Henna can be used as a permanent hair dye, it does not wash out although it will gradually fade over time. Because of this, and because the dye works like a varnish over your natural hair colour rather than chemically changing it, emerging roots are far more subtle than after using alternative synthetic dyes. Henna covers the cuticle of the hair, varnishing it with rich colour, all while maintaining the natural structure of the hair shaft. Unlike chemical hair dye,…
Want to use henna but aren’t sure where to start? Here is a simple guide on which henna to choose depending on what colour you wish to achieve. What colour do you want to dye your hair? (and the kit you need from Hennacats shop) Henna red – Henna for hair kit Natural red brown – Henna and indigo kit Natural dark brown – Henna and cassia kit Black – Henna and indigo kit Strawberry blonde – Henna and amla kit Brighten blonde hair – Amla for hair…
Henna is not temporary Henna is a permanent hair dye, the only way to remove it is to grow it out, therefore its always recommended to do a strand test first. Messy/stains It will be messy and it does stain, but as they say you can’t make an omelette without breaking some eggs! Just make sure you wear gloves and cover surfaces, and all will be fine. Its also wise to use a balm or Vaseline around your hairline…
Pure henna (Lawsonia inermis) does not react badly with previously chemically-treated hair. The problem only arises if the brand you buy has additives, synthetic dyes or metallic salts. Read the ingredients or use body art quality henna. Chemical colour, as well as perms and relaxers, lift the colour to bleach, colour, or reshape the cortex inside. Henna coats the hair on the outside only, glossing over the cuticles. So, if you colour chemically, then henna over it, you will get…
Both Cassia and Amla have no dye content when used alone, but can however assist the hair in taking other herbal dyes. Below is a comparison of the two herbal powders: Amla Cassia What is it? Amla powder is from the dried and ground fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree. Cassia is a plant grown in east Africa and India, the powder is made from the leaves. How does it benefit hair? Works as a…
Always be prepared and gather any bits you need before you start applying your henna mix. The henna you use on your hair, is also used for henna tattoos and stains the skin which lasts for days, so you if you don’t want orange stained hands and fingernails then you should ALWAYS wear gloves! So make sure you have gloves available. And also if anyone else if helping, make sure you both wear them. To go even further, you can…
Once you dye your hair, roots will grow back in, and if you have some grey hairs you may want to touch them up so they blend in. Some people’s grey hair grows through quite quickly and may need doing every week. Others may find they can last up to six weeks. With henna, covering grey roots is simple and can be done as and when they become visible. Make sure when you do your henna mix for the whole…
One well known and popular natural dye is henna, but did you know there are many herbs and natural substances that can also be used. They won’t be as potent as using natural henna, but are cheap and easy to use and can add a subtle tint or slightly lighten your hair if used regularly. Blonde: Blonde hair will usually take up more color that most others. Lemons – The method of using lemon juice to lighten or add highlights…
Hibiscus or Rose Mallow (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), also known as Chinese hibiscus, China rose and shoe flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, which is native to East Asia. As well as being a beautiful five petaled large flower, Hibiscus can be used in hair and skin preparations. There isn’t a great deal of contemporary scientific research on the benefits of rose mallow / hibiscus for hair, but it has been used for hundreds of years and…
Champagne and giggles in return for henna in the garden in the summer? Why yes please! Vicky has lovely thick strong hair that had been slightly lightened and damaged by the sun – her hair wasn’t as shiny as it could be and she was in the mood for a change. I mixed a standard henna and indigo mix treatment (sift henna and indigo powders together three times, and then add cooled tea, mix to a paste and apply) and…