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Henna, the dye that brings your hair to life
Do you already know everything about Henna? Or do you still have some doubts? Here we answer the most frequently asked questions.
Going from synthetic to vegetable coloring is not just choosing another dye. It's a chip change. Plants do not disguise the natural state of the hair, but repair it, provide essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients and, in some cases, tannins that give color, as is the case with Henna. That is why we like to say that Henna is the dye that gives life to your hair.
We are convinced that going from synthetic to vegetable coloring is the best thing that can happen to your hair. For this reason, in this article we answer the most frequently asked questions about Henna and our other vegetable coloring formulas so that you can make an informed decision.
What is Henna?
Henna is the vegetable powder that we obtain by crushing the leaves of a shrub called with the same, or what is the same, Lawsonia Inermis. These leaves contain a molecule called Lawsonia, which is the one with pigmenting capacity. Our Henna does not contain aggressive substances such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, or chemical additives, or heavy metals. Our henna is 100% plant. In fact, it is a plant used in traditional medicine and is even suitable for pregnant and lactating women.
How does Henna dye?
Henna dyes by deposit, that is, it covers the hair and does not break the hair structure (as synthetic dyes do). The Lawsonia molecule, when interacting with the natural keratin of the hair (present in the hair cuticle), reacts chemically and gives rise to the characteristic copper color of Henna.
What are the benefits of Henna?
We like to say that Henna is food for hair, as it provides many nutrients and minerals that give us health as well as color.
- It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and balances the Ph of the scalp, thus reducing dandruff and helping to stop hair loss.
- Provides mineral salts such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, copper or magnesium, all of which are important for the health of hair and scalp.
- Thanks to the fact that it covers the hair cuticle, it helps to stop hair dehydration. As a result, the hair gets more volume and shine.
- As it repairs the cuticle, in the case of curly hair we also notice how the curl is defined.
What color does the Henna of Henna Morena dye?
The powder that we obtain from the Henna leaves dyes the hair in a coppery color. This coppery color will be more or less intense, depending on the color of the hair on which you apply it.
- On light hair, the copper color will be very lively.
- In chestnuts, the copper will go towards the hazelnut.
- In dark hair, the copper will be a slight reflection, more noticeable in the sun.
- Applied on gray hair, henna always dyes an orange-copper color, especially the first few times. However, the more times you apply the henna, the better the color will cover and the copper will tend to darken
You should know that Henna is not the only plant that dyes: Indigo or Chamomille are also plants with pigmenting properties. To achieve more tones, we have created different coloring formulas from the combination of these plants. Here you can consult our COLORING GUIDE.
Remember that to prepare the vegetable dye you must ALWAYS add hair oil to the mixture.
To remove the vegetable coloring poultice or treatment with powdered plants, is liquid or solid shampoo more recommended?
The liquid shampoo! After coloring or treating, it is important to seal the cuticle and hydrate and nourish the hair, and as we have already mentioned, the liquid format is the right one for this.
Can you dye yourself with Henna or another vegetable coloring after a synthetic dye?
Yes, you can. However, we recommend repairing and preparing the hairpreviously: it is very important to have healthy and nourished hair to obtain a good result in terms of color and softness. For this reason, we always advise letting at least a month pass from the last time you dye yourself with synthetic coloration, and in that time start with a series of moisturizing treatments to restore hair health, with hair oils and a good shampoo. To help you, we have created the Henna Morena Method, a structured and detailed guide with all the steps we recommend to follow to make the change to vegetable coloring.
Can you dye yourself with a synthetic dye after dyeing with Henna or another vegetable coloration?
As we have explained to you, vegetable coloring dyes by deposit: this means that the strands are covered with vegetable dye, blocking the entry, among others, of pollution or synthetic dyes, which do penetrate the strand to break it and dye it. For this reason, it is advisable to wait at least 1 month from the last vegetable coloration to go back to the synthetic one. However, once you have started with hair recovery… are you sure to go back?
