LIGHT MOUNTAINHenna Hair Color & Conditioner - Bright Red Hair Dye for Men/Women, Organic Henna Leaf Powder and Botanicals, Chemical-Free, Semi-Permanent Hair Color, 4 Oz

First of all, if you're reading into the reviews about henna, keep in mind that everyone's experience with henna is different. I must engrain that reality into your brain before you make expectations about color, and then become disappointed when your hair doesn't take on the same tone and intensity as person A, B, or C.I give Light Mountain 5 stars, because I've used it several times and was never disappointed by its quality nor the color it produced in my hair. It's also an inexpensive and physically non-harmful way to color hair if you so wish to do so. It gave the length of my hair some noticeable conditioning benefits, and if I was planning to continue to change the color of my hair, then I would certainly consider using Light Mountain henna. *It also didn't fade, which could be good or bad depending on how you felt about its color on yourself*-- which is why if you're a newbie to henna, you're really taking a leap! I'll get more into that later..In terms of the Bright Red color on myself: on a dark, neutral blonde head of hair the color turned out exactly as promised-- it was bright red, intense, and vibrant (in my opinion, excellent if that's what you're going for). Also and fortunately for my cool-toned skin, the red was cool and not warm, therefore the color didn't wash out my complexion (I'll try to post a picture if I find one so you can see what I'm talking about). This is where I'm going to get into talking about henna, and what I wish I may have thought about and/or considered before I used it on myself, especially being a natural blonde. So now that I'm growing out my henna:..For all of you blondes/light brunettes out there-- first of all I see that a lot of you (including myself in the past) feel like you need to change your hair color, because it's not bright "enough" or rich "enough" in color. I want to say that that is not true, and more than likely *positively* your natural color is best suited for you. No matter the color or shade of our skin and hair *all of us* are beautiful the way we are. Truly, I mean it.. and maybe that's because I have experienced changing myself. Even just changing hair color, to me, is a way to not fully accept what it means to be you-- and, I've learned that even by using henna. Maybe Light Mountain has given me wisdom? Haha. Not to get too philosophical..My final comment based on my experience is as follows: if you decide that you definitely want to use henna, first of all, remember that it is a COMMITMENT. I can't stress that enough. If you don't like the color, then you are going to be really disappointed to find out that there is not much you can do to get it out. No, really. You essentially have to grow it out or cut it off if you want to stay natural. This is an even bigger bummer I believe for those of us who have long hair and are attached to it, because it's going to take so long for you to get that length back and have no henna in your hair. Henna, (*here is a note, especially for light-haired folks-- blondes to med. brunettes) is going to leave you with a fiery orange tone in the sun. It may sound pretty at first, but in my experience, having saturated (emphasis on saturated-- you will no longer really have any natural high-lights) red-orange hair in the sunlight against my very cool eyes, eyebrows, and facial complexion did not look nice.. I should say it doesn't look nice, because I'm still mostly a henna head. Personally, I do not recommend red henna on blondes-med brunettes who have cool skin and eyes. I think you'd look much better with your natural color, and you could add in some honey lightening to fulfill the need in giving your hair some variety.12 blue prints.com had a great article for women of my complexion, who are referred to as "soft summers"- "you are not sunshine, you are the welcoming relief of shade"You do not have to brighten your blonde or be red.But, my review doesn't really matter in the sense that.. if you want to henna, you are just going to do it anyway! :D Thanks guys.

I am a natural redhead with auburn red hair, and I really wanted to brighten up my natural red hues without using those harsh chemical dyes. I am also pregnant, so I needed something that was safe enough to use during pregnancy. I stumbled upon henna dye when I was reading a Cosmo magazine and they mentioned how to brighten up your natural hair with Henna. So I did A LOT of research, watched endless tutorials, and even did a strand test before getting fully started just to make sure it was the color I wanted! I decided on "Light Mountain Natural in Bright Red" since the color is similar to my natural highlighted red hues. The process was fairly easy, especially with the detailed instructions that comes with this product. I mixed about 2 1/2 tbsp of Henna, 1 egg, and hot filtered water. The egg provides your hair more moisture, and gives it a bit of a different texture. I let the Henna cure for about 1 hour before using it (place a clear bag or wrap over henna mixture since the heat helps to cure it faster). Once that was done curing I mixed the henna until it was a nice consistency and sectioned my hair and applied. It is MESSY, but it didn't stain my countertops right away, only your CLOTHES! Make sure you wear something you don't care for. Also, I would advise anyone to put vaseline or any greasy product along their facial hair lines, ears, neck, etc. I left the dye in for 45 minutes using the plastic hair cap provided by LMN and added heat from my blow dryer. I immediately jumped in the shower and rinsed out the henna with luke warm water and conditioner. I don't like using shampoo's since they strip your hair from it's natural oils and leave my scalp feeling dry and frizzy! I "water wash" and condition. If you prefer to use shampoo make sure it is free of sulfates, and any major chemicals. Use a very gentle shampoo or water and baking soda mixture to cleanse your scalp. NOW, for the RESULTS!....I was nervous at first since my hair did look a bit darker, but when I blew it out...OMG my hair LOOKED BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! It certainly gives you a BRIGHT beautiful RED color!! It didn't look patchy, it wasn't SUPER red...it was EXACTLY what I wanted! So...do I recommend this product? ABSOLUTELY!! If you are looking for a more permanent and natural look this is it! It's 100% organic and cruelty free to animals. I read the ingredients and there is nothing questionable to be considered. I think this product deserves a better rep! TRY IT OUT LADIES!!!!!!!! Hope you get fantastic results! I will try and post a pic!

I get so many compliments on my hair due to this natural hair stain. You marry henna, meaning it's hard to remove, so touch ups are needed once a month but that's it. I've been using this for years and the color is vibrant and natural looking. I buy often. You also get many applications with this dye, so it goes a long way.

Yes, it’s a little messy to use, but it’s a totally nontoxic botanical product no poisonous chemicals, no fumes nothing but the leaves of a tree. (Or is it the roots?)This product is especially good for people who originally had red hair that may have become dull or have uneven gray Streaks. This will make any gray hair you have look like blonde highlights, definitely worth experimenting with.

My first use of this product ( bright red) and I am hooked. What's not to love?I have been trying to get this color for years and now I've found it! Plus it's all natural with no chemicals. My hair looks and feels amazing.First off, don't let the videos scare you, this is no harder to use than any off the chemical dyes. Just add distilled water.It is a little time-consuming, you have to mix it and then let it set for at least an hour. I let it sit for about 2 and 1/2 hours, and then I left it in my hair for another 2 hours. But I absolutely love the results it even colored the hard to color gray around my hairline at the temples.My hair is medium thick and medium length just blow my shoulders. I used half a box and had plenty left over. So I'm thinking that I can easily get three treatments a box in the future. I like the nice creamy texture. And I've read in the reviews that a lot of people have commented on the smell, but I actually like it it's kind of rich and earthy.I highly recommend this product and I know that I will definitely be coming back for more. Thank you light mountain

I’ve tried many henna hair dyes over the years and this is the easiest to use in my opinion - it doesn’t need to “cure”, nor to be mixed in a bain-marie etc. Your skin will get more stained than perhaps using lush henna, but that shouldn’t be an issue if you use a barrier cream and because far less mess is made with this preparation. I’d recommend using a good hair dye brush (the little square ones to paste on the henna) - ideally one with a longer end you can use to separate the hair as you go along. This formula also hasn’t dyed my towels / pillowcases, however I am not sure this would always be the case (this has been an intermittent issue with most henna and I use my “hair dye pillowcases” for a week after dying my hair just in case - a common practice I’m sure)! I’m definitely going to use this again.

Love this stuff

Tolle Farbe schöne Haare besser gehts nicht!!

This was my first time using henna. Mixing it up, I thought its smell, consistency and colour was soooo weird! But I have to say that the end result is amazing I love it! I'll never go back to chemical dyes. My hair looks awesome, somehow I've got highlights even though henna isn't meant to lighten hair, and it's really shiny. Will buy again, and this time I won't mix it all up at once, I found I only needed to use about 1/3 of what was there 😊

Nice.wish it came with better gloves