Almost two years ago I tried Henna for the first time, after years of coloring my hair with chemical color. I was super nervous to try henna for the first time, so I went to Lush and had them apply the Henna for me. I wrote all about my experience, and also made a video. You can check out my first post about henna here! It’s almost two years later, and I’m still loving henna! My natural hair color is a warm medium brown, and I still don’t have any gray hair now at age 29. Well, I have found two that seemed to be trying to be gray, but I’m just telling myself that they are blonde. So no gray yet.
I do like to have my hair be just a little deeper brown color, so that is why I started coloring it in the first place. Darker hair just looks better with my skin tone, and makes my brown eyes pop a little. Lighter hair makes me look washed out and sickly. Not cute. I love that I can accomplish the exact look I’m going for with a natural, safe, and non-toxic hair color. Toxins are extremely important for me to avoid, since I just found out I am homozygous for the C677T MTHFR mutation. I’m planning to talk more later about why I decided to get tested for MTHFR, how it has affected me, and what I’m doing to treat it. Stay tuned for that in the future.
Anyway, I’m still really loving henna. Coloring with henna is a fairly long process, and something that you really need to be committed to, but I think it’s worth it. I also can really stretch the time in between applications. Since the henna fades slowly and evenly, I don’t feel the need to henna my hair very often. It also helps that my natural hair color isn’t much lighter than the color I use to darken it. I wait about 4 months between applications, and by the end of the 4 months I can tell that my ends are lighter, and so are my roots, but it isn’t until I apply the fresh henna and see my hair color after, that I really realize what a difference the fresh color makes! Once my hair is darker and richer again, my skin color perks up, and my eyes really pop. The other great thing about henna is that it’s really a deep conditioning treatment for the hair. After the application, not only is my color amazing, but the texture of my hair is amazing also! Soft, silky, and so healthy feeling.
(Here’s what my hair looks like after a fresh henna application, only using a tiny bit of Primal Life Organics Hair Serum to style it)
The only thing that has changed since I started using henna on my hair is the type of henna I use. I now use Morrocco Method henna, in their dark brown color. Although the process takes longer for the Morrocco Method henna than the Lush henna, I like the color better, and I actually find the process and application easier. With Lush, the cocoa butter really makes things difficult. You have to chop it up, then make sure you have hot liquid to melt it down, and as it sits on your head it hardens and really hurts! I like that Morrocco Method is super easy to mix, and doesn’t hurt my head as much, and is easier to rinse out.
When I used Lush I would use up all of our hot water trying to melt the cocoa butter back down to rinse it out of my hair. Not fun. I also had to use the black henna from Lush, which gave my hair a nice color, but the dark brown shade my Morrocco Method is a really beautiful dark chocolate brown. It’s a warm color, but doesn’t look red. It’s just a really yummy, rich color. I love it!
(Next up: how to henna your shih tzu! Don’t look so worried, Charlie.)
For those new to henna, you may be unsure of what will happen to your hair when you henna. Morrocco Method has you covered by answering all your questions on their site in the FAQ about henna. They also have henna specialists that you can personally talk to if you have an issue. They also offer some very thorough video tutorials on their site, to teach you how to henna at home. That is actually how I learned to use their henna myself! If you don’t want to watch their video on how to henna at home, check out this awesome step-by-step guide they have on their site! I really love how much educational information Morrocco Method offers for their products. It’s really helpful, because henna can be very intimidating, and there are countless horror stories being told about henna. It’s really important to understand what you are doing before diving into henna, and using really high quality henna is key!
This post is really just to show you my experience using henna. I am not a henna expert, or a hair stylist, so if you are trying to decide if henna is right for you, be sure to head to Morrocco Method’s website and take a look around! I hope you all enjoy my video. It’s long, but really shows exactly what I do at home when I’m going to henna my hair.
Discount!
OH, and I almost forgot to mention. Morrocco Method is offering 15% off any product, (one per customer) using checkout code “Primalhair22”. The discount is valid until October 17th.
AND a Giveaway!
Morrocco Method is also allowing us to do a fun giveaway for you, too! We’re actually hosting the giveaway over on Instagram, but if you don’t ‘gram, you can enter by commenting below this post (any comment is fine, because I can’t think of anything clever right now). The giveaway will be open until Friday at 9PM EST.
Whats up for grabs? Your choice of Henna, plus a Euro Oil (shown below, but you’ll pick the henna color)
And don’t forget to check out the video below!
xo,
Hayley
P.S.- my friend Diane told me I needed to post outtakes, so here is that, too. Enjoy!
Thanks for the info! It looks amazing. I have blonde hair and I know they have color for it, but I’d be interested to see how it would turn out
I am going to check this out. I have gray hair and have had since my late 20’s 🙁 I really don’t like putting chemicals into my system every few weeks. Thanks for this post!
thank you for the video and introducing
me to the Henna Haircoloring method. I have wanted to color my hair to hide the grays but hate to use chemicals but now I have this choice!! Thanks!!!
I’m excited about trying henna!
This is awesome! I have been wanting to try out the blonde henna on their site!!!
I’ve always been interested, but too nervous to try!
I’ve been wanting to try dying my hair darker with henna!! Such great info and opportunity to win!
Henna my hair happy again! So ready to try and skip the harsh home treatments forever!
yay! A hairstyling tutorial next – you make me want to grow my hair again 🙂
Ok Im ready to try this. Wish me luck!
I have always been interested in using Henna. Your video has sealed the deal!
going gray, like to win
I have a reddish brown color I use and wonder if you’ve ever heard of mixing colors of henna? I like a like auburn but don’t know how to achieve it
Your hair is GORGEOUS! My hair is a little past shoulder length and I’ve been going back and forth for the past couple weeks about whether or not to keep growing it or go for a pixie. I think your hair photos have convinced me to keep growing!! Hopefully I end up with something half as beautiful as your hair! I also agree that the rich chocolatey brown is a great color for you. I’ve always wanted to try henna almost went last year to Lush but chickened out since my hair is currently virgin after years and years of growing out and chopping off a bad home dye job.
Love henna. Morrocco Method is the best.
Henna is a fantastic idea — I’d love to try it out!
I might have to try this! Thanks for all the insight and information!
So, I’ll be honest, I could care less about henna, but the outtakes were freaking hilarious. 😉
I’m going to have to look into this – thanks for the information!
This is exciting…….i would love to try henna!
You are right. It is a commitment. Not only to the process, but also to the smell. 🙂 You have to be able to tolerate it well. I live in a rural area, so I apply my henna outside. I also give it a good rinse from the hose outside as well. I only bother with it when it’s warm enough out to do it. I haven’t tried the Morocco Method, but I’m intrigued. My color was always a bit more red than I would like.
I use Morrocan Method henna and I love it, my hair is so soft and healthy.
I have been wanting to do this, but the number of crazy reviews both good and bad are overwhelming! I’m so happy to finally have a review from someone I “recognize” and know is credible! Time to go for it!
I’m almost 10% gray at 32 and I’m so sick of the chemicals and brassy color. Your video was extremely helpful in persuading me to give henna a whirl. I need to watch the outtakes because your two minute detailed description of the resemblance to poop had me laughing!
How long would you say the henna lasts?
I love henna! Want to try this brand!
Henna looks so interesting, and I’m getting sick of coloring my hair, I would love to go chemical free, and more natural too!
Just used this exact product 2 days ago for the first time. Love it!! So safe I’ve also been letting my teen daughters use it with no worry of bad chemicals.
This sounds great! I really want to try it!
Been wanting to try! Have been chemical free for almost 2 years and using no poo method. Gonna Def give a try!
I have been using Henna for the last 3yrs and yes it takes longer, but being chemical free is what makes it worth it! I have very fine hair and the henna adds body. I have been buying body art quality henna from Mehandi and their website is awesome! LOTS of info, pictures, tips – so even if you don’t want to buy from there, you can learn a tremendous about from the website
http://www.mehandi.com
I personally, find that a 500g box of my favorite kind, lasts me a year. But I have short hair. You can also get root packets, so that you don’t have to buy a huge amount once you get into using the product….highly recommended 🙂
Thanks for the tips!
I love henna!! I would love to try Morroco Method. Thanks for the post and the tutorial.
I have used the Morrocco Method before in Medium Brown…it’s very nice. It does take a long time, but it’s not bad when you just put it in and then do some chores around the house, watch a movie, have lunch…goes by fast! Thanks for the tutorials.
I use Morroco Method shampoos, but have not tried their henna yet. I have been using a body art quality henna and indigo on my hair for several years. A pain to mix up, so this might be a good option for me.
I have always wanted to try henna on my hair, but have been too big a wimp. Looks pretty though!
You have totally inspired me to try henna. I used to use it to dye my friend’s hair way back in junior high. Now I need it to cover a few greys.
I love henna too! Morroco Method is also my fave. Like you I originally used Lush but didn’t care for the mess of cutting, melting, etc. MM is much easier to use. This would be an awesome giveaway for anyone to recieve. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve been wanting to try henna! I stopped coloring my hair a little while ago and miss it. I need to try this!
I haven’t done henna for ages. I am somewhat over due. this would be great to win.
I have been considering trying henna for quite some time but I haven’t done all the research that I need to do first. I’m glad that you wrote this post so that I have somewhere to start. Thanks.
Your hair looks beautiful. I would love to try it!
I would love to try MM’s henna! I love the color you use!
Can’t wait to try it!!
I’ve been wanting to try henna for my hair but have been a little intimidated about choosing a product and the process, but now I feel up for it! I really like the color you chose too 🙂
I have been using henna for years. It’s the BEST!! I am going to give MM a chance, after purchasing mine online elsewhere all of this time… Do they list the Lawsone content?
I want to try MM!! 🙂
Hi Hayley –
This is just a quick note to say keep on being a rockstar. I love all the empowering information you give all us ladies!!!
Late to the party here…….thank you for this amazing video! I just started using Morrocco Method products and was watching a bunch of their videos on YouTube and just happened to stumble across yours. I’ve really been making an effort to get away from using all chemicals, and hair dye is pretty much the last thing to go. I’m 39 and I have a TON of gray, so unless I want to just go almost completely gray in front, I need to color. I was a little hesitant to try the henna, but after seeing this, I am going full speed ahead! The color looks fantastic on you! It’s much richer than I thought a henna would be. I understand that the grays will not be completely covered and come out more like a highlight, but I am ok with that. I think it will grow out much more natural looking than the horrible line I get when I color at the salon. Thanks again! Keep up the great work!
I am wondering why when I look on the MM website the tutorial has the product in plastic bags and you have to mix the indigo and henna separately at fist. Whereas in the video Hayley poured it all in from one plastic tub. Has the product changed?