MamaNaturalista, Marisol Correa, has loved using henna for 3 1/2 years. Her favorite go to brand is Henna Sooq‘s Red Raj and first learned about henna through CurlyNikki.com

Curly Nikki asked…

What made you try it?
I wanted to reap the benefits it gives: strength, deep condition, shine and color. I gotta cover up these gray hairs… I’m ancient!

How long have you been henna’ing?
I’ve been henna’ing for 3 1/2 years.

What’s your routine?
My routine…
1. Steep 2-4 bags of green tea into 2 cups of boiled water.
2. After it’s reached room temperature, I pour it into a container filled with henna.
3. Mix it and let it set for 3 to 4 hours, then add a tablespoon of honey.
4. Wash my hair, make 4-6 sections w/ clips and apply the mix.
5. Cover it up w/ saran wrap, a shower cap or BOTH – just to be safe & prevent leakage.
6. Let it set for 4-8 hours or overnight.
7. Wash it out w/ water until it runs clear, then a WHOLE bottle of cheap conditioner.
8. If needed, deep condition w/ a deep-conditioner or NAH… style hair as normal!

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Giveaway from Curly Nikki: I’m giving away a $100 ROMWE giftcard and a year’s supply of Henna Sooq’s Red Raj Henna (12, 100g boxes)! All you have to do is comment on all the India related posts that have the ‘CurlyNikki WorldWide‘ logo at the bottom.  On Jan 5 (at 5pm EST), one lucky commenter will be randomly chosen to receive the funds, and another will be randomly chosen to receive #AllTheHenna! Good luck!