women`s secret

Ask any woman from 12 to 99 years old for henna, and you will hear in response that it is a dye for fiery red hair. But is it? In fact, henna can be dyed not only in red color, it is useful and perfectly combined with many other ingredients. Let's figure it out!

Secret 1: We are painted not only in red hair!

Henna is a natural vegetable dye that grows in the Middle East, in western Asia and northern Africa. The leaves are collected and dried, then smoothed into the smallest powder. The most environmentally friendly product is obtained from those grown on unpolluted soils without the use of plant pesticides.
The natural color of henna dye, of course, is coppery-red. However, the end result on your hair depends on the initial shade. Thus, when staining black hair you get only copper glare, and chestnut - a brighter and more saturated natural color.
Moreover, it is known that with long storage and oxidation of oxygen in the air, henna loses its dyeing properties , while retaining virtually the entire range of nutrients. Thus, many leading manufacturers offer low-color (hue) henna and henna neutral, which can be used as a conditioner for hair without the threat of changing color. No chemistry is added to the composition, the dried and shredded leaves are simply stored longer in the air.

How to properly paint with Henna

We use dry henna powder according to the following scheme:

• Wash your head without using a balm or conditioner;
• Dry your hair with a towel;
• Apply cream or petroleum jelly along the hair growth line to avoid dyeing the skin;
• Place 50-200 grams (depending on the length of hair) of henna powder in a container;
• Gradually pour the same amount of boiling water;
• Wood or plastic spoon to mix to a creamy consistency;
• Divide the hair into strands;
• Apply henna starting from the roots of the hair along the entire length with the help of a brush;
• Each strand must be covered in its entirety;
• Put on a shower cap or wrap hair with food film;
• Depending on how much intensity you want to get, wait from 30 (for easy shade exposure) to 75 minutes (for a deep deep color);
• Heating, for example, with a hair dryer, can speed up the process;
• After rinse the hair hot, then with cold water, then rinse with shampoo.

Secret 2: a combination of henna for different shades

There are a number of additional ingredients that you can use together with henna:

• Coffee and henna : in order to translate rich red notes into chestnut, or to color the gray hair. Use real brewed coffee - not soluble, not decaffeinated; add henna instead of water to the solution when preparing.
• Tea and henna : black Ceylon tea will add golden flashes when staining chestnut or dark blond hair; tea from the flowers of hibiscus will make the reddish hues even more saturated, and the chamomile will light up and add golden notes while staining the blond hair. Brew tea 20-30 minutes. Use when preparing a solution of henna instead of water.
• Apple cider vinegar : helps to fix the staining of henna on the gray hair. Just add 2 teaspoons of vinegar when preparing a solution of henna.
• Lemon juice : to get a lighter result, when cooking, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Secret 3: Henna as a natural hair conditioner

In addition to its coloring properties, henna also has a number of advantages that distinguish it as a natural conditioner for dyed and weakened hair. ( For details on how to determine your hair type , we at MaxyBaby.net.ua wrote in detail in the article on the link ). With regular application of henna, the structure of the hair is leveled, it strengthens, becomes less brittle and brittle.
What is the secret, how to use henna as an air conditioner, without staining the hair in different shades of redhead? Very simply: do not brew henna powder with boiling water, but simply add it to the shampoo each time you wash your hair. The best results can be achieved if, applying the mixture on the hair, hold it for a while without washing it off, and only after that rinse several times with warm water.
However, note: when using henna on gray hair, light staining can occur even without brewing the powder and long aging it on the hair. Be careful.