Re: Amen (warning, lots of ranting)
Posted by Kenzi on December 04, 1999 at 01:35:41:
In Reply to: Re: Amen (warning, lots of ranting) posted by lisa on December 03, 1999 at 23:53:51:
I agree that it would be nice to have one place where all the
pertinent information is summed up but given the subject (henna) and
also the medium (the web), that is VERY unlikely. There is basic
information, as you realized from reading this forum, but there are
lots of different little things that people try to get certain
effects. It would be impossible to say that any one of them is wrong
or right, and that you have also probably gleaned from this list.
How many times has someone reported that they had effect A with
product X, only to have someone else say they have effect B, and
another effect C. And Catherine does her side-by-side tests which
are very helpful, but may not apply to every person here because we
all have different skin types and body temperatures.
You didn't make a mistake buying the mehlabiya oil. I have read in
many places that this is an essential item for doing henna...I don't
know why I never bought it. I have been told by Moroccans that I
should put kerosene or gasoline in my henna.....I just happened to
think that sounded gross and avoided it (it wasn't any informed or
logical decision!).
Henna is imprecise which makes it frustrating, but also adds to its
allure...it is organic, it is artistic, it is quirky. Just be glad
that we have a place where we can bounce ideas off of each other,
where we can share our triumphs and our goofs and where we can
immerse ourselves in henna (coming out with orange skin!).
And through our efforts here, a new FAQ will eventually develop.
- FAQ CAtherine Cartwright Jones 01:55:03 12/04/99
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