If you are looking for healthy, shiny, strong and long hairs and the artificial hair care products doesn't suit you, It is time to try the natural henna. Henna, also known as Mehandi or Mehndi is a produced from the green leaves of henna plant. Henna plant is generally found or planted in the central India for making natural hair care, skin care and other health products. Henna is also applied to the head, hands, feet, and other body parts in order to keep them cool in a hot climate. Henna products are one of the widely accepted natural hair care products in India since the ancient times and still many people prefer these natural products over the artificial shampoos, hair conditioners, hair colors etc.
Henna can be used as a hair conditioner, hair color, hair softener or for any other hair treatment. Natural henna is basically available in the market as powder and paste. Henna and henna products are pronounced in different ways in different countries and regions. Henna has a long history of its uses in most of the Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Iran and Northern Africa. The botanical name of henna is Lawsonia Inermis. It is the most popular products due to its capability to stain the skin and hair more effectively and efficiently for a long period of time as compared to other natural hair products. In general, henna products are prepared by the manufacturers who buy the henna leaves as the raw products from the major henna farm across the country. Henna leaves are first harvested from the henna bushes and then processed in the grinder in order to make the powder. The water or other suitable liquids are added to the powder to make paste for different purposes.
There are two main benefits of henna to the hair - conditioning and coloring.
Henna as Conditioner - While considering the conditioning effects of henna, it strengthen the hairs, works as an anti-fungal and reduces the occurrence of dandruff and lice. Henna reduces the probability of scalp infection by working as an anti agent against the bacteria which are responsible for scalp production. If one has the tight curly hair, henna loosens those to make the hair brushing more comfortable.
Henna as Color - Its effects of coloring are not like the synthetic dyes, it deepens the hair color with red transparent as applied over many times. It can to be used to lighten the hair however it provides a red and reddish shining on the dark colored hairs.
How to Use Henna -
· For Optimal Dye, Henna is most effective in acidic, warm and humid environment.
· After the application it must be given time for releasing by itself and better coloring.
· A long lingering rinse is needed to remove it completely from the hair and scalp.
· Use of gloves and a protective jacket is recommended while applying the henna to hair or any other part of the body because it can easily stain your skin and cloths which then becomes very difficult to remove.
Using henna on hairs -
There is no special requirement before the application of henna on hairs, but still there are some things that might be helpful like the pre washing of hairs is not recommended because it will remove the natural oil that lies within the hairs and you will not be able to completely utilize the benefits of henna. The henna layer seals the natural oil within the hairs to ensure the better colors, shine and strength. If your hairs are of dry nature, you can so some oil conditioning before the application of henna. The henna recipe can be prepared according to the requirement of the users but for most of the users the basic recipe of henna paste (50% Lemon Juice + 50% distill Water + Henna Powder as per the requirement).
Quantity of Henna -
The quantity of henna required depends on the length of your hairs. A 100 gm per ft of hair is enough for optimal coloring and if your hairs are short make use of approx 50 gm henna powder.
Beware of duplicate products -
There are many products available in the market with the name of "Henna" but some actually have to do nothing whatsoever with henna, in fact many have nothing to do with henna.
Henna can be used as a hair conditioner, hair color, hair softener or for any other hair treatment. Natural henna is basically available in the market as powder and paste. Henna and henna products are pronounced in different ways in different countries and regions. Henna has a long history of its uses in most of the Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Iran and Northern Africa. The botanical name of henna is Lawsonia Inermis. It is the most popular products due to its capability to stain the skin and hair more effectively and efficiently for a long period of time as compared to other natural hair products. In general, henna products are prepared by the manufacturers who buy the henna leaves as the raw products from the major henna farm across the country. Henna leaves are first harvested from the henna bushes and then processed in the grinder in order to make the powder. The water or other suitable liquids are added to the powder to make paste for different purposes.
There are two main benefits of henna to the hair - conditioning and coloring.
Henna as Conditioner - While considering the conditioning effects of henna, it strengthen the hairs, works as an anti-fungal and reduces the occurrence of dandruff and lice. Henna reduces the probability of scalp infection by working as an anti agent against the bacteria which are responsible for scalp production. If one has the tight curly hair, henna loosens those to make the hair brushing more comfortable.
Henna as Color - Its effects of coloring are not like the synthetic dyes, it deepens the hair color with red transparent as applied over many times. It can to be used to lighten the hair however it provides a red and reddish shining on the dark colored hairs.
How to Use Henna -
· For Optimal Dye, Henna is most effective in acidic, warm and humid environment.
· After the application it must be given time for releasing by itself and better coloring.
· A long lingering rinse is needed to remove it completely from the hair and scalp.
· Use of gloves and a protective jacket is recommended while applying the henna to hair or any other part of the body because it can easily stain your skin and cloths which then becomes very difficult to remove.
Using henna on hairs -
There is no special requirement before the application of henna on hairs, but still there are some things that might be helpful like the pre washing of hairs is not recommended because it will remove the natural oil that lies within the hairs and you will not be able to completely utilize the benefits of henna. The henna layer seals the natural oil within the hairs to ensure the better colors, shine and strength. If your hairs are of dry nature, you can so some oil conditioning before the application of henna. The henna recipe can be prepared according to the requirement of the users but for most of the users the basic recipe of henna paste (50% Lemon Juice + 50% distill Water + Henna Powder as per the requirement).
Quantity of Henna -
The quantity of henna required depends on the length of your hairs. A 100 gm per ft of hair is enough for optimal coloring and if your hairs are short make use of approx 50 gm henna powder.
Beware of duplicate products -
There are many products available in the market with the name of "Henna" but some actually have to do nothing whatsoever with henna, in fact many have nothing to do with henna.
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