If you are tired of lining your brows with pencil every day, then try henna. Reds, browns and black tones can be created from natural henna so you can create a colour that is just right for you. Alternatively you can enhance the colour of your natural brow with a henna dye as it stains both the hair and the skin. Henna is a great natural alternative to other chemical dyes. It is easy to mix, can be used at…
Enhancing permanent tattoos with Henna Henna is a great way to spice up old tattoos or play with ideas to enhance their look. Since the henna designs last from 1-4 weeks on the body, it is also a great way to test out a tattoo before getting a permanent one. Some people may often find that they enjoy the natural look of the hennaed art that is changeable vs. the permanency of a tattoo. For those who are set on…
So the nights are drawing in and we are all trying to resist putting the heating on for a little longer. Some people can get a little down when summers over, but how about being inspired by all the beautiful autumnal colours and using some henna on your hair for a new look for the season. Henna gives a beautiful red sheen to your hair, perfect for this season if you fancy a revamp! It also super conditions your hair…
Henna is a plant with small, dark green, scented leaves. The leaves are dried and ground down into a powder. After adding liquids (usually lemon and essential oils or tea) to loosen the mix, it is piped or painted on to the body in elaborate patterns. Henna is totally natural, safe and chemical free so can be used to create temporary tattoos that kids (and parents) will love. It will make a change from the usual face painting and will…
So the kids are back at school, and it’s just a matter of time before that dreaded notice goes up at the school warning all parents to check their children for head lice that are doing the rounds. Head lice spread fast at school as young children are always having contact with each other. It’s a myth that lice jump from head to head, they don’t, in fact they are only passed on by direct contact. This is easily done…
It is estimated that between one in 50 and one in 100 people who use chemical hair dyes will suffer an allergic reaction at some point. Synthetic dyes open up the hair’s cuticle to get inside the hair and change the colour. This same colour also penetrates your skin, goes into your bloodstream and enters your system. Permanent hair dyes carry the warning, ‘May cause an allergic reaction. This can be severe.’ According to the National Cancer Institute over 5,000…
Bridget had lovely sun-kissed dark blonde hair that was in great condition. A quick 50% henna and 50% amla mix with redush tea that was left on for an hour brightened up her hair with beautiful warm tones. To buy henna for hair or to find out more information contact Hennacat here. Our secure online henna shop has all the supplies you need!
Fay’s beautifully curly hair was previous hennaed using henna from other companies. Using pure Jamila henna powder from hennacat, mixed with redbush / rooibos tea and left on hair overnight, Fay was able to gain a great jewel bright colour and lots of shine. To buy henna for hair or to find out more information contact Hennacat here. Our secure online henna shop has all the supplies you need!
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…
Thinking of dying your hair with henna but worried about things you’ve heard? Let Cat put some of those myths to rest! Download a PDF of this post by clicking here 1. Your hair will only go one colour > MYTH! Think of henna like the denier rating of stockings – you can get a light shimmer of barely-there colour or an intense opaque block of colour as well as everything in between. The range of colours you can get…