Points You Should Know Before Applying Henna Based Hair Color. Going natural is the new “In” thing. From food to clothes and cosmetics, everything natural is a rage right now. The same trend has taken over people using hair colors and dyes to hide their gray strings or make their fuzz more attractive. With the increasing awareness about the disadvantages of chemical based hair colors, more and more people especially have started using Henna or Mehandi based hair colors. Though the best choice over chemical based hair colors, there are some points to remember before using Henna or mehandi based products. These will not only help you get the desired results but will also prevent you from any possible difficulties of using this natural wonder. The same are as under: Is it natural! Henna dye is obtained from the leaves of a plant Lawsonia Inermis (scientific name). The leaves of this plant are extracted, dried, milled and sifted to prepare Henna Powder which is further added into cosmetics and hair colors. When not using it directly in its raw form, one should check all the ingredients of the products it has been mixed with. Just to be safe... Don’t be Restless! Nature has it’s own ways and that applies to natural products too. Dyeing your hair with henna is a good choice but this being a natural process can take some time to give desired results. To be more clear, you might have to use the product twice or thrice for the exact tone and shade depending upon your hair type. Go for a brand! Never ever go for an unknown product. With the trend of henna color setting in, there are several fake products in the market which can leave your hair damaged. Please do some R&D about the company and then make a choice. Choose your Color! The advancement in research and entry of renowned brands has left us with a lot of options in Henna based hair color range. From black to red or burgundy now you can get any desired color from a henna based dye. However, it is better to choose one and stick to it always, as you will get excellent results after a period of time. Test it first! Though all natural products are safe for all skin types, one must check if the product has been tested to be dermatologic ally safe. This prevents you from any possible skin reaction. Though the chance of this are very rare.
It Need Not smell bad! Utter the word mehandi and many people cover their nostrils, remembering the hard pungent smell of the paste. However things are fragrant now, with the introduction of perfumed henna based hair colors. If you don’t agree, try the range of Prem Henna’s Nisha Quick Color. So get over the myth that real henna smells bad... Happy Hair Coloring!