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Where can I buy henna in the UK?

Where can I buy henna in the UK?

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Hennacat supplies henna powder, body art kits, hair kits, herbals, incense, readymade paste cones, oils and accessories. Henna powder: Organic Rajisthani Henna Power – Hennacat Premium Organic Rajasthani Henna is carefully sourced from Rajasthan, the premium henna producing area of India. One of the best premium henna powders available, this beautifully sifted powder mixes into a smooth paste suitable for the most intricate of mehndi body art or tightly curled hair. I always order small quantities of this henna, which…

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Henna hair dye

Henna hair dye

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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,…

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Buy henna cones in the UK

Buy henna cones in the UK

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Hennacat professional henna paste in cones combines some of our favourite powders to bring out their best characteristics and produce a wonderfully balanced paste that is equally suitable for hair or body art. The paste is terped and scented with Apothecary’s Garden essential oil blend. If you intend to henna children, young people or those with sensitive skin, you should buy ‘Lovely Lavender paste for young people’. Henna cones are perfect for those that have never tried henna, and mean…

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Organic henna powder

Organic henna powder

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At the heart of it all, henna is a natural plant based product like any other including spices, herbs, fruit and vegetables. The difference is also the same with its growing process, henna can be grown both organically and with the use of chemicals, pesticides and hormones. ‘Certified Organic’ means that the processes have been rigorously checked throughout the whole of the production stage, including from the provenance of the seed, to the soil, to growing and to harvest, each…

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How is henna used?

How is henna used?

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Henna has incredibly ancient origins, being used by ancient Sumerians thousands of years ago and even during prehistoric times to create cave paintings. The vibrant colours, finger painted on walls by early humans created the very first pieces of art and a means for the first forms of written stories and communication. It’s use as a dye or semi-permanent ink is its most famous quality and today when we think of henna, we mostly think of hair dye and body…

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How long does henna stay on your skin?

How long does henna stay on your skin?

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Henna tattoos are the best replacement to traditional permanent tattoos. Although, henna tattoos have several benefits they also require numerous steps and measures to give a pleasing and beautiful decor to your body by achieving its full colour. Along with using a fresh henna cone, ensuring the quality of henna is very important. The colour of henna stains start developing after the removal of henna paste but the darkest colour of henna is developed in 4-5 days. Hence, avoid the use…

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How to remove Henna

How to remove Henna

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We (obviously) love henna! But you may not necessarily want it hanging around on your fingernails and hands after application.  Henna is derived from the leaves of the Henna plant which seeps into the top layer of the skin, resulting in a semi-permanent stain which usually lasts for around 14 days but sometimes, you may want it removing before it fades naturally. Here is the best and way we have found to remove henna. You will need: Lemon Bowl Cotton…

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Origin to today

Origin to today

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Henna has been practised for over 5000 years in Africa, India and Pakistan. Henna contains natural cooling properties. For centuries, desert living people have been using henna to cool down their bodies.  They make a paste of henna and soak their palms and soles of the feet in it to get an air conditioning affect.  They feel it’s cooling sensation throughout the body for as long as the henna stain remains on their skin. Initially, as the stain faded away,…

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The cooling benefits of henna

The cooling benefits of henna

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Many people are aware of henna due to the growing popularity of henna tattoos in the west, especially in the summer time. But did you know it also has cooling aspects to this special plant? It is believed that the practice of Mehandi started out as an answer to keeping cool in the warmer regions. When the desert people of the warm desert regions of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat became aware of Henna’s cooling properties, they dipped their hands and…

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Henna benefits for your skin

Henna benefits for your skin

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Not only can henna be used for decorative body art on your skin, it can be used to treat the following conditions: Wounds One of the most notable uses of henna is for protecting the skin against infections and eliminating inflammation. Henna has been applied to burns, wounds, and scrapes for generations, not only because it can add a protective layer against foreign pathogens and substances, but also because it has natural cooling abilities that literally suck the heat from…

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