How to Henna Hair Red

Henna is a natural color that leaves your hair shiny and healthy. Red henna leaves your hair a vibrant shade of red, shiny and full of body. However, you don't use henna correctly the results can be disastrous. Learn how to successfully henna your hair red.

Instructions

1. Buy quality henna. Some henna has added minerals and chemicals that can make hair brittle or coppery. Buy henna from a reliable brand or henna that is body art quality.

2. Perform a strand test. Dye hair from your hair brush with henna. See what color the hair takes on and how long it took for the dye to set.

3. Mix the henna according to the directions on the package. The henna should be a thick paste.

4. Wear gloves when applying the paste. Henna will stain your skin red. If skin contact occurs, wash it off immediately.

5. Wrap your hair in saran wrap after coloring. Clumps of henna will fall off your hair and stain everything it touches red unless you follow this step.

6. Leave the henna on your hair for the period indicated by your strand test. Henna can take up to 5 hours to reach the desired color.

7. Rinse your hair thoroughly. It's not necessary to shampoo after henna, but a good conditioner will make your hair soft and lustrous.

Tips & Warnings

• Never use metal utensils, bowls or hair clips when mixing or applying henna.

• Avoid using henna if you have used chemical hair dyes in the previous 6months. Don't use chemical hair dyes until the henna has grown out of your hair.