The beneficial properties of henna
Permanent synthetic paint add special reagents that reveal the scales and allow the dye to penetrate inside the hair. The effect of henna in comparison with the same means mainly gentle. Henna does not destroy the natural pigment staining, but only coats the hair giving volume and aligning it creates a protective thin layer. Painted this way the curls are protected from the harmful effects of UV rays. And color are not afraid of sea water, although chemical dyes is one of the major risk factors.
Henna makes hair thicker, elastic, dense and lush and gives a rich color. Due to the content of tannins, henna gives the hair a healthy Shine. A natural dye normalizes water and fat metabolism, regulates the work of sebaceous glands. Tannins tighten the outer scales and damaged hair are gradually restored. Henna stimulates blood circulation, strengthens hair roots and nourishes the scalp, removes dandruff and promotes the growth of healthy hair shafts.
After the first application visible results. Henna has no contraindications neither for adults nor for children. The dye is hypoallergenic, so it is a good alternative for women who have allergic reactions to chemical dyes. Lactating and pregnant women without risk to the health of the child to use henna.
Harm henna
In addition to use, henna can cause hair significant harm. If too often use henna, the hair can become dry. As a result of frequent uses of natural dye, there is reverse effect – hair becomes dull. The protective layer is disturbed by repeated penetration of the dye, in the end, the hair begins to split. Loss of moisture they lose their strength, become weak and fall out. Strands become tougher, difficult installation.
Colour obtained after dyeing with henna, it is almost impossible to change with the use of artificial dyes. Henna protects the hair, i.e. coloring pigments can penetrate strands. In any case, do not use chemical paint as long as painted with henna hair fully grow back. The reaction may give unpredictable result until the radical orange, blue or green shades. Henna is not just to wash hair. For this you will need a large amount of water. To wash the henna should be very carefully and for a long time, until the water becomes completely transparent.