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Are you looking for a way to strengthen and condition your hair without the use of harsh man made chemicals. Henna might be just the thing for you. The same powdered herb that has been used for ages to temporarily tattoo designs on skin is also a wonderful hair treatment. Besides strengthening hair, it can also be a natural hair dye that produces reddish tones. As intimidating as it may seem, it is quite easy to use and mix.

The Benefits of Henna

Henna has several benefits in hair care. Firstly, and most popularly, it is a wonderful hair conditioner. It adds strength to hair strands and in some cases, it can be used as an alternative to protein treatments. It does this by bonding to the hair's cuticle. This sheath thickens the strand providing strength and volume to the hair. Secondly, henna can be a natural hair dye. Used alone, it produces reddish tones. The intensity of color is controlled by how long the mixture is left to develop before application and how long it is left on the hair. Lastly, Henna can help to loosen the curl patter of hair making it more manageable.

Sample Mixes

Because henna is usually purchased in powder form, it allows the user to customize their mixture to make it more moisturizing or to change the dye properties. There are many Ayurvedic herbs powders and herbs that can be used to darken the dye to produce brown and black tones such as Amla oil or indigo powder. Many mix their henna using tea and other kitchen ingredients like honey and olive oil. A search of the internet can provide many recipes, see the end of the article for links to a few simple but effective examples.

Tips

To use henna, it will have to be mixed with a liquid. On suggestion is to add something moisturizing as well, such as honey, or even a commercial hair conditioner. Henna on its own can be drying, and the addition of moisture here can offset that. To use henna as a dye, provide enough time to mix your henna and let it sit for a few hours to overnight. This gives the henna a chance to release its color. Be sure to have a plastic bag or saran wrap, as henna should be left on the hair for several hours to gain the full benefits. Wrapping the hair with plastic and covering it with a scarf allows you to sleep in it or go out if need be. Latex or plastic gloves should be used to protect hands and fingernails from becoming discolored. To rinse the henna from your hair, try dunking hair into a tub of warm water to loosen the mixture before getting into the shower. It will take time to remove it all, but it all needs to be rinsed away, or it will dry the hair and leave a gritty feeling. A deep conditioning treatment following the henna is also recommended. See the links at the end for more detailed instructions and hints.

Conclusion

In recent years, people have realized that the most effective methods of hair care are also the most natural. For strengthening and color, henna is definitely worth checking out. If you want your hair thicker and more manageable, head to your local Indian grocer or look online for henna- one of nature's most overlooked herbs.

Links

The Natural Haven - An informational blog that describes henna in easy to understand scientific terms

CurlyNikki - Another blog that contains a video pictorial for henna application

Henna for Hair - Information Galore!

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