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Month: April 2015

Cassia for hair: More about Cassia

Cassia for hair: More about Cassia

Cassia powder looks a bit like henna, and is sometimes known as “colourless henna” or ” blonde henna” But cassia is not henna – it comes from a totally different plant. The Cassia Obovata plant, with over 400 species, is grown in India, Egypt and Nubia. The leaves are harvested, dried, and ground into a powder for natural hair care, colouring, and conditioning. If cassia is mixed into a paste and used immediately it has a conditioning effect, making hair silky, thick, and…

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Free Henna Books

Free Henna Books

Free Books From Hennacat 1. Rings and Things in Henna The cupcake and moustache finger has been so popular this year! 2. Knuckle Tattoos in Henna Inspiriation for more creative four letter and eight letter words for knuckles. 3. The Hennakitten Years Hennacat’s first design portfolio containing designs that are still popular at festivals and fairs.

Hennacat Henna design books

Hennacat Henna design books

Buy Henna Books from hennacat 1. Party Girl – Henna designs for the young and young at heart. £6.50 2. ‘Business Templates for Henna Artists’ from Hennacat is a compilation of nine essential templates that professional henna artists need. £7.50 In the Autumn, Hennacat will be launching several new designs books available to buy! In the meantime check out the free books as well as Hennacat’s Sanskrit book available from Artistic Adornment below. Free Books From Hennacat 1. Rings and…

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Celebrities love henna too!

Celebrities love henna too!

When Christina Hendricks tied the knot  the “Mad Men” actress wore a henna design painted on her hands and feet. Henna (or mehndi as it is known) is one of the most important wedding rituals in India. It became popular in the West in the 90s and is generally used for special occasions.  Other celebrities to have bridal henna include Beyoncé, and also Katy Perry for her wedding in India. Alanis Morissette had her bump decorated with henna at her…

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Lucille Ball and Henna

Lucille Ball and Henna

Lucille Ball is famous for a lot of reasons, but her signature red hair was one of the best kept secrets in Hollywood. Her hair stylist was instructed to keep her hair dye under lock and key. Lucille’s hair was kept vibrant with a secret Egyptian Henna rinse, which explains why it has been so hard to duplicate by hair designers across the country. The henna rinse gave a ‘golden apricot’ colour to her hair. Rumour has it that she…

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Henna for hair: How does Henna benefit your hair?

Henna for hair: How does Henna benefit your hair?

Henna can benefit your hair in a number of ways. Henna doesn’t just colour your hair, it also works as a great conditioner. It coats the hair and builds a protective layer that safeguards the strands from damage. Regular use of henna makes your hair thick and strong by locking the essential moisture in the hair. Henna adds a natural shine and gloss to your mane.  It does not penetrate the hair, in the same way that other dyes do, and…

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