Henna Dye is Cleopatra's Secret
Cleopatra’s secret is out. Her long lustrous black hair was maintained that way because of a plant that naturally grew in her kingdom. Lawsonia inermis, or more popularly known as Henna plant is the source of her hairs beauty secret. The leaves were made into henna dye that was applied regularly to her hair.
If you want that same dark gloriously looking dark hair, then it may be time for you to try henna dye on your hair as well.
Henna dye is made after the plants leaves are harvested, dried, milled and sifted to become a fine powder. Traditionally in the countries where henna has been used for ages, water or tea and lemon juice is mixed with the powder to create the henna dye paste.
It is still made that way today however, because each individual is unique and has different tastes, the mixture of henna dye can be different from one person to another. The different mixes used in henna dye are what make some people hesitant to use it even if henna dye has many benefits.
So to help you erase your doubts on using henna dye, here are some things to consider
- The body art quality henna powder is the best because has a very high natural dye content. This henna dye powder is used for henna tattoos hence the term Body Art Quality.
- Henna is perishable, so make sure to check the labels for manufacturing dates and expirations. The fresher the henna dye powder is the more potent is the dye.
- Greener doesn’t always mean better. Some manufactures use green dye to enhance the green color of the henna powder to make it more natural in appearance, remember that additives in a henna dye can ruin the many benefits you want to gain.
- Henna is absolutely great for your hair, but if you just had a perm or had commercially dyed you hair, then you have to wait a little longer before trying henna dye on your hair. Henna dye is not compatible with chemical hair treatments.
- Be cautious of other henna dye that claims to give you hair other vibrant colors. Keep yourself informed by asking the experts on henna or joining online forums on henna.
Remember, it pays to be aware.
