Henna Hair Masks

A lot is known about the coloring properties of henna. This natural dye has long been used by women in India and Arab countries. Currently, henna is quite popular with our women, who managed to appreciate the excellent coloring properties of powder from Lavsonia. In addition, there is henna that does not have coloring properties. Colorless henna is used in cosmetology - masks based on it are used to strengthen and restore the structure and shine of hair.

The first mention of the use of powder from the spiky Lawson was discovered by archaeologists as early as 1200 BC. e. This natural plant powder has been used for a long time as a means to give the hair an intense color. Use it for painting on the body.

Henna is also colorless. They make it from the leaves of the same plant, but during the processing, coloring pigments are removed from the powder. The first mention of it as a medicine dates back to the 14th century BC. e. Healing powder is used for various skin diseases, since the product has a disinfecting property. The paste is especially effective in the treatment of purulent wounds, eczema and burns. It has been used for a long time in the treatment of postoperative sutures and wounds, in the treatment of dermatoses.

Colorless henna contains important trace elements, including:

• routine needed to strengthen hair roots (thanks to it, hair loss slows down, and gray hair appears much later);
• betaine, due to which moisture is retained in the hair structure, their nutrition is restored;
• B vitamins that promote the accumulation of collagen.

If regularly applied to the hair of a mask based on colorless henna, then you can get such positive effects:

• there is a strengthening of the upper part of the hair;
• hair growth accelerates to 3 cm per month;
• their loss decreases;
• the volume of the strand at the roots increases;
• due to the saturation effect, the shade of the strands becomes more saturated;
• normalization of the sebaceous glands occurs;
• hydrolipidic balance of the skin is restored;
• fragility of hair is reduced, their restoration and connection of damaged particles occurs.

Even very damaged hair is quickly restored after applying masks with colorless henna.

Sell ​​henna at a pharmacy or special store. Its cost is low, but at the same time it has healing properties, improving the skin and hair no worse than expensive drugs.

To make a mask from henna, you need to take a glass or ceramic container, pour powder into it, pour it with hot water. Dilute the components until a thick mass is obtained. Hot water can be replaced with herbal decoctions. You can make a decoction of medicinal plants or add a couple of tablespoons of herbs, powdered, then pour water.

Before applying the mass to the hair, it is recommended to wash them and slightly dry. Then apply the resulting creamy mass to the locks and distribute with massage movements. After applying the mask to the head, you should put on a hat or plastic bag and wrap it with a warm towel. To strengthen and strengthen the hair, you need to hold the mask on your head for about an hour and a half. If it is necessary to return the shine and beauty to the strands, then it should be kept for 30-40 minutes.

Most often, this natural powder does not cause allergies, but if the mask is applied for the first time, it is important to check the skin for sensitivity. It is recommended to maintain the mass on the hair for no more than 15–20 minutes. If discomfort, itching or burning occurs, wash off the henna.

To increase the effectiveness of this cosmetic product, other components are introduced into its composition, for example, essential or cosmetic oil, crushed fruit pulp.

In the event that the ends of the hair are very dry, then before applying the mass to the strands, they are lubricated with coconut or olive oil.

Having stood on the head for the right time, the mask should be washed off with water. When rinsing, shampoo is not used. If the mask contains oil or the strands are smeared with vegetable or cosmetic oil, wash off the hair with a small amount of baby shampoo.

It is necessary to prepare the mixture at a time, since it is not subject to long-term storage. Masks are carried out in a course for 2 months, while they are recommended to be made once every 7-10 days. After the course, preventive procedures should be continued and a mask should be made 1 time in 30 days. This procedure is not recommended too often, otherwise the hair may become dry and brittle.

After applying such a cosmetic product, the curls become strong, their shine increases.

Components:

• a packet of henna is colorless;
• water heated to 80 degrees - 100 ml;
• honey - 1 tsp;
• one chicken yolk.

To prepare the composition, you should mix the powder and hot water. When the mass becomes warm, the remaining components are introduced into it. The mass is applied to the locks, wrapped in a film or bag, then covered with a towel. Keep a nourishing mask on your hair for up to 40 minutes.

Various products can act as components, for example, honey, vegetable or cosmetic oil, kefir. You can make a mask with gelatin, egg, herbal decoction.

Many women are interested in the question of what can be made from kefir. There are many recipes using fermented milk products. Consider the most popular of them - a mask recipe for strengthening hair.

Essential Ingredients:

• henna powder - 30 g;
• water - 100 ml;
• kefir - 50 ml;
• essential oil - 4–5 drops.

To prepare this mask, mix the powder with water. Following this, the fermented milk product and essential oil are poured. The resulting mass is applied to the hair with massage movements and a head wrapped in a towel. Keep such a mask for 40–45 minutes.

Applying a mask with burdock oil enhances hair color. It is more suitable for women with colored curls.

Essential Ingredients:

• henna (sachet) - 30 g;
• chamomile herbal decoction - 90-100 ml;
• burdock oil - 20 ml;
• any essential oil - 3-4 drops.

After introducing natural henna into a hot herbal decoction, 1 tbsp. Is introduced into it. a spoonful of burdock oil and a few drops of your favorite essential oil are dripped. The mass is applied to the locks along the entire length, then the head is wrapped in a package, a towel is wound on top.

Clay-based healing masks make hair less oily and improve their condition.

To obtain a therapeutic agent, you need to take:

• henna pack;
• hot water - 100 ml;
• blue clay - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• one lemon.

Before applying the product to the strands, mix clay with cold water separately, then mix henna with hot water in another container and mix the components. After that add the juice from the lemon. The composition can be varied and add a couple of drops of essential oils. Hold the mass with clay on the head for about an hour, then rinse with running water, washing it well.

To prepare this mask at home, you should take the following products:

• a pack of colorless henna - 30 g;
• slightly heated water - 100 ml;
• olive oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
• burdock oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
• two yolks;
• honey - 1 tbsp. the spoon.

To make the desired remedy, colorless henna should be mixed with water, then introduce the remaining components and stir. The mixture is applied over the entire length of the strand. Particular attention should be paid to the roots, so the product is applied to the skin with massage movements. The treated hair is wrapped in a bag and fixed with a towel. It is recommended to keep it under such a cap for up to 90 minutes.

To improve the condition of the hair, henna powder should be combined with 3 tbsp. tablespoons of chopped nettles, as well as 2 teaspoons of dry mustard. The components are filled with hot water and aged for about 20 minutes, then the mass is distributed in strands. Hold the mask for 20-30 minutes, after which it is washed off with shampoo. Since there is mustard in this composition, it can cause a burning sensation. If unpleasant symptoms appear, the mass should be washed off immediately.

The composition of nourishing masks may include jasmine, argan oil. The combination of all components with colorless henna can improve the condition of porous and split ends, give them smoothness and a healthy shine. Due to the colorless henna, which gives the hair a silkiness, glued micro-scales are glued together and the hair is aligned along the entire length.

After applying oil based on colorless henna, most women noted how much the condition of their hair improved.They became more lively, their shine intensified, the strands began to fit better.

Ladies with gray hair noted that using colorless henna together with other natural ingredients, they managed to get an intense color. Here are the ingredients that were used in this case:

• to get a red tint, powder is diluted with natural beet juice;
• to obtain a chocolate shade, colorless henna powder is diluted with brewed strong coffee and kept on the head for up to an hour and a half;
• to get a reddish tint, henna combines with onion broth, and maintain the mass on the hair for 1 hour;
• a golden hue is obtained by mixing natural powder with chamomile broth (keep the mixture on your hair for about 2 hours).

When using tinted formulations, do not use shampoo when washing your hair.

Among the shortcomings, one can also note the not quite pleasant smell of the powder, as well as the fact that you should wash your hair more thoroughly.

See how to make a mask for hair density with colorless henna in the next video.