Apply Henna For Grey Hair To Brown
Henna is a small tree which is used as a natural hair colorant. It’s obtained from Lawsonia leaf which gives red colour, indigoferae leaf that gives dark shades and Cassia auriculata leaves are used for hair conditioning. It’s easily available in any health food and beauty products stores. The combination of these leaves will give different shades. The natural color of henna is red but it can enhance other colors too.
The leaves are powdered and mixed with hot water to make paste for applying on the hair. It’s a semi permanent dye and coats the hair with color. It’s also useful for sealing in oils and strengthening the cuticle which results in shiny and bouncy hair. But this dye is notorious for staining skin and nails.The dye molecules or lawsone binds to the keratin present in the skin, this is the reason that it stays for long.
Applying henna for grey hair to brown, is better than regular hair dyes as it doesn’t contain any chemical. Therefore the risk of cancer associated with regular dyes is not applicable to henna. It’s the safest non-toxic and contains no coloring agent like peroxide or ammonia.
Henna on grey hair before after
Henna is pure, natural and organic herb which is used as hair color without any harm. This is used for hair growth and thickness as well. In the following image, effect is very clear of using henna on grey hair before and after applying results.
Henna on grey hair before applying
While using 100% natural henna dye, the preparation process may take around 12 hours before the dye is ready to use. You can leave the dye on your hair for around 1 to 4 hours.
It is required to follow the instructions properly. Have gloves and towel to protect your skin before dying. The process of applying the dye can anytime get messy spoiling the skin.
Henna on grey hair after applying
After its application, natural henna leaves a orange-red color and starts turning dark with in a span of around 24 to 48 hours.
Whereas black henna immediately leaves a black stain on hair or whichever part of skin it is applied. While natural henna is a product of the henna plant whereas, black henna is formed from chemicals like PPD which are dangerous.
How to apply henna for grey hair?
It’s better to try henna on a small strand of hair first before applying throughout the head. First the hair strand should be tied. The henna should be mixed with hot water in a non-metallic container and stirred with a plastic brush until it reaches a creamy consistency. Then the cream should be applied on the hair strand through the brush and covered with a plastic sheet.
Heat may be applied to enhance the red color. The color should be checked every 5 minutes for getting the right shade. Once the right shade is reached, the hair should be washed. The same process could be repeated for the entire hair. Those with grey hair could go for stronger formulations.
Skin which is more alkaline tends to have more and longer stains. People who have healthy skin or have warm body temperature have more benefits of applying henna that other.
How to remove henna from hair?
Only draw back with henna is that removing the color is not very easy. If it needs to be removed then the processes should be carried on within 24 hours of application of henna.
If the hair is porous or light colored removal becomes difficult. Those with light color hair could mix Crystal Light Lemonade with half cup of conditioner or crème rinse and apply on the hair. It should be covered with a plastic cap for 45 minutes. Then wash your hair properly .
For dark hair, Baking soda and molasses should be applied in equal quantities on the hair and covered with a plastic cap. After the mixture hardens, it should be shampooed. The above are fast forward means of removing it. But continues use of high detergent shampoo with heavy conditioner will gradually fade out the color.
Does henna has benefits other than dying?
Henna, when mixed with some natural ingredients like amla powder, coffee powder, and curd or plain yogurt has several other benefits for hair.
Use Henna for Hair Growth and Thickness
Henna is an organic herb which is absolutely natural and without any harm to skin or hair. This can be used for scalp skin treatment, hair growth and hair thickness improvement. Following are some packs which are used for other benefits long with hair dye.
Henna and Green Tea Hair Pack
Add a warm cup of freshly brewed green tea to henna powder, make a smooth paste and keep it overnight. Next morning add few drops of lemon juice to it and mix well. Then apply it to your scalp and leave it for around 30 minutes.This pack helps in coloring your grays. Instead of orange-red, if you want brown color, you can go for black coffee instead of green tea. This is good for those who have oily scalps. Green tea is also good for hair growth.
Henna and coconut milk hair pack
Add a Warm a cup of coconut milk to henna powder and add around four tablespoons of olive oil and mix it well until you get a lump free and smooth consistent paste. Apply it to your hair and leave for around an hour. Then, wash it with a mild shampoo.This hair pack is useful for those with extremely dry hair. Coconut milk is best known for its strengthening and nourishing properties.
Henna and banana hair pack
Make a paste of henna by adding a sufficient amount of water to henna powder. Let this paste sit for around 8 hour then mash a ripen banana to the soaked paste. Apply this paste to dry hair and leave it for about 5 minutes. Banana and henna pack rescues split-ends and conditions your hair. This pack helps in making your hair manageable and shiny.
These qualities of henna makes it perfect to dye and to nourish your hair.
Henna can be used on chemically treated hair
Yes, it is safe to use natural and 100% henna on chemically treated hair.But it may not generate the desired result of the color so it is better if you wait till the hair color becomes lighter.