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Fenugreek: Cosmetic Uses and Methi Properties
Fenugreek , common name, called methi in Hindi, is a herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family, from faba = broad bean better known as Legumes. Trigonella for the triangular shape of its seeds and fenugreek/foenum graecum because in ancient times it was used as livestock feed. In addition to being used for livestock , fenugreek has always been used as a cooking food and a medicinal plant in the most ancient medicines for therapeutic and even cosmetic purposes: traces of it have been found from Persia to Ancient Egypt, passing through Greece and Italy up to India. The plant is native to the Middle East and North Africa, it loves warm and dry climates. Fenugreek: Uses of Methi in Cosmetics The leaves and seeds of the methi plant , contained in the legume fruits. They are used whole or ground into a powder that has been used in cosmetics for skin and hair care for thousands of years. They contain numerous beneficial elements including vitamins A, B, C and E, mineral salts such as iron, phosphorus and calcium, amino acids, mucilages, fatty acids, proteins, phytoestrogens and diosgenin. The cosmetic properties of fenugreek are anti-inflammatory antiseptic nutritive refurbished soothing emollients firming stimulants antioxidants Attention future mothers: use during pregnancy is not recommended! Fenugreek: Methi Properties for Skin The mucilage contained in the seeds makes fenugreek powder perfect for facial skin because it promotes cell renewal as well as having a hydrating, nourishing, regenerating and firming action . The skin will be softer, toned and compact . Ideal for mature skin but also for young skin for its antiseptic power that fights acne and imperfections. On the body it is an effective aid in combating water retention and cellulite. Also ideal as a breast firming agent due to the presence of phytoestrogens which are able to replicate the functions of estrogen. Fenugreek: Methi Properties for Hair Methi, fenugreek, applied as a compress , prevents and combats hair loss and at the same time promotes the growth of new hair thanks to the presence of phytoestrogens. Your hair will be healthier, fuller and more voluminous. It also contains saponins that give methi a perfect cleansing and sanitizing action against dandruff. For hair it is ideal combined with the action of Brahmi and Bhringraj . How to use fenugreek - methi Here are some recipes for you to prepare at home with methi powder! Try using fenugreek in synergy with essential oils , as the smell is particularly intense and distinctive. To obtain optimal results, consistency is required! The ideal weekly frequency and application times must be respected. Methi face mask This fenugreek mask is perfect for young skin to combat acne and for mature skin to combat wrinkles. We recommend you do it before going to sleep! A small saucepan 50 g fenugreek powder 250 ml of water While the water is still boiling add the methi and continue to mix vigorously until you get a smooth solution. Let it cool down and apply it, dabbing if necessary with a gauze. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes. Methi hair mask An exceptional fenugreek hair mask is prepared with 125 ml of coconut milk and adding methi powder until it has the consistency of yogurt. Now apply it on the scalp and hair and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Rinse and use a gentle shampoo. Breast Firming Mask This fenugreek breast mask will firm and volume your breasts! 30 g fenugreek 20 g of green clay 20 drops of fennel essential oil. Put all the ingredients in a container and then add water, mixing vigorously until you get a smooth paste without lumps. Spread it on the breast and cover with a transparent film. Now leave it on for about 15 minutes and then rinse. Methi Gel: How to Get It You may have heard a lot about methi gel , let's find out how to use methi seeds to obtain the gel! With fenugreek seeds it is possible to produce a gel to enjoy its beneficial properties on skin and hair with a much less strong and intense smell than that of methi powder. Additionally, this methi gel will be perfect for a hydrating hair pack , added to other Ayurvedic herbal packs , and can also be used as a leave-in or as a styling gel. They are needed 2 glasses of water 1-2 tbsp methi seeds A small saucepan A clean nylon stocking How to proceed Soak the two glasses of water and 1-2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in a saucepan for 12 hours. Heat, bring to the boil and boil for 15 minutes Filter, the clean nylon stocking will be perfect Put the seeds back into the filtered liquid, add another 50 ml of water and boil again Strain and crush the seeds to release the gel, which will be thick like honey. Repeat the operation if necessary. {"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Go to product","productTitle":{"hue":213,"saturation":0,"brightness":0,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356,"saturation":0.74,"brightness":1},"buttonCo lor":{"hue":26.67,"saturation":0.037,"brightness":0.9529,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"satu ration":0,"brightness":0.018750000000000044,"alpha":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"cesbgg-kq.myshopify.com","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976932053378","title":"Fieno Greco - Methi","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"5.90","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/fieno-greco-methi-biopark-cosmetics-yumibio-317.webp?v=1752687998&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/fieno-greco-methi-1","altImage":"Fieno Greco - Methi - Biopark Cosmetics"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976942932354","title":"Fieno Greco in Polvere","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"5.90","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/fieno-greco-in-polvere-phitofilos-yumibio-968.webp?v=1752518211&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/fieno-greco-in-polvere","altImage":"Fieno Greco in Polvere - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976803570050","title":"Fieno Greco Methi","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"6.21","compareAtPrice":"6.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/fieno-greco-methi-le-erbe-di-janas-yumibio-327.webp?v=1752531155&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/fieno-greco-methi","altImage":"Fieno Greco Methi - Le Erbe di Janas"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976984482178","title":"Shampoo Ayurvedico Delicato con Fieno Greco","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"11.61","compareAtPrice":"12.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/shampoo-ayurvedico-delicato-con-fieno-greco-rasayana-yumibio-313.webp?v=1752707306&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/shampoo-ayurvedico-delicato-con-fieno-greco","altImage":"Shampoo Ayurvedico Delicato con Fieno Greco - Rasayana"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977561297282","title":"Ayurdiva - Hydra gel al methi","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"16.05","compareAtPrice":"16.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/ayurdiva-hydra-gel-al-methi-my-sezione-aurea-yumibio-327.webp?v=1752716515&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/ayurdiva-hydra-gel-al-methi","altImage":"Ayurdiva - Hydra gel al methi - My Sezione Aurea"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977176568194","title":"Olio di Fieno Greco","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"44.00","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/olio-di-fieno-greco-isha-yumibio-219.webp?v=1752696308&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/olio-di-fieno-greco","altImage":"Olio di Fieno Greco - Isha"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"} Fieno Greco - Methi EUR 5.90 Go to product Fieno Greco in Polvere EUR 5.90 Go to product Fieno Greco Methi EUR 6.21 EUR 6.90 Go to product Shampoo Ayurvedico Delicato con Fieno Greco EUR 11.61 EUR 12.90 Go to product Ayurdiva - Hydra gel al methi EUR 16.05 EUR 16.90 Go to product Olio di Fieno Greco EUR 44.00 Go to product If you are passionate about Ayurvedic herbs and their formidable properties, you might be interested in learning more about henna, which not only colors hair naturally, but also has excellent strengthening and restructuring properties! 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When and how to do the double pass with henna and other dyeing herbs
Find out what it is, when it should be done and what the double henna application is for! Especially if you need to cover grey hair, learn the correct technique now to get a perfect result! What is meant by double pass with henna and other dyeing herbs? Double pass means two applications of henna and dyeing herbs in order to even out the hair and then obtain the desired hair color! The two applications, the two steps, can be done on the same day or one or more days apart from each other. The first step: the first application with henna The first step must be done with only red henna , then the lawsonia This first step serves to: make the hair as uniform as possible by pigmenting the hair tone any gray hair and regrowth Leave your red henna on for at least 45-60 minutes, as always covered with a cap or to keep it nice and warm. Once the processing time has elapsed, rinse with warm water, pat your hair dry, and it will turn out to be a coppery orange red or just highlighted depending on the starting color. The color now obtained is only the base and will be covered with the second step to obtain the chosen color. The second step: the second application with henna and dyeing herbs The second step consists of applying the mix of dyeing herbs, with a percentage of red henna if necessary, to achieve the final color you want to obtain. The hair is completely evened out with the chosen color. It can be done on the same day as the first step or in the following days. Being the final step, the application time will depend on the result you want to obtain, if only a reflection then 30 to 60 minutes are sufficient while if we want a complete and covering colouring up to 2 hours will be needed. When should you do a double pass with henna? The double pass with henna and dyeing herbs is not always necessary. So we recommend you do this when: you have a lot of white hair and you want to cover it You have very thick hair that is resistant to color. you have regrowth and want to even out the color you want to get a very dark final color if you start from a bleached base and don't want to risk finding yourself with green highlights When should you NOT apply a double coat of henna? In some cases, the double pass is not only unnecessary, but is actually not recommended: Your hair is light brown and you just want to give it a few highlights. you have red highlights that you want to keep you have white hair and want to achieve a final honey or light brown color, in this case you will get the desired color with just one step! We recommend keeping in mind some fundamental precautions before proceeding with the double pass with henna and dyeing herbs, read all the Frequently Asked Questions about Henna here Henna and herbal dyes If you want to experiment, here are some articles with tips for different colors you can get with henna and dyeing herbs. 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Indigo for hair: properties and benefits
Indigo for hair is a powder obtained from the fermentation and drying of the leaves of the tropical plant Indigofera Tinctoria . Indigo for hair has dyeing properties and is used in Black Henna for its ability to give hair dark tones ranging from brown to black, with light shades of blue. In addition to dyeing hair, indigo has beneficial properties for hair: it envelops the hair cuticles, protecting them from external stress and making the hair thicker and shinier. Indigo powder is therefore useful in the restructuring treatment of fine, fragile or damaged hair ; it is also excellent as a treatment for greasy hair due to its antibacterial and sebum-balancing action. How to dye your hair with indigo? Indigo is a completely natural dye that allows you to obtain dark tones, from brown to black. To color your hair with indigo, simply mix the powder with hot water, adding a pinch of bicarbonate or salt to improve the release of pigments and to fix the color. There is no need to let the mixture rest, you can apply it immediately on clean hair. Indigo alone cannot bind to the hair's keratin and therefore, if used alone, will tend to discharge very quickly. To keep the color longer, you can prepare a dye mixture with red henna (lawsonia) or other herbs depending on the effect you want to achieve. To intensify the color and fix it well, I recommend you apply indigo close together, even once a week, to allow the pigments to fix well on the hair. Remember that indigo releases a blue pigment and cannot be used alone on blonde or white hair, which would turn green or light blue! Be careful if you use indigo and want to bleach your hair : the risk of green-blue reflections is very high! Indigo for hair: preparation and application Preparing Indigo requires some essential accessories for a safe, precise and clean application. Prepare gloves, a bowl, an application brush, a cream to protect the skin at the hairline, and dark towels. I recommend applying the mixture to clean hair to optimize the color yield. How much indigo powder to use? The quantities suggested are general and vary based on the total mass of the hair. If in doubt, I recommend preparing a more generous dose of product: the hair must be well covered by the mixture. If there is any left, you can always freeze it for a later application. Very short hair: 50 gr Short hair: 100 gr Hair on shoulders: 150 gr Very long hair: 200 - 250 gr How to prepare indigo? If you don't have white hair, just prepare the mixture with hot water, mixing until you obtain a creamy paste and apply it to clean hair. If you have white hair , remember that indigo does not cover the whites but makes them bluish. To cover gray hair with indigo, I recommend you proceed with a double pass : 1st step should be done only with Lawsonia to tone the whites, with a pose of approximately 40 - 50 minutes; 2nd step with a mix of Lawsonia and Indigo to fix the color and allow you to obtain hair with full and uniform color. Create a thick, non-drip mixture (the ideal consistency is that of yogurt) and distribute it all over your hair. Cover your hair carefully with cling film or a shower cap and leave it on for at least 40 minutes. To get the most benefits from indigo for hair, make sure you use pure indigo, without the addition of chemical additives . Often, in fact, low-quality powders are added with synthetic dyes, which increase their dyeing power; always use a pure, high-quality indigo for healthy and shiny hair. {"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Go to product","productTitle":{"hue":213,"saturation":0,"brightness":0,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356,"saturation":0.74,"brightness":1},"buttonCo lor":{"hue":26.67,"saturation":0.037,"brightness":0.9529,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"satu ration":0,"brightness":0.018750000000000044,"alpha":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"cesbgg-kq.myshopify.com","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976933626242","title":"Pura Polvere di Indigo","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"5.90","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/pura-polvere-di-indigo-biopark-cosmetics-yumibio-480.webp?v=1752682167&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/pura-polvere-di-indigo","altImage":"Pura Polvere di Indigo - Biopark Cosmetics"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976801636738","title":"Polvere pura di Indigo","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"7.11","compareAtPrice":"7.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/polvere-pura-di-indigo-le-erbe-janas-yumibio-233.webp?v=1752511059&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/polvere-pura-di-indigo","altImage":"Polvere pura di Indigo - Le Erbe Janas"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977130922370","title":"Indigo in polvere","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"9.90","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/indigo-in-polvere-isha-yumibio-483.webp?v=1752687724&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/indigo-in-polvere","altImage":"Indigo in polvere - Isha"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976977174914","title":"Polvere di Indigo Biologica","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"11.99","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/polvere-di-indigo-biologica-cultivators-yumibio-131.webp?v=1752508136&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/polvere-di-indigo-biologica","altImage":"Polvere di Indigo Biologica - Cultivator’s"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"} Pura Polvere di Indigo EUR 5.90 Go to product Polvere pura di Indigo EUR 7.11 EUR 7.90 Go to product Indigo in polvere EUR 9.90 Go to product Polvere di Indigo Biologica EUR 11.99 Go to product Yumibio Curiosities: Did you know that the use of indigo is very ancient? The people of Asia used Indigo to dye clothes as early as 2000 BC, and the ancient Egyptians also used it in the same way. There is even an ancient Babylonian tablet from the 7th century BC that contains a recipe for using this dyeing herb on wool. In Europe, on the other hand, the population used Indigo as a cosmetic herb, as a medicine, and as a paint pigment. Did you get a result that is too dark? You can get rid of your unwanted dye quickly and naturally! Find out everything in our guide ! If you want to know everything about how to dye your hair with henna naturally, discover all our tips in the henna and natural dyes section of our blog ! [ApSC sc_key=sc3148331291][/ApSC]
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Are you wondering how to lighten henna?
If you are passionate about henna and have been doing it on your hair for some time now. You may have gone from a warm color to a darker , cooler color - due to layering - that you may not like, or you simply mixed it hoping for a color and it didn't come out the color you wanted ! So what to do? The henna must be discharged more quickly by depigmenting and destratifying ! Index How it works Methods for destratifying and discharging color Correcting reflections How it works The shaft of our hair is protected by a thin layer of cells, the cuticle , which protects it from external aggressions and stress. When you use a chemical dye on your hair, it works mainly thanks to two main ingredients, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which make the hair swell by opening its cuticles and depriving it of its original color, destroying the melanin inside it to "replace" it with new colored molecules that will be in all respects the result of the chosen dye. Hair coloring with henna, on the other hand, has a different process: lawsonia is deposited on the hair. The color slowly migrates inside the cortex of the hair, where it binds with the keratin naturally contained within it. Henna continues to oxidize for approximately 3 days after treatment and during this time the color will change slightly before settling permanently. As the treatments continue, the hair will become thicker, stronger and more voluminous, but with many applications you will experience a process of color stratification , which will make the hair turn darker. To maintain lighter and brighter tones, we recommend alternating henna dyeing with highlighting treatments such as sherazade ; apply pure henna only on the roots to cover regrowth and treat the lengths only every two months. Another method is to use a different mix for the lengths, with a high percentage of cassia to dampen the dyeing power of the henna. If you want to remove henna by destratifying, then continue reading! Methods for destratifying and discharging color The more layered and dark the henna color is, the longer it will take. With these natural methods, the hair will gradually and delicately release the color, depigmenting the lawsonia! 1. Pack with vegetable oils and butters to lighten henna Get some shea butter , coconut oil , or other plant-based oils or butters. Apply generously to damp hair, cover with a cap or towel and leave on for at least an hour! Rinse and shampoo gently. 2. Methi Hair Mask to Destratify Henna A slightly destratifying mask is prepared with: 125 ml coconut milk methi powder Add the powder to the coconut milk, mixing until it has the consistency of yogurt. Apply it on scalp and hair and leave it on for at least 60 minutes. Rinse and shampoo gently. 3. Acidified Cassia Compress to Discharge Henna You will need: 100 grams of cassia juice of half a lemon warm water Combine the cassia , lemon and warm water until you have a yogurt-like batter. Let it rest overnight, say between eight and twelve hours. Now apply to the hair you want to depigment, all over or just the lengths, for 45-60 minutes. Rinse and shampoo. 4. Henna depigmentation and lightening process with BurroBirra Here's what you'll need, the doses indicated are for long hair 1 33cl light beer 1 generous knob of shea butter juice of half a lemon Boil the beer to evaporate the alcohol that would damage the hair, now let it cool and then put the shea butter knob in the beer and add the lemon. Mix well! Now prepare a bowl and pour the ButterBeer on your hair, which will drip into the bowl. Take the poured ButterBeer collected in the bowl and repeat a few times until the hair is completely soaked and the remaining liquid is red/cloudy. Wrap in cling film and leave to rest for at least a couple of hours Now shampoo! Correcting reflections If you just want to correct unwanted hair highlights , there are very simple solutions that you can put into practice, without any preparation, perfect for use on natural hair, dyed with henna or dyes. These are the anti-reflection mousses by Yuniwa Cosmetics , specifically designed to solve this very common need for those who use henna and dyeing herbs at home. Thanks to their mousse formula , they are easy and evenly applied and are able to deposit even more pigment on the hair, for a more intense neutralizing effect. If you have brown or black hair and want to neutralize warm, copper and red highlights , use the Anti-Red Mousse , If you have white, grey or blonde hair and want to neutralise unwanted yellow and warm tones, obtaining a cool and luminous shade, use the Anti-Yellow Mousse . If you have any doubts or questions about henna, don't miss all our answers to the henna FAQs . If you want to continue experimenting in the world of natural hair dyes, don't miss all our guides to henna and plant-based dyes !
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Henna for Hair: What it is, How to Choose it and How to Use it
Henna for hair is a product that has been used for hair care for thousands of years: traces of this colouring plant have even been found in the hair of the mummy of Pharaoh Ramses! In Africa, India and in the Eastern world in general, henna is used to decorate hands, nails, feet and hair, especially in preparation for important ceremonies, such as weddings. In the West, henna for hair was already used by Roman matrons, who chose it to color their hair and, even today, we can use this plant to care for our hair naturally and without chemical dyes . Index What is henna? How it works How to dye your hair with henna The best red hennas What is henna? Henna is obtained from Lawsonia Inermis , a plant that grows tall and lush in hot and dry climates, such as Africa, the Middle East and India. Its leaves contain a coloring pigment, Lawsone, which can dye hair copper, light red or mahogany, depending on individual variables such as the starting color and the keratin structure, but also on the type of henna used. Henna acquires different characteristics depending on the climate and soil and each crop is unique and different from the others. The percentage of lawsone contained in the leaves ranges from 1 to 5% and the greater the amount of pigment, the darker and more intense the color obtained . Usually, henna leaves with the highest quantity of Lawsone are reserved for body art but, it is also excellent for hair, thanks to the higher quantity of pigment and the finer pulverization, which allows to obtain a creamier and more spreadable compound . How it works The shaft of our hair is made up of lipids, minerals and a protein, keratin , which makes it strong, strong and elastic. The colour is determined by a pigment, melanin , which is found in the cortex, the thickest and most fibrous part of the hair; this area is protected by a thin layer of cells, the cuticle, which protects it from external aggressions and stress. When we use a chemical dye on our hair, it works mainly thanks to two main ingredients, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which make the hair swell by opening its cuticles and depriving it of its original color, destroying the melanin inside it to "replace" it with new colored molecules that will be in all respects the result of the chosen dye. Hair coloring with henna, on the other hand, has a different process. When we apply the creamy compound obtained by simply mixing the henna powder with warm water, the color slowly migrates inside the cortex of the hair, where it binds with the keratin naturally contained within it. The final color we will get will therefore be a unique and personalized color, created just for us by nature, from the mix of our natural coloring and the tone of the henna. Furthermore, with the succession of treatments, the hair will be increasingly thicker, stronger and more voluminous . How to dye your hair with henna Using henna to dye your hair is very simple and I will explain how to do it step by step. But first a little clarification : henna, the real henna, dyes hair only red, with all its shades. Those we find on the market with the words black henna, blond henna, brown henna, are actually mixes of henna and other dyeing herbs that allow you to cover gray hair and obtain your favorite color. Dyeing your hair with henna or a mix of henna and herbal dyes is very simple and, using the right precautions, you will not notice any difference compared to applying a chemical dye from the supermarket. 1. Prepare the mixture A good quality henna powder looks like a fine, smooth powder. Mix the henna powder with hot water, stirring well to create a smooth paste with the consistency of yogurt. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes and proceed with the application. In some cases it may be necessary to let the product oxidize for a few hours. 2. Apply You can apply henna like a normal dye, using a brush or even your hands. Start from the roots and continue along the lengths, covering all of your hair well. Always use gloves to avoid coloring your hands and nails too! When you're done, cover your hair with cling film or, better yet, a plastic cap that can be washed and reused, for a zero-waste approach! Wear a warm towel or hat, to help the henna penetrate your hair better and work its magic! 3. Wait The exposure time for dyeing hair with henna varies from hair to hair and depending on the result we want to achieve: longer exposure times will give life to more intense and deep colors, while a short exposure will give us warm and coppery highlights. In general, to obtain a good result it is advisable to leave the product on for at least two hours but, if we want a very cold colour, we can also leave it on for 6-8 hours. 4. Rinse Wash off the henna with warm water, rinsing until the water runs clear. It is best not to use shampoo at this stage, to avoid discharging the color already. However, if you feel like you haven’t rinsed all the powder out properly, you can use a diluted shampoo to remove everything and avoid itching on your scalp in the following days. If you need to, use conditioner to untangle your hair and eliminate excess compound. The ideal is a light conditioner, with a formula containing few oils, which allows you to eliminate residues and make your hair softer, without affecting the color obtained, since the oils make the henna discharge more quickly. For this purpose, try Yuniwa Cosmetics Hair Conditioner , which has a light formula and thanks to its illuminating properties, will allow you to obtain even shinier and healthier hair at the end of the treatment. If you are not satisfied with the color, wait a few days before proceeding with a new application: in fact, the henna continues to oxidize for about 3 days after the treatment and during this period the color will change slightly before settling permanently. Remember that close applications will stratify the color, turning to darker tones; if you prefer to keep lighter and brighter tones we recommend alternating the henna dye with reflecting treatments such as sherazade. The best red hennas Want to get your dream red ? Here are our favorite red hennas, perfect for ease of use and the results they allow you to achieve! Ready-made powders with a fine texture, which can be easily mixed without leaving lumps, with only natural ingredients, for beautiful and healthy hair! Choose your favorite shade of red: Titian red, cool red, warm red, copper, cherry and much more! {"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Go to product","productTitle":{"hue":213,"saturation":0,"brightness":0,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356,"saturation":0.74,"brightness":1},"buttonCo lor":{"hue":26.67,"saturation":0.037,"brightness":0.9529,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"satu ration":0,"brightness":0.018750000000000044,"alpha":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"cesbgg-kq.myshopify.com","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976800915842","title":"Hennè Rosso Caldo","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"5.31","compareAtPrice":"5.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-rosso-caldo-le-erbe-di-janas-yumibio-926.webp?v=1752540747&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-rosso-caldo","altImage":"Hennè Rosso Caldo - Le Erbe di Janas"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976960496002","title":"Henne Rosso Tiziano","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"6.00","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-rosso-tiziano-tea-natura-yumibio-741.webp?v=1752706358&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-rosso-tiziano","altImage":"Henne Rosso Tiziano - Tea Natura"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976940441986","title":"Hennè Rosso - n°3","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"6.90","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-rosso-n-3-phitofilos-yumibio-186.webp?v=1752504086&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-rosso-n-3","altImage":"Hennè Rosso - n°3 - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976880345474","title":"Hennè rosso Ultra-Freddo","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"6.21","compareAtPrice":"6.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-rosso-ultra-freddo-le-erbe-di-janas-yumibio-578.webp?v=1752491546&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-rosso-ultra-freddo","altImage":"Hennè rosso Ultra-Freddo - Le Erbe di Janas"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976946307458","title":"Hennè Rosso Egiziano","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"7.40","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-rosso-egiziano-phitofilos-yumibio-411.webp?v=1752493502&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-rosso-egiziano","altImage":"Hennè Rosso Egiziano - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977408860546","title":"Hennè Rosso Freddo","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"10.20","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-rosso-freddo-isha-yumibio-559.webp?v=1752709842&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-rosso-freddo-1","altImage":"Hennè Rosso Freddo - Isha"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977408631170","title":"Hennè Rosso Ciliegia Isha","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"10.20","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-rosso-ciliegia-isha-yumibio-652.webp?v=1752697803&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-rosso-ciliegia-isha","altImage":"Hennè Rosso Ciliegia Isha"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"} Hennè Rosso Caldo EUR 5.31 EUR 5.90 Go to product Henne Rosso Tiziano EUR 6.00 Go to product Hennè Rosso - n°3 EUR 6.90 Go to product Hennè rosso Ultra-Freddo EUR 6.21 EUR 6.90 Go to product Hennè Rosso Egiziano EUR 7.40 Go to product Hennè Rosso Freddo EUR 10.20 Go to product Hennè Rosso Ciliegia Isha EUR 10.20 Go to product Do you have questions about the world of natural dyes? 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Brown Henna for Hair, User Guide
Henna is an herb with high dyeing power, excellent for covering grey hair. The plant called henna, Lawsonia Inermis , has a single colour, red, but thanks to the addition of various dyeing herbs, it is possible to obtain different shades of brown, from the lightest to the darkest and most intense. Index Brown henna how to prepare it Gray hair coverage Permanent coloring The best brown henna Brown henna how to prepare it You can obtain a brown herbal dye using herbs such as Katam , Walnut Hull , Catecù , Indigo , Camphor to mix with Red Henna to fix the color to the hair and improve its hold over time. In fact, red henna is the only dyeing herb that can bind to the hair's keratin, thus ensuring that the color stays on the hair for a long time. If you prefer to avoid mixing the various herbs yourself to obtain brown tones, you can use one of the ready-made mixes available on the market, with herbs already mixed in the right proportions. You can find light brown henna, dark brown henna but also copper brown or ash brown henna, which you can further mix together to create your own custom color. To prepare the henna, remember that brown dye pigments do not like acidic pH and it is therefore best to prepare the mixture only with hot water, avoiding acidic substances such as lemon, karcadè, lemon, tea and various infusions; these substances could in fact reduce the dyeing power of brown henna and would make everything turn towards warmer and coppery tones. The perfect water temperature is between 50° and 60° , to keep the colouring power intact and avoid highlighting the copper/orange tones. It is not necessary to let the prepared mixture rest, since it is not necessary to let it oxidize to obtain brown tones: you can apply it immediately , leaving it to rest only for the time necessary for the mixture to become lukewarm. Gray hair coverage To cover gray hair and get brown tones, there are various options. If you have a few gray hairs , you can apply brown henna directly to your natural base. Depending on the recipe you choose, the gray hair will remain lighter, with golden or copper highlights, but will blend well with the base; If you have a lot of white hair , if your natural base is very light or if you have bleached your hair , you need to do a two-step coloring: a first step with only red henna to pigment the hair and create a uniform base, and a second step with your mix for brown hair. In this case, you will need to prepare a first red henna , to be left on for at least 45-60 minutes, as always covered with a cap and towel to keep everything warm. Once you have finished this first application, rinse with warm water, towel dry your hair or dry it if you prefer and apply your brown henna . If you are more comfortable you can also do the second step the next day! The double pass is not always necessary, there are hairs that are able to absorb the pigment better than others and have excellent results already with a single pass; later you can decide to do the double pass only on the regrowth touch-ups, so as to optimize and reduce the processing times! Important : if your natural base is blonde, natural, dyed or bleached, it is necessary to do a first pass with pure red henna, to avoid having strange greenish shades. Permanent coloring Henna is a permanent color that binds to the keratin of the hair. The pigments that help to have brown tones, go away quite easily after several washes. For this reason, it is easy for copper highlights to start to appear on the whole hair after a few weeks. If you want to destratify the henna or if you want to lighten the tone you obtained with natural colorings, you can make compresses based on oils and butters that help the color to discharge more quickly. The best brown henna Want to get your dream brown ? Here are our favorite brown hennas, perfect for ease of use and the results they allow you to achieve! Ready-made powders with a fine texture, which blends without leaving lumps, based on only natural ingredients, for beautiful and healthy hair! {"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Go to product","productTitle":{"hue":213,"saturation":0,"brightness":0,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356,"saturation":0.74,"brightness":1},"buttonCo lor":{"hue":26.67,"saturation":0.037,"brightness":0.9529,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"satu ration":0,"brightness":0.018750000000000044,"alpha":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"cesbgg-kq.myshopify.com","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977522499970","title":"Hennè Castano Cannella","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"9.40","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-castano-cannella-phitofilos-yumibio-532.webp?v=1752504763&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-castano-cannella","altImage":"Hennè Castano Cannella - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977500184962","title":"Hennè Castano Nocciola","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"9.40","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-castano-nocciola-phitofilos-yumibio-394.webp?v=1752519880&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-castano-nocciola","altImage":"Hennè Castano Nocciola - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977522467202","title":"Hennè Castano Cioccolato","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"9.40","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-castano-cioccolato-phitofilos-yumibio-234.webp?v=1752505252&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-castano-cioccolato","altImage":"Hennè Castano Cioccolato - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977408762242","title":"Hennè Castano Chiaro Isha","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"10.20","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-castano-chiaro-isha-yumibio-555.webp?v=1752709835&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-castano-chiaro-isha","altImage":"Hennè Castano Chiaro Isha"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977408663938","title":"Henné Castano Scuro Isha","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"10.20","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-castano-scuro-isha-yumibio-236.webp?v=1752506969&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-castano-scuro-isha","altImage":"Henné Castano Scuro Isha"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976897155458","title":"Hennetica Sarasvati - Tinta Vegetale Castano Chiaro","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"9.72","compareAtPrice":"10.80","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/hennetica-sarasvati-tinta-vegetale-castano-chiaro-la-saponaria-138.webp?v=1752520869&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/hennetica-sarasvati-tinta-vegetale-castano-chiaro","altImage":"Hennetica Sarasvati - Tinta Vegetale Castano Chiaro - La Saponaria"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14977408729474","title":"Hennè Castano Medio","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"10.20","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/henne-castano-medio-isha-yumibio-938.webp?v=1752700470&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/henne-castano-medio","altImage":"Hennè Castano Medio - Isha"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"} Hennè Castano Cannella EUR 9.40 Go to product Hennè Castano Nocciola EUR 9.40 Go to product Hennè Castano Cioccolato EUR 9.40 Go to product Hennè Castano Chiaro Isha EUR 10.20 Go to product Henné Castano Scuro Isha EUR 10.20 Go to product Hennetica Sarasvati - Tinta Vegetale Castano Chiaro EUR 9.72 EUR 10.80 Go to product Hennè Castano Medio EUR 10.20 Go to product Do you have questions about the world of natural dyes? 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Blonde Henna: What It Is and How to Do It
Henna is the powder obtained from the dried leaves of a plant, Lawsonia Inermis , a thorny shrub that grows abundantly in areas of the world with hot, dry climates such as Africa, the Middle East and India. Lawsonia Inermis contains a colouring pigment in its leaves, lawsone , which dyes it an intense orange-red. Henna has been used since ancient times to color hair, dye fabrics and adorn the body with tattoos. This natural dye not only colors but is also very rich in nourishing, protective and invigorating substances for the skin and hair. Henna powder colors the hair by binding to the keratin, filling the hair scales which also become fuller! It is therefore perfect for those with very thin, fragile hair or split ends. Pure henna colors thanks to its pigment content, namely lawsone molecules, and dyes only and exclusively red. By binding to keratin, the result obtained will be different based on the starting color. But then what is blonde henna? Index What is blonde henna? Blonde Henna Recommended by Yumibio What is blonde henna The term henna has expanded to include all those natural hair dyeing herbs. The products defined as blonde henna, brown henna, black henna are called this way for convenience of language but in addition to pure henna they contain a mixture of dyeing herbs. The blond one will contain a small percentage of Lawsonia inermis to which other herbs will be added, such as Cassia obovata , also called neutral henna, rhubarb and chamomile and other plants that will give highlights to already blond or light hair, to intensify the colour. When making the compress, you can add other herbs and spices to the mixture such as saffron, ginger, turmeric and lemon which, due to their characteristics, make the color turn towards coppery and warm tones. We always recommend that you do some tests to see the result you can get on your hair. The lawsone molecule , contained only in pure henna and with an orange-red color, is the only one able to bind to the keratin of the hair and make the coloring permanent. Based on the percentage contained, the henna will be more or less long-lasting, even if by nature it tends to fade over time. We would like to point out that since it is not a chemical dye , blonde henna does not lighten hair, so it is suitable for reviving already blonde hair or giving a golden or coppery effect depending on the quantity of lawsonia it contains. Blonde Henna Recommended by Yumibio Want to achieve your dream blonde? 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Purple Henna: What is it and how to make it?
Henna is the powder obtained from the dried leaves of a plant, Lawsonia Inermis, a thorny shrub that grows abundantly in areas of the world with hot, dry climates such as Africa, the Middle East and India. Lawsonia Inermis contains a colouring pigment in its leaves, lawsone , which dyes it an intense orange-red. Henna has been used since ancient times to color hair, dye fabrics and adorn the body with tattoos. This natural dye not only colors but is also very rich in nutrients, protective and invigorating substances for the skin and hair. Henna powder colors the hair by binding to the keratin , filling the hair scales which are also made fuller! It is therefore perfect for those with very thin, fragile hair or with split ends. Pure henna colors thanks to its pigment content, namely lawsone molecules, and dyes only and exclusively red . By binding to keratin, the result obtained will be different based on the starting color. But then what is purple henna? Index What is purple henna? How to prepare it Covers gray hair The best natural purple henna What is purple henna? The term henna has expanded to include all those natural hair dyeing herbs. The products defined as blonde henna, brown henna, black henna are called this way for convenience of language but in addition to pure henna they contain a mixture of dyeing herbs. The purple one, available in its various shades, will contain a percentage of Lawsonia inermis to which other herbs will be added. We always recommend that you do some tests to see the result you can get on your hair. The lawsone molecule, contained only in pure henna and with an orange-red color, is the only one able to bind to the hair keratin and make the coloring permanent. Based on the percentage contained, the henna will be more or less long-lasting, even if by nature it tends to fade with the passing of time. Never use dye mixtures containing Indigo if you have bleached hair because you risk obtaining a color that tends towards green! How to prepare it You can obtain a purple herbal dye using herbs such as Madder , Logwood , Hibiscus , Indigo , Alkanet , Katam with Cold Red Henna to fix the color to the hair and improve its hold over time. In fact, red henna is the only dyeing herb that can bind to the hair's keratin , thus ensuring that the color remains fixed on the hair for a long time. If you prefer to avoid mixing the various herbs yourself to obtain purple tones, you can use one of the ready-made mixes available on the market, with herbs already mixed in the right proportions. To prepare purple henna, it is recommended not to use lemon, hibiscus, tea and various infusions but only water because they would bring out the warm and coppery tones. The perfect water temperature is between 50° and 60°, to keep the colouring power intact and avoid excessively highlighting the copper/orange tones. Does it cover grey hair? To cover gray hair and get a purple shade, there are various options. If you have a few gray hairs, you can apply purple henna directly to your natural base. Depending on the recipe you choose, the gray hair will remain lighter but will be able to blend well with the base; If you have a lot of white hair, if your natural base is very light or if you have bleached your hair, you need to do a two-step coloring: in the first step only cold red henna to pigment the hair and create a uniform base in the second step henna with your mix for purple tones In this case, you just need to prepare a first cold red henna, to be left on for at least 45-60 minutes, as always covered with a cap and towel to keep everything warm. Once this first application is finished, rinse with hot water, towel dry your hair well or dry it if you prefer and apply your purple henna. If you are more comfortable, you can also do the second step the next day! A double pass is not always necessary , there are hairs that are able to absorb the pigment better than others and have excellent results already with a single pass; later you can decide to do the double pass only on the regrowth touch-ups, so as to optimize and reduce the processing times! Important: if your natural base is blonde, natural, dyed or bleached, it is necessary to do a first pass with pure red henna, to avoid having strange greenish shades. The best natural purple henna If you also want to create your perfect purple henna, put our advice into practice and choose your natural and organic purple henna among our favorites! {"layoutMobile":2,"layoutDesktop":3,"buttonAlign":"Center","buttonText":"Go to product","productTitle":{"hue":213,"saturation":0,"brightness":0,"alpha":1},"priceColor":{"hue":0,"saturation":1,"brightness":0},"discountPrice":{"hue":356,"saturation":0.74,"brightness":1},"buttonCo lor":{"hue":26.67,"saturation":0.037,"brightness":0.9529,"alpha":1},"textBottomColor":{"hue":0,"satu ration":0,"brightness":0.018750000000000044,"alpha":1},"activeTitleButton":false,"moreProduct":"View all","moreProductUrl":"cesbgg-kq.myshopify.com","rowNumber":1,"dynamicProductId":[{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976942899586","title":"Robbia in Polvere","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"4.90","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/robbia-in-polvere-phitofilos-yumibio-425.webp?v=1752504315&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/robbia-in-polvere","altImage":"Robbia in Polvere - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976942670210","title":"Ibisco in Polvere","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"7.50","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/ibisco-in-polvere-phitofilos-yumibio-785.webp?v=1752544339&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/ibisco-in-polvere","altImage":"Ibisco in Polvere - Phitofilos"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976880902530","title":"Alkanna","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"7.11","compareAtPrice":"7.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/alkanna-le-erbe-di-janas-yumibio-798.webp?v=1752502420&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/alkanna","altImage":"Alkanna - Le Erbe di Janas"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976880116098","title":"Tinta Vegetale Rosè Mogano- Hennetica Shakti","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"8.91","compareAtPrice":"9.90","imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/tinta-vegetale-rose-mogano-hennetica-shakti-la-saponaria-yumibio-719.webp?v=1752703856&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/tinta-vegetale-rose-mogano-hennetica-shakti","altImage":"Tinta Vegetale Rosè Mogano- Hennetica Shakti - La Saponaria"},{"id":"gid://shopify/Product/14976980910466","title":"Tintura Vegetale in Polvere - Viola Mogano","currencyCode":"EUR","price":"9.40","compareAtPrice":null,"imagesUrl":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0906/5329/4978/files/tintura-vegetale-in-polvere-viola-mogano-phitofilos-yumibio-809.webp?v=1752541208&width=600","urlStore":"https://www.yumibio.com/products/tintura-vegetale-in-polvere-viola-mogano","altImage":"Tintura Vegetale in Polvere - Viola Mogano - Phitofilos"}],"typeSearch":"product","device":"desktop","decimalsPrice":2,"aspectRatio":"3 / 4","isAutoPlay":false,"isNavigation":false,"isPriceDisplay":false,"rowDynamic":"mot","activeDecimals":false,"hidden":false,"locked":false,"positionPrice":false,"currencyCodeCustom":"$","activeDynamicProd":true,"blockName":"Product"} Robbia in Polvere EUR 4.90 Go to product Ibisco in Polvere EUR 7.50 Go to product Alkanna EUR 7.11 EUR 7.90 Go to product Tinta Vegetale Rosè Mogano- Hennetica Shakti EUR 8.91 EUR 9.90 Go to product Tintura Vegetale in Polvere - Viola Mogano EUR 9.40 Go to product Do you have questions about henna? 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Black Henna: What It Is and How to Make It
Henna is the powder obtained from the dried leaves of a plant, Lawsonia Inermis , a thorny shrub that grows abundantly in areas of the world with hot, dry climates such as Africa, the Middle East and India. Lawsonia Inermis contains a colouring pigment in its leaves, lawsone, which dyes it an intense orange-red. Henna has been used since ancient times to color hair, dye fabrics and adorn the body with tattoos. This natural dye not only colors but is also very rich in nourishing, protective and invigorating substances for the skin and hair. Henna powder colors the hair by binding to the keratin , filling the hair scales which are also made fuller! It is therefore perfect for those with very thin, fragile hair or with split ends. Pure henna colors thanks to its pigment content , namely lawsone molecules, and dyes only and exclusively red. By binding to keratin, the result obtained will be different based on the starting color. But then what is black henna? Index What is black henna? How to prepare Covers gray hair The best natural black henna What is black henna? The term henna has expanded to include all those natural hair dyeing herbs . The products defined as blonde henna, brown henna, black henna are called this way for convenience of language but in addition to pure henna they contain a mixture of dyeing herbs. The black one will contain a percentage of Lawsonia inermis to which other herbs will be added. We always recommend that you do some tests to see the result you can get on your hair. The lawsone molecule, contained only in pure henna and with an orange-red color, is the only one able to bind to the keratin of the hair and make the coloring permanent. Based on the percentage contained, the henna will be more or less long-lasting, even if by nature it tends to fade with the passing of time. Never use dye mixtures containing Indigo if you have bleached hair because you risk obtaining a color that tends towards green! How to prepare You can make a black herbal dye using Indigofera Tinctoria , also known as Indigo. Indigo is a plant whose leaves contain a blue -toned dye molecule. Did you know that jeans are dyed with Indigo? It is always recommended to mix it with Red Henna to fix the color to the hair and improve its hold over time. In fact, red henna is the only dyeing herb that can bind to the hair's keratin, thus ensuring that the color stays on the hair for a long time . If you prefer to avoid mixing the various herbs yourself to obtain the black, you can use one of the ready-made mixes available on the market, with herbs already mixed in the right proportions. To prepare black henna, it is recommended not to use lemon, hibiscus, tea and various infusions but only water because they would bring out the warm and coppery tones. The perfect water temperature is between 50° and 60° , to keep the colouring power intact and avoid excessively highlighting the copper/orange tones. Does it cover grey hair? To cover gray hair and get a black color there are various options. If you have a few gray hairs, you can apply black henna directly to your natural base. Depending on the recipe you choose, the gray hair will remain lighter but will be able to blend well with the base; If you have a lot of white hair, if your natural base is very light or if you have bleached your hair, you need to do a two-step coloring: in the first step only red henna to pigment the hair and create a uniform base at the second step indigo In this case, you just need to prepare a first cold red henna, to be left on for at least 45-60 minutes, as always covered with a cap and towel to keep everything warm. Once this first application is finished, rinse with hot water, towel dry your hair well or dry it if you prefer and apply your black henna. If you are more comfortable, you can also do the second step the next day! The double pass is not always necessary, there are hairs that are able to absorb the pigment better than others and have excellent results already with a single pass; later you can decide to do the double pass only on the regrowth touch-ups, so as to optimize and reduce the processing times! Important: if your natural base is blonde, natural, dyed or bleached, it is necessary to do a first pass with pure red henna, to avoid having strange greenish shades. The best natural black hennas There are many ready-made black henna mixes on the market, to which you only need to add water to obtain the perfect consistency for application. Natural, pure, picramate-free dyeing powders that allow you to obtain a smooth, soft paste that is extremely comfortable to use. 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