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DIY OR DYE With Helena Hay Photography by: Allory Relf
How To: Henna Hair Dye
Steps: 1. Prep your space, this stuff is hella messy. I put on clothes I could ruin, took off my jewelry and confined myself to the bathroom.
You Will Need: • Rubber gloves • Plastic bowl • Henna dye, I played it relatively safe and bought the Caca Brun block, described as enriching hair into rich, dark brown tones, from Lush. Lush carries four different blends from brilliant red to deep black that can also be mixed to your liking. • Coloring brush • Saran wrap • Vaseline to protect your hairline from staining • ~ 6 hours, so have a solid Netflix queue for when you’re waiting for the dye to set • A helpful friend
2. Cut up the henna block and slowly add hot water. Mix until it’s at a consistency of thin batter, make sure to keep it warm during the whole process. The amount of the block you use depends on how much hair you have, I ended up using the whole thing. 3. Apply the vaseline to your hairline, I also sported a sweatband as an extra precaution but take note, you will ruin it forever. Wearing the gloves, apply the henna to your head, starting at the roots and moving towards the ends. Having a loving and helpful friend at this stage is key.