How to dye hair with henna and basma?

Natural coloring does not lose relevance to this day. It has a good effect on the appearance and health of hair and strengthens their structure. Today we will talk about such natural colors as henna and basma, consider the features of this method of dyeing, as well as evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of natural hair coloring.

Henna and Basma are natural coloring elements, the recipe for which came to us from the 12th century BC. Both paints are completely composed of natural elements: henna is made in the process of rubbing leaves from a lawsonium bushless shrub plant, Basma powder is made in the same way, but from indigofer plant leaves. The first powder can be recognized by its characteristic green color, the second by its dark green and marsh shades.

As for history, these paints were actively used in ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discover the remains of henna on the hair of ancient Egyptian mummies, and Basmas - on fragments of clothing and in the elements of writing.

As a rule, henna-colored hair can be recognized by its characteristic bright red color, while Basma is known for its quieter and darker shades. Both powders are often used together to give hair certain tones.

The main motive of any staining is the desire to radically change, refresh and rejuvenate your appearance. When choosing a method of dyeing with the help of natural paints, only two questions arise before girls: which of the shades of dyeing will look best with the image and what is the benefit and harm of the chosen method of dyeing. We will deal with these issues in detail.

Each person has his own individual color scheme, it depends on several factors: skin color, eye color, natural hair color. There are 4 colors of the face depending on the 4 seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Signs of these types are known to all people, so we will not go into the explanation of each.

Below we present a brief description of the winning hair shades for a particular face color type.

• For winter color type dark and black shades of curls will suit: dark blond, dark chocolate, ashen, red and purple.

• Spring color type loves light and soft shades: light brown, ashen, golden, wheat and caramel.

• Summer type faces are also characterized by light shades, however, the intervention of darker tones is also acceptable here - caramel, copper shades. Well, and classic: golden, ashen wheat tones here, too, will look great.

• Autumn color type loyal to dark hair shades only: chocolate, chestnut, rich caramel, oak. It also looks great red and fiery shades. The main thing here - the brightness and depth of colors.

• Natural dyes - a budget option hair dyeing. It depends on the cost of the dyeing elements themselves, as well as the dyeing procedure itself, which does not require a large amount of hair manipulation.
• Using henna and basma together - A great way to paint over gray hair. This method was considered universal until the advent of more fashionable synthetic means of coloring gray hair.
• High-quality natural dyes not only give your hair more freshness and shine, but also help to return them to tone. Henna and Basma do a great job with problems such as dropping out or slow-growing curls, head fatness or permanent dandruff. In a sense, these dyes are used in situations where the curls need rest and recovery.
• Any coloring gives hair a new life.With the help of modern paints you can achieve the necessary brightness, volume, saturation. Natural dyes are not an exception, the shades obtained with their help look natural and fresh, which is most appreciated in the current fashion season.
• With henna and basma You can achieve a fairly wide color spectrum in shades of hair. And all this without the use of chemical staining or permanent.
• Unlike synthetic coloring elements, herbs can be added to solutions, natural components for giving to hair of additional shades.
• If desired, hair restoration using natural remedies. the likelihood of conflict between dyed hair and the means of recovery is minimal.
• Any woman of fashion can have difficulty if you want to get high-quality hair coloring. This is all sorts of mixing proportions, and lightening hair. With such problems it is better to immediately contact an experienced master. In dyeing with natural dyes, as a rule, someone else’s help is not required at all. The coloring composition of such paints can be prepared at home by any fashionista.
• The scourge of many colors - in fast tarnish hair. In the case of natural dyes, this process is slower, natural dyes are more thoroughly eroded into curls.
• The main disadvantage of synthetic paints in danger of allergic reactions. In the case of hair dyeing with natural dyes, this probability is much less and concerns individual characteristics of each person. Experts especially recommend this dyeing for pregnant girls - during pregnancy, the whole body is under tremendous stress, which affects your hair. The nutritional properties of henna and basma will only improve the condition of your hair.

Natural dyes are not without their significant drawbacks. Let's look at those with which modern women of fashion meet constantly.

• Henna and Basma are not good friends with synthetic paints. It is not uncommon to have completely unpredictable shades when applying third-party dyes to newly painted henna or basma hair. This is especially true for bleached hair.
• Natural dyes are much slower washed off from the already painted curls. This can cause problems at the color correction stage.
• It is worth to refuse a perm if you do not want to get a rainbow on your hairstyle.
• Within a few days after such hair dyeing curls will have a specific smell. Therefore, if you are preparing for some kind of event, it is better to carry out painting 2-3 days before the celebration. This will give you less discomfort. It is because of this smell, many women of fashion and refuse such a hair dye.
• Even experienced craftsmen often find it difficult to predict how a natural solution of henna and Basma will behave with certain curls. That is why the desired shade of hair will be quite difficult to pick up.

As for giving your hair unique shades that would not conflict with henna and basma, it is recommended to use the following natural ingredients.

• Infusion of onions. This component will give the curls a richer brown tint.

• Natural green tea leaves Give your hair a more delicate, warm chestnut shade. With different variations of henna and basma, soft pastel colors can also turn out: copper, caramel.

• You can also use freshly ground coffee solution - it will give the hair depth and provide them with a chocolate shade.

• You can get a light pink and purple hue by adding to the solution elderberry juicehowever it is worth being extremely careful with the proportions.

It is said that dyeing hair with natural colors, you can often get not the most predictable result. Everything is very individual and depends on many factors: the texture of the hair, the natural color, the quality of the chosen dye and the proportions used. Approximate proportions of henna and basma in hair coloring will be provided just below, however, you should understand that the necessary shade will have to be achieved only through trial and error, so be prepared for the fact that you will not be satisfied with the initial result.

The amount of powder per serving is also purely individual and depends on the length of your hair and its thickness. And, of course, on what shade you expect.

The range of shades that can be obtained by dyeing curls with henna and basma is quite diverse. Consider the ratio of portions to obtain the basic shades of hair.

• Light brown color. In this case, the proportion is 3 parts of henna and 1 part of basma. Such a solution should be kept on the hair for half an hour. Applicable to the original blond hair.
• Red and fiery shades. Softer shades of red can be obtained by mixing 2 parts of henna and 1 part of basma. Option for blondes and girls with blond hair. The solution is washed off in 15-17 minutes after application.
• Bronze and soft brown shades. All the same 2 portions of henna and 1 portion of basma. Apply to dark hair with a shutter speed of at least half an hour. You can experiment with the amount of henna in the total solution to get a darker or lighter shade.
• Chocolate, dark brown and oak shades can be obtained by mixing 1 portion of henna and 2-2.5 portions of basma. The composition is more suitable for girls with initially dark hair. Here, the exposure time of the mixture on the head is less limited and can be from 15 to 40 minutes or more.
• Bright black shades can be achieved by mixing one portion of henna and 2 basmas, however, the solution itself on the hair is maintained for a much longer period - up to 2 hours.
• The same amount of henna and basma will result in chestnut shades. On girls with light curls, it will look lighter, on brown-haired women and brunettes will give your hair a beautiful caramel and golden tints.

Many women of fashion are wondering about the best method of dyeing: a mixture of henna and Basma, or alternately dyeing them. In the case of use in turn, you should follow these recommendations.

• To give hair soft blond color initially henna is applied to the curls, aged for an hour. Then Basma is applied and kept for another 20 minutes.
• To receive chocolate color Henna is also aged for an hour, however, the dwell time of the Basma is increased to 40-50 minutes.
• To receive dark and black shades the henna solution is held on the hair for 40 minutes, and the basma is held for the next two hours.

Any staining is not done with bare hands, so you need to prepare the tools, necessary for high-quality and fast dyeing hair with henna and basma.

• 2-3 polymeric or glass containers for mixing solutions. Usually only two tanks are used. The third will be needed if you decide to mix herbs and other natural products to soften or heal your hair.
• Depending on the method of coloring hair, select the desired number of brushes or sponges. In this case, it is 2-3 brushes.
• Get a pair of stirring sticks - if the solution will stand for a long time without stirring, it may simply thicken.
• You will also need a regular hairdresser comb to separate hair, as well as a comb to comb already painted curls.
• For zonal or selective staining, prepare a few barrettes or hairpins to hold the hair in the desired position.
• To the paint after the procedure is easily washed off, you can pre-smear the hairline with a thick cream. It is better to use creams on a natural basis.
• Plastic bag for wrapping hair, food film. An ordinary rubber cap is suitable for head insulation.
• Towel and bathrobe. You will have to deal with a fairly aggressive and corrosive paint, so try to choose items of clothing that are not sorry.
• Rubber or hairdressing gloves - for the care of the skin of your hands and to avoid the formation of a hard-to-wash yellow bloom.

As mentioned above, there are two methods for henna and basma hair coloring: simultaneous - with the creation of a homogeneous mass, and separate - with the consistent application of each product. Let's look at hair coloring for each method.

Simultaneous coloring:

• Powders in separate containers are diluted, then combined and stirred until a homogeneous mass. Heat the mixture to a temperature of 40 degrees.
• Hairline on the forehead should be smeared with a thick cream.
• Put on all the prepared items of clothing - an unnecessary robe, gloves, and a towel on your shoulders.
• Conditionally divide your head into several lobes - top, back of the head, temporal lobes, bangs.
• Hair coloring should begin with the occipital lobe with the separation of certain curls with clips or pins. The paint is applied gradually and quickly with a brush or sponge, starting from the very roots of the curls.
• Do the same manipulations with the other lobes on the head.
• Hair is collected in a bun. Then put a rubber cap or plastic bag over your head. After that, wrap your head with a wrap, and then with a prepared towel.
• Wait for the required time. Hair is washed off with medium temperature water without shampoo.

The actions of sequential staining are almost the same. First, henna is always applied, then it is washed off and the next solution is prepared. Apply as evenly from the roots of the hair, try to act quickly. The curls are not wrapped with Basma at the coloring stage, the paint itself is washed off after a certain time.

Basma can be diluted in both cold and hot water, its structure remains the same in any case. If we talk about henna, then it is recommended to use only cooled or slightly warmed water.

For different types of hair use different techniques to create a coloring composition. In case of dyeing normal or dry hair, it is recommended to use fatty kefir mixtures. If we are talking about greasy hair, you can use lemon juice or water with a small amount of vinegar. This will make your hair look healthy and shiny.

When painting with Basma and henna, mix the solutions prior to the painting procedure. However, do not mix the heated solutions.

Many fashionistas process washing color composition can cause significant problems. With this you can handle adding to the solution (at the stage of mixing and preparation) 1-2 egg yolks.

After the painting procedure, it is not recommended to use gels and shampoos for washing paint residues. This can lead to undesirable color conflicts or even wash off some of the paint from the hair. Stick to this rule the first few days after dyeing.

Before dyeing hair, be sure to wash and comb. Hair can be slightly moistened in advance - many experts believe that natural dyes paint just slightly moisturized hair faster. On the whole, it will be easier to work with wet curls.

It should properly maintain a certain temperature of the composition at the time of application. The mixture should not be too hot or cold. To maintain a more or less stable temperature, it will be more convenient to use a water bath.

When preparing the solution, make sure that the mixture comes out at the same time not too thick, but not too liquid. Thick and saturated mixture hardens much faster on the hair (before they have time to color), too much will drain from the hair, dye the skin on your face and shoulders, not to mention the uniformity of the shade as a result.

When dyeing, you can use a plastic bag and a towel for wrapping and warming colored hair. In addition to kefir, you can use other products to combat excessive dryness. Glycerin and various plant-based oils are most commonly used here.

It happens that the shade as a result of the procedure is too bright and saturated. In this case, you can use olive oil - it will slightly soften the shade of hair, make it softer. Simply apply a little oil over the entire curl structure before washing your head.

If the curls turned out too dark, you can try to lighten them with vinegar or lemon juice. Select the desired proportion and wash your hair with this solution before washing your hair.

To keep the color for a longer period of time, it is recommended to use decoctions of wild rose (vinegar is also applicable).

Girls have different attitudes to hair coloring with henna and basma, however, since this method is still actively used by fashionistas, it remains relevant to this day.

All up to one women of fashion mark unconditional advantage for hair and their healthy appearance after procedure of coloring. Natural coloring is appreciated by the durability of shades, cheapness and simplicity of the procedure. Curls painted with natural colors, longer remain saturated and do not lose color.

Many users also note that after dyeing with henna and basma, the curls are less stressful than with synthetic dyes. Such hair is less in need of further care, they do not need to do regenerating masks or apply special balms.

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