Re: what is black walnut extract?
Posted by Zimra on July 7, 2001 at 14:26:50:
In reply to: what is black walnut extract? posted by shereen on July 7, 2001 at 12:04:43:
: I just found a henna that works great but it contains Black walnut: extract. What is this? Is it harmful? Do customers mind this in
there
: henna? If it is a good thing does anyone know where I can order it?
: Anyway the kit I tried Was The Earth Henna Kit and I was pleasantly
: supprised at the stain I got. Usualy I get a verry weak stain.
Also
: does anyone have recomendations for A good Powder henna? I tried
the
: MUD brand powder and was verry dissapointed. The pre-mix is super
: great but the powder was weak.
Black walnut extract is made from the hulls of the black walnut
tree. The problem with using it on clients is the potential for
serious or life-threatening nut allergies. I would make sure to
*clearly* post that your henna contains this product, and ask
potential clients about allergies before you begin. I haven't seen
the extract for sale, only the powder.
As for weak stains, check out the threads below about cajeput and
tea tree oil, and terpines. These can give your henna mix an oomph
like earth henna mix has. Make sure you are letting your henna sit
long enough for the dye to develop!
As for henna powders, I use Castle Art henna (both the regular and
Jamila). There are other suppliers around, I know that Kenzi and
Lauren both carry Moroccan henna which I hear is great (but I haven't
tried it yet). (and Moroccan henna has a quicker dye release than
other hennas; you don't need to let it sit over night before using,
though I understand the color will be darker if you do.)
Good luck!
Zimra, off to Sirius etc. now... back in two weeks!
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Joe B 05:22:12 7/8/2001
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