Oiling immediately after henna?

[HennaFaerie]

I did a stupid thing and fried my hair by forgetting I still had about 5" of indigo. Tried to bleach my hair and the results were, well, :brains:. Anyway, I slept with henna on my head and was curious if it would be OK to drench it in coconut oil now? Would it hinder oxidation?

[Cherry_Sprinkle]

It's fine to oil after Henna, I have to because henna makes my hair so dry.

[Heidi_234]

Yeah, I use coconut oil after henna too, no problems. If the henna is there, it's there for good. You might maybe, maybe, get slower oxidation, but I doubt that.

[HennaFaerie]

Thanks. Slathering coconut oil .... NOW! lol

[nowxisxforever]

I always oil mine just after hennaing since the henna makes it so stiff and dry.

I hope it turns out well for you!!

[HennaFaerie]

Thanks to everyone! I'm STILL sitting here with oil on my head - 24 hours later. My poor poor thirsty hair :( Hopefully it will feel better when I wash it out.

[camirra555]

I also oil after henndigo because my hair gets really. I haven't had any problems

[Zombiekins]

I oil mine generously after hennaing and leave things be for as long as possible - a week is ideal with four days being about the norm. It's really hard to have that sticky, stiff feeling for multiple days in a row. The oil helps with the dryness.

[atina]

thanks i was wondering about oiling after henna have so far waited a week cos of being so nervous about spoiling the colour will oil next time tho :D

[Gothic Lolita]

I only do glosses, and only for 1h, so the dryness isn't as bad as with full-strength henna. After rinsing it out, I apply a ton of rich conditioner and let it soak in for as long as I can stand. After rinsing that out, I get rid of left-over henna in my hair and my hair is super moisturized.

[Tomato]

Sometimes I oil my hair immediatly after henna, sometimes I don't.
I do not notice any difference in the oxidation speed.
Good luck for you and your hair!