henna
Henna can be used for all types of hair, because it is a natural pigment that does not hurt the hair, but it encapsulates and protects it. Its effect varies from one hair color to another. It appears in red or orange color on light and blond hair and appears reddish on brown or chestnut hair. They may appear as a light red glow on dark black hair.
The effect of henna and color lasts for four to six weeks, after which the hair may begin to lose its luster gradually, and then the ball can be re-used and henna again, it is worth noting that it is not preferable to use the normal dye or hailait or other after henna because it will affect the saturation of color in the dye and will appear Color is different from the desired color.
How to dye hair with henna
- Preheat an appropriate amount of water until it becomes warm without boiling it, you should be able to put your hand in it without burning. As for the quantity and proportion of water and henna, it depends on the length and thickness of hair you want to dye.
- Add the chopped henna to a deep bowl. Add the warm water gradually with the continuous stirring until you have a soft but cohesive mixture. Henna should not be solid and lumpy. It should be difficult to move and use, and it should not be so soft and loose from the hair when used.
- Wear gloves before you touch the henna mixture with your hands. Because henna has a strong red color on the skin and does not go away with washing your hands, you should also apply some cream of Vaseline or some vegetable oil or other to the edges of your face near the scalp (on the front and side ends) The color of the skin is red if it is touched by henna. Vaseline makes a protective layer separating henna from the skin.
- Take all the necessary precautions before putting henna on your hair by choosing the appropriate place to put henna and using old newspaper paper if necessary to protect the floor from stains. You should also wear an old shirt over your clothes or use a large piece of cloth or transparent nylon over your clothes to protect it from stains.
- Divide the hair into a suitable size, fasten it with hair clips, and then place the henna on each chute, starting from the lower chisel down to the chisel located at the top of the head.
- Cover the head with a hair towel or any piece of cloth and leave it on the head for between one and six hours depending on the color you want.
- Wash your hair with water alone first to make sure that dry henna is removed from your hair, then wash your hair two or three times as needed with shampoo.