Natural henna is a plant of the Lawsonia family.  It is dried and ground into a powder.  The powder is usually mixed with hot water (bottled or distilled water is recommended).  Boil the water (1 to 1 1/2 cups) and mix with 1 cup of henna powder.  If you are trying to cover gray hair I recommend mixing the henna with brewed coffee instead of water (brown and auburn shades are best for gray coverage).  Coffee helps the henna stick to the gray hair.  Use very dark fresh brewed coffee, make sure it is boiling hot and mix with the henna.  As you become more accustomed to henna you can experiment and find the right "recipe" for you.  You may add tea, cinnamon, juices, and a variety of other ingredients to acheive color variations if you like.  Make sure you add the liquid of your choice at a boiling hot temperature. Mix the liquid and henna together and let cool to a comfortable temperature before applying to your hair.  Please use non-metallic utensils and  bowl for mixing henna

You may apply henna to wet or dry hair, but make sure you don't have a build up of hairspray or styling products.  Use a tint brush, squeeze type bottle (old mustard bottle works well) or your gloved hands to apply henna.  Wrap you hair with an old shower cap or plastic wrap.  I use plastic wrap and then put on an old winter hat.  The heat activates the henna's dye.  Wait for about 60 minutes (or less with heat) and wash out with hot water, rinse with cool.  To remove any remaining henna I recommend washing with a henna shampoo.  Complete directions are always sent with each order from Henna by Cynthia.

You may reapply henna every 4 to 6 weeks.  The following colors are available from Henna by Cynthia in a 4 ounce and a 34 ounce size:

• Persian Black
• Persian Red
• Persian Sherry
• Persian Mahogany
• Persian Burgundy
• Persian Dark Brown
• Persian Medium Brown
• Persian Light Brown
• Persian Copper
• Strawberry Blonde
• Persian Blonde
• Marigold Blonde
• Persian Neutral (conditioning benefits, no color)

Henna will strenghten hair, make your scalp healthier and add a ton of shine to your hair.  It combats dandruff and hair loss. (plus you are avoiding all those nasty chemicals!)

Black and Blonde shades are not recommended for coloring gray hair.  Henna will normally cover gray hair if you have 10% gray or less.  If you have white hair, henna is not recommended. Henna turns white hair a bright orange color.  Henna will give you a natural looking color without any chemicals, salts or peroxides.  The only ingredient in our henna is HENNA!  The blonde shades contain chamomile and marigold petals.  Not all henna is created equal, please read the label before you purchase something from your local health food store.

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