I always seem to buy runny watery henna. I buy it from Southall, the good brand – purple/pinky packaging. How can I tell if it’s good or not so good, cuz I’ve wasted so much money and is there a way to fix the runniness??
If you are buying henna that is runny or watery, then I assume you are buying pre-mixed paste. I do not recommend pre-mixed paste because natural henna has a dye release time of about 3 days after which the stain becomes more and more subtle. In order to maintain the stain for longer periods, companies may add chemicals and other substances that could be harmful to the skin. The safest and easiest route is to buy henna powder and mix it to the consistency you prefer using lemon juice and essential oils such as cajeput and lavender. If you mix it yourself, you can control not only the consistency but also make sure the dye is still within its peak!
Sondos said,
September 20, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Hi,
I always seem to buy runny watery henna. I buy it from Southall, the good brand – purple/pinky packaging. How can I tell if it’s good or not so good, cuz I’ve wasted so much money and is there a way to fix the runniness??
meghansmehndi said,
September 21, 2009 at 3:30 pm
If you are buying henna that is runny or watery, then I assume you are buying pre-mixed paste. I do not recommend pre-mixed paste because natural henna has a dye release time of about 3 days after which the stain becomes more and more subtle. In order to maintain the stain for longer periods, companies may add chemicals and other substances that could be harmful to the skin. The safest and easiest route is to buy henna powder and mix it to the consistency you prefer using lemon juice and essential oils such as cajeput and lavender. If you mix it yourself, you can control not only the consistency but also make sure the dye is still within its peak!