To prepare for the henna wash your hair thoroughly with a clarifying shampoo.

It is important to make sure your hair is free of any other dyes or buildup from styling products before applying henna. A good way to test this is with a strand test:

• Wash your hair at least one week before applying henna.
• Use a clarifying shampoo designed for colored or chemically treated hair such as Oleo Relaxing Cleansing Shampoo (this should be used on dry hair).
• Don’t use conditioner the day of the henna application!

Follow up by conditioning your hair at least a week prior to the henna treatment to avoid brittleness of hair.

After you’ve gotten your henna treatment, it’s important to follow up by conditioning your hair at least a week prior to the henna treatment. I recommend using a leave in conditioner and brushing or combing the henna through with only your fingers. This will ensure that all the strands of hair are covered evenly, which will help prevent brittleness and breakage during washing.

Brush or comb out tangles gently but carefully, avoiding pulling on the strands of hair as much as possible. You can use natural oils like coconut oil or olive oil to smooth over any flyaways that may result from this process if needed – just be sure not to apply too much product! In addition, it’s best not to use heat on your locks for three days after getting a henna treatment done at home; this includes blow drying and straightening irons as well!

For special occasions like weddings, allow at least 2 to 3 months in advance to properly and evenly color your hair.

If you are getting your hair hennaed for a special event, allow at least two to three months in advance to properly and evenly color your hair.

Henna needs time to process and settle into the strands of your hair. The longer you leave it on, the better the color will set and take root in your hair shafts. This is because henna takes some time for its dye molecule to bind itself with proteins from human skin or animal source (such as bones) in order to create a stable dye.

Avoid using metal bowls and spoons as they could cause discoloration or change the texture of the henna paste.

One of the most important things to remember when you’re using henna is to avoid using metal utensils. While this may seem obvious, it can be easy to forget if you’re in a rush or distracted. Metal bowls and spoons can discolor the paste and cause it to become grainy, which will make it harder for your hair dye application to stick.

To avoid this problem, simply use non-metallic utensils when mixing your henna paste or applying it to your hair.

When applying henna, apply it starting from the roots of your hair. Make sure you completely saturate the roots to ensure even coloring.

When applying henna, apply it starting from the roots of your hair. Make sure you completely saturate the roots to ensure even coloring. To make sure that the color is evenly distributed, use a comb to spread out the dye from head to toe.

If you are applying henna to your hands, make sure that all surfaces are covered. If not, some areas will be lighter than others and this can cause uneven results in both color and application quality!

Go over areas you want colored several times, especially if they are hard to reach. Use the comb included in the kit in order to make sure you get an even application.

• Use the comb included in the kit. The comb is there for a reason, so make sure to use it! It’s not just for looks; it’s also an important tool for getting an even application of henna and making sure you don’t miss any spots.
• Go over areas you want colored several times, especially if they are hard to reach. The more times you go over an area, the darker it will become (and sometimes even darker than expected). If that’s what you want, great! But if not, take care around areas like your ears and hairline so that you don’t end up with a dark stripe on one side of your head but no color on the other side (which would look pretty silly).
• Use the comb included in the kit in order to make sure that all parts of your head are covered evenly. If there are any hard-to-reach spots like behind or under your ears or at the nape of your neck (if there is such thing as a nape), use this particular tool to make sure everything gets covered properly without leaving any gaps behind.

Make sure to take some time during the relaxation process to use scrubs and masks for your hands, so that after removing the dye, you’ll have smooth skin and beautiful hands as well!

You’ve taken the time to get your hair done, so why not take that extra step of making sure your hands look good as well?

• Use a scrub or mask. After the henna application, wash your hands with warm water and use a gentle exfoliator on them. Then apply lotion or hand cream (or both) to keep them soft and smooth! Some great options are:
• Aveda Hand Relief Concentrate – this product works wonders for dry skin on any part of the body, but it’s especially great for rough hands. It has a nice scent that’s also calming and relaxing when you’re stressed out about other things in life (like work).
• Burt’s Bees Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream – if you have oily skin like I do, then this is one of my favorite moisturizers because it doesn’t make me any more greasy than normal without feeling heavy at all! It comes in several different scents; my favorite is ‘Smooth As Silk’.
• Jojoba Oil – if none of those options sound appealing then try rubbing some jojoba oil into your palms after washing them before bedtime—you’ll wake up with silky smooth hands that feel amazing!

Finally, when removing your henna, try using a natural terrycloth rag instead of paper towels as they can snag on cuticles.

Finally, when removing your henna, try using a natural terrycloth rag instead of paper towels as they can snag on cuticles. Terrycloth is absorbent and soft—it won’t harm your skin or the environment!