I've tried this recipe: Hair with Multiple Layers of Henna These recipes have been slightly altered to remove additions that proved irrelevant to the recipes working. 1. The Recipe: 1 cup tomato (pasta) sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) The Method: Mix and apply to wet hair, cover with a plastic bag or wrap, and leave on the hair for a minimum of 1 hour, rinse, shampoo and use a mild vinegar rinse to follow. In this recipe, honey, tomato, and extra virgin olive oil all contain peroxide This was the first recipe to significantly lighten multiple layers of henna.
I've done the treatment 3 times (about once a week) on my hennaed/indigoed/chemiceal treated (dyed and bleached) hair now, and I'm really happy with the results. I am growing out my natural colour, and have tried several things the last 6 months to get rid of the henna/indigo colour. Nothing works as far as to totally remove the colour, the bleach made my hair multicoloured so I had to recolour my hair. And cut a lot of it off!
But, this treatment has lightend the colour a lot, the red/orange colour is not glowing like it used to and the indigo is slowly starting to let go. I am going to continue to use this treatment (or one of the others) on a weekly basis, will report back later.
The 2 best recipes IMO for hennaed hair are the one you tried and the 50:50 honey coconut cream recipe.
Viviane had great results with the coconut cream one on her henna and indigo but she got great initial results with the tomato pasta sauce recipe - in fact she is the one who created it.
Viviane is very innovative.
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I would have never tried tomato pasta sauce my self, or even think of it at all. Vivian, you are my hero. And, of course, you too, ktani for making this thread. I would really like to shake hands with you both one day.
The stuff does smell a bit, so I only leave it on my head for an hour or so. I wet my hair down before applying the stuff to my hair, and the first time I washed it first. Next time I will try to wash my hair with an chelating shampoo first to see if that speeds up the process.
Conditionwise, it made my hair great. In fact I have included EVOO in my daily routine now, it makes my hair feel and look like I use cones (but in a good way).
Great news about the condition of your hair - and thank you. I hope some day to meet you too.
People have used crushed tomatoes and tomato paste but they can tend to stain the hair more red - there were less problems and no red stain reported with pasta sauce.
You could if you want to, alternate the tomato sauce recipe with the coconut cream version but since you are having success with the tomato version and the EVOO is working out so well, there is no need. An hour at a time is the recommended minimum time so you are ok with that.
EVOO, of all of the oils I researched, has the highest peroxide value but has not been reported to lighten hair much on its own.
However, as part of your routine now, it could help somewhat on its own.
EVOO has been reported to be an excellent conditioning oil.
Coconut oil has a peroxide value too, but less than EVOO.
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In terms of personal credits, this is the section from the Honey Article. I bolded the member's names here.
"A special note of thanks: to Maluhia, for the first honey lightening recipe for 1 hour with vinegar rinse; Viviane, for creating the first honey, tomato lightening recipe; Joliebaby, for altering the first honey, tomato lightening recipe; iris, for the first honey, amla, cassia, hibiscus lightening recipe; and everyone who gave their feedback, pictures and time."
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People have used crushed tomatoes and tomato paste but they can tend to stain the hair more red - there were less problems and no red stain reported with pasta sauce.
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I've been using tomato paste (I think, it's called tomatopurè in Norway and is made of tomatoes and salt), it stained my greys/whites a bit yellow but only temporarely. I will try the pasta sauce next time, to see if there is any difference.
From my research on tomato paste in Europe, there are variations - there are double and triple strength versions.
They can be referred to as tomato puree from what I have read.
Here in North America, tomato paste and and tomato puree are 2 different products as far as I know. I think it has to do with water content or concentration.
If you are having success with the tomato paste or puree that you are using with no downside, by all means continue using it.
Pasta sauce is more diluted.
A stronger tomato paste could be problematic - I cannot say for sure.
Last edited by ktani; March 11th, 2008 at 12:21 PM.
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I've tried this recipe: Hair with Multiple Layers of Henna These recipes have been slightly altered to remove additions that proved irrelevant to the recipes working. 1. The Recipe: 1 cup tomato (pasta) sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) The Method: Mix and apply to wet hair, cover with a plastic bag or wrap, and leave on the hair for a minimum of 1 hour, rinse, shampoo and use a mild vinegar rinse to follow. In this recipe, honey, tomato, and extra virgin olive oil all contain peroxide This was the first recipe to significantly lighten multiple layers of henna.
I've done the treatment 3 times (about once a week) on my hennaed/indigoed/chemiceal treated (dyed and bleached) hair now, and I'm really happy with the results. I am growing out my natural colour, and have tried several things the last 6 months to get rid of the henna/indigo colour. Nothing works as far as to totally remove the colour, the bleach made my hair multicoloured so I had to recolour my hair. And cut a lot of it off!
But, this treatment has lightend the colour a lot, the red/orange colour is not glowing like it used to and the indigo is slowly starting to let go. I am going to continue to use this treatment (or one of the others) on a weekly basis, will report back later.
This sounds awesome!! Thank you for sharing, Liv. I did not know that about tomato or olive oil. I think I may give this a try. Sounds far less drippy than just the honey. Will post results.
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And, of course, you too, ktani for making this thread. 
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