by Vanessa at Henna Sooq | Dec 16, 2014 | Caring For Your Hair: The Henna Way, DIY Ayurvedic Hair & Beauty Care Recipes, Free Henna Resources, Henna for Hair |
Henna and Indigo are natural dyes which are great natural alternatives to commercial hair colour. With each application, henna becomes more difficult to remove. Can henna and indigo be removed from the hair naturally and safely? This question appears on the forums often, and one often replies with “You don’t date henna, you marry it”. How true is this statement? Now, to see just how true this statement is, let’s have a closer took at how henna works to colour your hair. It is a common misconception that henna only coats the outside of the hair. Yes, henna does cover the outside of the hair somewhat, but the resins (which are temporary) are responsible for this. What truly happens is the dye within henna, the lawsone molecules, actually penetrate the hair shaft and attach to the keratin (hair protein) within over time. So, the more one applies henna to their hair, the more lawsone gets attached to the keratin within which in turn strengthens the hair. This is how henna builds up and gets darker and more prominent over time. This is why those that have bleach damage may get poor coverage, as bleach can actually diminish or break the keratin bonds within the hair which give the henna a poor base to work with. For those with bleach damage, protein treatments (such as protein fillers used before dying the hair, or other protein treatments) are essential prior to hennaing to get an even ‘base’. Now, how hard is it to actually remove henna from there hair? Over the last few years, I (Vanessa) have actually experimented with various natural and a few non-natural options to see if...
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by Vanessa at Henna Sooq | Oct 23, 2012 | Caring For Your Hair: The Henna Way, DIY Ayurvedic Hair & Beauty Care Recipes, Hair Conditioners & Oils, Henna for Hair, Strengthen Your Hair |
Glosses are a less intense version of a full strength herbal (or ayurvedic) treatment and can be very useful for the first time herb user. Especially for those with fine hair, those wanting to tone down the orangey-ness of their henna, and those wanting very little colour and more moisturising. Henna Glosses Did you know that all the herbs we have at Henna Sooq can be used as glosses as well as full strength? Glosses are a less intense, diluted version of a full henna treatment, and are more moisturising, especially if conditioner is used. Henna glosses can be used to: Brighten up your existing henna colour without darkening it in between root touch ups Stretch your henna powder stash Create more moisturising henna treatments Create lighter shade on light-coloured hair; great for light reds/gingers and strawberry blondes To test henna before making the full commitment For a stronger colour: Release your henna paste, then add conditioner/etc. Higher lawsone hennas such as Red Raj and Fresh Jamila Henna Powder 2012 are best for stronger glosses.For weaker colours/conditioning: Mix henna powder into paste with water, let sit for 10-20 minutes then add glossing ingredient. Experimenting is essential as everyone’s hair differs in porosity. You can use as little as 1tsp of henna paste, or as much as equal parts of henna paste and glossing ingredient. As the Fresh Moroccan Henna paste does not freeze well, it is the best choice for those that want conditioning with little to no colour.TIP: Freeze small portions of dye released henna and defrost them on glossing day. Quick and easy! Freeze your henna paste in large oiled ice cube trays,...
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by Vanessa at Henna Sooq | Sep 18, 2012 | Caring For Your Hair: The Henna Way, DIY Ayurvedic Hair & Beauty Care Recipes, Growing Long Hair, Henna for Hair, Strengthen Your Hair |
Henna is an incredible herb that is amazing at colouring your hair naturally, and can be easily maintained with root touch ups in between full head applications. There’s no reason to stop hennaing when hennaing the roots only is an easy option! Root touch ups are as easy as a full head application, if not easier! To do roots-only, do stick with your usual recipe to maintain a consistent color. On your second root touch up, overlap the dye onto the previously dyed root touch up to keep the colour even, or apply a gloss all over after a root touch up. Glosses can be done on the entire length to refresh the colour as well. To make root touch ups with henna easier, freeze henna in ice cube trays or little blobs (thanks to Anje @ LHC for the great tip), or in small zip-lock baggies. Around 30-50 grams of combined powder is needed for a root touch up. What can I use to apply henna paste to the roots? Zip lock baggie with the corner cut Carrot bag or henna cones (easy and less messy option) Our Plastic Bottle to apply along your root line With a dye brush separating sections. A small icing piping bag with a smooth plastic round tip Most of these found at: Henna Sooq How many ways can I apply paste to my roots? Divide hair into 6 braids (loose at the base) and use an applicator to squirt henna into the roots. Make small buns with loose bases and squirt henna into the base. Part the hair as you go along and squirt or paint henna onto the roots....
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by Vanessa at Henna Sooq | Sep 7, 2012 | Henna and Jagua Body Art Tattoos |
Have you ever wanted to try out our products, but have been strapped for cash? No need worry! There are lots of little ‘gems’ available for $5 and under. Body Art: Pick up 3 hand rolled cones for only $2.50! These rolled cones make henna application easy and fun! Feeling adventurous? Why not roll your own cones with 3 Pre-Cut Cellophane Triangles for $0.95! Ever wanted to try glitter body art? Now you can with 10ml Body Glue for $4.95! Also, try out our selection of over 15 colors of 1/2oz cosmetic grade glitter for only $3.75! Add a little sparkle to your day with the following colours: Blue, Brilliant Gold, Bronze, Chartreuse, Chrome, Fire Red, Emerald Green, Fushia, Holographic White, Jet Black, Moss Green, Ocean Spray, Purple, Royal Blue, Tangerine, Brilliant Pink! Try some beautiful Henna Body Art for FREE (yes, free!!) with 11 wonderful designs hand-drawn by Henna Sooq’s Khadija! Seal and protect your fresh Body Art Henna Stain with Henna Sooq’s After Care Henna Balm containing moisturising cocoa and mango butters for only $2.95! Apply your henna paste and body art glue and hair oil directly at the scalp with precision and confidence with our Luer lock bottles, tips and Jacquard bottles! –Luer Lock Bottle with 3 Plastic Tips $5.00 –Empty Jacquard Applicator Bottle: $2.50 Add a Metal Tip for only $2.25! –Jacquard Bottle with 1 Metal Tip: $4.95 –Luer lock bottles $1.95 –Luer Lock Metal Tip: $1.50 –Luer Lock Plastic Tip: $1.25 –Luer Lock Protective Cap $0.75 Try the following Henna and Herbs: Boost the conditioning of your herbs and henna, add subtle golden tones to light hair, or lighten a shade or two with Egyptian Chamomile Flowers. 100g for only $4.50! Get gorgeous conditioned Red toned tresses or stunning Henna body art with our Fresh Moroccan Henna...
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