So, I really tried to get a good picture of my hair colour, wich is Henna Maiden Wine Red. As you can see, it changes a lot according to the lighting, but this henna really amazes me. All of these pictures are taken the same day in different lighting. This colour is so gorgeous!! I've had my way around with a million different red dyes and ruined my scalp, but this is so beautiful and even good for you hair and scalp! It's freshly dyed in these pics, but before this I hadn't re-dyed it for about 4-5 months, and it fades really beautifully and changes to a much more orange color. Lots of people thought I had just changed my hair dye to orange instead because it was so blazing, I love this! Have to share this cause I've had so many issues trying to get the red that I want, and couldn't find any clear pictures on the internet, so just had to take the chance and order from the U.S, and I'm so happy to have found this!

One bag lasted me more than a year! I love it because it is organic and smells like grass. Some tips to enhance coloring:
1.I mix it with milk and leave it in fridge overnight
2.After applying it on your hair, wrap it with plastic wrap, you can leave it on overnight even, the longer the better
3.If your hair is very hard to color, consider blowing drying your hair right before washing the Henna off
4.Your hair will get dry after dying with Henna, apply some mineral oil, leave in conditioner or leave in spray when your hair is almost dry. My fav is L'Oreal Paris EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System Nourishing Leave-In Spray

In the pix you can see my hair color. My hair is pretty easy to dye. For those who have very black hair, might take up to three or four times. If you leave it on overnight, will be faster.

I'm so glad I tried this out! I just dyed my hair strawberry blonde yesterday with great results. (See before and after pictures below.) I'm never going back to chemical dyes again. My hair was getting so damaged that I knew I needed to make a change.

This is a great brand of henna to use because it's pure henna, with no metal or salt additives. Many pre-mixed henna dyes can have these in them, and can make the color results unpredictable, especially if your hair is already chemically treated (they can turn bleached hair green--yep).

It's very easy to use--just mix into a paste with warm, distilled water and apply (I ran some distilled water through my small coffee pot). Then wrap your hair in cling wrap and a towel. People complain about the mess, but I actually found it to be less messy than my old chemical dyes, because the paste isn't as runny and it doesn't drip all over the place.

People also complain about the smell--yes, it smells very grassy, herbal, and earthy. I actually like the smell, but it does get old toward the end of the developing time. To me, it's worth it for the health of my hair, though.

Here is a great video tutorial from the manufacturer. It helped me out a lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00MZDB3BwTI

I left the strand test on for 3 hours and didn't see any visible change, so I left it on for 6 hours when I did my whole head, because I wanted maximum color deposited onto my visible roots. Success!

This will be my go-to color now. I can even use all of my natural oil-based conditioners and not worry about the color fading. When I used chemical dyes, I had to avoid coconut oil for two weeks because it would strip my hair color away, thus limiting my conditioning options. I washed my henna "mud beehive" away with a sulfate-free shampoo, and then followed up with a jojoba-based cleansing conditioner and a macadamia oil hair mask. My hair is now smooth, soft, and free of tangles--AND the color is still vibrant! It's a totally different story from when I used chemical dyes. Never again!

This was my first time using Henna Maiden, and I would like to preface this review by saying I am absolutely delighted with this product! It's wonderful. First I'll give a brief background, and then I'll outline what needs to be done to have a successful go at using this product. I've also uploaded pictures.

I'm a natural redhead, but now that I'm older I have a fair bit of grey, and need some help. Trying to maintain my natural red color that I grew up with has been expensive, as my hair is long, and my hair was paying for it as well because it grows quickly and the processing dried it out horribly. After a year my hair had the look and texture of hay, which was horrible and beyond remedy. After googling 'red hair' I stumbled upon this product. Now, why I had not heard of this before, I'll never know because I swear it's God's gift to redheads! It's affordable, beautiful, nourishing, it does not fade as other products (from what I've heard), and you can do it right at home - and it's ORGANIC! How can you beat that, right? So I did some research and gave it a go. Here is some pointers for you if you're a first timer like me. After doing this once, I realized very quickly exactly what needed to be done for a "better" or "easier" experience. So here goes...

#1. AMOUNT: I have long hair down to my waist, but it's not as thick as it used to be. After reading reviews from others with long hair I decided to mix three packages of Henna Maiden Natural Radiant Red. I followed the directions explicitly. I will tell you that I had far more than needed and actually ended up wasting one third of it. So next time, I'll know better. For those of you with thicker hair, I would suggest the three packages.

#2. MIXING: I did not add egg or oil. But I did use tea, which I have heard helps "set" the color or intensify it. I chose Earl Grey because it has a beautiful bergamot scent and a lovely color as well. Henna is an herb which smells very "green". It was not offensive to me at all! I actually found it quite therapeutic. But for those of you who want to cover that, then I suggest using the Earl Grey tea or essential oils. For the three packages I used FOUR CUPS of hot tea. This created a thick paste which resembled something you'd see in your infant's diaper. :)

#3. PREP: Here's the key - you need to prep. I purchased the following before I applied the product:
- a large inexpensive towel for wrapping my hair afterward - because the color does bleed immediately after.
- petroleum jelly to line my hairline and cover my ears
- a thick pair of rubber dish gloves (playtex). I do not suggest using the ones in the package as they split easily and are not form fitting.
- celophane wrap or cling wrap to wrap your head. Again, I do not suggest using the shower cap in the package as it is quite thin and unstable.
- an old t-shirt or two
- small hair clips
- large comb

Now that you have your items assembled, remove everything in your bathroom that would possibly be exposed to any potential dripping. Henna will stain on contact. I removed my bathroom rugs and towels, and items from my vanity as well.

I began by separating my hair into segments. I know now that is an extremely imporant part of preparation. Because once your gloves are slathered in henna, separating and combing your hair for the next application will be virtually impossible. Therefore, as part of your prep, take the time to separate your hair into small segments all over your head with a small clip. I had washed my hair prior to application, and my hair was damp when I applied the product, which made it much more manageable.

Take the petroleum jelly and go around your hairline with a good amount, including lathering your ears.

#4. APPLICATION: Now that you have your hair prepped, begin applying the paste at the root working it in like you would a shampoo, and then draw it out gradually through the strands. The strands must be completely covered! Wrap that segment of hair to your head into a 'bun'. Apply a topcoat of paste to that bun. I suggest working at the front first so that hair is removed and you can clearly see what you're doing. Continue this process over the entire area of your head, wrapping the hair around that central 'bun'. When you're finished you should have all your hair secured to the top of your head. Then coat the entire head in henna paste. Once you've coated your head, begin wrapping your head in celophane. Leave no gaps.

#5. PROCESSING: I allowed 2.5 hours for my hair. I found that to be more than enough time for the color I wanted. I washed my gloves carefully, donned them again, and began to unwrap my head. I made to sure to have a small trash bag at my side so I could safely discard the used celophane - because it can be a mess. Once my head was unwrapped I rinsed out the product with warm water by kneeling over the rim of my bathtub and dipping my head beneath the spigot. This worked perfectly, keeping all the runoff away from my face and other parts of my body. I allowed a good rinse for about 20 minutes. You'll find that there is a lot of bleeding and it took a long while before the water ran clear. Once it did, I washed my hair of any possible residue and applied a light conditioner. I used the special towel to wrap my hair and as expected, there was a significant amount of 'bleed'. Then I dried my hair.

#6. RESULTS: The immediate results were shocking at first, I must say. For a bold personality such as mine, they had the ability to make me shy. :) The color was a bright orange (I used Radiant Natural Red). The color was extraordinarily intense and bright. Yet I held to hope that it would continue to do it's magic and IT DID. The next day I shampooed my hair again and I did not see a lot of color change until the SECOND FULL DAY. I will tell you that henna behaves much differently than conventional chemical dyes. The color turned a beautiful auburn that was absolutely stunning. I will tell you that I've received compliment after compliment from jealous women who were dying to know if that was my natural color. When I told them my secret they were stunned. (See photos) So if you use this product, please know that initially, the color can be extraordinarily bright and look a bit garish and gaudy. But by the second day it was absolutely GORGEOUS - precisely what I wanted. For those of you who are able - do it on a weekend. Process on Friday night and by Monday morning at the office, you'll be a knockout!

#7. TEXTURE | MANAGABILITY: As for the texture of my hair, I am AMAZED. I've found that henna actually "healed" my hair. It no longer feels or looks like hay at all. It feels silky soft and it SHINES. Henna does make your hair feel thicker, because it does something to the shaft that is very therapeutic. So if you have fine hair (I have moderate - it is neither coarse or fine) you'll probably be thrilled with this benefit as well. My hair responded very well to a curling iron, and I am tickled pink at the results. Every one of my friends who have seen me since the process give an eye-popping "Wow!!!" with a huge smile. They've said, "I LOVE your hair!!!" And they're amazed when I tell them what I've done.

I hope this post if helpful to all of you who intend to use this product. As for me, dipping my head into chemicals every 6-8 weeks for a price tag of $100 + for the rest of my life was no longer an option for me for numerous reasons (cost, chemical exposure, etc.). This procuct is a God-send and I will NEVER go back. I will have you know that I'm well stocked. :) I hope you try it and find the results to be just as GLORIOUS as I did!

DON'T FORGET TO VIEW MY PHOTOS! Cheers!

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this product!! I will never go back to chemical hair dyes AGAIN! I am extremely happy with the results of this product. I did a strand text first to make sure that this red would blend in with my already red hair. I was told by a stylist that once you use henna that your hair may not take chemical color again or that the color would not come out the same. The test strand came out great. I have fine hair to the middle of my back so I used about 1 & 1/4 packages of the henna. I mixed it in a glass mixing bowl as directed with a plastic and wood spatula. I added about 2 heaping tablespoons of Organic Raw Honey that was infused with Cinnamon. I had read from the past reviewers that they didn't like the smell of the henna. I actually do like the natural earthy grass smell the henna has but the cinnamon did add a nice fragrant touch to it. The gloves provided are not the greatest. I put a hairband on each wrist over the glove which kept the gloves on just fine. I wrapped my hair & head in plastic wrap then put the provided camp and then wrapped with plastic wrap over that once more. Then I put a wool beanie over so it would keep the heat in. I left the henna on for about 5 hours in total. During those 5 hours I used a soft bonnet hair dryer for about 30 minutes at a time for about 4-5 times. I feel the constant heat was very helpful in really setting the henna in as I have a lot of silver grey hair. This henna took to my greys more than any chemical semi permanent or permanent hair dye ever has and I've had grey hair for over 10 years. I would make sure that you don't allow any of the henna to dry out. The color did not take as well to the tiny little patch of hair that I didn't cover with the plastic which dried out. I washed my hair with an organic conditioner and it came out very easily with little to no mess. At first my hair felt a little like straw. I wash my hair every 5-6 days and I haven't used shampoo for over 6 months. By the third wash my hair was the softest and shiniest it's ever been!!!!! It also makes my hair feel a lot thicker and looks less damaged. I also have no more problems with unruly frizzy hair. It left my hair soft and smooth. I am beyond happy I found such a great non-toxic alternative, plus I absolutely LOVE this coppery red.