Natural colorless henna is a gift from nature for healthy hair. Reviews of the results of the use of a miracle cure and a centuries-old history of use confirm its effectiveness for the prevention and necessary treatment of hair.
What is colorless henna?
Henna is a product of strong grinding (to fractions with sizes of 0.05-0.5 mm) of a dry lawsonia plant (Lawsonia inermis). The powder from its leaves is most familiar, and is used to color the hair in rich reddish-red-copper tones. Colorless henna is obtained from dry stems of a plant, they do not contain coloring pigments.
Its use does not change the color of the curls, however, it does not diminish the strength of the therapeutic effect of the product on hair health.
A perennial shrub of Lawsonia is distinguished by thick bark and small leaves. Under natural conditions of heat and dryness of the Middle East, North Africa, southern China, India, the island of Sri Lanka, its height often reaches 6 m, on industrial plantations - up to 2-3 m.
The main stages of work on the plantation:
- collection of shrubs during flowering. Plant pruning is done at the very base;
- branches break off and dry the raw material in the sun for several days;
- grinding;
- screening;
- disinfection from germs and unwanted microorganisms;
- packaging.
Colorless henna, ready for use, is sent to the consumer after packaging. The quality of the resulting hair product, according to user reviews, is the better, the finer the result of grinding and sieving, and the younger the plants served as raw materials.
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The effectiveness of the positive effect of henna on the condition of the scalp and hair is due to its following composition:
- hennotanic acidthanks to its antibacterial, tanning and antifungal properties, it helps in the fight against dandruff, the effects of inflammation and skin irritation, strengthens the hair follicles;
- chlorophyll, which gives the shrub green color, is a strong antioxidant. It promotes skin rejuvenation and has a tonic effect;
- resin participate in hair restoration, make them silky, soft, airy;
- tannins prevent hair loss by strengthening their roots;
- pectins reduce fat, add visual density and volume to the hair;
- polysaccharides normalize the work of the sebaceous glands of the skin, moisturizing it and performing the function of a natural conditioner;
- essential oils have a tonic effect on the skin and hair;
- vitamin K essential for hair for rapid growth;
- vitamin C rejuvenates, tones and improves the general condition of the skin and, accordingly, hair;
- organic acids normalize the work of the scalp glands, which reduces hair greasiness.
Beneficial features
The effect of the natural composition of lawsonium on the health of hair and skin was appreciated in antiquity - more than 3 thousand years ago.By applying henna correctly, you can get noticeable results.
For hair, they are expressed in:
- strengthening healthy roots and treating victims of improper care or after painting with chemical dyes;
- enhancing growth;
- creating a thin enveloping layer that protects and seals the surface of the hairs; after procedures with henna, the hair becomes noticeably tougher, thicker, more luxuriant, their dryness and fragility decreases;
- alignment and volume creation;
- preservation of its own natural pigment;
- additional protection against exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
- restoration of elasticity and shine.
For the scalp, the antibacterial, hypoallergenic and disinfecting properties of henna help:
- elimination of dandruff;
- removal of contamination;
- removal of allergic reactions after using chemical paints;
- getting rid of the itching and rash that have appeared.
Can colorless henna be harmful?
Henna is colorless for hair (user reviews confirm this) can do harm if mistakes were made in its use and some features of this tool were not taken into account.
There is no need to rely on the exceptional healing properties of henna and use it as the main medicine. With such an attitude, it is easy to miss the time for the necessary timely treatment or lengthen the time to complete recovery.
Procedural compresses and masks with Lavsonia powder should be supplemented with the necessary medication.
Frequent use of masks with henna makes the hair dry, heavy from the multi-layered protective film obtained and brittle. For owners of normal and dry hair, it is recommended to increase the time intervals between treatments. When carrying out them, masks should be applied only to the skin.
Indications
- split ends of the hair;
- restoration of weakened, brittle, lifeless hair is required;
- the need to return the natural natural shine to dull curls;
- protection of hair of all types from the effects of chemical, atmospheric and mechanical influences;
- itching, sensitivity of the scalp to various irritations;
- hair loss;
- seborrhea;
- the appearance of infectious and fungal inflammations on the skin;
- poor hair growth;
- dandruff;
- dysfunction of the sebaceous glands;
- desire to have beautiful, healthy and well-groomed hair.
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It is necessary to use colorless henna after personal testing of its effect on a single strand of hair. In case of an unsuccessful test, if the strand acquires an undesirable shade, you will have to refuse to use the product.
A possible allergic reaction to any component of the powder is checked on the skin of the bend of the elbow. Diluted in hot water and cooled henna for 15 minutes. applied to the skin of the hand. In case of redness, henna should be excluded from the composition of medical masks.
Main contraindications:
- individual intolerance to one of the exotic components that henna is rich in;
- dry and dry hair;
- planning to produce chemical hair coloring in the next 2-4 days. The result will be unevenness of the applied paint;
- colorless henna is not suitable for blondes if, during testing, a single curl has acquired an unwanted shade.
Using
Henna is colorless for hair (reviews of experts in the beauty industry were taken as a basis) is able to fully give all the power laid down by nature in a unique plant of lawsonium.
You just need not to ignore the proposed rules and tricks when conducting home procedures:
- It is recommended to purchase powder in a specialized store after studying the required quality certificate for the product.
- The powder should not be diluted with tap water. For the preparation of masks, settled boiled or filtered water is suitable.For the liquid base of the masks, natural herbal infusions are also suitable, which have a strengthening effect on the hair.
- Other ingredients of the future mask should be natural, high quality, fresh.
- Before starting the procedures, you should wash your hair. Slightly damp hair should be combed.
- The mask is rubbed into the skin and is evenly distributed along the length of the strands with a comb. The comb teeth should not be overlapped.
- After treatment with the composition of the mask, the hair is pinned at the top, put on a shower cap (any plastic bag or cling film will do), wrap it up with a towel.
- The holding time of the mixture on light hair is up to 20-30 minutes, on dark hair - up to 1-2 hours.
- The procedure ends with rinsing off the mask with running water. Shampoo may be needed if oil is present in the mixture.
Essential oils and colorless henna
Colorless henna for hair (reviews of fans of the product confirm this fact) enhances its healing and regenerating properties in tandem with essential oils.
Any of the oils, and there are more than 50 of them, can help the main component of the masks in the fight against several problems at once. Therefore, recommending some of them only, for example, to strengthen the hair follicles, would be wrong advice.
Firstly, more than a dozen other oils help to eliminate this problem, and secondly, any essential oil can simultaneously stimulate growth and eliminate hair brittleness, fight dandruff and alopecia, eliminate oiliness and regulate sebaceous secretions of the glands, eliminate inflammatory processes of the skin, or otherwise positive effect on hair and skin.
It is recommended that you select a specific essential oil based on personal preference, the desired result and the availability of the ingredient. To prepare a complex mask, it is enough to add 5-7 drops of the selected oil to the finished gruel.
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The composition for the mask is prepared in a volume sufficient for one procedure and is immediately used as directed. The freshness of the gruel for the mask and the result obtained from its application are interrelated. For short hair, a sufficient mask volume is obtained from 25 g of dry henna. For medium and long hair, the portion is increased by 2-4 times.
A portion of the powder is diluted with boiling water until a homogeneous slurry with the consistency of sour cream is made. After adding specially selected additional ingredients and thoroughly mixing with the bulk, the mixture should cool slightly. First, the mask is rubbed into the skin at the roots. Then, with a comb, the gruel is distributed evenly along the length of the strands.
Variants of the most popular masks with the presence of colorless henna powder are shown in the summary table.
| Mask type | Ingredients | amount | Characteristics |
| Classic | henna water | 100 g | All masks of this block are universal. They are suitable for all hair types. No water is used for the kefir mask. The nettle mask is poured with boiling water after mixing all the dry ingredients. The preparation of the remaining masks begins with mixing colorless henna and hot water. The kefir mask is ready to apply in 15 minutes. The rest - after cooling down a little. Universal masks are applied to the skin and hair. Exposure: 20-30 min. for light hair, 1-2 hours for dark hair. |
| Complex | henna water yolk burdock oil olive oil apple cider vinegar honey | 100 g 2 pcs. 2 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. 2 tbsp. l. 2 tsp | |
| Kefir | henna kefir | 50 g 100 ml | |
| Nettle | henna water dry nettle mustard powder | 100 g 50 g 2 tsp | |
| Curd | henna water lemon juice yolk low-fat cottage cheese | 100 g 2 tbsp. l. 2 pcs. 3 tbsp. l. | |
| Hair loss | henna clay green castor oil olive oil water | 2 tbsp. l. 2 tbsp. l. 2 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. 4 tbsp. l. | Water can be replaced with herbal decoction. The mixture is infused for 10 minutes. Exposure on hair - 1 hour |
| To strengthen hair | henna water kefir ylang-ylang oil | 100 g 0.5 tbsp. 3-5 drops | First, henna is diluted with boiling water. After a few minutes, the remaining components are introduced into the mixture. Exposure - 40-60 min. |
| To add shine | henna water yolk jojoba oil | 100 g 1 PC. 1 tbsp. l. | The yolk and oil are added to the slightly cooled base mixture. |
| henna Black tea egg olive oil | 100 g 1 PC. 1 tbsp. l. | Henna is bred with freshly brewed tea. Beat the egg with butter. Both mixtures are mixed. | |
| For dry and dry hair | henna water avocado pulp castor oil | 100 g 2 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. | After the diluted henna has cooled, add the avocado and oil. |
| For oily hair | henna water lemon juice clay blue burdock oil | 100 g 2 tbsp. l. 2 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. | The remaining components are added to the diluted and cooled base. The oil can be replaced with castor oil. |
| For faster hair growth | henna Black tea kefir bay oil (essential) | 100 g 50 ml 2-4 drops | Henna is diluted with tea, then kefir and butter are added. Kefir should be sour. |
| For damaged hair | henna water yolk olive oil honey | 150 g 1 PC. 2 tbsp. l. 1 tbsp. l. | Mix the components thoroughly. The mask is applied from the roots along the entire hair length for 40 minutes. |
How often can colorless henna be used?
The powerful effect of masks with the inclusion of henna powder on the skin and hair increases the time interval between treatments. The monthly norm is considered to be the repetition of the procedure 2, sometimes 3 times.
More frequent application of the mask greatly dries the skin and hair, which can lead to the opposite of the therapeutic effect. If you do not get carried away with frequent repetitions of procedures, but perform them regularly, your hair will noticeably become prettier and healthier.
Can hair be dyed after colorless henna?
It is not prohibited to dye strands and take care of them in parallel with the help of colorless henna. The main thing is to follow the rule: painting must be done before the procedure using henna, or 7-9 days after it.
How to determine the quality of henna
The quality of the colorless henna used guarantees the expected therapeutic or prophylactic effect on the hair and scalp.
When choosing a product, you need to take into account the following expert advice:
- The composition of the proposed powder and its expiration date indicated on the package must be studied. Pure henna should not be diluted with various chemical additives and fixatives. Expired goods lose some of the declared properties.
- The degree of grind and the presence of larger henna particles are assessed.
- The powder should not contain foreign particles, sand and other debris.
- The rich, strong herbal henna aroma emphasizes the high quality of the product.
High-quality colorless henna does not color the hair, but only strengthens its structure - Depending on the locality of the lawsonia collection, the color of the finished powder can vary from yellow-green to light green. Stale or prepared from old stems, the product acquires light brown shades. Unscrupulous sellers and manufacturers can add green dye to the mix to hide the problems of their products. If you pour henna powder with water, the mixed pigment will flake off from the resulting mass.
- High-quality colorless henna should not affect the change in hair color after any procedures with its use.
What do the reviews say?
A natural remedy from exotic lawsonia, used all over the world, is striking in its effectiveness and achieving maximum results in strengthening hair. Girls who prefer hair masks with the inclusion of colorless henna leave mostly positive reviews. All confirm the guaranteed result with the systematic and competent use of the remedy.
And some advise not to throw away the unused composition left after the procedure, and use it for cosmetic purposes for the skin.Statistics indicate that most girls prefer to use colorless henna of Iranian or Indian origin.
Article design: Olga Pankevich
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At first I was afraid to apply masks based on colorless henna on my hair, because I thought that their color would change. The fears were in vain. The shade has not changed a bit, but the hair has become lively and attractive.