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    I've only applied henna once to my hair; do I still need to use the same methods and timing?
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    As you have only dyed your hair with henna once, it will be very easy to get it out. All you have to do is to follow the steps.
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    Would the oil treatment work if I just need to lighten a bad choice of henna? It's darker red than I wanted. I have been using henna for 15 years.
    Martie Gallego
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    Hot oil treatment would be great for your hair, particularly if you have dry, damaged hair. It may lighten the results of henna to some extent, but the henna has built up over 15 years. You may need to use a product to strip the henna from the hair. I recommend that you go to a beauty supply shop and ask for a recommendation. There are many things you could use.
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    What over-the-counter hair dye is non-oxidative?
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    Most non-permanent hair colors are non oxidative. They only become so when peroxide is mixed into the color solution.
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    Is it okay to use hair dye after henna?
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    You may need to remove any build up from previous coloring. Check and make sure the product you choose is compatible and that it contains no metals, as this could cause undesirable outcomes. Someone at your local beauty supply shop should be able to help you.
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    Will I be able to ever fully remove it and return to my natural color?
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    Yes, you will. As a last resort, you can always just wait for your hair to grow back out.
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    Won't all that oil clog my drain?
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    No, it won't clog your drain as long as you follow the steps and do it correctly.
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    I've used the same brand of henna for several years, but I want to try another color. Do I still need to strip off the old color before I tray a new brand?
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    No, absolutely not, just go ahead with the new color. If you are going to a darker color it will work great, if to a lighter color, then not so good. Dyeing hair with any henna that's lighter then your hair now won't have much of an effect.
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    What is a way to perm my hair and incorporate henna dye?
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    Henna straightens hair naturally, so this will likely make perming tougher.
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    Will hydrogen peroxide lighten my hair or just strip the henna?
    Belle K.
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    Hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleach, so it will very much lighten all of your hair.
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    How do I remove hair dye from my hair quickly?
    Belle K.
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    Bleach is your only option other than re dyeing it. Due to the nature of dye, it tends to be permanent until it grows out.
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    I have used dark brown henna in my hair for a year. I tried the natural methods to lighten it but got no results. What color will my hair turn out if I bleach it next? Will it turn green?
    Belle K.
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    The color your hair turns depends on how your hair takes bleach. Each person's hair is different and will react completely differently, so until you try, you won't know.
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    If I'm using henna, can I chemically dye my hair?
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    The henna and other dye will mix and your hair may turn out blue. If this color is not what is desired, strip out the henna first and then proceed to use the chemical hair dye.
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  • Question
    I used henna that has sodium picramate. If I strip all of the henna out by using the oiling method, can I use box dye after it, or can I never use anything because of the chemical reaction?
    Aadhideva Arun
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    Sodium picramate is not very harmful until it makes eye contact. Just like normal, wash it off with water. If it is very hard and not going smoothly, put some shampoo and wash it off.
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    Can I mix indigo powder into the henna paste to get a darker colour?
    Aadhideva Arun
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    Yes, the colour will be a bit darker. You can mix indigo powder and henna to make the dye. But be careful, because if you have thin hair, it may damage your hair.
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