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Henna Colors

Henna is a natural dye extracted from the dried and powdered leaves, petioles and young shoots of the mignonette tree, or henna shrub (Lawsonia inermis). The natural dye is traditionally found in India, Pakistan, Middle East, and Northern Africa. When ground the dried leaves become a greenish powder, but the dye is reddish to dark brown. Strong tea or coffee, lemon juice (or other acidic liquid) and essential oils (such as tea tree, eucalyptus, clove and lavender) can be used to release the dye from the powder.

The dye can be mixed with water to make a paste with mud-like consistency that will adhere well to the hair. The paste should be allowed to oxidize for a couple of hours before use. After the paste has been applied to the hair, it should stay on the hair as long as possible (usually for about 20-40 minutes). Henna stains the hair temporarily for about 2-4 weeks. To create various shades with henna, paraphenylenediamine (PPD) was added which in rare cases can induce allergic reactions. The FDA has not approved henna for direct application to the skin. It has been approved, however, as hair dye in order to add a tint and shine to the hair.

Advantages of Henna over Chemical Hair Dyes:
- Natural hair coloring, gives no stains on skin
- Natural look for covering grey or white hair
- Natural conditioning effect
- Prevents hair loss
- Controls dandruff
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Herbal Henna

Henna Hair Dyes
Description: Herbal pigment derived from the leaves of the shrub Lawsonia Inermis. Contains stabilizers & additional pigments for specific shade (paraphenylediaamine, p-aminophenol, citric acid, barium peroxide, magnesium carbonate). Fine powder, faint herbal odor. Dispersible in water & oil. CAS#: 83-72-7. INCI Name: Henna (2- hydroxy- 1, 4- naphthoquinone). Properties: conditions the hair & adds shine (if used diluted in hair care products), colors hair temporarily for 10-20 days (if used concentrated in hair color pastes). Use: Hair shine or conditioning: add henna to shampoos & conditioners at 5-15%. Hair coloring (1 application): make thick paste with henna (100-300g), hot water, lemon juice & some vegetable oil (apply for 20-40min). Applications: hair dyes, hair toners, hair conditioners. Note: for hair care use only.

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