This was 1st time using Henna. I am allergic to many chemicals in dyes and other hair products. I read pretty extensively about Henna, and tried to heed warnings of companies not using all pure ingredients, but adding dangerous chemicals that have caused harm. I decided on The Henna Guys due to claims of none of these added, it being dated for freshness, and double packaged in foil bag. I purchased the dark brown kit, which entails a 2step application process to properly achieve results. I mixed both separately, using 1/2 water and 1/2 lemon/vinegar/red wine mixture. I left overnight on counter with cling wrap. Next day, I applied the Pure Henna 1st. I left on 31/2 hrs. It made my hair a bright I Love Lucy orange/red. I considered keeping it that way! I placed the Dark brown mix in fridge overnight to decide. Next morning I applied the dark brown. I didn't want total dark brown, but somewhere in between with a highlight effect. I braided my hair into sections, then applied, so that the dark brown would not penetrate fully. I left on for 2 1/2hrs. Both times it rinsed out well, and once rinsed, absolutely no more bleeding. Rinsed again with conditioner, and saw no color rinsing out. Also, no pillow staining. I am so happy not feeling any scalp irritation at all, unlike dyes. It covered grays extremely well even with only 1st application. I Love this Henna, and so do those around me. Great product, sister ordering too

Loved it. I am going through chemo and can't use regular chemical hair colors so this was my only option. It worked great although takes longer to process than regular color. I left on for 2 hours. Put on my roots first and left for one hour then pulled through the rest of my hair (which was highlighted too blond for me). It came out great. And I have enough left for next time. My hair is to my shoulders and not super thick so one container can last

I would definitely order this henna again. I am a regular henna user and I use it to cover up my gray hair I normally use a brand of henna called red raj from another online retailer. This bag of henna colored my Gray's a fantastic bright burgundy while leaving my black hair black. The ingredients say it does contain indigo. I normally apply coconut oil to my hair and scalp prior to a henna treatment I am not sure if I did not apply enough because I did get the dry scalp that sometimes appears with henna treatments. This brand also says to wash hair with conditioner and then shampoo about 24 hours later. I am extremely happy with this. It was easy to apply and I also felt like it washed out better than my normal brand.

This review is for the red/orange henna pack.

I am so pleased with how my hair turned out! I have been dyeing my hair red for several years now, and while I really enjoy being a redhead, the dyes do eventually take a toll on one's hair. The ends of my hair are damaged, and as a result they lose vibrance quite quickly after a couple washes while the hair closer to the roots stays bright.

I decided to try henna in an attempt to be a little gentler on my hair, but I was worried that it wouldn't take, or would be uneven. With faded ends, bright red middle and fringe, and dark blond roots, it was a lot to expect from some powdered plants. But this henna DELIVERED.

I wanted a warm, gingery red, so I ordered the red/orange pack. It arrived in two days. I mixed up the whole 100 grams with warm water, a couple tbsp of lemon juice, and a bit of lavender oil to soften the earthy smell. Then, I let it sit for about an hour and a half while my "test lock" (saved from a very recent hair cut) marinaded. I washed the test lock after only an hour, but even after such a short time the hair was noticeably brighter.

With some trepidation, I slathered it on my hair starting at the roots, popped on the shower cap, and waited for four hours.

I'll have to update this when the color has had a day or two to mature, but my first impression right out of the shower is WOW! I am really happy with how vibrant it is and how even the color is - no dividing line between the hair that was previously dyed and the roots. I will definitely be sticking with henna if it means I can save my hair from abuse. I've already stopped styling with heat, but I just can't give up having red hair.

I am a natural redhead. After having kids & getting older the warm copper of my hair faded. This henna revived my hair & brought it back to the warm copper it was in my younger days! I'm a customer for life!