually makes it better. Hair does not absorb completely dry henna anyway, but it needs the solvent, as in water, to dissolve and distribute the dye. Henna is made of ground leaves, so it will still be uncomfortable to rinse out, but the more yoghurty consistency rinses better. I also didn't want super red result, but more like natural red head, so I actually diluted the henna with wheat flour (one part each) to make it less vibrant, and it was perfect.

[@emily3916]

I've been hennaing my hair for years, and I personally think a lot of the online tutorials way over exaggerate the amount of time you need to leave the henna to set out. I've never had problems, even when I used it almost immediately. If you use an acid, like a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, it will activate the dye.

[@MathIsMagical]

These hair dye videos with henna are how I found you in the first place. I stayed because I love your personality and the rest of your content

[@tigereyemusic]

I gotta say, I never did leave my regular henna to sit for 12 hours. I made it up with boiling water, added a squirt of lemon juice, let it cool enough and shoved it on for about 6 hours. My hair is dark, so it didn’t matter hugely to me if it wasn’t super-duper bright, but it still definitely gave me plenty of redness regardless.

[@melanielester2106]

You should have your own TV show, seriously, it doesn't seem to matter what topic you are talking about you always have me creased with laughter ! Love it when the dog makes an appearance ! X

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehee aww thank you!! 😊

[@kckazcoll1]

Frodo: The mailman...his stench... LOL

[@cathrynrosalie1289]

Pretty sure your video was my final motivation to start henna and i've been doing it ever since!! My housemates find the process quite funny - it's become a biy of a self-care routine for me. Few tips: coconut oil (or other fat) along your hairline to prevent staining; i like to sit on my legs and lean forward in the tub to wash it out - the key here is careful, slow movements and time. I also use the cooking method! Pretty simple, you mix henna and boiled water to a paste in a glass jar and let it cool enough to put it on your head. I stir with the end of a wooden cooking spoon. And as you do, i like to do it in a bathroom, wearing black and using a red or orange towel after xx Edit: i also just use the pure henna from my local turkish or indian shop - whole packet (i use half for short hair) is like €2.50

[@rachelmaksy]

Good to know!!

[@pauletta5108]

I dyed my hair with regular powdered cheap henna like 4 years ago, I think I waited maximum 2 hours and I got a super vibrant red color. My ends are still a bit orange though😂

[@rachelmaksy]

I'm definitely sticking with powder from now on 😂

[@emmaway7]

I am sitting at my desk in tears, trying to stifle the snort laughter. This is so awesome...just pure awesomeness

[@rachelmaksy]

Hehehhee yay!!

[@nursen2106]

in Turkey a lot of people use henna or at least used to esp for hair care, around weddings (because you would get some free as a gift). but nowhere in Turkey you get the henna as a brick. there are different qualities, but all of them come as powder. I live in Austria, but when I was a teen (about 30 years ago), we were in Istanbul on vacation meeting family and attending the wedding of one of my uncles. by chance my aunt did find a very good quality powder that gave good results. we also put some on the palm of our hands. It looked like drawn on. but I digress. what I was going to say was, that we never waited for the powder to work - at least I don't recall such a step and nobody here in Vienna remembers that step. but what we would need to do, we would have to leave it on for a long time, that meant of course overnight. although I also knew a cousin who did that on weekends during the day. just wore a kind of a turban. I remember, it was mixed with hot water and then put on in the evening. I am not sure, but I recall seeing once, that somebody added lemon or something like that (maybe for a certain effect. I don't know for sure). the big issue was, how to cover your hair so your pillow wouldn't get stains. we as children and teen had some difficulties with that, because we slept long and uneasy a lot. I think that step is still an issue for some people. but most of all, it is not that expensive in Turkey, and in Vienna also, when you go to Turkish saloons, to have your hair dyed and styles within 2 hours with conventional products. and also , the red hair was not that much in fashion for a while. I know, some still put some henna on from time to time (esp. on dark almost black or black hair) because it seems to be a good conditioner for hair and sculp (!?).

[@rachelmaksy]

I think powder is definitely a lot better!

[@bazogity]

The color of your top, the cut of it, your makeup, lipstick color and new henna color are absolutely perfect on you! I'm so enjoying your creative and funny videos. You have a fan in this 58 yr old musician.

[@ionacmitchell]

3:42 "ooh is steenky" 😂

[@mariayashkova3272]

Amazing how different is your expirience from mine! 1. In Russia a brick of Lush's henna costs 995 rubles or $15, so it's still pricy but not that pricy. 2. I have pretty fine shoulder length hair so it takes me 1/6 of a brick to dye it so a brick lasts for 6 months or even longer in my case. 3. As I have less hair, it takes me 10 minutes or less to apply henna so I do it in the bathroom and it's still warm enough when I finish. I've just used it yesterday so it was so interesting to know how different it can be. Anyway, YOUR HAIR LOOKS FABULOUS!

[@sunniecolors]

Do you collect any antique figurines or items? If so, I'd love to see a collection video!

[@annies7]

Mhena Bee me too!

[@rachelmaksy]

Ooo not really enough to make a video on it, but I do love bronze animal figurines!

[@annies7]

The Pinup Companion would you be comfortable enough to do a house tour?

[@amandakestenbaum9720]

I use this one on my daughters hair all the time. The trick is to do it over a double boiler. Once it absorbs the hot water use a stick food blender to get it really smooth, I use it much wetter than you did , more the consistency of hick soup. Be systematic about it then wrap and leave. Her hair is so soft and shiny afterwards, well worth the effort.

[@melissamurray7378]

Yay she's back!! Missed you! 😘

[@rachelmaksy]

😊😊😊

[@bsboy773]

Loved this! Just earned a subscriber :) A few tips for anyone reading: you can boil the water for the double boiler and bring the pot into the bathroom and set it on a oven mitt so you dont have to stay in the kitchen. Also, adding a few table spoons of coconut oil to the henna helps prevent dryness!

[@mushroom.mustang]

me n my best friend always dye each other's hair with this rouge henna from lush. it's a whole ass process that takes hours but it's fun to do with friends and pretend that you're weird swamp creatures 😂💚 it creates a really nice copper undertone on my dark hair

[@daveandlizhudson1331]

This color is gorgeous on you! Also LOVED seeing you and hubby laughing together😂! Such fun seeing a happy, laughing couple in love❤❤

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you!! But that's not my husband hehehe, that's my best friend tommy!

[@pay1370]

i always wonder what my hair would look like if i got it colored, but the uncertainty of not knowing whether i like it or not makes me chicken out every time

[@tillylilly2808]

My suggestion is dying the ends of your hair like an ombre so if you don't like it you can cut of the ends and it'll be gone or do a streak of hair and also simi-permanent hair dye like arctic fox is good to

[@aishaalward6849]

After u brush your hair, gather the hair from the brush and apply whatever colour u want and see how it goes:)

[@pay1370]

@@aishaalward6849 that's actually genius, i'm so gonna try that out

[@aishaalward6849]

@@pay1370 Good luck!

[@bellsy4622]

Thats why i have a wig collection

[@hannahwatchingtelly6416]

Ok, LUSH henna tips: I'm dark blonde IRL & I mix half a bar of 'rougue' with half a bar of their 'marron' to get a deep, auburn red. Getting the bricks to melt is an arse. I tend to cut it into squares and then use a heavy-duty blender (I have a nutribullet) to turn it into powder. Then I pour boiled water on top and mix that. Also: was the bathtub with washing up liquid when you're done rinsing it out of your hair. It's a giant hippie faff, but it's basically the only way of dying your hair that's actively good for it & the colour is amazing.

[@abbynormal86]

"Tough nuggets" 😂🤣🤣 This video had me cracking up beginning to end 😂💓

[@user-mx1es1br7j]

I’ve used Light Mountain henna (in red on ashy med/dark brown hair) for years and love it. My misery free method: I put it a blender, no clumps! (yep, oxidation resistant stainless steel blades) , toss my pillow in a kitchen trash bag, throw a thrifted beach towel on top, and go to bed with my henna on, fashioned in a Fort Knox level turban. I shampoo it out too. Literally zero impact on color. My hair comes out the richest red ever. A tip on root coverage, just henna again. After my henna settles, I’ll whip up a thinner batch, saturate my roots only, and either leave that on a few hours, or go to bed. Makes my roots match perfectly! Lastly, I funnel henna into a plastic hair dye bottle, just snip the tip for a bigger opening. 🤗

[@joywarburton5719]

I love the intro!! Man, another amazing video ❤

[@rachelmaksy]

Ahh thank you Heehee😊

[@meganesimpson3709]

As a henna head of several years now, I highly recommend NightBlooming! She makes several different blends of henna and other natural dyes (indigo, hibiscus, etc) and it’s super easy to use! I use the Kitsune color (I believe my natural hair is a bit darker than yours though, I’m somewhere in the neighborhood of strawberry blonde-ginger-light Auburn?) I started out with Lush henna and I wish I had switched sooner. Lush is the worst to wash out. The color payoff, smell, ease of use, honestly everything is so much better with NightBlooming’s powders. Pro tip for any henna removal, do a round of conditioner all over your head before shampoo! Also, as a lazy girl, you can freeze leftover henna mixture and thaw as much as you need to touch up the roots. I’m on root touch up 2 with frozen henna with no loss of color payoff.

[@emhueuke]

I think it smells so good! Like tea. Now I’m questioning my sense of smell 😂

[@aanikar444]

Tommy's voice reminds me of the guy from the video "Max Falling Out of Kayak". It's such a distinctive voice and I'd love to see/hear more of him!

[@karilinn4260]

THAT'S THE COLOR I WANTED WHEN I DYED MY HAIR GINGER

[@williamskywalker1]

Hi Rachel, I live in a town where henné colouration is popular, so I buy it at the grocery store for 2 Euro it comes in powder form: so it is ready to go! The box shows a flute playing woman with a cow sitting next to her, you will easily recognize the box, I think you can find it on Amazon. You just need to be organized and prepare it in advance: it keeps refrigerated for 2 weeks covered in a glass bowl with transparent film to protect it and the other stuff in there.The salesperson told me to mix in hot water to activate, then added the juice of a lemon and a half cup of olive oil; I am was trying for a Rose Gold since I am also an Ashblonde! I think, at least for me, that auburn or even the Copper would be so harsh, I am crazy about Olio's (Garnier) Rose Gold and used it, but found that I am allergic! If this colour interests you maybe we could compare notes on how to with henné, but getting back to the preparation_ it mixes up smooth, using only natural utensils - glass, wood, no metal very important, so then you get this creamy consistancy_ cover it put it in the fridge and wait til you feel like watching a good film or have some other calm project planned, like reading or writing and wait 3 or 4 hours, wrap your head, wear an old t-shirt and if you decide to sleep during the process, which is possible and maybe even for the next couple days take care to use an old towel, old pillow case, as the colour continues to come out! I did my last process on a very warm night so the cool paste on my head felt good of course after you wrap your head the natural heat of your body warms up the paste. I had very little mess to clean up, however, I forgot to beware of my pillow case, but otherwise it was a synch, as for washing it out I did so in the shower. Remember to use gloves and prepare your hairline and ears with coconut oil of some other type of greasy protection. Really it was easy! The auburn and copper exist too as well as black, blonde and a few other choices. I look forward to hearing from you! [e-mail]

[@cathyme61]

I love, love, love the color! It looks so healthy too. Might be worth the time. Thanks for doing this video. I was wondering how it works. I quit dying my hair after a battle with breast cancer. The risk of putting the chemicals on my head just doesn't seem worth it.

[@sabarnasarker4630]

Oh this is interesting. I'm Indian and my mom has been colouring with henna for years and I use it for dandruff purposes. I'm very intrigued to see how Lush offers it in bricks when it comes in powder here with no additives. My mom usually mixes lemon or curd to make it acidic and more red. She keeps it for longer while I only keep it for thirty minutes-it really helps with my oily dandruff!

[@SirenaSpades]

Oh girl, that henna is way, way, too thick! I do my henna every 6 weeks. I have a video on my playlist, check it out and see how I mix it. Way looser. More the consistency of hair dye. Not thick like that, too wasteful and too hard to work with! Also, I don't let it sit 4 hours or overnight, and have it on my head 21 minutes.

[@rachelmaksy]

Good to know! It said to use water "Sparingly" so I was a bit confused 🤷

[@SirenaSpades]

I think you are overthinking this. You just heat it up & use boiling water to mix the henna. It can be cool/cold during application... so you can go ahead and apply it in your bathroom. Use a lot more water so you don't miss spots! A LOT more water ;) Like triple or more! Also, keep adding boiling water, that is kept boiling separately on another burner on the stove as you mix it, and keep stirring. Takes me about a half hour to dissolve mine and mix it all. It is labor intensive, lol but again I have the entire, long, mix process so you can see it if interested.

[@rachelmaksy]

Woops 🤷😂 I wasn't overthinking it as much as just trying to follow the directions haha but I appreciate the tips!

[@kristie_ell]

@@rachelmaksy It was described to me years ago when I started using it to do it the consistency of "double cream". Best way to describe that for those of us in the USA is coats the back of a spoon. Use a hair dye brush to apply it so you want it thick enough to stick to the brush, but not so thick you can't easily brush it on the hair. You shouldn't need to use the whole brick. My hair is admittedly thin, but I only use 1 block - sometimes 2 when my hair is long. Thin it out more and it'll go further. A brick should be multiple applications. Also - use a cheese grater or coarsely chop the henna. Don't just stick the blocks in the water and let them dissolve. Take the grated/chopped henna and put it straight in a glass bowl over a pot of hot water like a double boiler. Heat some water in the microwave. Start pouring the hot water from the microwave into the bowl shavings over the saucepan, and then keep stirring until they dissolve and you get the consistency you want. I let mine sit 3 hours on my head under a plastic shower cap. I do NOT keep it on the warm saucepan to apply. Ever. I just take the warm bowl into the bathroom and apply it. Don't stay tied to the kitchen and you'll be fine. It gets a lovely red color. I've been using the LUSH Caca for many years. The instructions have been edited by LUSH over time I believe and not necessarily for the better. The method I use is tried and true and works best for me with minimal mess and time invested. The LUSH Caca is really just body art quality henna in a cocoa butter block with some lemon juice and other stuff added.

[@griversita]

@@SirenaSpades can you be so kind to link us your video? I can't find it :(

[@Angela-xo4hi]

WOW that's a lot of hard work for henna!! I'm allergic to hair dye so have been using henna for about 10 years now. My go to is Logona chemical free natural hair dye powder. You just stir in boiling water to make into a paste which is a lot easier. Then leave 1-2 hours on your hair. They also do a cream version of it which is more costly but less "henna trails" :)

[@shannonhayes2447]

Abuelita hot chocolate, anyone?

[@jennyk9748]

My exact thought upon seeing it 😂

[@nikol649]

I dye my hair with henna almost 1 year and I am extremelly happy with it. Personally, I would never dye my hair with normal chemical dyes again. My hair looks better, stronger, it grows faster nad its thisker than ever. Love it!

[@burgersnitch235]

Henna is usually a pouder and not like a chocolate bar. Just saying.

[@HolandaChiquita]

It's supposed to represent a tea bar...

[@leaarinwarkentine]

And it is full of cocoa butters, to help moisturize as you colour.

[@tetianaterletska]

I'm following you for quite a while (probably more than a year), but that's my first comment. And I started with your previous video on dyeing hair with henna (as I do it myself and was looking some new ideas). I immediately fell in love with your way of making videos and actually opened for myself vintage style - never thought about it as a possible solution for my wardrobe but now I do. That was really good to hear that now you're a full-time youtuber. Wish you good luck with that and go on! Would love to watch a video on vintage capsule wardrobe, if you ever decide to make one.

[@shelbymetz4062]

Notification squad!

[@rachelmaksy]

😊😊❤️❤️❤️

[@WarzyHarzy]

Tips (I use this henna once a month since my roots are dirty blonde): 1. Use a cheese grater to make it into a powder 2. Heat water in your normal tea kettle. You don't need to heat it over a stove. Just keep the tea kettle water warm and on hand. 3. Slightly messier but easier to apply, add enough got water for it to be darn near a liquid. 4. Using conditioner makes it easier to get out after. 5. You don't have to do the full length of your hair every time. So you can get away with only using 1/4 of the brick each time. So 35 a month becomes 8ish dollars a month. Hope it helps!

[@catisuppose]

I love lush henna, my hair isn’t red at the moment, I normally put news paper down and a heatproof mat and fill the pan with boiling water and put a glass bowl with the henna in on top and take that in to the bathroom with me. I don’t know if that helps. I also just melt it in the bowl on the stove.

[@thekudzuwitch7555]

As someone who has naturally dark red hair I think the bottom of your hair definitely looks natural. It's a really beautiful shade. I don't know about paying that much though when you have to dye it every month. You and Tommy killed me, "this is a testament of our friendship." I hope you have a good day babes.

[@rachelmaksy]

Yup definitely not an every-month investment 😂 It seems like it'd be nice/cheap for shorter hair though!

[@quirkygal8]

It's called "caca rouge" (red poop) for a reason! ;)

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahaha YUPP

[@N_0968]

I saw others on Lush website recommended grading henna beforehand and then it’s easier to spread and braking up isn’t such a chore so I tried that and it worked wonders. I used Lush henna for years until I couldn’t deal with the rinsing process any longer. Getting it out of the hair is the most annoying part but putting conditioner in your hair helps to move it. I loved how my hair looked and smelled after that.

[@astrocupid3345]

You Look so Damn CUTE!!

[@rachelmaksy]

Ahhh thank you!!!! 🙈❤️

[@astrocupid3345]

@@rachelmaksy AHHHHHHH YOU REPLIED!!♡♡♡♡♡

[@mistresslara]

You two giggling (and struggling) in the kitchen was far too funny! Your hair turned out gorgeous 😊

[@rachelmaksy]

Hehehe thank you!!!

[@OobakanekooO]

that's kind of sad because henna is supposed to be a natural product :/ I do my hair with raw henna once a month or so, it cost me about 3€ a box, smells like green tea (or does green tea smells like henna ? :D ) I make it quite runny so it isn't as messy as your (it's difficult to find balance between too thick and too runny). I let it set about 1 hour before washing it or my hair is too dry (I put castor oil or karite butter in it to prevent dryness) I tried the lush one once, and it didn't even dye my hair, I have no idea why.

[@rachelmaksy]

Yeah exactly! Idk why Lush added in all that extra stuff then charges a bunch for it 😂

[@MrsJolene-]

I think you all use it a tad wrong. I've done it once and it lasted for six months, fading nicely in the end. I think the key is heat. I put it on my head at a temperature that was close to paintful (I'm used to hot showers too), it was also more liquidy. And then really wrapped it up tightly. Left it on for about five hours and showered off (it dissolved a bit, so I got it through the drain without difficulty). I also heated my head with the blowdryer when it started to cool off. It made my hair really strong and even thicker (I naturally have quite thick and strong hair already) and very shiny! Pls try it again! And take your time heating it up.

[@OobakanekooO]

@@MrsJolene- yes that's what I understood later, that you have to keep it warm during the posing time. But I won't try again, for a lot of reasons, it's too expensive, and I prefer to use raw henna, I don't need one with a bunch of other ingredients in it :) and I try to buy the less I can from shops in general.

[@OobakanekooO]

@@MrsJolene- and with raw henna, I just do my roots every two months or so, the color doesn't fade :)

[@barbarasubasic1385]

Hi Rachel. I've been using Lush henna for almost year and a half and I can give you guys one useful tip: because it's very hard to break henna bar in pieces just pour boiling water on the whole bar. Be careful with the quantity of water, put small amounts and you can gradually add more and just scrape the bar to get that "yogurt" consistency. That's the only con for this particular henna. And the fact you have to be still for at least 2 hours. Everything else is beneficial and I'm very happy with my results. Hope you will use the tips and make yourself an easy process. :)

[@rebekkiej]

Wooow that lush brick is only 15 euros in the netherlands. I wonder why its so much more expensive in the states

[@eduardaarrais]

I once recommended a shampoo to a friend in the states. In France the shampoo is 3 euros. In the states was 60 dollars. Capitalism I guess? It can't be all from shipping...

[@rachelmaksy]

I wonder why too, maybe importing reasons? Who knowsssss!

[@Thisplaceisaprison3912]

I cut my henna up and then put it in the food processor before trying to mix it. Helps prevent huge clumps of product coming out of your hair and makes it easier to apply.

[@musicgurl5297]

As a natural blonde/ bottle red i totally feel the whole balding thing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@coffeesquirrel1]

Same for natural blond/bottle black .... it’s so 😩😂

[@pjnaylor]

I use this on long(mid back)curly thick hair. I made the same mistakes you did the first time so i chuckled quite a bit through this. My only recommendation is to add 2 blocks of the brun to your red so it isnt so orange. You can also use black tea or redwine to change the tones slightly. I get a nice auburn with half brun and half rouge.

[@AccioMUA]

Hello! I thought you were using box dye for your boootifol hair before? I read somewhere that you should never use henna on your hair if you have previously dyed your hair with box dye. If this is a false statement then I shall smother my box-dyed hair with henna! HAIRSTYLISTS OUT THERE, HELP ME OUT ON THIS ONE!

[@jouesrosies]

it is perfectly fine if you are ABSOLUTELY sure that there are no aluminium salts in your henna: it has to be a 100% henna, natural, raw, organic if possible. The metallic salts in other hennas can have a very bad chemical reaction with hair dye and burn your hair... in other words: be careful!

[@rachelmaksy]

I've never had any issues dying over henna, I think people have issues when lightening their henna or bleaching it maybe? And also the metallic salt thing that Calderone mentioned!

[@ComptonCreations]

The heat actually helps with the setting of the color, which will make it more vibrant. You can do the same technique with the henna that you prefer, just get a small crock pot that you can put in your bathroom while you are keeping the henna in a microwave-safe bowl inside of it with water underneath.

[@salahhashim533]

Please don’t use lush Henna it’s full of chemicals you should buy your henna from arab/desi stores and please don’t boil your henna and if you are using henna please make sure it’s 90% + mehdi (my info is from my arab grandma 102 years old) 🇮🇶🇸🇦🇵🇸💖

[@beckfry5374]

Lushes henna has coco butter which makes it even better for your hair because it puts in a lot of protective moister to your hair. To make it easy(ish) put on while not over constant heat. Place a glass or metal pan on your bathroom counter that is shallower than your bowl but big enough for it to sit in. Melt the henna thoroughly pour the boiling water from your pan into the glass on metal container place bowl of henna inside that. It keeps it warm longer but work as quickly as you can or you may still have to re melt it. Washing it out use as hot a water as you can stand, and I find a pitcher or plastic bowl(what can I say I’m cheap) helps by giving a more intense flow of water. As for resting you probably will only need a Thursday of a brick to cover your roots and per month and a total redye necessary every 4 months. But those are just guesses I don’t have your hair nor do I know what products you use on it which might fade the color faster or slower.

[@hunney-grace]

Hello, hi, my name is Henna, this was very strange to watch

[@beataks8859]

Thanks for sharing, Rachel! And yes- henna is usually very messy. :P After decades of using it I can give you a hint - it dissolves much better and gives you better coverage if you use something acidic - tea for fair hair, coffee for dark hair. I would also recommend adding some good hair conditioner just before applying. It makes the paste a bit more sticky and doesn't crumble when it dries.

[@jonnapemb]

Also your bloopers always make my day! Never stop making videos!!!

[@mykaylac378]

Your hair looks so lovely ☺️ My sister actually uses this henna once every 5 weeks (and she’s managed to persuade our hairdresser to apply it for her! Which is SO much easier), but we’ve found after a year of using it some handy tips to make it a bit easier. Grab a rolling pin and smash that block into tiny pieces (in a bag), it dissolves so much quicker! Usually takes about 10 minutes? (I think) We also never keep it on the heat?! Didn’t even know that was a thing 🙃 but it does kinda dry out a bit over time, so we just add a bit more hot water to loosen it up again. If you can get someone else to do it for you, it would definitely help, but you can totally do this in your bathroom with the hot water instead of heating it, I’m sure. And yeah, her shower looks insane after she washes it out! Price does seem a bit ridiculous, and I don’t feel it costs that much here in the UK, but we always buy in store 😕 Hope that helps if you use it again ☺️

[@rachelmaksy]

Ooo the bag thing is genius!! Yeah I'm not sure why it said to do the saucepan thing either 😂 Thank you for the tips!

[@womensarmycorpsveteran2904]

Don’t know if you’ll read this cuz it’s a year later, but I’ve had all the same issues with Lush henna. One very helpful thing that I do is use a cheese grater on that brick and them add the water and melt it....way faster and easier. I make it a bit more runny (easier to apply and stick) and I use a plastic grocery bag on my head,... fits better and stays put better than cling film. I have one stained hair turban that I put on over the plastic to keep it all tidy and warm. Yup... clean up is a mess, no shortcuts there unless you do like I do and sit in the tub (no water) while applying... usually just the tub to clean after.

[@wumologia]

Girl, your editing made me laugh out loud - it's not just a figure of speech! Also, love Struggle Cam.

[@rachelmaksy]

Heehehee thank you!!!