Jamila Henna /Finger Coils

For my 2nd henna treatment I used Jamila BAQ 2009. It was on sale on www.hennaforhair.com and I am one of those ladies that cannot pass up on a good deal...but I digress. So I used the same henna recipe (leaving out the lemon juice - see henna post) and added honey instead...thank you Curly Nikki http://www.curlynikki.com/2008/12/henna-pictorial.html. It worked out well.

I love the Jamila henna. It washed off easily and left no henna residue in my hair. I also like the color of my hair although this may be due to the fact it's my 2nd henna treatment. I must say since using henna my hair is breaking less, is so soft and has a wonderful shine to it.

Henna

My first henna experience was both great and not so great. The mixing application process was easy (without any spills....yeahhhh!!) but the removal was torturous. I think I spent a total of 3 hours in the shower trying to wash it off and get rid of the henna plant pieces stuck in my hair.

Henna for African Hair

1st henna application

 Henna Recipe
100g Henna for African Hair
Lemon Juice
2 Green Tea Tea Bags

Despite looking like a withered raisin, I like the way my hair turned out. There is extra shine and a faint auburn tint in the sunlight. I love it. I must say though that my scalp is itchy in some spots. I think it's the lemon juice. I'll leave it out next time.

My Crown

You may argue that hair has nothing to do with arts and crafts but I believe maintaining curly hair is an art and craft in and of itself. Once I took down my lovely mini-twist braids 1 month ago, I decided to grow out my natural kinky hair.

Mini-twist braids

As I embark on this journey, the memories of breaking combs, hot hair dryers, a burning scalp, tight hairdos, and dreaded salon visits weigh heavy on my mind. But it must be possible to grow kinky curly hair since many ladies on sites like CurlyNikki and NaturallyCurly show off their curls and share their journeys with fellow curlies.