I would recommend henna to a banana I love it that much. It is ideal for those "dye-a-phobes", like me. Who has only dyed there hair once and wants to do something a little different to their hair, but not much because they are boring. Yep, that's me. I use Lush henna, which means ethically, it is the dogs. No pun intended ... It has the best ingredients, and is surrounded in rich fair trade organic cocoa butter. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good. (name that film !) I eased my way in with colours. Starting with Noir, then half noir and half brun. Now I am full head of brun. I haven't managed to succumb to the likes of marron and rouge. I am biased brunette through and through.
Not only is Lush's henna packed with all things good, it is also a gentler way of colouring those locks. Henna wraps around your hair like a hug, works with your natural hair colouring and makes it shinier than a bald mans freshly polished head. Whilst also thickening the hair. Which for my fine hair, I aint complainin. Compared to chemical dye, it's a hoot. Chemical dye penetrates your hair, alters the hair colour itself and makes in generally weaker. There is some techincal lingo, but ya know. It's a sunday.
I think today marks well over my 5th Henna and I have some tips and tricks for ya'll.
Tip 1: BE PREPARED + ORGANISED !
Make sure you have all the necessary tools. This comes down to the cling film and scissors. Cause once you got it on your head, dancing around the kitchen with head full of henna can only mean disaster.
TIP 2 : KEEP CLEAN + TIDY !
This is made easier if tip 1 is well mastered. Before I even chop my henna up, I make sure I have bin bags down, the sink is prepped and everything is out of the way. Cause it does like to fling everywhere. Like a pig in mud.
TIP 3 : The kitchen sink.
I set my henna station up over the kitchen sink. Then I can lean over it, and if you haven't had any jumpers, it will just wash away down the sink. If it jumps, then tip 2 will take in to effect.
TIP 4 : Consistency + temperature.
Something I feel I have mastered. I achieved the perfect texture of henna today. Smooth, just like chocolate. Also, leaving your henna over the saucepan of water to keep warm whilst applying also helps to achieve a richer colour.
TIP 5 : Sectioning.
I work with my hair in two halves. Always start from back to front. Always comb your hair through before applying. Always start at the root. Simples.
TIP 6 : Washing.
Again Tip 1 and 2 really help here, but I always find jumping in the shower nakey is the best way. It takes about 1 rinse and two washes, and I don't want a neck ache. To ensure an easy clean up, rinse the bath between rinse and washes. And a clean bath before hand, means stuff don't cling to them dirty patches.
There, I think that's it. Happy Hennaing chappies !
Let me know if your keen to give it a go !
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