MAHOGANY Henna Hair & Beard Dye/Color 3x100 Grams - The Henna Guys®

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

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!

I had been considering changing my hair color but didn’t want to risk damaging my hair with chemicals. I also really, REALLY wanted to try out a red color, but I knew it would involve bleach because my hair is such a dark shade of brown. SO, on a whim, I decided to try out this henna dye for the first time because the reviews all seemed fairly positive!I made quite a strange concoction—I mixed the red-orange henna powder with a whole lemon’s worth of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2-3 TBSP of honey (to help naturally lighten my hair color), about 1.5 TBSP of olive oil (for softness), and about 1 cup of warm distilled water (as directed on the package). It seemed pretty clumpy even after stirring, but I went ahead and covered it with plastic wrap and let it sit for about 15 hours. It was a smooth pudding-like consistency once I was ready to use it!Now, because I read that henna tints hair color (the lighter your hair, the more vibrant the color), I was prepared for a slightly redder hair color but that’s about it. After letting it sit on my hair for 4 hours under a shower cap, I was amazed by my results—my naturally dark brown hair is definitely copper now and has never felt softer! I was so impressed!!Hooray for natural alternatives, even if it looked like baby poop smeared all over my hair while I waited for the dye to set in! I gave it four stars because yellow-orange water still comes out of my hair each time I shower.Unfortunately, I did not take a “before” picture before trying it out so the “before” selfie here is one I sent to my parents in December after I got a haircut, haha. No hair dye in it, though, so I thought it was a good one to show my natural color.Needless to say, I will definitely try this again!

Worked great, easy to use. I don't know how well it works if you follow the directions in the package, but what I did was mix it with the juice of one lime + enough water to make a thick pudding consistency, covered it with plastic wrap and let it sit on the counter for 24hrs. I left it in my hair for about 4 hours. The mud smells pretty gross but after washing out my hair has a nice smell, like dry leaves.

HENNA COLOR: MahoganyNATURAL HAIR COLOR: warm dark brown, slightly lighter at the endsHAIR TYPE: long (mid-back), fine, super straight (typical Asian hair)[Virgin hair: never dyed, permed, etc--only occasional heat tools]I've been wanting to change up my hair color for quite some time now, but after seeing how salon color ruined my cousin's hair texture (like hay), I was VERY concerned about going the chemical route. I had heard about LUSH's henna bars and I generally like their products, but I'm glad I did my research and checked Amazon first! I ordered the 2-packet set of Mahogany colored henna, but only ended up using 1. For my fine, mid-back length hair, I would do at least 1.5 packets next time.MIXING:I started with clean hair that I shampooed the night before. Upon receiving the henna packets, I mixed 1 packet of henna powder in a large mixing bowl with warm hibiscus tea I had steeped earlier, just enough to get all the powder wet. (In case you're not familiar with it, hibiscus tea is a deep burgundy color, which I used to hopefully bring out more red tones.)With a wooden spoon I continued to mix while adding a few healthy dollops of honey for moisture. At this point the mixture was very thick, so I added more tea (while continually mixing) until I got to the consistency of pudding or thick cake batter. I then covered the bowl loosely in plastic wrap and let it sit on my kitchen counter for about 4 hours.PREPARATION:After about 4 hours, I took the same wooden spoon and mixed it again since it had separated a little, making sure to get all the bits on the sides of the bowl. I was already wearing an old baggy tshirt and sweats, and had covered my entire bathroom floor with newspaper. Be sure to apply Vaseline all around your hairline (and ears!) or the henna might stain your skin.The henna packets come with a pair of plastic gloves and shower cap, but unless you have large hands, I'd recommend using smaller latex gloves. I used the ones included and had a hard time applying the henna because the "fingers" of the gloves were way too long for me. I did secure the wrists with hair ties so they wouldn't slip off. I also purchased hair dye brushes and highly recommend them to get really get the henna on your roots.APPLICATION:I decided to apply the henna in my bathroom, with the bowl sitting it my sink. I worked in sections, pulling the hair away from my head and first using the dye brush to "paint" the roots of that section, then just using my (gloved) hands to work the henna down to the ends. Once the section was sufficiently covered, I would twist the section and form a tiny bun at the scalp. The henna should be sticky enough that it'll stay on its own. I just repeated the process over and over with a different sectionnof hair until I'd covered all of it.I would highly recommend somehow keeping the henna warm. Mine got cold and made it harder to work with. Also, make a little more than you think you need! You can always use the extra to reinforce your little buns (lol) and just apply all over your scalp.THE WAIT:After application (which took maybe 45 minutes because I fumbled a lot), I took off my now-filthy looking gloves and wrapped my entire head in plastic wrap and topped it all off with the shower cap. Then I went to cleaning up the huge mess I had made! The henna thankfully didn't stain my bathroom (even the white sink) and any that had dripped was easy to clean off, even the dried bits.I left the henna on overnight (roughly 6 hours). Do not forget to completely cover your pillow, bed, everything with dark colored towels! (Especially if you tend to toss and turn at night!)WASHING IT OUT:I'm not gonna lie.. washing this stuff out was terrifying, BUT I have a handheld showerhead thing and it made it so much easier and mess-free!I basically knelt outside of my bathtub with my head and hair inside the tub and rinsed out the henna for ages with COLD water. I read somewhere not to scrub, but rather to gently use your fingers to help lift the henna from the scalp. Take extra time around the ears and the back of hairline (nape)! I did use some conditioner to help get it all out and replenish some of my hair's moisture. Once the water ran mostly clear and I couldn't feel any henna debris, I used a dark towel to gently towel dry.My hair felt a bit dry right after washing, but that's to be expected! And of course it greatly smelled like the henna--something like tea leaves and grass maybe? I rinsed the following day (cold water), and shampooed the day after.RESULTS:Holy cow! I picked Mahogany because I didn't want a super obvious color change in case my hair reacted poorly.. I now wish I had chosen a red shade! My hair looks and feels AMAZING. It was in good shape before the henna, but now it feels great. Super soft, lustrous, almost somehow feels thicker? And the color--oh my lord. In low light it looks like my natural color (dark brown), maybe just a touch darker. But in the sun? Brown with a beautiful red tint.It's been more than a week since I dyed my hair and the color is holding up beautifully. Besides the first few nights, I have not had to cover my (white!) bed/pillows at all. I do notice some color still washing out in the shower, but have not had any staining on my towels. The henna small mostly washed out within about 5 days, but whenever I wet my hair I smell it again (only while it's wet).Would I do it again? Absolutely! But next timd in a brighter shade maybe 😊 I also posted some photos (all in sunlight):1) my natural hair (a long time ago, much shorter than current length)2) few days after dyeing3) a little more than a week after dyeing

This is the strongest henna I have ever come across...I've used lush, it's pure and other brands before. This henna really will stain anything it comes into contact with. My hair has never felt so healthy after henna, usually it feels very dry but with this its silky smooth. My hair was a medium brown before I used this and I got the exact colour on the packet! I will buy this henna from now on as the colour and quality is unbeatable. Please do use Vaseline around your hairline and wear gloves, I also luckily covered surrounding areas with newspaper.

I have returned to henna after many years of chemical dyes. Don't know why i stopped using henna really. All you have to remember is to prepare your henna in advance. Saying this i wanted it done and didnt have time so i thought I'll just treat it as a great hair conditioner. I made the paste and actually mixed both together so only one step, applied it to my long hair wrapped it in cling film and put a nice scarf on my head. I left it on for a good 8 hours and then washed it off. It left a beautiful rich brown with natural tones you just don't get with chemical dyes. My hair is shiny and really well conditioned and it smells beautiful and earthy, if you like that kind of thing, which i do. Covered all greys, although i don't have that many just yet, just some roots. For me, this will be the way to go from now on and i will be buying this repeatedly. A real treat for the hair. Very pleased.

Consistency of this henna is superb. Color turned out as expected. And everything would be cool only if not one BUT. Each time water gets on hair, it sheds color like crazy. Almost two months passed since I used it and still each time I take a bath it looks like I'm bathing in Fanta! Each time I have to hide from the rain not to ruin my clothes. Now imagine how often I need to do that in England! Also, color faded completely already. So I would go next time with ordinary henna, same results with no shedding.

This is without doubt the best beard dye on the market. Gentle formula with no harsh chemicals and the colour is so natural. I have to say I don’t exactly follow the instructions - two teaspoons of the colour with one of the henna works fine. I don’t leave it for hours but mix and apply (in the bath - less messy!) one hour later I wash off. Give it a few hours after this and you’ll be amazed.I love love love this xx

Lovely colour but not if you have grays! I have thick, course hair. Most of it came out looking really nice and shiny - great rich colour with an incredible smell that lasts for a long time. However, the grays at the roots (approx 20-30% of hair) went Tango Orange. Not a good look. I should probably have researched it more as apparently you can use some kind of Indigo dye along side it to cover the grays. A bit scared to go there again though. However, if you have no grays, I wold totally recommend this product. Fab colour, deep rich and vibrant. It also lasts and creates a real sense of tone.