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Henna for hair: Henna for hair loss

Henna for hair: Henna for hair loss

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Henna is a herbal remedy commonly used as a natural hair colour, but it is also packed with hair repairing and strengthening properties to tackle problems such as excessive hair loss. It has cooling properties and when applied to the scalp can soothe and cleanse it, whilst providing an excellent conditioner for your hair. Henna adds shine and volume to your hair, but also shields it from further damage by forming a coating on it. Henna helps restore the natural…

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What is Indigo?

What is Indigo?

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Indigo powder is from the ground leaves of the indigo plant which contains a deep blue dye used for centuries for textiles including the original blue Levi Strauss jeans, and is still used to dye the beautiful flowing blue robes of the Berber tribes in Northern Africa/Morocco. The leaves are harvested, dried, and ground into a powder for use in textiles, arts, and as a natural hair colorant. People have used indigo alone or in combination with henna to dye…

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Henna for hair: Henna on chemically dyed hair

Henna for hair: Henna on chemically dyed hair

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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…

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Henna for hair: Difference between adding Amla and Cassia to Henna

Henna for hair: Difference between adding Amla and Cassia to Henna

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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…

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How to mix henna for hair

How to mix henna for hair

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Place the powered henna into a ceramic, plastic, glass or stainless steel bowl. Use warm liquid to mix the henna paste, either warm water or brewed tea. Add a dash of lemon juice to oxidise the dye. Blend well with a spoon until you have a thick paste the consistency of yoghurt. This will be a messy mixture, and it will stain any surface it gets on. It may be a good idea to wear gloves, and you should immediately…

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Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Holy Basil/Tulsi)

Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Holy Basil/Tulsi)

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Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as holy basil, or tulasi (also spelled thulasi), is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is an erect, many branched subshrub, tall with hairy stems and simple opposite green or purple leaves that are strongly scented. Holy Basil is one of the most revered plants in India, and is grown all over in houses, gardens and…

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Multani Mitti (Fullers Earth)

Multani Mitti (Fullers Earth)

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Fuller’s earth is a clay material used in the beauty industry. Manufacturers of herbal products often use this natural ingredient in their skin and hair products. Also known as multani mitti, fuller’s earth is a type of clay that contains various minerals, including magnesium, quartz, silica, iron, calcium, calcite and dolomite. Mostly available in powdered form, it comes in different colors, such as white, green, blue, brown or olive. It has oil-absorbing, cleansing and antiseptic properties that make it very…

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Neem Powder

Neem Powder

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The neem tree belongs to the mahogany family and is a fast growing evergreen tree, well known for its drought resistance. The neem tree matures into a large shade tree with a dense, round canopy and can live for 150-200 years. The neem tree has long been recognised for its health promoting properties. Its use originated in ancient India and neighbouring countries. Neem powder has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and can be used to treat various skin issues, rashes, prickly…

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Henna for hair: Henna and coconut milk

Henna for hair: Henna and coconut milk

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Did you know that instead of adding warm tea to your henna mix you can add straight coconut milk for a wonderful conditioning gloss? Coconut milk is basically the liquid that is extracted from the flesh of the coconut and is not from the liquid within the coconut itself.  Coconut milk is becoming more popular as a natural and vegan light protein and moisture treatment for the hair and can be found in most supermarkets, particularly in the organic section. The…

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Henna for hair: 50% Henna and 50% Cassia

Henna for hair: 50% Henna and 50% Cassia

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Using cassia with henna on your hair gives a different colour compared to using henna on its own. The photo above shows my experiment with a half and half henna and cassia mix. The strand of hair on the left shows the colour of blonde hair after 1 hour. The strand of hair on the right shows the colour of blonde hair after 12 hours. Cassia adds subtle brown tones to henna, especially when it has been left on for…

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