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:
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| What is it?
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Amla powder is from the dried and ground fruit of the Indian gooseberry tree.
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Cassia is a plant grown in east Africa and India, the powder is made from the leaves.
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| How does it benefit hair?
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Works as a great volumiser and curl enhancer.
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Makes an excellent hair conditioner making your hair soft and shiny, with a healthy scalp.
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| Will it colour my hair?
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Alone it does not dye the hair but can brighten blonde hair, and helps gain different colours when mixed with other herbal dyes.
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It will condition darker hair without changing the colour and can add a golden sheen to grey or white hair.
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| What colour is achieved mixed with henna? | Tones down the red and creates a deeper, browner tone. | When mixed with henna it can bring out the brightness, or can help gain different colours.
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