Many girls prefer a natural “chemical” ink natural henna. This ancient dye from India has long been associated with many with something useful because of its naturalness. But the author of Zen-blog “Beauty and Health” (12+) broke myths about henna safety.
Yes, there are no chemical components in it, such as ammonia, even the aroma is herbal and soft. The active component – tannin – does not destroy the pigment, but as if “woven” into it. This is a really softer way of staining. But there are nuances.
Impact on the hair
- Asian -type hair is dense, thick and straight. They are resistant to external factors and easily tolerate compaction with tannin.
- The Slavic type hair is thinner and soft. For them, henna can be a test: visually the hair really looks thicker, but in reality it becomes tough and brittle.
Impact on the skin
- If the scalp is oily, you can notice a light drying effect.
- With normal or dry skin, peeling, itching, or even the appearance of dandruff, is possible.
And even after coloring henna, you can get an unpredictable result-the final shade can become unexpected: from golden red to brownish-green. Even if the color fades over time, the henna pigment remains inside, and with the next staining can appear again and ruin everything. So it is worth considering such moments when choosing henna.
