Henne Color Powder 100 g, Brown

Delivery and item were fine, but I had an allergic reaction to this. I used Henne years ago with no problems, but this caused my ears to burn painfully. I had to sleep with cold compresses on my head and take piriton. Today I've got cream from the chemist, and more piriton. Last night was very painful and scary. Today it's eased, but still hurts. One of my ears is slightly swollen and bright red. both ears are sore and irritated. I'm still freaked out that this stuff is in my hair and scalp. Having done some research, allergy to Henne is due to the chemical additive PPD. This is added when the colour intends to be darker. This is the first time i've gone for a darker colour (I've only ever done reds previously) - so I believe there is PPD in this product, even though the packaging claims it's PPD free. I'm not sure how regulated this is, and how trusted it can be. Next time (if I dare try this again) - I will buy from Lush, who are totally chemical free and understand the allergy issues. For me - this stuff is not safe. Today is a right off - I can't work due to the pain and discomfort, and dozed out on Piriton. I'm still in the '24 hour after contact' zone so have been medically advised to keep an eye on it in case it gets worse - so having a stressful day. Not good. I'll never buy Henne online again.

I love Henne and wished I had discovered it decades ago. I always knew of its existence but everyone that I knew used it had the very coppery colour which I did not like. Then as grey hairs appeared a friend explained the different colours and that the chestnut will cover grey and can be covered again with the brown which is a dark brown. My hair is naturally frizzy and dry, or it was. Not anymore, now it is very shiny and feels soft and lovely. It is very curly hair but still looks shiny. I have also discovered the Indigo powder which you mix with chestnut Henne and this covers grey brilliantly though can make hair black if left on too long. So last time, two months ago, I used one part Indigo and two parts henne, and hair went very dark brown/nearly black. The grey was covered perfectly. Needed doing again this week so I used same mix but only on roots and left for one hour. Did not work so well. will do again with Indigo and chestnut roots only to cover grey and leave on for hour and half.

I bought this henna as I have previously tried it in the auburn colour which I was happy with but it was too red for my liking. . But since the auburn henna covered my grays and roots so well, I have now decided to try it in brown instead. I followed exactly the same recipe for preparation but this brown henna has not covered my gray hair and only gave the rest of my hair a slight sheen but that was all. This effect was very short lived as it all washed away within couple of washes. I ended up buying henna from another brand which was much better quality for half the price. I won't be buying this henna again and will not recommend it to anyone.

They look when you applied. Obviously is very messy when you applied you have to be careful because the colour takes time to go from surfaces, so I am always had to clean after so I recommended to cover the floor and yourself with an old towel or something.Is a bit difficult to apply, because the henna gets dry easily but is a natural product and this is the process.I feel my hair soft after this henna. When you wash your hair the colour will go a bit every day but stay long.I didn't have any allergy or reaction after using this henna and I used four times already.

Had bought this in Wholefoods a while ago and used on prelightened hair, came out a perfect brown. And then a darker brown within second application. Loved it. Ordered this time on here, again to use on prelightened hair. No effect at all. Two applications and nothing. I hear henna doesn't color if it is old. Bough one in Holland and Barett and it works.