Henna
Powder
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English
Name
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Henna
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Other Names
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Hinna,
mehandi
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Scientific
Name
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Lawsonia Inermis
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Description
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It is a green
powder ground from henna leaves. It is grown in hot countries from Morocco across
Sudan, Saudi, Pakistan and India.
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Properties
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Astringent,
conditions hair, orangey red dye, UV protection, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial.
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Medicinal
Uses
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Wounds,
burns, fungal infections, anti-dandruff, strengthens hair, removes excess oil
from scalp.
Natural dye
to mark skin for radiation therapy.
Natural hair
dye and natural grey hair dye.
Natural dye
for designs on skin (body art/tattoo)
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Methods of
using:
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To dye
hair red
(The
results depend on your hair colour, what other herbs you add to the henna mix,
how long you leave it on your hair and the freshness and quality of your
henna powder):
Use gloves.
Always do a strand test.
Make some
henna paste with henna powder and lemon juice/water. (use 100g henna powder
for shoulder length hair) Leave overnight to release the dye.
Add more
water to form a paste like yoghurt and stir well.
Section your
hair and apply the mixture. Leave on your hair for about 2-4 hours and wrap
well with cling film or a shower cap. Make sure to wipe off any excess paste
from ears, forehead and neck as it will make your skin turn orange!
Wash your
hair thoroughly.
It takes
about 2 days for the final colour to settle completely.
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