Longest Lasting Dark Brown Henna/Indigo mix for really fine hair?

[lionessmane]

Hey all,

I wanted to ask, what dark brown henna/indigo mix has worked the best for anyone with very fine hair? I hear that fine hair loses color more quickly and am really not sure of what brand to go with. Basically, all I want is for the henna mix to last maybe two weeks without fading dramatically.

I have tried Rainbow and Light Mountain brand. Neither lasted very long. I made sure to cure the henna mix overnight, adding a little vinegar to release the pigment, and only applying on very clean hair. Yet within a few washes the color fades like crazy. I naturally have medium brown hair.

Should I buy Black henna/indigo mix instead? Would it last longer? Or are there truly better brands that would stick to my fine hair longer?

Thanks!

[JellyBene]

My hair is pretty fine and my henndigo mix sticks like glue! It gives more of a soft black than a dark brown but if you're interested I actually use the light mountain brand black, BUT I add one teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of amla powder and for my liquid I use a super dark brewed tea or coffee. I bet you could do the same thing with the light mountain brand dark brown instead of black. If I use it without the added ingredients, mine fades too

[lionessmane]

JellyBene,

I would kill for your hair! If your hair is thin, well, then perhaps you have a lot of it cause it looks great.

I think that if I go with Black that it will last longer than dark brown. I may just try your mix.

May I ask why you use salt, though? And how long do you let the hendigo mix cure? And how long do you leave it on your hair? Do you use heat?

[JellyBene]

Thank you and yes I do have a lot of hair :) I use salt to minimize warm tones and give it a cooler tone, and I think it just helps it stick better. I let the tea brew for like 2 hours so it's super black and then re-heat it to a boil when I am ready to use the henndigo. Once I mix the tea in I don't really let it set, I just use it immediately or as soon as its not scalding hot from the tea. I usually apply the mix right before bed and leave it on overnight, though it's drippy so put a towel over your pillow. I rinse it out the next day and to make sure it lasts, I don't wash it for a couple days after that