Henna hair coloring

On the shelves of shops now there are a lot of different hair dyes, and we are so used to them that they absolutely beat about such an opportunity as the coloring of hair with henna. Henna is a natural natural dye, which, besides giving the hair a shade, also cares for them. And it looks so good that now there is a colorless henna that can be used as a mask for hair and those who do not intend to change their image.

What is so special about it? Henna perfectly strengthens the hair, prevents the appearance of dandruff, visually increases the volume of hair and even protects them from exposure to ultraviolet light. Agree, the list is impressive. And, of course, henna changes the color of hair, gives them a red tint. The intensity of the color depends on various factors, including the natural color of the hair and how long you will keep it on your hair.

Coloring the hair with henna is also convenient because it is a very persistent color and when repeated painting there is no need to work the entire surface of the hair, it is enough to walk the roots. This allows you to significantly save time.

But she also has her downsides. So the problem can be the color of hair after henna. The fact is that it easily enters into chemical reactions with components of other colors, and it is impossible to predict how the hair color will eventually turn out. Therefore, you will have to wait until the henna-stained hair is completely grown.

Coloring the hair with henna is quite a troublesome thing, but it is quite feasible at home, even without help. First, you need to dye the test string to determine the time needed for coloring. To wash off her henna is necessary through the time that is recommended on the package. And, depending on the result, you can roughly estimate the time: less or more you need to leave henna on your hair.

Now directly on the technology of painting. The hair of medium length will require about 3 bags of henna. Their contents are poured into enamel or plastic dishes and poured hot water and mixed. High temperature intensifies the effect of the dye. When the weight a little cools, you can add an egg yolk to it. It will facilitate the application process, as well as strengthen the scalp.

Apply henna to clean, damp and combed hair. They are divided into strands, 1-1.5 cm thick and carefully blotted with the resulting mass from the roots to the tips. Do not save henna, distribute all the resulting gruel to your hair. Then put a plastic bag on your head or a cellophane cap and wrap it with a towel. This is necessary for the preservation of heat, which, as we already know, enhances the coloring properties of henna.

After the necessary time, henna is thoroughly washed off. Balsam will help wash all small grass. But shampoo should not be used, unless you think the resulting color is too bright. In the first few days henna is slowly washed off, and the color becomes less bright. To keep the shade, from washing your head it is better to refrain from day 3.

Henna, produced in different places, gives different shades. The most common is the Iranian henna. More other natural colors help to increase the number of options. One of the popular additives is basma. How to paint hair with henna and basmosa? The process is almost the same as described above. It is important only to choose the right proportions. It is difficult to do this, and for the first time it makes sense to use the services of an experienced master.

Sometimes they add coffee to the henna. Like basma, this combination gives a darker, almost chocolate-colored hair. However, the proportions will also have to be set independently, because much depends on the natural color of the hair and individual susceptibility to the dyes.

As you can see, dyeing hair with henna is an excellent option for lovers of red hair. Especially if you take into account its low cost.

Resistant, economical, useful for hair - what else is needed for happiness?