Hi all

It's been a while since I've been here but I'm getting ready to henna my hair again (I hendigo about every 8 weeks) and have a coupld of questions.

Question 1: After several applications my hair is getting darker and darker and I'd like it more red. What do I use Cassia or Buxus? Reading the posts it sounds like Buxus will bring out the red and tone down the brown. If that's correct, how much should I use, how long for DR (and what to use lemon, water, apple juice) and how long should I leave it on? From what I read it may not need to be on long? Less time equals more red?

Question 2: My daughter has natural Strawberry Blonde hair and has been using henna for a couple of years. Right now it's a very pretty coppery red, but she's like to get back to a little lighter, going toward Strawberry or maybe a little more than Strawberry. What should she use to achieve that if it's possible? How long for DR, use lemon or water or apple juice, how long to leave on hair?

Question 3: Just what does Cassia do? From what I've read it puts a gloss on your hair but also releases color. How much color? I'd like to use something to bring shine and body to my hair which seems dull.

Thanks for all your help!

Brianna