One of the most widely used beauty products in India, henna has been taking care of most of our regular hair troubles since the times immemorial. Women all across the country have been reaping the fruits of their mother’s and granny’s advice by regularly applying henna to their hair for years, if not decades.
Apart from being a fantastic ingredient to dye hair naturally, henna is reputed to strengthen, condition, and nourish the tresses from deep inside. While the leaves of henna were used for hair care traditionally, the modern Indian woman uses the powdered form instead to get the same hair benefits.
Here is all you need to know more about henna and how to use it in your daily beauty regimen.
The inherently natural properties of henna expedite hair growth. Its powdered form is useful in creating an essential oil that promotes and nourishes hair vitality.
Henna(1) directly impacts the scalp, helping in improving follicle health. Henna helps minimize hair loss and also prevents and stops hair thinning.
When combined with ingredients like eggs, henna makes a great hair conditioner. Apply a thick henna hair pack on for a brief period to ensure that your hair feels silky smooth for days!
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Henna aids in the removal of excess grease and dirt from your scalp, including dandruff! Using it regularly on your hair not only cures dandruff, but it also prevents them from returning.
Henna’s natural antifungal and antimicrobial properties work to cool and soothe your scalp, controlling scalp itchiness.
Henna makes a fabulous hair dye. Not only it is a great natural alternative to the otherwise regular options available readily in the markets, but it is also healthier for your hair, and easy on your wallet!
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Dry and damaged hair is very much prone to split ends, which is why just cutting them off is not the answer. You have to break the cycle that causes split ends(2) in the first place, and using natural henna is a great way to do this.
The tannin found in henna binds with the hair to make it stronger and does not even penetrate the hair cortex, ensuring little damage. Which provides thicker, lustrous hair with every application.
5 minutes
Repeat once a week.
Wash your hair thoroughly with a shampoo, and use this pack instead of a conditioner.
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Apply this on your hair before going to bed
Once a week
To thoroughly cleanse your scalp and curb hair loss.
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Mix 1 cup amla powder, 3 tbsp henna powder with 2 tbsp fenugreek powder and some water to make a thick paste. Add an egg white and lemon juice to the mix, and let it soak for an hour and a half. Apply this directly to the roots and lengths of your hair.
45 minutes
Once a week
This hair pack boosts hair growth.
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3-4 hours
Once a month
This pack helps for the growth of gorgeous brunette locks.
If you’re wondering how to include this excellent ingredient in your hair regimen, think no further! These simple hair masks and hair packs can be made right in your kitchen and will be amazingly beneficial for your hair.