Improvements to your henna procedure?

[Obsidian]

I made my henna a bit thinner than most and used a squeeze bottle to apply it, works especially well on roots. I also freeze my mud in the same squeeze bottle, I even stopped doing the normal type dye release, instead I would mix it up and freeze before I ever used. That way I always had mud ready for when I had time to apply it instead of having to plan ahead of time.

[GoatLady]

Mix:
I mix in a glass jar (with a lid). I'm very laid back about it as I've been doing it for about 15 years. I just dump some henna powder into the jar, add some lemon juice and them enough water to make it the right consistency. I never measure. I let it stand for at least 4 hours, add more water if needed, then apply.


Application:
I put the henna into a squeeze bottle.
I apply to unwashed hair. I put on an old shirt, clip a towel over my shoulders. Put a plastic glove on one hand and go to town. I move front to back, parting hair and applying, then rubbing in, as I go. Once I have all of my roots covered I make sure the hair around my face is covered, too. Then I ball my hair up on my head and put on a disposable plastic shower cap. I leave it on at least 3 hours.

Meanwhile I have poured the unused henna back into the jar, put the lid on, and placed it into the freezer for next time. I keep adding more henna powder, lemon juice and water, as needed.


Removal:
I then shampoo and condition as usual... but I shampoo 3 times instead of my regular 2.

[Priska]

I made my henna a bit thinner than most and used a squeeze bottle to apply it, works especially well on roots. I also freeze my mud in the same squeeze bottle, I even stopped doing the normal type dye release, instead I would mix it up and freeze before I ever used. That way I always had mud ready for when I had time to apply it instead of having to plan ahead of time.

But how long does it take to melt it? Do you need to get it warmed before use?