Style Bistro talks about using henna as a hair relaxer

This is news to me.  Has anyone tried this method to relax their hair?

Many African American women spend thousands of dollars each year getting their hair chemically relaxed. But did you know there’s a way to use henna to relax your hair? Yes! The same henna that is used as a natural hair dye, also has chemical relaxant properties.

You have to buy the powder, the real stuff not the commercial stuff, and activate it with lemon juice or olive oil. After it sets for 8 hours, mix in a bit more lemon juice until it forms a paste-like consistency.

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