How to dye your hair with henna and basma?

Natural coloring does not lose relevance to this day. It has a good effect on the appearance and health of hair and strengthens its structure. Today we will talk about such natural colors as henna and basma, consider the features of this method of dyeing, and also evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of natural hair coloring.

Henna and Basma are natural coloring elements, the recipe for which came to us from the XII century BC. Both paints are completely composed of natural elements: henna is made in the process of rubbing leaves from a shrub plant Lavsonium non-spiny, basma powder is made in the same way, however, from the leaves of the indigofer plant. The first powder can be recognized by its characteristic green color, the second - by dark green and swamp shades.

As for the history, these paints were actively used in ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discover the remnants of henna on the hair of ancient Egyptian mummies, and Basma - on fragments of clothing and in the elements of writing.

As a rule, henna dyed hair can be recognized by its characteristic bright red color, while basma is known for its calmer and darker shades. Both powders are often used together to give your hair certain tones.

The main motive of any coloring is the desire to fundamentally change, refresh and rejuvenate your appearance. When choosing a method of dyeing using natural paints, girls have only two questions: which shade of dyeing will look best with the image and what is the benefit and harm of the chosen dyeing method. We will deal with these issues in detail.

Each person has his own individual color scheme, it depends on several factors: skin color, eye color, natural hair color. There are 4 color types of faces depending on 4 seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. The signs of these types are known to all people, so we will not go into the explanation of each.

Below we present a brief description of the winning shades of hair for a particular face color.

• For winter color type Dark and black shades of coloring of curls are suitable: dark blond, dark chocolate, ashy, red and purple colors.

• Spring color type He likes light and soft shades: light brown, ashy, golden, wheat and caramel shades.

• Summer type the face is also characterized by light shades, however, the intervention of darker tones - caramel, copper shades is acceptable here. Well, classic: golden, ashy wheat tones will also look great here.

• Autumn color type loyally applies only to dark shades of hair: chocolate, chestnut, saturated caramel, oak. Here, red and fiery shades look wonderful. The main thing here is the brightness and depth of colors.

• Natural dyes - a budget option hair coloring. It depends on the cost of the dyeing elements themselves, as well as on the dyeing procedure itself, which does not require a lot of manipulations with the hair.
• Using henna and basma together - a great way to paint over gray hair. This method was considered universal until the appearance of more fashionable synthetic gray hair coloring agents.
• Quality Natural Dyes not only give the hair more freshness and shine, but also help to restore them to tone. Henna and Basma do a great job with problems such as dropping out or slow-growing curls, greasy scalp, or persistent dandruff. In a sense, such dyes are used in situations where curls need rest and restoration.
• Any dyeing gives hair a new life., with the help of modern colors you can achieve the necessary brightness, volume, saturation. Natural dyes are no exception, the shades obtained with their help look natural and fresh, which is most appreciated in the current fashion season.
• With henna and basma You can achieve a fairly wide color spectrum in shades of hair. And all this without the use of chemical staining or permanent.
• Unlike synthetic coloring elements, herbs, natural ingredients can be added to solutions to give hair additional shades.
• If you want to restore hair using natural remedies the likelihood of a conflict between dyed hair and restoration means is minimal.
• Any fashionista may have difficulties if you want to get high-quality hair color. This is all kinds of mixing proportions, and lightening hair. With such problems, it is better to immediately contact an experienced master. In staining with natural dyes, as a rule, someone else's help is not required at all. Any fashionista can prepare a coloring composition from such paints at home.
• The scourge of many colors - in fast dimming hair. In the case of natural dyes, this process lasts slower, natural paints thoroughly eat into curls.
• The main disadvantage of synthetic paints is the risk of allergic reactions. In the case of hair dyeing with natural dyes, this probability is much less and concerns individual characteristics of each person. Experts especially recommend this staining to pregnant girls - during pregnancy, the whole body experiences tremendous stress, which affects your hair. The nutritional properties of henna and basma will only improve the condition of your hairstyle.

Natural dyes are not without their significant drawbacks. Let's look at those with which modern fashionistas meet constantly.

• Henna and Basma are not good friends with synthetic paints. There are frequent cases where when applying third-party colors to recently dyed henna or basma hair, completely unpredictable shades were obtained. This is especially true for bleached hair.
• Natural dyes are washed off much more slowly from already painted curls. This can cause problems at the color correction stage.
• You should refuse from a perm of a hair if you do not want to receive a rainbow on your hairdress.
• Within a few days after such a hair dye, the curls will have a specific smell. Therefore, if you are preparing for some kind of event, it is better to paint 2-3 days before the celebration. This will give you less discomfort. It is because of this smell that many fashionistas refuse such a hair dye.
• It is often difficult even for experienced craftsmen to predict how a natural solution of henna and basma with certain curls will behave. That is why the desired shade of hair will be difficult to choose.

As for giving the hair a unique shade that would not conflict with henna and basma, it is recommended to use the following natural ingredients.

• Onion infusion. This component will give ringlets a richer brown tint.

• Natural green tea leaves will give your hair a more delicate, warm chestnut shade. With various variations of henna and basma, soft pastel colors can also be obtained: copper, caramel.

• You can also use freshly ground coffee solution - He will add depth to the hair and provide them with a chocolate shade.

• You can get a light pink and purple hue by adding to the solution elderberry juiceHowever, you should be extremely careful with the proportions.

It is worth saying that dyeing hair with natural colors, often you can get not the most predictable result. Everything is very individual and depends on many factors: the texture of the hair, the natural color, the quality of the chosen paint and the proportions used. Approximate proportions of henna and basma in hair coloring will be provided a little lower, however you should understand that you will have to achieve the necessary shade only by trial and error, so be prepared for the fact that you will not be satisfied with the primary result.

The amount of powder in a portion is also purely individual and depends on the length of your hair and its thickness. Well, of course, on what shade you are counting on.

The spectrum of shades that can be obtained by staining curls with henna and basma is quite diverse. Consider the ratio of servings to obtain the basic shades of hair.

• Light brown color. In this case, the proportion is 3 parts henna and 1 part basma. Such a solution should be kept on the hair for half an hour. Applicable to initially blond hair.
• Red and fiery shades. Softer shades of red can be obtained by mixing 2 parts of henna and 1 part of basma. Option for blondes and girls with blond hair. The solution is washed off 15-17 minutes after application.
• Bronze and soft brown shades. All the same 2 servings of henna and 1 serving of basma.Apply to dark hair with a shutter speed of at least half an hour. You can experiment with the amount of henna in the general solution to get a darker or lighter shade.
• Chocolate, dark brown and oak shades can be obtained by mixing 1 serving of henna and 2-2.5 servings of basma. The composition is more suitable for girls with initially dark hair. Here, the exposure time of the mixture on the head is less limited and can be from 15 to 40 or more minutes.
• Bright black shades can be achieved by mixing one serving of henna and 2 basma, however, the solution on the hair itself is aged much longer - up to 2 hours.
• The same amount of henna and basma will result chestnut shades. On girls with light curls, it will look brighter, on brown-haired women and brunettes it will give hair beautiful caramel and golden tints.

Many fashionistas are wondering about the best method of staining: a mixture of henna and basma or alternating staining with them. In case of use in turn, the following recommendations should be followed.

• To give hair a gentle light brown shade Initially, henna is applied to the curls, aged for an hour. Then basma is applied and aged for another 20 minutes.
• To receive chocolate shade henna is also aged for an hour, however, the exposure time of basma increases to 40-50 minutes.
• To receive dark and black shades a solution with henna is held on the hair for 40 minutes, and basma for the next two hours.

Any staining is not done with bare hands, so you need to prepare the tools, necessary for high-quality and quick hair dyeing with henna and basma.

• 2-3 polymer or glass containers for mixing solutions. Usually only two containers are used. The third is needed if you decide to additionally mix herbs and other natural products to soften or improve hair.
• Depending on the method of hair coloring, select the required number of brushes or sponges. In this case, it is 2-3 brushes.
• Get a couple of stirring sticks - if the solution will stand for a long time without stirring, it may just thicken.
• You will also need a regular hairdressing comb to separate hair, as well as a comb for combing already painted curls.
• For zonal or selective dyeing, prepare several hairpins or hairpins to fix the hair in the desired position.
• So that the paint can be easily washed off after the procedure, you can pre-smear the hairline with a fat cream. It is better to use natural-based creams.
• Plastic bag for wrapping hairstyles, cling film. An ordinary rubber hat is suitable for warming the head.
• Towel and bathrobe. You will have to deal with quite aggressive and corrosive paint, so try to choose wardrobe items that are not a pity.
• Rubber or hairdressing gloves - to care for the skin of your hands and to prevent the formation of hard to wash off yellow plaque on your hands.

As mentioned above, there are two methods of coloring hair with henna and basma: simultaneous - with the creation of a homogeneous mass, and a separate one - with the sequential application of each agent. Let's look at hair coloring for each method.

Simultaneous painting:

• Powders in separate containers are diluted, then combined and mixed until a homogeneous mass. The resulting composition is heated to a temperature of 40 degrees.
• The hairline on the forehead should be greased with a greasy cream.
• Put on all the cooked items of clothing - an unnecessary bathrobe, gloves, a towel on your shoulders.
• Conditionally divide your head into several lobes - the crown, nape, temporal lobes, bangs.
• Hair coloring should begin with the occipital lobe with the separation of certain curls with clips or hairpins. The paint is applied gradually and quickly with a brush or sponge, starting from the very roots of the curls.
• Perform the same manipulations with the remaining lobes on the head.
• Hair is gathered in a bun. Then put a rubber cap or plastic bag over your head. After this, wrap the head with foil, and then with a prepared towel.
• Wait for the required time. Hair is washed off with medium temperature water without shampoo.

Actions with sequential staining are almost no different. First, henna is always applied, then it is washed off and the next solution is prepared. Apply all the same evenly from the hair roots, try to act quickly. Curls at the stage of basma coloring are not wrapped up, the paint itself is washed off after a certain time.

Basma can be bred in both cold and hot water, its structure remains the same in any case. If we talk about henna, then it is recommended to use only chilled or slightly heated water.

For different types of hair using different techniques for creating a coloring composition. In case of coloring normal or dry hair, it is recommended to use fatty kefir mixtures. If we are talking about oily hair, then you can use lemon juice or water with a small proportion of vinegar. This will make your hair look healthy and shiny.

When painting with basma and henna, mix the solutions before the painting procedure. However, do not mix heated solutions.

For many fashionistas, the process of washing off the coloring composition can cause significant problems. This can be dealt with by adding 1-2 egg yolks to the solution (at the mixing and preparation stage).

After the painting procedure, it is highly recommended not to use gels and shampoos to wash off paint residues. This can lead to undesirable color conflicts or completely wash off part of the paint from the hair. Stick to this rule the first few days after staining.

Before dyeing, the hair must be washed and combed. You can moisten your hair a little in advance - many experts believe that natural dyes color just slightly moistened hair faster. And in general, with wet curls it will be easier to work.

Correctly maintain a certain temperature of the composition at the time of application. The mixture should not be too hot or cold. To maintain a more or less stable temperature, it will be more convenient to use a water bath.

When preparing the solution, make sure that the mixture comes out at the same time not too thick, but not too liquid. A thick and saturated mixture hardens on the hair much faster (before they can be colored), too thin will drain from the hair, stain the skin on your face and shoulders, not to mention the uniformity of the shade as a result.

When staining, you can use a plastic bag and towel for wrapping and warming colored hair. In addition to kefir, you can use other products to combat excessive dryness. Most often glycerin and various vegetable-based oils are used here.

It happens that the shade as a result of the procedure turns out to be too bright and saturated. In this case, you can use olive oil - it will slightly soften the shade of the hair, make it softer. Just apply a little oil over the entire structure of the curls before washing your hair.

If the curls are too dark, you can try to lighten them with vinegar or lemon juice.Choose the right proportion and rinse your hair with this solution before washing your hair.

To preserve color for a longer period, it is recommended to use decoctions of rose hips (vinegar is also applicable).

Girls have different attitudes to hair coloring with henna and basma, however, since this method is still actively used by fashionistas, it remains relevant to this day.

All up to one fashionistas note the unconditional benefit for the hair and its healthy appearance after the coloring procedure. Natural staining is appreciated by the persistence of shades, cheapness and simplicity of the procedure. Curls painted with natural paints stay saturated longer and do not lose color.

Also, many users note that after staining with henna and basma, the curls experience much less stress than when using synthetic paints. Such hair is less in need of further care, they do not need to do restoring masks or apply special balms.

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