There
are many options when mixing henna for hair use. Many ingredients
may be added for the benefit of their conditioning, color enhancing
and aromatic properties. These include but are not limited to: |
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Cinnamon,
for enhancing brown tones and leaving your hair smelling like
spice cake.
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Coffee,
for darkening & neutralizing gray.
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Black
tea, for deepening the color.
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Jojoba,
Walnut, Olive, Amla oil for conditioning.
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Rosemary
oil for conditioning and stimulating hair growth.
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Beet
juice, for dark purple and reds.
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Red
wine for red tones.
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Cloves
for dark reds & spice cake hair.
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Chamomile
& Turmenic for golden highlights (with neutral henna only)
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Other
options are: |
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Eggs,
for protein & conditioning properties. It is important to
note that eggs lessen the intensity of the color. I suggest
a few tablespoons of your favorite non-coloring conditioner
as a substitute.
-
Lemon
juice as the basic liquid for mixing. The acidity of the lemon
juice makes the henna paste "take" well to your hair.
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Henna
has been used to color hair for upwards of 6 millenia! Contrary
to what many hairdressers say, those who use henna regularly over
extended periods of time have found it beneficial to the hair's
growth. shine, elasticity, and body. And the color? sans rival! |
From
henna, the hair gets a shine and brassiness that you will rarely,
if ever, get from chemical hair dye. Henna is entirely natural and
has no side effects whatsoever, except for envious stares of those
who wish they too had beautiful red hair. |
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| Henna
coats and protects the hair from damage while imparting a magnificient
color. |
| A
few useful links on the subject: |
| Hair
911 |
| To
Dye or Not To Die? |
| Safer
Ways to Color Your Hair |
 |
This page has been prepared
by Eva P. for HennaPage.
I have been dying my hair with henna for over 10
years! If you have any questions about henna hair dye, you can email
me. I answer most questions within a day or even shorter if I get
to a machine sooner. So feel free to drop in a word or two.
henna
on short hair
- henna
on long hair |
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I
recommend this source of henna
powder because I have used it many times and I'm aware of its
quality. Because your hair is important, it is always better to
choose a reliable source of natural henna. Many products on the
market that I have tested were not 100% natural henna powder. |
| |
Disclaimer:
Hennapage.net does not warrant and shall have no liability for information
provided on this site. Each individual person, fabric, or material
may react differently to a particular suggested use. It is recommended
that before you begin to use any product or formula, read the directions
carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related
questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other
health care provider. |
