Hi Stardust lady! It sounds like you have some good experimentation going on!! I hope you find a mix that gives you the effect you desire.
Right now I’m doing 1:1:1 henna:cassia:hibiscus mix using powder.
What I think I notice from the hibiscus is kindof like a rosy sheen that appears in some lights. It’s hard to *really* tell if it’s a sheen that is from the hibiscus or if it’s from multiple layers of henna adding up but it is like a rosy sheen, almost a pinkish tone. It’s subtle but there. I haven’t strand tested with hibiscus to see if there’s a difference but I think there is. Could also be placebo effect I use hibiscus powder mixed in but also some dried hibiscus in the tea to make the mud. I put a lot of herbs in the tea not just the hibiscus and not more hibiscus than anything else. I’ve read that hibiscus tea is what enhances the red tones so I just do both. Why not.
I hope this helps and good luck!! I’d be curious to see your results
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