Hair: the benefits of henna (which Camihawke likes so much)

Known since ancient times for its dyeing properties, henna, known as henna, is a greenish-colored powder obtained from the plant Lawsonia Inermis, which releases an orange-coppery pigment widely used in the world of hair dyes.

«The tonality varies from country to country, usually a lot of it, where it is grown. We find it mainly in the Middle East, India, North Africa, Asia. In fact, its characteristics are influenced by the climatic and environmental conditions », explains Matteo Pantani, CEO of Phitofilos, an Italian company specializing in eco-bio cosmetics.

Be the Lawsonia Inermis, on its own, it is ideal for intensifying mahogany-colored hair, or red in general, for blond or very dark hair it is useful to mix it with other dyeing plants. Pena, the fall in unsightly yellowish or orange effects. “The world of vegetable coloring is really vast because there are so many dyeing plants and herbal knowledge is essential to create ad hoc blends. Depending on the color we want to obtain, Lawsonia can be mixed for example with l’Indigofera, also called black henna, to obtain dark colors, or, to enhance the blond reflections, you can choose a neutral henna such as Cassia, which does not color, but acts as a polishing treatment for the hair, and mix it with Chamomile, Curcuma, Barberry or other plants with a light pigment ».

Ad hoc blends, therefore, capable of enhancing the reflections of one’s hair according to the nuance we most desire and whose use, especially in recent years, has become very widespread. Camihawke she is a lover of henna, and like her many others.

Although they do not have the power to bleach or lighten, dyeing plants release a pigment that envelops the hair while coloring it. But not only. Because there are many benefits for the health and beauty of the hair.

THE BENEFITS
«Every single dyeing plant has specific active ingredients, and the synergy that is created when we expertly mix them only maximizes the benefits. Between these: strengthen the stem, thicken it, give brightness, nourishment and hydration, in addition to carrying out a sebum-regulating action in the case of oily hair».

APPLICATION AND DURATION
«Henna is applied all over the hair and, after a month, just touch up the regrowth or opt for very fast processing times. I do not recommend too close applications on the lengths as the color would become too heavy, it would lose brightness and it would be difficult to download. The dyeing plants in fact color by stratifying the color on the hair. Generally, the effect of a vegetable dye lasts about a couple of months even if a lot depends on the type of hair ».

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