During the week the straw like feeling continued. But I also felt like my hair was stronger. It’s hard to describe what stronger hair feels like – kinda of like the strands seem more dense. Because of this I decided to henna again the following weekend and this time I only used 100 grams of Henna Boy Red Henna. It was just the right amount . I mixed with some honey this time and left it on for 6 hours again. I deep condished for an hour and a half with coconut oil and yogurt. Then some Pantene Breakage defense. And still my hair feels like straw after. But it does have a lot of bounce. And the curls are more defined. And I do like the color. I decided to see how it will feel mid -week before passing judgment. Next time I think I will try the Honey Suckle Rose like you guys have been suggesting!
Just after I washed the henna out
Just after it has dried with no product in it
Cherry Lola went Natural Jan 2 2009. She has lived in London England since 2006, but is a Canadian through and through. Follow the journey or better yet share your story with her by emailing 
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Hey Lola,
Did it feel straw-like after the coconut oil/yogurt? After the breakage denfense, or both.
Aubrey HR mixed with Olive Oil immediately took away my strawlike feel.
I rarely use proteins but I’d think Pantene Breakage Defense has proteins because protein is used to strenghten the strands. Too much protein can make the hair brittle and henna contains protein, which is why it’s not suggested that you follow it with a protein treatment.
By Rhonda on 02.17.09 5:05 pm | Permalink
I think it looks really good!
By ljkelly on 02.17.09 5:41 pm | Permalink
It felt like straw after all of it- I’m going to check the ingredients tonight and post about it – I think you may be right about the protein.
By admin on 02.17.09 5:53 pm | Permalink
Thanks LJkelly!
By admin on 02.17.09 5:53 pm | Permalink
it looks great without product. It does not look like you had alot of shrinkage.
By Shelly on 02.17.09 10:32 pm | Permalink
LOVE IT!!!!
By Medina on 02.18.09 9:43 pm | Permalink
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