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Sunday 9 June 2013

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Henna (Lawsonia inermis, also called henna tree) is a flowering plant used since antiquity to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather and wool. The name is also used for dye preparations derived from the plant, and for the art of temporary tattooing based on those dyes.

Henna is a tall shrub or small tree, 2.6 m high. It is glabrous, multibranched with spine tipped branchlets. Leaves are opposite, entire, glabrous, sub-sessile, elliptical, and broadly lanceolate (1.5–5.0 cm x 0.5–2 cm), acuminate, having depressed veins on the dorsal surface. Henna flowers have four sepals and a 2 mm calyx tube with 3 mm spread lobes. Petals are obvate, white or red stamens inserted in pairs on the rim of the calyx tube. Ovary is four celled, style up to 5 mm long and erect. Fruits are small, brownish capsules, 4–8 mm in diameter, with 32–49 seeds per fruit, and open irregularly into four splits.

Use of henna for body art has enjoyed a recent renaissance due to improvements in cultivation, processing, and the emigration of people from traditional henna-using regions.

For skin dyeing, a paste of ground henna (either prepared from a dried powder or from fresh ground leaves) is placed in contact with the skin from a few hours to overnight. Henna stains can last a few days to a month depending on the quality of the paste, individual skin type, and how long the paste is allowed to stay on the skin.

Henna also acts as an anti-fungal and a preservative for leather and cloth.

Henna flowers have been used to create perfume since ancient times, and henna perfume is experiencing a resurgence. Henna repels some insect pests and mildew.

Henna's coloring properties are due to lawsone, a burgundy organic compound that has an affinity for bonding with protein. Lawsone is primarily concentrated in the leaves, especially in the petioles of the leaf. Lawsone content in leaves is negatively correlated with the number of seeds in the fruits.

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Henna Powder For Hair Images Pictures Photos Pics Collectinos 2013

Henna Powder For Hair Images Pictures Photos Pics Collectinos 2013

Henna Powder For Hair Images Pictures Photos Pics Collectinos 2013

Henna Powder For Hair Images Pictures Photos Pics Collectinos 2013

Henna Powder For Hair Images Pictures Photos Pics Collectinos 2013

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by Dawn Michelle of Minimalist Beauty

Women have colored there hair for centuries, and hair color is now a multibillion dollar industry. If your hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month, hair color becomes a never ending necessary beauty treatment. If you are trying to grow out your hair to long lengths, chemical treatment makes it challenging, and can also be toxic to your body.

The Double Standard and Toxicity

A common suggestion for growing longer healthy hair for all hair types is to stop dyeing your hair with traditional hair color. This is a touchy topic for so many women. There certainly is a double standard with men looking distinguished with "salt and pepper" hair, and women not having that luxury. The right hair color can brighten your skin tone, enhance your eye color, and create a luminous vibrancy to their overall look.

The problem with consistently coloring your hair for years and years is that many women do not really know how to care for colored hair. There is more to treating chemically colored hair other than maintaining the color. Once your hair has been chemically altered, it needs consistent nurturing.

Even if you do know how to care for color treated hair, as you get older your hair texture changes, and coloring mature hair can make it thin and become extremely damaged as it is more delicate than it once was. The maintenance of color treated hair can also be very expensive. The demarcation line of traditional hair dye can be quite obvious, and the consistent hair coloring cycle continues.

Hair dyes are one of the most toxic beauty products that women use. You can read an article by Paula's Choice called Hair Dye & Cancer Risks here. Another very good article is from the Environmental Working Group connecting coal tar hair dyes with bladder cancers and non-hodgkin's lymphoma which you can read here. Health reigns supreme over beauty, and there are natural hair coloring options that give amazing results for both darkening and lightening hair.

Natural Hair Color Options & Variations

Although there are less toxic hair dyes on the market, the best natural hair dye option is body art quality henna. Body art quality henna only comes in one color with variations of red depending on where the plant is grown. Yet there is cassia obovata, also called neutral henna, which provides a beautiful golden tone perfect for those with light colored hair, or indigo which creates a rich black shade. These two natural dyes mixed with henna and other natural spices and ingredients can create many hair color variations.

On the Henna For Hair website, you can see basic henna mixes to achieve strawberry, red, auburn, brunette, and jet black hair. You can also see personal henna mixes for how women achieve golden blond shades to a fabulous black. There are many options with henna, cassia, and indigo. These natural options do cover grays extremely well and you can watch a tutorial by Henna For Hair here. You can not lighten your hair with henna or cassia, but you can with honey.

Honey Hair Lightening

There is a lot of information online on naturally lightening hair with honey. When honey is mixed with water it releases a natural peroxide. Here is a very thorough article by Ktani on how to lighten you hair with honey which you can read here. I've also seen a fun video by Andrea's Choice on YouTube about using honey to lighten hair. Watch that video here. Honey has been used to lighten virgin hair, chemically dyed hair, and hennaed hair.

Chemicals Make It Challenging To Grow Extremely Long Hair

If your hair is naturally curly or dry, adding chemicals increase the difficulty of maintaining healthy hair. It already takes a lot of work and patience to grow out your hair, especially if you'd like to grow it to extreme lengths. Not everyone desires long long hair and it truly is a personal preference. When you add the element of chemicals to your hair care regimen the results are not always certain. Using natural hair coloring techniques is a better option. In fact henna has been my main deep conditioning and strengthening hair treatment for the last two years.

What is your experience with traditional hair dye and/or henna? Have you ever tried lightening your hair with honey?

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Dawn Michelle is a writer, professional dancer, choreographer, jewelry designer, and pure lover of life and the planet. She has been a part of the entertainment industry for years, and worked in one of the largest beauty retailers as a consultant. Dawn Michelle writes a lifestyle blog called Minimalist Beauty that incorporates organic beauty and cosmetics, eco-friendly fashion and extremely chic style, simple living, and pursuing creativity. She also has an Etsy shop called Azuha which has handmade fiber jewelry, earrings, natural cosmetics and more.

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Here are questions related to Using Henna As Hair Dye.
Using Henna To Dye Hair

I was thinking of using henna to color my hair. I was born a redhead but due to fading have colored my hair for years. Can anyone tell me if it is safe to switch over to henna? Also, where can I buy it? Thanks!

Carol from Lancaster, PA
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By Shei (Guest Post)12/01/2008

Check out www.rainbowresearch.com, they have henna hair coloring in lots of shades with guides and tips for applying it. Henna is an awsome all natural alternative to hairdye and it is sooo much better for your hair and the environment! It is a little harder to apply, so you may want someone else to help you with it, if you get it on your skin it will stain much longer than regular dyes.
Using Henna to Cover Grey Hair

Package of henna.My mom's friend wants to know if henna covers grey hair. What color will her hair be? She only wants the kind bought from an India store. The natural green powder kind. She has brownish hair with grey. How does she mix it? With water? And does anyone know how long it should stay on? Does she shampoo it out or condition it? And will it cover all her grey hair? Tyvm, any info would help her. Sorry she asking a million questions.

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By bzladi06/06/2012

I have used henna for several years now. I buy mine from www.lushusa.com. There are also lush stores around different states. I use the caca rouge (I think that's the name of it). It actually comes in several colors, and it will be different on everyone. It does cover my gray.

In my case, this color is very auburn! I am fair skinned and have freckles, so it fits! My natural color was brown with some auburn (years ago)...and now, much more gray!

I use a grater and grate the henna (it comes in bar form), and then mix it with boiling water. I let it cool to the point where I can put it on my hair. I use a cheap paint brush to get all the roots and be able to control where it's going! I then wrap my hair in a bag (like a plastic walmart bag) and clip with a clothes pin. I usually wrap an old towel around it to keep drips from going down my neck! I look a little like something from a swamp monster movie! lol

I leave it on for a minimum of 3-4 hours, and often just sleep in it. I wash it out with shampoo and condition as usual. I've gotten many compliments on my hair and it's so much healthier feeling since I henna instead of using dye! I have heard that once you henna, you can't go back to other hair dye, but to be honest, this is natural and I don't like chemicals, so I won't go back to it anyway! Good luck!
Hair Color for Sensitive Skin

I am a 69 year old woman with salt and pepper hair (leaning more to the pepper). I would like to color my hair but the last two times I have done so I had an allergic reaction to it. My scalp itched and one time it flaked after using. Is there any product I could use that I will not get a reaction to that is effective?

I understand Henna would work but have no idea where to buy it and really don't want to buy it online. I did buy Garnier Nutrisse but have not opened it yet. A woman standing near me when I was looking at the hair color suggested this one because it is gentler. But if someone has a better suggestion, I can return it.

By Elaine from IA
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By Laniegirl11/22/2009

Yes, well that is enough to see to decide I better grow old gracefully. My reaction was no where near that bad, just some itching of the scalp for about a week but the next time I might not be so lucky. Thank you for the information.

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Friday 7 June 2013

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Henna Use Pros and Cons for Your Natural Afro Hair
ShawnTe Pierce
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I belong to different hair care groups for African-American women who have decided to wear their natural hair texture and give up chemical processing (relaxers, man-made chemical dyes, and perms). One hair care treatment I see popping up a lot is the use of henna (Lawsonia inermis). While this treatment is popular, is it right for your natural, afro hair?

The Pros

    Loosen Your Curl Pattern: I've found that many women use this natural dye as a way to texturize their hair. Meaning, some use it to loosen their natural curl pattern. Some have used the dye so often that their hair changed from tight coils to looser curls and waves.
    Makes Hair Thicker: Those with fine hair like to use the dye to add thickness and strength to their hair. It binds to the hair adding thickness and fills in weak points adding strength. This is why some deep conditioners use it as a main ingredient.
    Hair is Shinier and Bouncier: Many women have noticed their hair holds more shine after using the dye. Also, they see more bounce and movement where before their hair just did not move at all.

The Cons

    Time Consuming and Messy: All dyes have the mess factor to contend with. However, this natural dye takes hours to develop. It needs to be left on anywhere between four to 12 hours and takes a while to rinse out.
    Color Results Vary: There is no telling how your color may ultimately change, the natural form of the dye does not lighten hair but can darken hair or give hair anywhere between a copper to burgundy tone in natural light. Also, the hair color change is permanent. This means you have to grow it out to return to your natural color.
    Dry Hair: This dye can make hair feel dry much like protein treatments can for some so follow immediately with a moisturizing conditioner and continue regular use of one. Preferably one without protein in it as the dye already is doing for hair what a protein treatment would do.
    Loosens Curl Pattern: While this is one of the main reason a lot women use this natural dye. If you like your curls the way they are you may run the risk of altering your curl pattern, especially with frequent use.
    Strong Odor: Some like it. Some don't. But be careful if you work in a fragrance-free environment as using the dye may put you in violation of company policy.

I've seen many women with Afro-textured hair who use henna on their hair often and look great. Natural curly-haired blogger, CurlyNiki is a self-proclaimed henna-head and her hair is full, shiny and healthy looking with no color change. If you want a peak at the process of using this natural dye check out this vlogger's experience with it on YouTube.

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Thursday 6 June 2013

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The 21st Century Herbalist Natural Hair Dye Month: How to Use Henna
Katie Glenn
[Natural Hair Dye Month: How to Use Henna]

All last month we learned great ways to naturally care for our hair. Now that we’ve got the healthy hair we want…let’s add some color, shall we? Throughout the month of August I’ll be sharing great ways to naturally color your hair with specific weeks dedicated to blondes, brunettes and red heads. This week I’m talking henna, where to buy it and how to apply it.

You probably think of henna as the colorant used to create wonderful temporary designs on your skin and while it does do that, it can also color your hair. Henna works differently than the commercial colorants you find on the market today. It is chemical-free and instead of coating the hair like the boxed hair dyes, it actually penetrates the hair shaft and changes the color from the inside out. It does take longer for the henna to work but you’ll end up with beautiful color that you can customize and it can last for months, all without chemicals!

Buying Henna: Things You Should Know

Henna comes in several shades and is usually labeled similar to hair colors, so you’ll find blonde hennas, black hennas, etc. Typically henna is red but mixing different parts of the plant together that were harvested at different times can produce other shades. All henna, even those labeled “blonde,” will have a slight red tint to them, you should be aware of this if you have light blonde hair. I’ll cover more about naturally boosting blonde color in next week’s column.

You can often find henna in a natural food stores like Whole Foods. You can also get it online from herbal retailers like Mountain Rose Herbs. When purchasing henna be sure to get it from a reputable resource because some henna is chemically treated in order to create the different colors and if you’re trying to avoid putting chemicals on your hair…well, you see the problem with that.

Applying Henna: Things You Should Know

Materials Needed

henna color of your choice*, hot water, plastic or glass mixing bowl**, plastic spoon or spatula**, plastic or latex gloves, shower cap or plastic wrap, old towel, olive or jojoba oil, petroleum jelly

Don’t wash your hair at least 12 hours before you color, a little of your hair’s natural oils is a good thing. When you’re ready to color, dampen your hair then pat it with a towel to remove any excess water. Follow with a small amount (start with 3-4 drops rubbed together between your palms) of either olive or jojoba oil and massage it onto the ends of your hair.

Mixing Henna

Most henna will have mixing directions on the container. If it does not then all you need to know is that you’re trying to create a paste that is thin enough to spread onto your hair but not so thin that it will drip down your face and neck once applied. For short to shoulder-length hair you’ll need about 3 oz. of henna and for longer hair you’ll need about 6 oz. of henna. Start by mixing together the henna with a small amount of the hot water, stirring constantly add more water until a smooth paste forms. Do this slowly because it’s cheaper to add more water to the mix, then it is to add more henna to a mix that got too thin.

Applying Henna

Remember when I mentioned that this is the same henna that is used to create temporary skin art? Now’s the time to make sure you have gloves on. Otherwise your fingers will be red for the next couple of weeks! For this same reason, you’ll want to try and keep the paste from coming in direct contact with your scalp, just like any other hair color. And just like any other hair color, some of it will get on your scalp and that’s okay, just don’t rub it into your scalp and you’ll be fine. You can help prevent the color from dying your forehead and neck by rubbing a thin layer of petroleum jelly around your hair line.

Apply the henna paste the same way you’d apply any other hair color. Section the hair, start at the roots and work your way down the hair shaft. Once you’ve covered all of the sections, go back and cover your entire head with any leftover paste to make sure it is thoroughly applied.

Now you’ll want to let it “bake”. If you have long hair you can pin it up in a loose bun on top of your head. Then cover your hair with the shower cap or by wrapping it in plastic wrap. Cover the shower cap, or plastic wrap, with an old towel to insulate the hair. The heat will allow the henna to penetrate deep into the hair shaft giving you a wonderful depth of color and coverage.

The longer you leave the henna on your hair, the darker the color will be and the longer it will last (same as when you apply it to your skin). I’d wait at least 30 minutes for the color to penetrate light hair but you can go up to 1 hour or 2 hours if you prefer. For darker hair and henna shades you’ll need to let the henna sit for 1-3 hours. It’s worth it! You’re hair is being colored and conditioned by the henna.

Rinsing Henna

Once you’ve allowed the henna to sit for the desired amount of time, rinse it out in the shower. Rinse in warm water and gently move and work your fingers through the hair to get out as much of the henna as you can. Then shampoo and condition your hair as you normally would. It’s okay if some of the henna stays in your hair just make sure you use a dark towel when patting your hair dry after your shower. Once your hair is dry, then you can brush it a few times and the remaining henna will come right out.

After Care

The color won’t look very different until your hair is dry, so be patient and let it dry. But if you can’t wait, go ahead and blow it dry but be kind to your hair and use either a low or medium heat, never high!

The color will rinse out a little more in the next three washes then you’ll see the “true” shade of the color. It will start to fade slowly over the next couple of months just like any other temporary color does. Though for some people, especially those with lighter hair, it can last for 5-6 months. And because it fades slowly, you won’t end up with a defined “dye line” as your roots grow out.

*I’ll talk more about specific henna colors in each of the color specific weeks (blondes, brunettes and reds) during the rest of Natural Hair Color Month.

**Don’t use metal bowls or spoons to mix the henna paste because they can affect the color of the final product.

Check back each week during August for specific henna colors that can be used on blonde, brunette and red hair. I’ll also be sharing alternative coloring options for each of these hair colors. It should be a fun month of Natural Hair Color!

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