Henna for Hair
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of
henna? Originally, I thought of body art
and Indian women but today, what comes to mind is hair dye. Historically, henna was used for cosmetic
purposes in the Roman Empire, Ancient
Egypt as well as other parts of North Africa and today, we are beginning to see
its original purposes being brought back to life. One of the primary purposes of henna is to
colour hair and today, this all-natural alternative is gaining popularity all
over the world. Chemical dyes are not
only very damaging to hair, but they can also cause scalp burns, allergic
reactions, and recently studies have linked long term use to cancer. Henna is an alternative that can help you
make your next transformation a natural one.
Are you ready to henna?
How to
choose the right henna for your hair
There are 4 different basic shades of henna (formally known as Les Cacas) to choose
from, but deciding which shade is best suitable for you can be very
difficult. To help you decide which Caca
is perfect for you, check out the descriptions below and read other people’s
reviews! If you are still unsure about
the shade, LUSH Cosmetics offers free henna consultations and provides samples
to new customers.
Caca Brun: This henna colour is the perfect shade for a
chocolate brunette. It ads depth to
medium-dark brown hair and deepens lighter hair by several shades. If you love the colour of chocolate labs,
this is the shade for you!
Caca Rouge: This shade is for all the strawberry blondes
and flamboyant red heads out there! The
results from this shade of henna are vibrant on lighter or grey hair and add a
deep shine when applied to darker hair. If
you are looking to spice up your red, look no further.
Caca Marron: Caca maroon creates a sophisticated chestnut
hue when applied to medium or brown hair.
The effects of this colour are much more vibrant when applied to light
or grey hair, leaving a very dramatic auburn shade. This is the most versatile of all henna
shades.
How-to Henna
Now that you have selected your henna colour, it is time to
begin the application. Before you
proceed with your entire head, I recommend you do a strand test to ensure you
love your henna results! If the colour
is suitable, follow these 5 steps to continue the process.
1.
Break your Caca block into large pieces and place it into
a heat-resistant bowl. Add boiling water
and let it sit for a few minutes. Mix it
until you have a smooth consistency.
2.
Place your heat-resistant bowl in a saucepan of boiling
water to keep the paste warm while you apply it to your hair.
3.
Wearing gloves, divide your hair into sections and apply
the paste to your hair starting with the roots and making your way down.
4.
Let the henna sit in your hair for 2 to 4 hours.
5.
Wash the henna mixture from your hair with shampoo and
conditioner.
And voila! Now you have
smooth, silky and healthy looking hair. In
order to let the pigment settle into your hair, wait 3-4 months before dying
your hair again. This is a fun and
natural activity anyone can do on their own or with friends to change up their
looks in a few hours! This natural dye
is a secret technique that will prevent those terrible surprises from
reoccurring after using dyes from a box.
Do you have any hair horror stories?
