WHAT IS HENNA?
For those of you who are new to the wonders of Henna, or would just like to know more, we have compiled this information sheet. We hope you find it interesting.
Henna
Henna has been used traditionally for centuries as a natural hair dye. However in recent years synthetic dyes have become more widespread. These dyes are made from many different chemicals and therefore can cause problems with some people. Dyes using ammonia and peroxide break down the protein within the hair each time you colour, eventually breaking the hair altogether. Protein treatments are popular with people who colour regularly, and can replace some of the protein lost, but this is no replacement for keeping the protein in the hair initially.
Henna can be used as a natural alternative and has many advantages over commercially available synthetic dyes. The henna plant (Lawsonic Inermis) is crushed to make a powder or paste, which contains Lawsone. When henna comes into contact with your hair the Lawsone 'migrates' into the follicle where it binds with your hair's natural keratin. When henna is mixed with a natural plant dye, the colour of the dye is absorbed into this keratin, to create the desired colour. Synthetic dyes, conversly, penetrates the cortex of your hair to alter your natural pigment. In order to penetrate the cortex, the hairs cuticle must be lifted, which is why ammonia and hydrogen peroxide are used. Repeated lifting of the cuticle can lead to the hair become weakened, leaving it dry looking, broken and lustre-less.
Unlike synthetic dyes, henna does not lift the cuticle of the hair to allow colour absorbtion, nor does it break down the protein structure of your hair. Instead, when the lawsone and keratin combine the hair is strengthened. Henna coats each strand of hair with a translucent layer which enchances and enriches its natural colour ( 'neutral' henna contains no pigment and can be used as a conditioner ).
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HOW TO USE HENNA LIQUID DYES |
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PropertiesHenna has been renowned since antiquity for its cosmetic and dermatological properties. Its protects the hair against external aggression, strengthening it, and leaving it supple, glossy and with good body. Our colouring creams, enriched with Henna extract, enriches your natural colour intense highlights. OXIDANT-FREE, AMMONIA-FREE, BLEACH-FREE
Instructions for use Shampoo your hair and then towel dry. Put on protective gloves and cover you shoulders with a towel. A. Shake the bottle vigorously and then unscrew the top. Begin by applying our colouring creams to the roots, working along partings. Work the shampoo all along the hair, that it is evenly distributed. B. Gather your hair together on the top of your head and cover with a shower cap. C. Leave act for 10 to 45 minutes. Reduce the application time if your hair has been permed,, coloured or de-kinked. D. Then add a little water and work the cream into a lather. Rinse thoroughly. You can then set it. There is no need to shampoo. E. We recommend as well the use of Conditioner or Hair Mask for a perfect Hair Coloring finishing, with the necessary final rinse, to enhance the perfect beauty and hair shinning.
Precautions Before applying our colouring creams, it is a good idea to carry out a tolerance test, because it is always possible that you may give an allergic reaction to any hair colouring product. Wipe an area of skin on the inside of your forearm with alcohol before applying a few drops of colouring cream. Leave to dry and then cover with a sticking plaster for 24 hours. If after this time you do not experience any itching sensation you may go ahead and apply the colouring cream. Never attempt to colour your eyelashes or eyebrows. If colouring cream is splashed into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with warm water ; if the irritation persists, consult your doctor. Our colouring creams can be applied after perming, after colouring and after de-kinking. However, it is better to wait for a week and to apply the cream for a shorter time, because in this situation the hair takes up the colouring agent more quickly. You can alternate chemical bleaching with an application of colouring cream, which colours and softens your hair. Choose the colour nearest to your natural hair colour and carry out a trial stand. Hair which has already been coloured is more porous and take up more of the colour. The colour obtained will be more intense. Our colouring creams will hide your first hairs. Chose a colour close to your natural hair colour. Clean off any traces of the colouring agent left on your skin by wiping with cotton wool containing soap. You can reuse any cream left over for a subsequent application. Keep out of the reach of children. External use only. The coloured structure of a hair is unique, the results will be entirely dependent on your initial hair colour. |
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