Does henna fading gray hair or not?

Henna is a natural dye that has only a beneficial effect on the scalp and hair. But despite the fact that after dyeing hair get a bright shade, with gray hair everything may not be so simple.

Henna is able to paint over gray hair, but not in all cases. It is ideal for those women who do not want to resort to the use of chemicals.

Powder made from natural ingredients can be used on both dark and blond hair. The result will largely depend on the natural tone. Painting is done independently at home, because applying the product is very simple.

There are several types of henna: it differs from each other not only in the place where it grows, but also in possible shades, intensity of the pigment, and resistance on the hair. There is an Iranian, Indian product. This paint does not contain any chemicals or other synthetic ingredients. It is made by hand by collecting the leaves of particular plants, followed by their drying and grinding into powder.

Usually women who use henna for gray hair can regulate the power of color themselves. Unfortunately, henna sometimes looks unnatural on gray hair, and this is its main drawback. This result may be related to the color or quality of the dye or the type of hair. Some people think that when using henna it is necessary to paint curls several times in order to achieve the desired result, but in fact it is not so simple. Most women underefine the composition, too quickly washes it away or dries, which should not be, because then he does not paint over gray hair.

From the main advantages it is necessary to select a number of characteristics

• Henna coloring has many advantages over chemical. It gives a beautiful color to hair, fills it with strength, mineral complex and vitamins, as a result, the long-awaited shine appears, the structure changes for the better.
• Henna makes hair strong, thick, does not damage or break it.
• This is one of the best conditioners, which gives the hair a beautiful look, helps to increase the volume.
• It is difficult to imagine a better dandruff remedy. Henna has a positive effect not only on the hair, but also on the scalp. This natural paint solves the problem of hair loss. You can mix the powder with mustard oil and apply on curls for one hour.

Despite the fact that there are few significant drawbacks in a natural dye, they still exist.

• There is never a guarantee of what color it will end up with. A lot of factors influence the outcome, including when the crop was harvested, weather conditions and where the plant is cultivated. The storage conditions for henna also affect the staining result.
• If desired, it is then difficult to extract the natural coloring pigment from the hair, you have to wait until it grows, and just cut it off.
• Some girls report dryness after using henna, but such cases are rare. If the hair is naturally dry, the use of herbs makes them even more dry, so it is best to apply the composition to well-moisturized hair.
• Sometimes the plant in contact with the scalp can cause an allergic reaction, although this happens infrequently.
• After using henna based dye, curls can become straight, that is, attractive curls straighten.

If there is no need to dye the hair, but it is necessary to treat it, then colorless henna can be used. It does not affect the shade, but will help strengthen the hair follicle, relieve split ends and dandruff, make the locks stronger.

Colored henna is more popular, which costs even less than the previous version. It not only has healing properties, but also paints curls in different shades of red and copper.

There is a third option on the market - clarifying. Its feature is that the curls after staining become a few tones lighter. An excellent solution for blondes, but this powder can be used only in combination with hair oil.

Henna is applied on light brown hair, brown, black and even blondes. Properly applied, it allows you to achieve a beautiful brown color. The product that gives a red tint, works best on gray hair, as it provides a reliable effect on the hair structure. When applied, the mixture will give the curls a natural reddish tint with the addition of sunflower orange tinges. The coloring technique is simple and straightforward, which is why paint is often used independently at home. It includes a series of consecutive steps.

• At the first stage, you will need to mix henna with water so that it turns into a paste. Best of all, if the liquid is slightly warm, it will allow faster release of the coloring pigment. The product is supplied in packs, their quantity depends on the type of hair. With the length of the shoulders, one sachet is enough; if the curls are longer, it is better to buy two packs or even three.
• Henna easily paints any surface, so it is better to put on old clothes and cover the floor.
• Add water to the powder in small quantities, mixing well. There is no exact amount of liquid, just need to achieve the consistency of thick cream.
• Before applying the skin around the hairline, it is desirable to lubricate with oil or cream, then the pigment is not absorbed, and do not have to wipe henna from the forehead and ears. Wear rubber gloves on your hands.
• Before painting, be sure to wash and dry the curls. A hair dryer is not used, you can just wet them well with a towel. The paint will fall better on slightly damp hair.
• It will be necessary to divide the curls into parts so that it is more convenient to paint them. The mixture is applied evenly over the entire length, already painted can be hooked with clips so as not to interfere.
• The mixture is left for one to two hours on the head, can be longer if you want to achieve a more intense color. The head must first be covered with polyethylene, then wrapped in a towel. Only in this way the mixture will not dry, and throughout the time the pigment will be absorbed into the hair.
• After the hair is simply rinsed under running water without using shampoo. Do not use it and then for several days.

• it is better to apply powder on wet hair, it is desirable to add oil to the mixture, since henna dries curls, you can pre-apply argan on curls;
• adding sugar makes the paste smoother;
• in order to get a deeper, richer shade, use fresh powder;
• after painting is to use air conditioning.

In the traditional version, henna gives a very beautiful, red-orange shade, but not everyone likes or suits it, so women have learned to change tone using other natural supplements.So that the paint does not overdry the curls that are naturally dry, a few drops of rosemary or clove oil are poured into it, lemon oil gives a good shine. So that the pigment stays better on dark gray hair, it is a good idea to use cocoa.

Egyptians sought a dark deep shade with high-quality cool tea brew, which was poured powder instead of plain water. To improve the health effect, you can take a decoction of nettle.

Chestnut color can be achieved with the help of cinnamon and cloves. But red wine makes the color more saturated and not red, but fiery. Saffron can also be used for the same effect.

On the contrary, to smooth out the intensity of color, from ancient times used lemon juice and eggs, which were added to henna powder.

Even henna-colored hair requires further care. First of all, it will be necessary to tint the roots regularly, since gray hair will be visible when the root zone grows. The process of dyeing is no different from the standard procedure, just the first paint should be applied to the roots, only after that to the rest.

Be sure to continue to use moisturizing masks, because they will make the curls softer. Sometimes after using henna they become dry, tough, the fact is that the grass dries curls.

For conditioning, soak henna powder overnight in freshly brewed black tea. Before use, add 1 tbsp. l oils or ½ eggs and put on hair. Leave for an hour, then wash off.

When dandruff appears, using colorless henna powder once a week will help get rid of this problem. You will need to soak 2 tsp. fenugreek seeds in 4 tbsp. l cottage cheese for the night, chop the next morning, add 2 tbsp. l henna and 1 tbsp. l lemon juice. The mixture is applied to the scalp and washed off after 45 minutes.

A master class on dyeing hair with henna, see the following video.