Colorless and colored henna for hair
Long since henna has been used for dyeing and also for hair care. Henna is a powder from dried leaves of lausonia, is an absolutely natural product and therefore in no way harms the hair, but, on the contrary, makes them not only beautiful, but also strong and shiny.
In this article, we will look at two types of henna for hair and see what each of them is used for.
So, as we said, henna is of two types:1. Color2. Colorless
Henna for coloring (colored henna)
Colored used when dyeing hair. Henna is a natural material that does not damage the hair, and allows you to acquire the desired color without much harm. The shades resulting from henna dyeing look so natural that others do not immediately understand your natural hair color or dyed. This is a definite plus.
It is believed that henna is ideal for oily hair. Unfortunately, henna has its drawback - it is extremely resistant, therefore, after dyeing with henna, experiments with hair dye can end with an unexpected result. Hair can get a blue - green shade.
Henna dyeing takes about half an hour. First, the mixture for dyeing is applied to already pre-washed hair, then washed with water with the addition of apple cider vinegar.
Shades of henna are very diverse. It all depends on what kind of mix you make. For example, a bit of beetroot juice is added to henna to get a reddish tint, and if your goal is chocolate, you can use a little coffee.
Henna for treatment
Colorless henna used to treat damaged hair without dyeing it. Being a natural product, it strengthens the hair structure, nourishes them and adds shine. It is better to use colorless henna a couple of times a month, but not too often. The effect of treatment with colorless henna resembles the lamination of hair - a protective layer is formed on the hair, preventing them from further damage, helps prevent the ends from cutting.
To strengthen the hair colorless henna at home, take henna powder, dilute it with hot water. When you get a homogeneous mixture, apply it on the hair roots. After that, put a hat on your head, you can use the one you use for the shower. Walk about forty minutes, then wash your hair under water, but without shampoo.
Do not be afraid to use natural henna, it not only dyes well, but also strengthens the hair, making it thick and healthy! But remember the main rule, if you decide to dye your hair with henna, then it is unlikely that you will be able to dye your hair in the desired color, you can’t get rid of henna in your hair, only to gradually cut the hair dyed with henna.