#henna - CurlyNikki

Sep 03

CurlyNikki’s Henna Gloss Recipe for Natural Hair

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki, Natural Hair 89 Comments

CurlyNikki's Henna Gloss Recipe - Updated Guide for 2026 (scroll down!) Henna Gloss Purpose: A henna gloss is used when you want subtle color change along with deep conditioning. It's easier to apply because of the wonderful slip provided by the conditioner, much easier to rinse, and leaves your hair smooth and soft, as opposed to crackily and dry after…

Jan 27

Do You Henna?

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 81 Comments

If so---Describe your hair type (4abc/3abc or wavy, coily, fine, coarse, etc.)-Share your results (de-frizzing, curl loosening, curl defining, color, thickness, etc.)If not---What's the biggest deterrent?**For my results and more info about henna, click HERE.

Jan 27

F.A.Q.–Henna and Dark Natural Hair

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 21 Comments

A curlynikki.com reader writes:"...your hair looks like it is jet black, is that all from henna? I'd love to get that dark shiny look."I know it sounds weird, but the color changes depending on the setting. It's sort of like a rinse...a transparent copper-y rinse. Imagine drawing with an orange crayon on black construction paper- under most indoor lighting, the…

Jan 27

Even More Henna Results…

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 19 Comments

Today, we witnessed the wondrous specimen that is FrizzCurls' hair...an excellent example of the benefits of regular henna treatments. Serita, a long time CN.com reader and curly friend submitted her most recent hair pics as well. She also hennas regularly:Hey Nik,I was on your website today and saw the "Henna" postings so I decided to submit some of my recent…

Jan 27

MochaTai’s Hendigo Recipe and Results

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 15 Comments

Hello Nikki! Here are the pics you requested along with the Henna/Indigo mix I used and step by step instructions.I used:50 grams of Jamilla 2008 Crop50 grams of Amla powder (to prevent my curl pattern from loosening) mixed with a tea made from Distilled Water infused with Chamomile Leaf, Nettles, Horsetail, and Marshmallow. I let the Henna mix sit for…