Natural coloring: henna and Basma

 Hair coloring by natural means is most often made with henna and basma. Henna - is a powder made from dried leaves lavzanii that grows in Central Asia and the Middle East. Suitable for use fresh henna, which has a yellow-green color. Basma is made from the leaves of indigo, which also grows in the Middle East.

The structure includes a large number of henna essential oils and tannins. Therefore, henna hair coloring - not just a harmless process, but also extremely useful. Henna strengthens the hair and roots acts UV protection, helps eliminate dandruff and prevents hair loss.

This dye has strong astringent properties, so while it is recommended that the application to the scalp to put a cream or petroleum jelly. Also, to avoid staining the hands, gloves must be used.

Henna as a hair dye is used both independently and together with basmoj. Color my hair only basmoj without henna should not be, as it will give your hair a dark blue color. If you only use henna, then you can use it to get a wide range of red and brown hues, ranging from bright carrot color and finishing honey.

Please be aware that when stained with henna blond hair acquire golden hues, dark hair will become red and gray and bleached will be painted red-orange flowers.

You also need to remember that hair coloring using henna is a complex process that requires some experience. To get started is to put the dye on a small section, check whether the result is satisfied. And if the color of the solution, only then paint all the hair. It is especially recommended for those who use henna for the first time. Remember that this persistent hold on the hair dye for several months.

If you paint your hair with a mixture of henna and Basma, it is possible to significantly expand the range of colors, from light-brown to black shades. Mix two parts and one part henna Basma will dye that will give hair a bronze shade. To have a brown hair, you need to mix both dye in equal shares. If you wish to become a brunette, you should use one part henna and two parts Basma.

Determine the proportions start making natural dye. To do this, a mixture of henna and Basma pour hot water and a good grind to a smooth dough. The resulting slurry was put on clean hair and wait until it cools down. Then head to be put on the plastic scarf and wrap a towel on top. Staining time is approximately half an hour.

Those who have oily hair, you need to replace the water with red wine, and who brittle and dry hair - dye diluted yogurt, kefir or milk.