I used Moroccan henna many years ago and remembered how easy it was to rinse out. Lately, I’ve been dealing with scalp itching—likely from not fully removing all the henna, even after rinsing thoroughly, co-washing, and/or shampooing. So I decided to give Moroccan henna another try.
Today, I mixed 50 grams of Moroccan henna with warm water, cocoa butter, and coconut oil—my usual recipe. I let the mixture sit for about three hours (not intentionally; I was out running errands).
When I applied it, I was immediately reminded of its unique, “roapy” texture. It was easier to apply than other types I’ve used—probably because it felt less “mud-like.”
My hair is dark brown with about 10–15% silver, and my roots were showing. I prefer doing full-head applications rather than just touching up the roots. This time, I left the henna on for 3.5 hours.
Rinsing was definitely easier than with other strains. For full transparency: I rinsed with water, co-washed, shampooed twice with a soap-based shampoo bar, and finished with a white vinegar and essential oil rinse blended with a shot of conditioner.
My hair already has many layers of different Henna Sooq hennas, and the length is fully saturated. That said, I’m happy to report that my roots aren’t glaringly orange like they usually are right after hennaing—they’re a softer, more natural copper.
