Colorless henna is one of the most accessible and very effective means for caring for weakened and brittle hair. Unlike ordinary henna, colorless henna does not stain the hair, so it is ideal for those girls who want to revitalize and strengthen their hair, but do not want to change its color.
For the production of henna is used lavsonia - a high shrub growing mainly in countries with hot and dry climates. The difference between colorless and ordinary henna is that the first is produced from the stems of the plant, and the second, which has a coloring effect, is made of leaves.
Useful properties of colorless henna
- Regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands, reduces the sebum secretion of the scalp, which is an effective way to combat excessive fatty hair and seborrhea.
- Helps to fight both with dry, and with fatty dandruff.
- Improves the blood circulation of your scalp, which improves the nutrition of the hair bulb. All this leads to the fact that the hair stops falling out and becomes stronger. In addition, hair growth increases, the hair becomes thicker.
- Restores fine and weakened hair, prevents their fragility and loss. This property of henna is explained by the fact that it glues together all the hair scales, thereby strengthening and compacting each hair.
- It gives hair a healthy appearance, strengthens their volume and shine.
How to use colorless henna for hair?
The way of application is very simple. You will need several packs of henna (depending on the density and length of hair). Usually, hair of average length consumes about 100-125 grams. henna powder (4-5 bags of 25 grams). If you plan to apply henna only on roots, but not at full length, then it will be enough 50-60 gr. Again, it all depends on the thickness of the hair.
The necessary amount of henna is poured with hot water in such a quantity, so that a liquid, gruel-like mass is obtained. All carefully scraped, and then applied to damp and clean hair. If you have dry hair, then add 1 table to the mask. a spoonful of olive oil and 1 fresh egg yolk. Apply henna you need to first on the roots, and then distribute the rest of the hair. Then, the hair is covered with a polyethylene cap, with a towel over it.
This mask should be kept on the hair for 40 to 90 minutes, depending on the availability of free time and the general condition of the hair (the greasy hair, the longer it is necessary to keep the mask). Then the hair is washed from henna first with warm water, and then with shampoo. To facilitate the subsequent combing, you can use the air conditioner.
Periodicity of the procedures: 1 time per week for oily hair and 1 time in two weeks for dry hair. Apply colorless henna, unlike the usual can without gloves, since it does not have a coloring effect.
Colorless Henna: Precautions
- Before use, check the product for intolerance. To do this, apply henna diluted with water to the elbow bend or place behind the earlobe for 30 minutes, then rinse with water. If after 12-24 hours you do not get any irritation, you can safely use henna for hair care. If there is redness or itching, then, alas, henna does not suit you and you will have to look for another remedy.
- With care use henna, or even better - choose for yourself another means in the event that you have clarified hair. Even though henna is colorless, it can give a slightly greenish shade on the clarified hair. The reason for this is too loose structure of such hair. The smallest pieces of henna can get under the scales and lightly dye your hair. If you really want to use henna, then first test on a small string somewhere behind your ear to see the result and avoid further unpleasant surprises.
- If you recently did (less than 2 weeks ago) a chemical dressing or dyeing of hair, then colorless henna should not be used, because when interacting with chemical dyes and other substances, it can give a completely unexpected result, which then will be difficult to fix.
- If you regularly paint hair with chemical dyes, then henna also does not suit you. The fact is that it penetrates inside through the scales, envelops every hair, thus creating a strong protective layer. Therefore, after using it, the pigment pigmentation will be very difficult to penetrate the hairs, because of which the paint either does not take at all, or very quickly it will wash off. The same goes for chemo. Within 2-6 weeks after using henna, you are unlikely to get it done.
- If you have very dry hair, then in the mask must be added olive, burdock or any other vegetable oil.
- Always remember the individuality of any organism. Although colorless henna has absolutely no contraindications, there is no 100% guarantee that it will suit your hair. This you can only test by experience.
Colorless henna is a natural remedy for strengthening the health of hair, but even it should be used without fanaticism. Do henna masks with courses for 8-10 procedures, and then arrange a short break during the month. So you can with a simple and inexpensive means to return your hair shine and beauty.