Many women want to change the image, but are afraid to spoil the curls with chemical means. There is an alternative way to dye it with henna hair. What it is?
It is a powder made from the leaves of a tropical plant, which contains many useful substances, among which vitamin C. Lovesonia differs from colors in that it does not harm the structure of curls, as it does not penetrate the hair. This substance does not hold on the hair as much as chemical dyes, as it is only a tinting agent. It makes hair elastic, shiny and healthy. If you mix Lawson with other additives (coffee, Basma), you can get an even greater palette of shades.
Some experts recommend using this type of dye, as they consider it to be completely safe and even useful for our hair. But there are those who warn and warn that all is not so smooth and good. Therefore, you need to know about the two sides of the coin.
Arguments to understand that the effect of henna on our hairs is positive:
- it strengthens hairs
- it gives a nice shade
- it treats curls and sores on the head, and also has an antibacterial effect,
- it does not contain allergens,
- it relieves dandruff
- this tool does not allow all beneficial substances to leave your curls, as it keeps them inside,
- the price of this tool is ridiculously low,
- your original shade will stay on your hair for a long time,
- this remedy also has a tonic effect,
- Lawsonia has a moisturizing effect,
- Vitamin C in the composition of this tool rejuvenates the skin,
- Vitamin K contributes to the rapid growth of curls.
But there are several drawbacks when using lawson:
- you can’t get rid of the color quickly,
- you can not dye your hair with paint, because henna is very hard to paint, because it does not let the dyes inside the hair,
- this tool makes your hair tips very dry, while it nourishes the roots well,
- the staining procedure takes a long time.
For the process to go perfectly, and you did not search for the desired item during the painting itself, you need to prepare the following in advance:
- Henna for hair coloring. The more luxurious and longer your hair, the more bags you need,
- paint brush. It is better to take the one at the end of which there is a separation to separate the strands,
- gloves. They can be bought at the pharmacy and they are simply necessary so that later you will not face the problem of painted hands,
- non-metallic bowl,
- package,
- mirror,
- towel or napkins.
Well, you have prepared everything for painting, but still do not know where to start.
Our instruction will help you:
- Fill the powder with hot water, mix to avoid lumps and let the mixture cool,
- then wash your head and do not dry it until the end, let the hair be wet,
- take the gloves, put them on and part with a brush. Then spread it with Lawsonia,
- repeat the procedure on the other side of the strand,
- confidently apply the product to your hair so that it will color all areas well - from root to tip,
- smear places between the beginning of the head of hair and the beginning of the skin on the head with a cream so as not to wash the forehead or ears from the paint:
- after the end of the color you need to create a thermal effect in order to fix the color better. For this you need
wrap your hair with a package, and a towel on top,
You can also make your eyebrows brighter without tattooing and without suffering from pain. This is possible with henna. This method will bring less damage to your eyebrows and give them a more natural color.
In no case can you use henna, if before that you dyed curls with chemical paint, did a perm or highlighting, because in this case you will not get a very beautiful color (for example, green or blue).
After you have finished dyeing your hair with lawsonia, you need some time for the paint to start. This can take from one hour to six, depending on the length of the hair and the shade you want to get. Also on your natural hair color depends on how much you need to keep the mixture on curls. If you are blonde, then it will be enough for an hour. If you are a brunette, it will take more than three hours to show at least a shade of henna.
For dyeing dark curls will need more time and more mixture, since they will not be able to repaint this tool instantly. Sometimes it is necessary to carry out several procedures so that the hair becomes lighter or darker at least in tone.
When buying paint, make sure that it is fresh, because the effectiveness of the procedure depends on it. If you want to have red curls, you must first use hydrogen peroxide. Then the hair will be easier and stronger henna.
If you want to get a chestnut color, you need to keep love for at least two hours.
Therefore, it depends only on you how much henna is on the hair, because only you know what color you want to end up with. The result will surprise you anyway - either pleasantly or not.
Painting procedure at home
With proper preparation and application of the composition of henna girl performs the following actions:
On the first day after painting the girl should not wear light clothes. After all, just painted hair strands leave color on all things they touch.
How much should henna keep on hairs after dyeing
When calculating the optimal time of exposure of henna to the hair, a woman takes into account such factors:
Deviation from instructions leads to negative consequences:
With the usual henna-colored dyeing, the girl's hairstyle becomes reddish and red.
The blonde needs to keep henna on her hair for 10-15 minutes, a fair-haired woman - 30-60 minutes, a brown-haired woman - 2.5-3 hours.
What is henna and what does it look like?
Henna is a powder that is obtained from the leaves of Lawsonia, which grows mainly in countries with a hot and arid climate (Iran, Egypt, African countries, India). The leaves are collected during flowering plants, dried them, and then ground into powder. To create henna, they use only the lower dark green ones, and the upper light ones are often used to create a dye for body painting, namely mehendi. The composition of henna includes only two natural dye:
- green chlorophyll
- lavson yellow-red (up to 4%).
Henna also contains additional substances, such as organic acids, various resinous substances, polysaccharides, fatty compounds, essential oils, vitamin C, etc. It can be dyed at home as well as in a professional salon.
Due to the natural dye, the hair becomes a well-groomed appearance, is saturated with vitamins and useful substances, becoming many times stronger and thicker. Dyeing with henna can reduce the formation of dandruff and does not cause various allergic reactions that may occur to chemicals contained in household dyes. If the hair began to thin noticeably, have lost their shine and have lost a beautiful appearance, make a choice in favor of natural dyes that can restore curls and improve their quality.
So, you purchased henna for hair (red color). How much to keep? What does the end result depend on? About this we now talk.
Factors that influence the henna staining result
How much to keep henna on your hair? Before answering this question, let's look at some of the details. Deciding to repaint the hair, sate them with useful vitamins and essential oils, pay attention to such factors that can significantly affect the final result:
- Before painting, be sure to consider your natural hair color, which can play on the shade that results from dyeing.
- How long do you need to keep henna on your hair? First, analyze the structure of the hair, because thin curls are much easier to dye than more dense and thick.
- Be sure to pay attention to the quality of the natural dye (paint expiration date). The fresher the powder, the better the staining will occur.
- How long does henna keep on hair? When painting it is necessary to regulate the temperature (the colder the dye, the slower it will color the hair, and vice versa).
- How much should you keep henna on your hair? You will receive the answer to this question later. Do not neglect to take into account the duration of dyeing (the longer the henna is on the hair, the more intense the color will be).
- If you plan to mix the dye with other substances (basma or lemon juice), it is necessary to control the proportions without fail.
If all these factors are taken into account, then henna will look amazing on hair. How much to keep the dye? It is difficult to answer, since this is all individually, but still there is some "golden mean", which will be discussed further.
How to cook paint?
In order to prepare the natural dye henna, it is necessary to mix the powder with a moderately acidic liquid. Why is the dye not diluted with cold water? The fact is that the red-orange pigment can be released only under the action of acidic liquids, soluble cellulose, and hot water. In the role of acidic liquids can be:
- vinegar,
- fresh lemon juice,
- wine,
- freshly squeezed grapefruit juice or orange.
If necessary, auxiliary substances are added to the paint, namely:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil, if the hair is dry,
- carnation to enhance color
- Ginger (or cardamom) for giving a dyed hair a pleasant smell.
After the henna is diluted, the container with the dye tightly closed and left overnight at room temperature. For a quicker paint preparation option, the solution can be left in a warm (not hot) place for literally 2 hours. The henna-based dye must always stand for a little bit before the dye is released, and the hair gets all the necessary nutrients and, of course, evenly dyed.
In no case is it recommended to dilute henna with boiling water or very hot water, because the hair can get a copper tint and change its structure not for the better. For dye use hot water, comfortable temperature. Paint container should be used enameled or plastic with heat-resistant properties. Do not neglect the use of gloves when painting, because the skin of the hands can absorb the solution and take a carrot shade.
What are the proportions of natural dye needed?
In order for the hair to completely color, you need to correctly calculate the proportions of henna. So, for short hair (length up to 15 cm) it is necessary to use 50-100 grams, for hairs 20 cm long - 200 grams, for hairs up to 30 cm long - 300 grams, hairs up to the waist (up to 50 cm) - 500 grams .
How to dye your hair?
The staining procedure begins with the application of already prepared slurry on the back of the head. The hair strands are gradually separated and well colored. For more convenience, it is advisable to apply the paint with a flat brush or sponge. After the hair is colored, the henna remains should be diluted with warm water and applied to the ends of the hair.
Already dyed hair must be collected in a bun and well covered with plastic film to create the best dye conditions. Hair over a film can be wrapped with a towel or a warm scarf.
So, you have henna on your hair. How much to keep this mixture? Now we find out.
Duration of staining
How much to keep henna on your hair? The unequivocal answer to this question will not be. In order to get a lighter shade, the paint must be aged from 30 to 60 minutes. For darker hair, the dye is kept for 60 to 80 minutes.
Many women can withstand natural paint and all night, but still the recommended duration of dyeing for dark hair is 1.5-2 hours. And how much to keep henna on red hair? It will be enough 30-40 minutes.
Of course, these figures are approximate, because everything depends on the temperature at which the coloring will occur. If you provide a warm environment in the process of painting, the hair will be much faster to saturate the molecules of the product than when the head is not wrapped in a warm scarf or a scarf.
The final stage of painting henna
After the required period of time has been maintained, the dye mixture from the hair must be washed off with clean and warm running water. Do not be afraid that the paint is not washed away as quickly and easily as after a household dye. It is not recommended to wash the henna from the hair with shampoo, but it is allowed to use a balm or conditioner-conditioner.
Additional ingredients for different hair shades
In order to give your hair an attractive shade, along with natural dye, you can use various additives, namely:
- replacing water with wine, you can get a cherry shade,
- chamomile flowers will give your hair a bright golden tint,
- a couple of spoons of cocoa mixed with henna will give a shade of mahogany,
- adding basma will provide a chestnut shade on the hair,
- beet juice will help give the curls a purple hue,
- natural brown coffee is used for chestnut color, while finely ground,
- with the addition of strong brewed tea hair will become a light yellow shade.
How long does the color last on hair after henna dyeing?
Henna as a natural dye tends to lose its color on the hair, that is, to fade. Despite this, henna hair dyeing should not be done often, because the curls can be pretty dry, because of what they lose their luster and beauty. Dyeing with this type of paint is recommended no more than once every 2-3 months.
If the hair began to fade, lose its natural beauty, it is recommended to rinse it with this solution: 50 grams of henna diluted in warm boiled water (1 or 1.5 liters).
Henna for dark hair
How much to keep henna on dark hair? The principle of using a natural dye for them is the same as for any other shades. If you give the color dark hair, already painted with household dye, then the curls will get only a golden or barely reddish shade that will play as a glare in the sun. It is impossible to repaint dark (previously dyed) hair into a red color. Henna stains well bleached hair or natural.
The benefits of colorless henna
Colorless henna successfully fights hair loss, strengthening the hair follicles and improving the skin circulation of the scalp. Regular and proper use of henna can get rid of dry and oily dandruff, prevent allergies and itching, as well as improve the immunity of the hair and skin. In addition, colorless henna strengthens and thickens the hair shaft, fully restoring its structure.
The healing properties of henna are widely used by global manufacturers of organic cosmetics and hair care cosmetics.
Colorless henna is ideal for treating hair, because it does not have coloring properties and remains on them in the form of even a minimal shade. After applying henna, the hair acquires shine and volume - this is due to the fact that it smoothes the disheveled hair scales and cleanses the scalp, saturating it with nutrients and exfoliating dead skin cells. Also, colorless henna has an excellent anti-seboric effect and is quite inexpensive.
Simple truths
Henna is an extremely unappealing greenish or brownish powder, which is obtained from the leaves of Lawsonia. Growth in India, Sudan, North Africa gave rise to henna classification. Geographic location is not only a different barcode, but also a variety of colors.
Lovesonia, which is considered to be a wonder with us, is used everywhere in warm countries in landscape design for arranging parks and alleys. By the way, the powder - this is not the only product derived from plants. Lavsonia oil is a little less popular.
The upper leaves of the plant contain a large amount of pigment and are used in the production of colored henna, the lower ones are less pigmented and go to colorless strengthening henna.
Photos of Lawson in the flowering period
Henna staining - 1000 and 1 recipe
How long does henna need for long hair or short hair? This is the first question of those who are taken for a natural coloring. A standard bag of lawson contains 25 grams of powder, this amount is enough for very short hair, if your curls cover your neck, you will need at least 100 grams of henna, if they are covered with shoulders - 150 grams.
Further determination of the amount is carried out at the rate of 25 grams for every 10 cm of hair.
If you decide to prepare masks and coloring compositions with your own hands, be sure to use glassware.
- Coloring and nutrition. Get a double effect in the form of a bright saturated color and healthy elastic curls will help recipe from 25 grams of lavsonia powder, fresh juice, obtained from one medium-sized lemon, 30 ml of honey and egg yolk. Uniform mass is poured over 100 ml of strong brewing black tea.
The mask is applied with a hairdresser's brush for the entire length of the hair and left insulated for 1 hour.
- Coloring and strengthening. In glassware, mix 4 sachets (25 grams) of henna, 20 grams of natural cocoa, 20 grams of honey previously melted in a water bath and a few drops of essential oil, preferably tea tree oil. Dilute the mixture with a glass of whey heated to 40 ° C.
After infusion for 8 hours, the mass can be used for dyeing, applying for 1.5-2 hours under a warm terry cap.
- Coloring and moistening. As a moisturizing component, base oils are used - olive, coconut, shea. A small amount of oil (1-2 teaspoons) is heated in a water bath and added to the above recipes.
Henna palette
Coloring henna for hair gives a bright copper color, if you consider such coloring to be too cardinal change of image, replace water with decoctions of herbs or juices. What kind
Henna for dyed hair is recommended only if it is not about bleached curls
- Purple color is obtained by steaming henna with beet juice or elderberry juice.
- Turn reddish to chestnut under the force of brewed coffee, which is added in the amount of 100 ml for every 50 grams of henna. A similar effect has ground carnation.
- Cherry tone and mahogany color is achieved by replacing water with warmed red wine.
- Instead of red wine, you can also use fresh cranberry juice (2 tablespoons of juice for each bag of henna).
- Broths of rhubarb root and chamomile color - a guarantee that you get a nice warm golden honey color.
The answer to the question of how much henna lasts on hair depends on the quality of the raw materials and the place of growth.
Lady with character
Before you enthusiastically go in search of henna, pay attention to the features of its use and the consequences that the application of laksonia powder has.
- When combining with chemical dyes, natural dyes can give a very unexpected result, so the idea of using henna should be abandoned if your hair has been brightened or curled with chemical compounds.
- How to make the right way - henna applied to wet or dry hair? The answer to this question depends on the chosen recipe. If the coloring mixture contains base oils, it is applied to dry strands.
- The result of dyeing is determined by the initial shade and hair type. Thin and light curls are painted faster, it will be enough for 1-1.5 hours.
Lovesonia, like other hair dyes, can only be applied to the root zone of regrown hairs.
- To enhance the coloring properties of lawson, it is recommended to replace water with warm fermented milk product - whey or kefir.
- If you paint a natural blond, be prepared for the fact that he will find a bright carrot-red color.
- Carefully apply the procedure for applying a coloring mixture, henna stains are not removed from clothes.
- In order not to be tormented by the thought of how to wash henna from the skin, first apply a thick cream or regular petroleum jelly on the hairline.
- The occipital zone of the head has the lowest temperature, so the development of pigment takes more time.
- Use henna is not more than 1 time per month. With long-term staining starts the process of accumulation of the smallest vegetable particles, the hair becomes brittle and dull.
- If you do not plan to change the color and all you need is its update, use a henna-based rinse. For its preparation, 25 grams of the powder is diluted in a liter of hot water (not higher than 80 ° C), carefully filtered and rinsed with clean hair.
Remove henna can be masks with oils and kefir
- If the color is too bright and you are thinking about how to remove henna from the hair, use dark kefir masks or oils.
Note! On sale you can often find "natural" white henna, the producers of which promise to lighten hair. The composition of such powders includes chemical components, akin to those that are included in conventional bleaching mixtures.
Effective hair masks: with coffee and other options
If a girl dyes her hair with a mixture of henna and coffee, then her hair becomes chestnut and red. In this situation, a woman holds a similar solution on her head for a little more than 30 minutes. (approximately 1 hour), because coffee softens the effect of the colorful substance.
Colorless henna
When applying colorless henna, the girl restores the destroyed hairs. As a result, women's hair becomes strong, shiny and elastic.
When applying colorless henna, the girl performs the following actions:
At the first hair restoration with such a tool, the girl performs a short procedure and looks at the result - and as a result determines the right time to hold the mask on her head.
Beet juice
When applied to the head of hair juice from beets and henna, women's hair strands become purple, the hair becomes strong and smooth. After all, beets of various vitamins useful for hair.
The girl leaves the beet mask on the head of hair at bedtime for 2 hours at least - until the morning.
What you need to know about henna?
Henna is great for people who want to achieve more intensive hair growth (this also contributes to the mask with kefir and mustard). Before you start using it, you should familiarize yourself with some features of the use of the natural ingredient.
Henna can make hair heavy. In order not to lose volume, staining should be carried out no more frequently than once every two months. In rare cases, the substance can cause the tips to dry out. To avoid this situation, a small amount of oil or egg yolk can be added to the paint.
If you use this tool for a long time, the paint may start to give a red tint. For some, this color is very good, in which case it is worth continuing to carry out the dyeing process in the same mode as before. If a person wants to get rid of the red, there are several ways to do it. First, it is necessary to reduce the exposure time of the component. The question arises, how much to keep henna on the hair? If we are talking about light strands, the paint should be left no more than 7 minutes. For chestnut enough 15, and for very dark - 20 minutes.
Buying this unique tool, the positive reviews of which are posted in large quantities on the Web, for the first time, it is worth starting with short periods of coloring. The pigment tends to accumulate, and with each procedure, the color will become brighter and more saturated.
Also, to combat the red tint, you can use:
- strong decoction of chamomile,
- nettle,
- Basmoy
- lemon juice
- turmeric,
- ginger powder or juice.
Those who wish to darken their hair should use basma, strong tea, cocoa, infusion of oak bark or coffee.
How to use henna to strengthen and dye hair?
The advantage of this tool is that it perfectly combines the well-being and the ability to give the hairstyle an excellent appearance. Moreover, it is one of the most cost-effective ways of staining. The cost of natural powder is much lower than that of chemicals of similar impact.
To make your hair look healthy and well-groomed, as well as to get rich bright red curls, the following mask recipes will do:
Hair firming mask
- the powder is brewed on the basis of chamomile infusion,
- not too thick porridge mass is created,
- the substance is applied to the hair,
- the tool should be left for 5 - 10 minutes, depending on the natural hair color,
- washed with water without shampoo.
This mask with henna allows you to become the owner of a small copper shade. If you wish, you can soon return to your natural color. To do this, you need to wash your hair with shampoo several times.
Hair growth mask
The powder must be diluted in hot water, but not in boiling water. Next, add a couple of egg yolks, 1 - 2 tablespoons of oil and stir until smooth. After applying it to the hair, you should wear a shower cap and wrap a towel around your head. You should wash your hair no sooner than after 1 - 2 hours.
Burdock Mask
Henna is poured with hot water and left for 15 minutes. In the resulting slurry add burdock oil (you can replace the olive, coconut, sesame) and add vitamin A and E in the oil solution. 2 drops each will be enough. The tool is applied to the hair and kept wrapped with a towel for about an hour, then washed off with shampoo.
Honey and Salt Brandy Mask
1 tbsp. l natural honey, the same amount of sea salt and 0.75 cups of brandy (try also a mask of brandy with burdock oil) is placed in a glass jar, covered with a lid and put in a cool place for two weeks. After the specified period, the composition is rubbed into the scalp. Then wrapped with foil and wrapped with a towel or put on a hat. Wash off using regular shampoo. This mask will make hair thick and shiny.
Henna masks in combination with other natural ingredients give excellent results after several uses.
Henna shampoos are very popular today. You can buy such a tool in almost any pharmacy.
Important points
Henna and Basma, used to make hair healthy and to gain vitality, are completely safe for human health. However, for people suffering from allergic reactions, it is better to have a quick test beforehand. Mass should be applied to the elbow bend and observe the skin for a day. If after 24 hours no changes are found, you can start painting.
You should not try to change the color earlier than 3 months after applying a henna mask for hair growth. Otherwise, you can get quite the result that the person expected. Much easier will be recoloured in dark shades.
When purchasing a dye, you need to know that there are no its tint options. Products that can give hair different colors (cherry, mahogany, etc.) probably contain chemical components. Such funds can be harmful to health, it is worth buying only natural powders.
The effectiveness of colorless henna
Masks with colorless henna are great for strengthening hair. But do not believe if the manufacturer offers a clarifier from the component under consideration. Natural substance is not able to turn a girl into a blonde.
Still not sure if henna helps for hair growth? Yes, and this has been proven by centuries of experience in its use. Widespread hair restoration with henna is colorless. This is a good solution for those who want to leave their natural color, but want to give the hair a special volume and shine.
Colorless henna for strengthening hair, the method of application of which does not imply serious financial or time costs, is an indispensable tool for those who care about their health and appearance.
But, to get the expected result, you should pay attention to the shelf life of the product. Overdue component can lose its coloring and useful properties.
Often people do not know how to use colorless henna. The principle of application is no different from the use of conventional henna. Colorless is also poured with hot water or herbal decoction and add any products that are in the home arsenal of beauty (honey, cosmetic clay, essential oils, dairy products, lemon juice, etc.).
To obtain the desired effect, the use of Indian products is recommended. Although the product is produced by a huge number of manufacturers from around the world, everyone can find the most suitable option.
Applying henna on hair
Usually colorless henna is applied to the hair in the form of wraps, which need to be kept for some time - about 20-30 minutes. If the result is positive, then the duration of application can be extended to 1 hour. For maximum effect, colorless henna can be mixed with herbs or essential oils. So, henna mixed with nettle, chamomile or burdock will have a tremendous therapeutic effect on dull and lifeless hair. Especially colorless henna masks are shown with frequent bleaching of hair.
Adding essential oils to colorless henna helps to stop hair loss and stimulate their further growth.
To prevent hair falling out, you can add a few drops of such oils as verbena, ginger, pine, ylang-ylang, rosemary, coriander, mint, frankincense, and cypress to henna. For oily scalp, you can use the essential oils of lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus, bergamot, cedar, pine, sage, cloves and cypress. A mixture of henna and chamomile, sandalwood, orange, myrrh, rosewood, ylang-ylang and lavender can help dry hair, and split ends will heal the addition of geranium, vetiver, sandalwood, ylang-ylang and rosewood oils. In addition, the colorless henna mixed with burdock oil gives a magnificent firming effect - after applying and holding such a mask, it must be washed off with a mild shampoo.
What is the use of henna
Henna is chopped leaves of lausonia. They contain vitamins and tannins, traces of essential oils are found in the product.If you compare henna with chemical dyes, then it treats hair more carefully, does not destroy the rod, but it can drastically change the color. There is also a colorless appearance on sale, which is used exclusively for medicinal purposes or alternately with classical grass, when the desired shade has already been achieved, and the restoring course must be continued.
What is the use of henna for hair:
- Strengthening bulbs. Henna staining is useful for hair loss, the product can be applied to the skin and along the entire length, the effect will be noticeable after a few procedures.
- Dandruff treatment. Henna will help to remove the "snow" on the head, cure and cleanse the skin.
- Against fat content. Henna dries the scalp, absorbs fat, gives the hair a neat appearance, makes it bulky.
- For volume. Henna penetrates deep under the cuticle, fills the hair, makes it thicker. Immediately after application you can see it. If the porosity is high, then the volume in the tail may increase by 25-30%.
- There are no restrictions on age or health. It is possible to dye hair with henna even for pregnant and lactating women, children or teenagers, also use the product for treatment.
- Decrease in fragility. This is also achieved by filling the rod with tannic and other substances; the hair becomes strong, hard, dense.
The advantages of the product include low cost, availability, henna can be purchased at any store. Natural dye is easy to use at home, in a dry form, it is beautifully stored at room temperature.
Damage to henna and contraindications
Despite the huge benefits of henna, it can cause some harm. A common problem is missing the right shade. This is considered a cosmetic defect, but it has a great influence on the emotional state. Sometimes henna "leaves" in a green or gray shade, which is not only unpleasant, but also difficult to correct.
What damage henna hair can cause:
- To dry If the hair itself is sick, weak, damaged, cut, then a natural dye will only worsen the condition.
- To cause an allergy. Dye, though natural, but individual intolerance is found.
- Straighten curls. Dyeing hair with henna after a perm can lead to straightening of curls, and uneven.
The disadvantages of the product include weak painting ability on gray hair. Henna gives shade, but it will not be uniform. Another problem is color removal. It is possible to use chemical dyes after henna only after 2-3 months, in some cases full growth of natural color is required.
Indian, Iranian, Chinese?
The benefits of henna will directly depend on the country of production. Now on the shelves you can find natural dyes enriched with oils and herbal extracts. Supplements reduce harm, prevent drying, care for hair. Also there is a multi-colored henna. It allows you to get a variety of shades of brown, copper and red scales. Here we need to specifically consider the composition, often the manufacturer is cunning, adds chemistry. But the most common was and remains the usual dried grass bags.
The main types of henna:
- Iranian. That it is the cheapest and is in almost all stores. This type of henna strongly dries hair, gives red and copper shades.
- Indian henna. This is a better and more expensive product; it is difficult to find it in retail stores, but you can always buy it online. This henna gives more vitamins and nutrients to hair, it is more careful with them, it helps to get shades of red gamma.
- Chinese henna. Rarely found at retail or disguised as an Iranian product. Often it is supplemented with Chinese herbs, which are not always indicated on the package. Dries hair, like Iranian henna.
Henna shades on hair
The dyeing abilities of the product are high, but the result will directly depend on the original shade, as well as technology, hormonal levels, and hair condition. If they already have a chemical dye, the result may also be unpredictable or henna simply will not work. You should not look for tables with henna shades on the Internet, the chance to get into the desired color is minimal. It is better to focus on the data provided by the manufacturer. The more expensive and high-quality henna (Indian), the more likely to conduct a successful coloring.
With extreme caution, you should use henna on light and blond hair. There is a high probability that instead of a beautiful copper color, an unpleasant shade of yellow straw will appear. The only way out is to try henna on a small strand of hair inside the hairstyle.
On a note! During pregnancy, you can dye your hair with henna, but very often the color is simply not taken or greenish tones are obtained. The same occurs in women during lactation. All this is due to hormonal background. It is impossible to foresee in advance whether it will be colored or not.
Henna secrets
In order to get not only a beautiful color from the product, but also the maximum benefit, to reduce harm and prevent hair drying, it is necessary to prepare the mass for dyeing correctly. In no case can you use metal utensils for this, you only need to stir with wooden or plastic chopsticks, shovels, spoons. To have enough mass, you need to correctly calculate according to the data on the package. With long hair, it is wiser to immediately take 10-20 g more. Shake a little powder, add will not work.
Secrets of using henna:
- Herbal decoctions can be used instead of water. They will give extra food, and also help to change the shade. Chamomile and parsley are brightened, karkade and broth of onion peel gives redness, coffee, black tea is added for brown and chestnut flowers.
- Pour the powder should be a hot liquid, but not boiling water. To release the coloring pigments from henna, the product is infused for at least 5 hours, preferably all night. Cover the dishes, stir occasionally.
- It is better to apply henna on slightly moistened hair alternately along the strands. For therapeutic effect, you can rub into the scalp, massage.
- After applying henna, wrap the head with polyethylene so that the strands do not dry out, and the dye began to act.
Use colorless henna
If the purpose of using henna for hair is not a color change, but a treatment, then henna need not be drawn for a long time. Enough to fill with hot liquid, insist hour. Then about the same time withstand the hair, scalp.
What can be added to henna masks:
The general rules for the use of henna masks bearing hair benefits do not change: products should be applied before washing your hair. If there are styling products on the hair or they are too dirty and greasy, the rule changes. First you need to wash your hair, then apply henna, then just rinse the mask without shampoo, but with a balm. During the aging of the mixture on the hair, the head is always covered with polyethylene, it is possible to additionally insulate with a hat or towel, the percentage of nutrients entering the core will be higher.
The manifestation of color and how much to keep henna
The exposure time of henna is usually indicated on the package. If the hair is dark, then it can be increased to 5-6 hours. You need to know that the final color will appear within two days. It is impossible to wash the head all this time. Also, do not use hair straighteners, curling, hot (thermo) hair curlers. It is desirable for a while to abandon hair spray, foam, mousse.
Hair will react to any external influence in the first days not in the best way. But they can be applied indelible oils and serum for the tips. They will serve as additional protection when visiting the pool, swimming in the sea, walking under the scorching sun.
How to wash henna from hair
Washing the henna from the hair is one of the most unpleasant moments, due to which many bypass the natural dye side. Combing grass particles for several days does not attract anyone. But there is one very simple way that will help to remove everything from the first time.
How to quickly wash the henna from the hair:
- Bend your head over the sink or bath, rinse out the main part of henna, and scrape the skin with your fingertips.
- Press lightly hair.
- Apply abundantly hair balm. For the length of the shoulders at least 70-80 g. Massage as shampoo foams. Approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Bend the head, wash the balm along with the remnants of henna. Repeat if necessary.
In addition to the complete removal of particles of henna, this method allows you to close the scales, to get perfectly smooth and beautiful hair. Let the new color only pleases!
Useful tips
In the photo in the article you can see how amazing the henna looks on the hair. How much to keep - you already know. The only thing I would like to point out is that you should not expect a dizzying result from the first time henna hair dyeing. The desired color can not be obtained immediately. If suddenly the final shade does not satisfy, it can be weakened with the help of oils and masks. The great advantage of henna is that with the help of various additional components you can give your hair the desired highlights and shades, while not changing the structure of the hair.
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The final stage of dyeing is warming, for which the head is wrapped with plastic and on top of an old towel. How much to keep the mask depends on the type of coloring composition and its volume. At the end of the procedure, the head is washed with warm water without soap, the first days after dyeing it is not necessary to put on light items, as freshly painted curls convey their color to all objects touched.
The time of the procedure depends on. what color and shade do you want to get as a result
How long do you need to keep henna on your hair?
Depending on numerous factors - the initial tone of the hair, the length of the curls, the type and volume of henna used - the optimal time of the effect of the coloring composition on the hair is calculated. Deviation from the recommendations is fraught with various consequences, which will not be easy to fix. For example, after overdoing henna, you will get dry and lifeless strands, besides, their color may be green, blue or inky. Having washed off the paint before the prescribed time, it is possible not to achieve a change in color at all, while simply having dried out the hair.
- Regular henna staining produces a reddish and reddish hue. For blondes, the coloring time is 10-15 minutes, brown-haired girls will need half an hour, and brown-haired women should keep the mixture for more than 2.5-3 hours.
- Henna in combination with coffee or cocoa will provide a chestnut and dark red tone, you can keep such a mixture a little longer than the allotted time, because coffee softens the effect of the dye. The same color can be achieved using an equal amount of henna and basma to keep an hour.
- Colorless henna is used most often as a restorative procedure, because a correctly applied composition can strengthen curls, making them shiny and elastic. In this case, you need to be based on the condition of the hair before dyeing: if they are healthy, then a henna mask can be made overnight, if there are any problems, the maximum exposure time is 2-3 hours. When first applied, it is recommended to conduct a short procedure and observe the end result, depending on this and calculate how much paint should be kept on your hair.
- Beet juice with natural henna gives the curls a purple hue, in addition to an unusual color, this is a useful procedure, as vegetable juice adds energy and vitamins to the hair and makes them smoother. How much to keep such a mask, you decide, the minimum time - 2 hours, but you can leave it at night.
- You can get a dark tone by brewing regular henna with hot milk or basma with plain water. This composition does not hold for long, 15-20 minutes is enough for a beautiful dark tone, holding the mass for more than half an hour, you get a bluish-black color.
Experimenting with compositions for coloring, you can achieve a variety of hair tones. Before painting the head, try to carry out the procedure on one curl, so you can evaluate the final result and, if necessary, slightly change the composition.
Henna, as is known, makes hair harder, but if used properly, it can also have a beneficial effect, returning them a healthy look.
The benefits and harms of natural dyes for hair
As with the use of other means to change the hairstyle tone, dyeing with natural dyes has its advantages and disadvantages. Of the benefits worth noting:
- strengthening strands, reducing brittleness and hair loss,
- dandruff and seborrhea,
- full graying,
- no allergic reactions
- persistence and color saturation.
Along with the advantages, there are some negative points:
- after using henna or basma, no other paint will have the desired effect on the treated areas,
- incorrect preparation of the dye composition can lead to a radical color (Basma, with clean use, gives a bright green tone),
- Initially, a bright tone does not become duller with time, it is somewhat modified, for example, chestnut strands can become dark brown, and fiery red will turn into golden red.
Considering the pros and cons of using such coloring agents, you can make a choice and decide whether you should dye your hair with henna or not.
Hot milk
When applied to the head a mixture of hot milk and henna, women's hair becomes darker - they acquire a dark tone.
In this situation, the girl needs to keep henna on dark hair for 15-20 minutes - if she wants to get a dark shade, more than 30 minutes. - If you want to have a blue-black hairstyle.
Pros and cons of natural dyes for hair: how long do they last?
Painting hair with colorful preparations from natural products has its advantages and disadvantages.
The main advantages of painting hair with natural preparations are the following trichologists:
However, painting hair with natural preparations gives such side effects:
In no case should fair-haired girls not have to paint their hair with a henna dye. As practice shows, after such a painting, light female curls acquire unexpected shades - red, pink, crimson, etc.
The benefits of nature for hair in every gram of henna
As a result, henna for hairs is a useful cosmetic product. This tool improves the color of female hair.
As a result, the hairstyle becomes perfect if the girl correctly uses henna. Otherwise, such a tool severely damages the hair strands - destroys the hair structure, and also permanently spoils the original color of the hair.
After studying the above information, each girl can make the right choice and decide on whether to put henna on her hair or not.
