Differentiating between kits, packs and individual powder purchases.
Posted by Maureen on November 12, 2001 at 18:01:31:
In reply to: Kit stuff posted by Lauren on November 12, 2001 at 14:21:58:
Hi Tammi,Lauren's post made me think a bit about expections about henna
powder, the packaging and what exactly one gets for their money. I
differentiate between my JAM Pack and JAM Kit. There is nothing more
important whether talking about pack, kit or bag that the quality of
the individual powder(s). The commonality between my packs and kits
is that each contains 5 or 6 different henna powders (125, 250 or 500
grams). The kit contains all sorts of collateral goodies necessary
for applying your henna and is great as a gift or for someone wanting
everything to get started in one kit. My kit also comes in a basket
with powder and goodies (candle, incense, recipes, incense holder, j-
bottles, stencils, sealant, etc) all dressed up. Everyone's
kit/pack/bag is designed to serve a different purpose. When a
commercial packaging is important (and I believe there are times when
that is very important)be sure the kit you are buying is presented in
that way. If just the powder is important then you probably save
money on your purchase when buying powder not commecially packaged.
There probably is something in between commercial packaging and a
baggy. Though my JAM Kits are all dressed up, they are
not "commercially" packed. I pack each individually just prior to
shipping to assure that the henna powder is fresh...the I put in the
other supplies and tools included. But the point is that it is
important to know what is important to you and seek that out when
purchasing your powder. I like offering the choice of both. Some
people only package in one way. It sounds like that might be an
important question for you to ask prior to purchasing your powder.
I am not sure who you got your kit from, but I would imagine that
they may have had alternative ways of packaging as well....Or at
least may have been willing to pack differently if that is a stated
desire. All of this to say again that it is ultimately the quality
henna powder that is important...that it is probably not unusual to
get henna powder from folks selling on the forum in baggies...and the
alternatives to the baggy packaging is available. Besides the
quality of the henna powder...all else constitutes options and
choices for you.
Maureen
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