Browsed by
Tag: shrewsbury

Where can I buy henna in the UK?

Where can I buy henna in the UK?

Comments 0 Comment

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…

Read More Read More

Henna hair dye

Henna hair dye

Comments 0 Comment

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,…

Read More Read More

Buy henna cones in the UK

Buy henna cones in the UK

Comments 0 Comment

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…

Read More Read More

Organic henna powder

Organic henna powder

Comments 0 Comment

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…

Read More Read More

How is henna used?

How is henna used?

Comments 0 Comment

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…

Read More Read More

How long does henna stay on your skin?

How long does henna stay on your skin?

Comments 0 Comment

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…

Read More Read More

Is henna safe?

Is henna safe?

Comments 0 Comment

We absolutely love Henna but its important to keep your wits about you and be aware of what you are buying and using. There are different types of Henna to avoid and to trust.  We have outlined some of the main whys and wherefores below but the general rule of thumb is that 100% pure henna stains skin in some colour between orange, red, burgundy, brown or coffee. Traditional pure henna rarely causes any difficulty on the unbroken skin of…

Read More Read More

How to cover grey hair using Indigo and Henna

How to cover grey hair using Indigo and Henna

Comments 0 Comment

Whilst some people are happy to keep their grey, for some it’s a definite no-no. A combination of Henna and Indigo is a great way to cover that grey completely naturally, without using harsh chemicals. The indigo molecule needs the henna to hold onto the hair shaft which is why are used together. Here is a step-by-step guide which will achieve amazing results.   This is how to make a hair mask of henna and indigo. Ingredients: Henna powder Indigo…

Read More Read More

How to Henna in winter

How to Henna in winter

Comments 0 Comment

With winter fast approaching, its worth remembering that if you are using henna, the temperature needs to be warm for the best dye release. Too cold and you won’t get the results you really want to achieve.  15 degrees centigrade to 21 degrees centigrade is the ideal temperature.  Long release hennas such as Jamila powder can take 48 hours or more. When mixing henna this winter, keep this in mind so you continue to get great stains from your henna….

Read More Read More

How to remove Henna

How to remove Henna

Comments 0 Comment

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…

Read More Read More