The Cassia Thread (see first post for link to FAQs)

[Kina]

so, apparently, coconut milk has worked as a medium for henna (mixing and applying) with good results. Has anyone tried it with Cassia?

I have used it in my cassia in the past and it works nicely. Its easier to get the cassia out of hair too since coconut milk has nice slip! I will be using it for my next treatment. I forgot how awesome it is. It is especially awesome if your hair needs protein.

I finally got around to applying my cassia. I mixed it with coconut milk. First thing I noticed is that the texture of the blend was very silky. Secondly, it cut the scent of the blend waaaayyy down (I like the smell, but I understand that not everyone does, hopefully that's useful information). Thirdly INCREDIBLY easy to rinse out in the shower (I usually do a mermaid soak, but figured I'd try it). Fourthly, my hair wasn't dry at all. Lastly and most importantly for me, I had ZERO tangles. None.

That has never happened since I've had hair. What a lovely feeling to rinse out the hair, with plenty of conditioner, and no tangles. It's amazing. I may never apply without coconut milk again.

[meteor]

^ Wow! No tangles sounds like a dream come true!
How did you apply it, Kina: to washed and wet hair? Or to dry hair pre-wash? Did you use any specific conditioner to rinse it out? Thank you!

[Kina]

^ Wow! No tangles sounds like a dream come true!
How did you apply it, Kina: to washed and wet hair? Or to dry hair pre-wash? Did you use any specific conditioner to rinse it out? Thank you!

Applied to co washed, finger detangled, damp hair. I've applied to wet and it's a nightmare of dribbles. The conditioner is a giant generic bottle I got at BJ's, don't even know the name. I use it specifically for rinsing out cassia since I don't want rinse it with a coney conditioner (which is what I normally use)

[Freija]

I'm in the mood to try using cassia again. I'm just wondering - has anyone tried this brand?

http://www.sheabuttercottage.com/CASSIA-POWDER.html

I've ordered a couple of packs to try it out. It looks good (and cheap!), but I'd never heard of it before...

[kittenpajamas]

This may have been posted before, but I was wondering about the cassia/amla mixture? Like from here: http://www.hennasooq.com/organic-ayu...ngth-hair-kit/

I've never used cassia or henna before, but I'm thinking about buying it. Also, could someone direct me to where all the cassia before and after photos are?

[JustPam]

Today's cassia/coconut milk treatment seems to have been a success! My usually cobwebby ends are feeling pretty sleek and well hydrated. I only used 2 tbsps of cassia mixed with a little camomile tea and 150ml coconut milk, it was a bit runny and difficult to apply, but it rinsed out much easier than my first full on mud attempt. I might try a cassia/SMT next, will be a nice thicker mix to work with.

[sourgrl]

Kina, what's your recipe/ratio mix?

I finally got around to applying my cassia. I mixed it with coconut milk. First thing I noticed is that the texture of the blend was very silky. Secondly, it cut the scent of the blend waaaayyy down (I like the smell, but I understand that not everyone does, hopefully that's useful information). Thirdly INCREDIBLY easy to rinse out in the shower (I usually do a mermaid soak, but figured I'd try it). Fourthly, my hair wasn't dry at all. Lastly and most importantly for me, I had ZERO tangles. None.

That has never happened since I've had hair. What a lovely feeling to rinse out the hair, with plenty of conditioner, and no tangles. It's amazing. I may never apply without coconut milk again.

[Kina]

Kina, what's your recipe/ratio mix?

Have I mentioned I'm lazy? I buy mine from Nightblooming on Etsy. As for the coconut milk, I used it in place of adding water to the mixture. Oh, I add enough to make it the consistency of pancake batter.

[two_wheels]

I did coconut milk for a bit but I like a huuuuuge spoon of coconut oil even more...
Coconut in whatever form is definitely the answer though!

[sourgrl]

That's very helpful! Dunka

Have I mentioned I'm lazy? I buy mine from Nightblooming on Etsy. As for the coconut milk, I used it in place of adding water to the mixture. Oh, I add enough to make it the consistency of pancake batter.