In the care of hair, the naturalness of the chosen products is of particular importance, especially for cosmetic products. That's why preference should be given to vegetable dyes, which not only can change the shade of your hair to the desired color, but also take care of the curls.
Henna and basma hair
Henna
This dye is obtained from dried leaves of a chicken bush. In henna contains a high concentration of tannins, as well as essential oils. Thanks to these components, this tool has the following properties:
- strengthens the roots of hair;
- heals the scalp;
- fights with dandruff and excessive fat release;
- protects against ultraviolet radiation;
- glues hair scales.
The above effects contribute to the shine and health of hair in general.
Basma
It is obtained from a tropical plant called indigo. As in henna, the basma contains a lot of tannins and essential oils, but the composition also contains a complex of vitamins. This colorant has the following properties:
- heals dry seborrhea;
- stimulates the hair follicles;
- stops hair loss;
- improves the structure of the hair shaft;
- gives shine.
Thus, staining the hair with henna and basma will not do harm, but on the contrary, will make them healthy and beautiful.
How to paint with henna and basmosa?
There are two ways of painting hair with henna and basma:
- Pre-mix both dyes.
- Dye your hair first with henna and then with basmosa.
Consider how to choose the appropriate method and get the desired shade.
Consecutive hair coloring with henna and basmosa:
- Dissolve the natural henna with hot water to the consistency of thick sour cream. For short hair, 50-60 g of dye will suffice, for long hair - about 200 g;
- mix the mass well so that there are no dry lumps;
- add a couple drops of any essential oil;
- the skin near the hair growth line should be smeared with a fat cream or oil, so as not to accidentally stain it;
- also need to protect clothing with polyethylene or towels;
- starting from the occipital part, evenly distribute the warm mixture over the hair with a brush for painting;
- wrap the hair with a film and warm it with a towel;
- Before washing off henna, a light scalp massage with gloves is recommended;
- wash your head with running water without shampoo;
- to prepare a mixture of basma with water in the same way as in the case of henna, only in this case the consistency should not be so thick;
- similarly apply basma on the hair;
- keep the dye on the curls from a quarter of an hour to 3 hours, depending on the desired shade. The longer the basma will be on the hair, the more intense they will be painted in a dark color;
- Wash your hair with warm water with a balm or mask.
How to mix henna and basma for painting?
Preparation of the coloring mixture consists in pre-mixing dry henna and basma and diluting them with boiling water to a thick, uniform state.
The ratio of henna and basma for different shades:
- Black color - 3 parts of basma and 1 part of henna. To sustain not less than 3,5 hours.
- Dark chestnut color - 1 part of basma or slightly less and 1.5-2 parts of henna. To sustain 1,5-2 hours.
- Chestnut color - 2 parts of basma and 1 part of henna. Stand for 1.5 hours.
- Light chestnut color - one part of basma and henna. To sustain 1 hour.
- Light-brown color is also the same ratio of henna and basma, but the time for maintaining the dye on the hair should not exceed 30 minutes.
It should be noted that after staining the hair with henna and basma, it is undesirable to use hard alkaline shampoos and hair care products.