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Hair Dye Natural. Top 20 Blog Posts of 2013 on LustrousHenna.com

Natural Hair Dye Top Twenty Blog Posts of 2013

Have you been reading the latest natural hair blog posts on the LustrousHenna.com website? Well, just in case you’ve missed a couple, peruse the following posts about: Lustrous Henna, caring for natural hair, natural dyes, chemical dyes and more natural hair color information.

Shikakai and Amla: Hair Loss Remedy

Children's Health -Hair Dye for Teens and Pre-Teens

Hair Color - Golden Highlights with Cassia Obovata.

Hair Color Naturally -How to Mix Cassia Obovata (Senna Powder).

Henna Hair Dye -the Perfect Choice for Pregnant Moms

'Black Henna' -an Unsafe, Mislabeled Chemical Dye.

Men -Progressive Hair Dye is NOT the Answer!

Acne Treatment –Natural Recipes to Improve Oily Skin

Egg Yolk Skin Treatment and More -Beautify Naturally!

Hair Dye Chemical- Toulenediamine. How Safe?

Got Dandruff? Treat it Naturally.

Senna Brings Out Golden Highlights on a Cloudy Day

Hairstyles for Women that Highlight the Real You.

Men's Hairstyles that Rock the Natural You.

Natural Shampoo Powder that Totally Conditions Hair

Hair Dye with Metallic Salts –a Danger for Men and Women

Curly Hair Reminders -10 Top Natural Hair Tips

Henna Hair Dye Quickest Method to Color Hair and Cover Gray

Henna Hair Dye Application -Alternative Methods to Cover Gray

Hair Dye by Mother Nature -the Safe Way to Dye Hair

More to Come in 2014

Wait. There’s more. Just view the archives for additional blog posts designed to help you with hair color choices, natural hair and skin care. Thanks for reading and supporting LustrousHenna.com for the past year. We look forward to another exciting year of natural hair, hair color and skin care articles.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Hair Dye with 'Compound Henna' is a Dangerous ‘Mystery’ Mix.

'Compound Henna' Hair Dye –What Is It?

Not all henna hair dye mixes are completely herbal or all-natural. There is a mysterious henna mix that generally is composed of lower quality henna that contains lower dye content and is mixed with harmful additives and synthetic dyes that can cause severe allergic reaction. Even if the package doesn’t contain PPD (para-phenylenediamine), ammonia or peroxide, this type of hair dye may contain harsh metallic salts, alcohol and synthetic dyes. Since the henna is mixed with synthetic dyes and ‘who knows what else’, the mixture is referred to as: 'Compound Henna' hair dye.

Perhaps, you’re wondering, “How can such products sold without an ingredient label?” It does seem mysterious. However, the answer is that in the countries where the henna is grown, they might not be required to list the ingredients on the label. Once exported, the U.S. importer is not required to re-label the product.

Additionally, the FDA* states, “Because the FPLA does not apply to cosmetic samples and products used exclusively by professionals--for example, for application at a salon, or a booth at a fair or boardwalk--the requirement for an ingredient declaration does not apply to these products.”

That is why purchasing 'mysterious' henna mixed with unknown additives and synthetic dyes can be a costly and potentially dangerous experience**, even when bought at a “professional” beauty supply store.

Tempted to Buy 'Compound Henna'?

We've seen them on the shelves, with an image of a beautiful woman with long, radiant hair. We’re tempted to ‘buy into’ the image. Should we? Maybe we decide to look beyond the image and try and find the ingredient label. We might be surprised that this so-called 'all-natural' henna hair dye doesn't appear to have an ingredient label! Who knows what is mixed in with this inferior henna?! Don’t buy it!

Lustrous Henna® is NOT 'Compound Henna'

Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: Premixed from the finest herbal ingredients.
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: Lab-certified to be free of synthetic dyes and additives. 
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: It does NOT contain metallic salts or added mineral salts. 
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: To achieve the various shades of color, pure henna is mixed with other totally natural botanical extracts. 
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: This is also the reason it remains in natural powder form. Safety in natural hair care is a top priority.

Lustrous Henna® is pure henna, highly sifted and 100% natural and the botanical ingredients are listed on every package, on the company blog and website.

 Be Safe. Not Sorry. 

Resources: 

*FDA.gov Cosmetics: Product Ingredient Safety Information-ucm108569: Henna/Mehndi.

**Contact Dermatitis. Volume 55, Issue 1, pages 26–29, July 2006.Quantification of para-phenylenediamine and heavy metals in henna dye. Ik-Joon Kang, Mu-Hyoung Lee.

 

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

My Henna Hair Dye Rescue from Chemical Dye Scalp Damage

Before Henna Hair Dye

A few years ago, I suffered severe allergic reactions to chemical hair dye. When I decided to look for a chemical hair dye alternative, I used a product that I thought was a natural herbal hair dye, called, “black henna”. It was not.  Thus my scalp was damaged with both types of hair dye and it took quite a while for my hair to grow back and scalp to heal and feel healthy. I also had a small chemical burn spot from the hair dye, where very little hair grew, in the back of my head at the base of my neck. 

At that time, I was quite embarrassed about the condition of my hair because I also sang in front of small audiences at special celebrations and events. Even though I didn't care to, I had to admit that on those occasions, I looked better donning a black hair piece or a wig. 

After Henna Hair Dye

After some researching, I learned about using pure henna and indigo to dye my hair black. I would spend hours and hours, waiting for the pure henna's dye release to occur; then I would follow this up with an application of pure indigo. I was grateful for this method because I finally got my black hair covered. I still had to do a lot to condition my hair and try to get it to grow. My black hair started to grow back very slowly.

I continued to search for an easier way to apply henna hair dye and this led me to finding the Saba Botanical of USA website. I read about 100 % natural Lustrous Henna® and I admit that I was skeptical at first that with such a fast dye release, my hair would achieve color.

I decided to: Take ‘a leap of faith’. Now, my hair has finally grown back in all areas. I could finally show my natural black hair, instead of being worried about my looks. I felt like a tremendous burden had been lifted.

The Rest of My Henna Hair Dye Story

My hair condition is probably the healthiest it’s been in years. It is very soft and my curl pattern is looser, which I like. Also, I can easily cover my gray roots as often as needed. This is important because my hair has been growing in quicker lately and I want to cover up the gray roots when they come in. Now I do it naturally and have still experienced positive results. I’m very happy that I no longer have to wait several hours for a traditional henna dye release and that I can dye my hair when I only have an hour or two. I’ve happily used Lustrous Henna® Soft Black for the past few years; and I love my black hair so much, that I write the Lustrous Henna blog for Saba Botanical.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2010-2013. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Hair Dye Allergy –Is There Really a Natural Remedy?

Hair Dye Allergy –a Natural Remedy?

“I knew that there were millions of people out there that truly need a natural hypoallergenic hair dye.”

“Although we all have to live through some ailments and other health problems from time to time, nature has created a remedy for every health problem in plants; whether it is fresh produce, dried herbs, essential oils or extracts. The key to beautiful health is using pure botanical ingredients derived from nature. The concept of natural beauty incorporates a philosophy based on the mystery of the therapeutic values and vital energy of plants.”  -Syed Abbas, Saba Botanical of USA.

The Quest for a Truly All-Natural Hair Dye

He was only in his early twenties when his black hair started turning gray. Premature gray hair was hurting his image. Thus, Syed began his struggle to keep his formerly youthful appearance. Like countless other men and women, he used synthetic hair dye to hide the gray, however, after a couple years of use he started to experience allergic reactions to the dye: intensely itchy scalp left red and irritated. Unfortunately, his problem only got worse, even with so-called ‘mild’ hair dye. He was left with thinning hair and bald spots. His thick hair was gone and what was left was: gray. 

Eventually, following a friend’s advice, he decided to use what he thought was an all-natural product, "black henna" also called Kali Mendhi (Hindi translation for black henna). The result was a nightmare! It ended with a trip to the Emergency Room: Blisters all over his scalp and sideburns, a swollen face and his eyes were almost sealed shut. He later found out that the Kali Mendhi black henna, contained paraphenylenediamine (PPD). The reason for the adverse reaction uncovered! The quest continued to find an all natural hair dye that was free of ammonia, peroxide, PPD and similar chemicals. 

At last, the natural hair dye answer: pure henna. Syed started using pure henna to cover his gray. The result was that his hair and scalp were revitalized. However, there was one big negative. His hair was now a scary reddish-orange. All he ever wanted was his black hair back! 

Syed’s Brainchild: Lustrous Henna®

He finally realized that if he couldn't find the natural hair dye he was looking for, he would have to invent it himself-using NATURE. (Since there is nothing grows in nature that gives a black color.) His quest for a natural hair dye came to fruition after several years of research. He worked in collaboration with the AMA Herbal Company of India who had only worked with natural dyes for textiles, previously.  A revolutionary 100% natural hair dye that does not contain toxic chemicals is truly a brainchild of Syed Abbas. He also created an application process that is safe, healthy and very easy to use. Just mix and apply. No need to wait for countless hours. Results are much quicker than traditional henna that involves several hours to complete.

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2010-2013. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

'Black Henna' -an Unsafe, Mislabeled Chemical Dye.

The Hair Dye 'BLACK HENNA'. What Does It Mean?*

About the misnomer: 'Black Henna':

• 'Black Henna' is not pure, nor is it pure henna. Pure henna is a green plant (Lawsonia inermis)and the green leaves are dried, crushed and powdered. When used alone it will turn the hair an orange-red color. If it is properly used with pure indigo, the hair will dye to black.  If it is mixed with a very toxic chemical called, para-phenylenediamine (PPD), “coal tar”.
   
• 'Black Henna' is not pure indigo or 'black indigo'. Pure indigo is a green plant(Indigofera tinctoria) and the green leaves are dried, crushed and powdered. When used properly with pure henna, it will turn hair to a black color. However, if it is mixed with chemicals dyes, or even henna that has been compromised by chemicals, including PPD, then it is not pure indigo or the so-called, 'black henna'.

• PPD is known to cause severe skin allergies such as: Permanent scarring, marked redness and swelling of scalp, face and eyes, eyelids may completely shut, allergic contact dermatitis may spread throughout body.
• Severe PPD allergy can also result in contact urticaria and anaphylaxis on rare occasions. See: NZ Dermatological Society report and photos.  
• PPD*: “This compound is used in almost every hair dye on the market, regardless of brand. The darker the colour, usually, the higher the concentrations. Some of the so-called "natural" and "herbal" hair colours, while ammonia-free, contain PPD. Some products sold as henna also contain PPD added, particularly so-called 'black henna'. In many cases, PPD causes allergic reaction, and can cause scarring in some people. PPD should never be applied directly to the skin in its pure form or mixed with anything else.”

Get to know the facts and keep safely away from harmful chemical and synthetic hair color dyes.

Lustrous Henna® in Soft Black Shade is NOT 'Black Henna'.

Lustrous Henna® is 100% All Natural Hair Color Dye. The soft black shade is derived from mixing pure henna (from the henna plant) with the extracts of pure indigo and other botanicals found in nature.

Lustrous Henna® is completely para-phenylenediamine-free (PPD-free hair dye); also, ammonia-free, peroxide-free. A totally natural hair color. 

*See Wikipedia: Henna, p-Phenylenediamine

Learn more about Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) dangers

“One Man’s Successful Quest: Find An All-Natural Hair Dye for Men and Women. Leads to Invention.”  
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
See: “Temporary Tattoos, Henna, Mehandi” (FDA.gov) 

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Henna Hair Dye -the Perfect Choice for Pregnant Moms

Henna hair dye is all natural and safe during fetal development, especially during pregnancy in the first trimester, is the perfect choice for Moms-to-Be. Henna hair dye is the natural choice, but traditional henna hair dye application method can be too lengthy and cumbersome for many pregnant women.

Chemical Hair Dye is Not the Best Hair Dye for Pregnant Women

It is strongly recommended by most obstetricians, gynecologists and other health care professionals, that pregnant women NOT use permanent hair dye during the first trimester of pregnancy.*

Your baby is undergoing very important neurological fetal development during your first three months of pregnancy. Low levels of permanent chemical dye are absorbed into the scalp and passed through the body and have been identified in urine samples.

Additionally, breathing toxic fumes from permanent chemical dyes can be harmful to fetal development. Of course, all pregnant women want to protect the baby from any kind of potential danger.

Some healthcare professionals feel the "risk is minimal", "might be probable", "maybe unsafe". To this I say, why take ANY possible risk with your baby's health; as well as your own. At least during the first trimester, try something that has been safe to use since ancient times. You might just make it a permanent decision because -you love the results.

Not All Henna Hair Dyes are Equal -Avoid Mislabeled "Black Henna" 

“Black Henna” dyes usually contain even higher concentrations of PPD than many commercial hair dyes sold in the USA. Sadly many individuals think that when they purchase this product, it is pure indigo (or pure indigo only mixed with pure henna). Far from all natural hair color, the results have led to sad consequences and also some dermatologic horror stories. It's sad to relate that there are no regulations in many countries, including India, for ingredient labels. For this reason and to avoid further confusion, always make sure of the company’s reputation that you are dealing with.

A Word about Pure Indigo:

It is not the so-call misnomer, “Black Henna”.

"Black Henna" is not pure indigo or "black" indigo. If indigo is mixed with chemicals dyes, or even henna that has been compromised by chemicals, including PPD, then it is not pure indigo or the so-called, "black henna".

When you want pure indigo, make sure what you buy is: pure indigo.

If you want all natural hair color, stay far away from “Black Henna”. 

Be Safe. Be 100% All-Natural When Choosing Hair Color Dye

The best hair dye for pregnant women is 100% all-natural henna hair dye: Lustrous Henna®. It's a unique, conditioning, natural hair dye, combined with natural botanical extracts. This herbal henna hair dye comes in more than nine natural hair color shades and can be used before, during and after pregnancy.

Lustrous Henna®. A unique hair dye is lab-certified to be completely natural. The application process is quick and easy. All you need is a little more than an hour of time for the glow of radiant hair. It can be used throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

No doubt, moms-to-be will agree:

Lustrous Henna®. Clearly the best natural hair dye choice.

*Resources:

NHS Choices

American Pregnancy Association

A Very Happy Mom Testimonial

“I was so excited to try out this henna dye! But so nervous at the same time! I have never dyed my hair before and I decided to go with the Lustrous Henna® Mahogany to give my hair a little red touch!

Thanks to my husband's help, it was really easy to do and took about a couple hours to complete the whole process. I loved that I could do it in the comfort and privacy of my own home and watch TV at the same time! It made the time go by really fast!

It was also great to know I got a beautiful color but without all the harmful ingredients! The color came out pretty red at first but it eventually blended in and looked gorgeous! I love my new hair color and I can't wait to buy a different color next time!

I recommend Saba Botanical Lustrous Henna Hair Color for all men and women who either want to cover grays or just want a new hair color/change like me! The colors are gorgeous, don't dry your hair out, and are safe for everyone to use!”

Marissa O.

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Henna for Hair -Is it Really Pure and Natural?

Henna for Hair -Is It REALLY Pure Henna?

Several dermatogists in India, a major source of the world’s henna, are compaigning against mislabeled henna hair dye, some containing harsh chemicals. Dr. AK Bajaj, a leading dermatogist in Allahbad, is of the opinion that many patients have little knowledge about the products they’re using. He stated that, “The cheapest and most commonly used ones are the misleadly labeled, ‘black henna’ dyes that contain extremely high concentarations of P-Phenylenediamine (PPD).”

‘Mehndi’ is the Hindi word for Henna. Sadly, consumers have been fooled by the manufacturers of ‘Kali Mehndi’ or ‘Kali Black Mehndi’ (spelling variation: mehdi, mehandi,mehendi),  thinking it is free of harmful chemicals. However, ‘Kali Mehndi’ has at times up to 16% PPD, a level extremely harmful to one’s health. “’Kali Mehndi’ is different from green mehdi. There is no mehndi that is black in color. If it is black, it is always a chemical dye.  People are unaware that this particular product is actually a chemical dye and not a natural hair dye. They believe that it is 'henna hair dye' or simply another form of ‘mehndi’’, stated Dr. Vinod Kumar Sood (Dermatology and Venerealogy Department, Retired Dept. Head, Dayanand Medical College).

As mentioned in previous natural hair dye posts, there are several other products and kits masquerading as “pure henna” that can be found on store shelves or online, readily available to purchase. However, as the examples above show, they are not all natural hair dye or pure henna. So-called, 'henna hair dye' contain truly harmful chemicals!   

Buying Henna for Hair

It's extremely important to know the reputation of the company marketing natural hair dye, including pure henna and other henna hair dye mixes. Why take a chance with your health? Make sure the next time you buy a natural hair dye like henna for hair, you really know the answer to the question, 

“Is It REALLY Pure Henna?”

Testimonial from a happy pure henna and Lustrous Henna® for hair customer

Your henna (hair dye) is the best I have ever used in 10 years of searching for a natural hair coloring product. Your henna is very clean of debris, leaves and sand, because it is so finely sifted. It colors my resistant gray hairs very well. I love how smooth like pudding your henna becomes once it is mixed with water. (Other henna products that I have used in the past became like dried mud when I applied it to my hair and they are very messy!)

I also love how fast I can use your henna after I mix it with water, and I don't have to leave it on my hair for 4 hours for it to color my gray. After only 60 minutes my gray is colored!

Also my curly, kinky hair is becoming SOFTER AND SMOOTHER!!! I can straighten my hair to a silky like texture that I never achieved before, without a chemical relaxer. Now I don't have to use harmful chemical relaxers, or harmful hair dyes!

Your company also ships the henna when you say you will, in a timely manner, and I receive my products very promptly. I always had to call in the past and complain to other henna companies about where my order was.

Keep up the excellent products, and the excellent work and THANKS A MILLION!!!

Wanda G
From: Glendale Arizona

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

'Henna Hair Dye' and Other Posts for New Blog Followers

Henna Hair Dye Baked Release Method

-Turns My Stubborn Resistant Gray Hair to Jet Black Hair

Using Lustrous Henna® is the quickest way I know of to naturally color my hair. The natural ingredients are premixed to laboratory specifications without any chemicals, saving me a ton of precious time. It only takes about 90 minutes from start-to-finish to color hair with Lustrous Henna® Hair Dye.  

This “baked” method takes -about 5 hours- from prep to completion. I honestly can’t remember where I learned about this method to speed up the release and application of pure henna (when compared to the traditional overnight method of approximately 10-24 hours). However, I’ve never been disappointed with the results to achieve jet black hair.

My disclaimer: This is my personal ‘recipe’…

Link for blog post: Henna Hair Dye Baked Release Method

“Compound Henna” Hair Dye is a Dangerous Mix.

The "Compound Henna" Temptation.

We’ve seen them on the shelves, with an image of a beautiful woman with long, radiant hair. We imagine that image with only, this time with ourselves in the picture with a mass of tresses, cascading down our own shoulders. At this point, we have a decision to make: grab the box and buy the “image” or, we could choose to look past the image on the box and try and find the ingredient label, of this so-called ‘natural’ henna hair dye. What we find (or don’t find) may be surprising.

This product either appears to contain no ingredients, since there is no label to be found or it contains inferior henna mixed with ‘who knows what’ There is a third choice we can make at this point, but first let’s discuss the following.

Link for blog post: “Compound Henna” Hair Dye is a Dangerous Mix.

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Gray Hair Cover Natural Benefits

An all-natural hair color dye that is an excellent gray hair cover, contains herbs that condition hair, prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth can really improve male self-esteem. A totally natural plant-based hair color dye won’t leave you worrying about taking chances with your health by stripping your hair or causing damage, like so many chemical dyes do. It does not contain para-phenlenediamine (PPD), ammonia and/or peroxide or other dangerous chemicals.

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Henna Hair Dye –Clearing Up a Few Misconceptions

Henna Hair Dye Misconceptions

Recently, I was reading about what real people thought about henna hair dye and whether or not it would be good to use to color your hair. Here are a few comments that have been summarized to save space (later, I’ll attempt to clear up the misconceptions about henna hair dye):

1.     “Henna usually leaves a reddish tint to your hair and its super messy. It’s hard to remove. It can damage hair.”

2.     “There is a reason why Henna is not offered in most salons.”

3.     “True legit henna only comes in red or black. There is not a blonde henna. If it contains a bottle of developer, it is not henna. Most brands (commercial grade) of henna have metallic compounds in them that react to chemicals in regular hair dye.”

Number one is partially true. Henna does leave a reddish/orange tint to hair. It can be very messy to apply, but preparing the area before application, cuts down on a messy application. Pure henna does not damage hair but actually conditions it. It’s extremely rare for someone to be allergic to pure henna. Usually, if hair is damaged, henna was not totally natural but was mixed with chemicals such as, para-phenylenediamine (PPD) or metallic salts. It’s extremely important to buy henna from a reputable company.

Number two is a little ambiguous. However, I will try to give the ‘reason’. Traditional henna application is an extremely lengthy process, and most hairdressers don’t have the time to apply the henna, and then wait a few hours before washing out. Another reason could be education. Instead of becoming educated henna hair dye application, some stylist prefer to shy away from discovering if there are faster methods or other totally natural henna mixes that can speed up application. Sadly, henna is sold that is mixed with para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and metallic salts; this can be extremely damaging to hair and the stylist and customer might come to the sad conclusion that ALL henna hair dye is harmful.

Number three is partially true. Pure henna comes from the henna plant and in powder form it is green. Pure henna produces a red-orange color on most hair, never black. To produce natural black color, other natural plant dyes or stains need to be added to the henna powder, such as pure indigo.  There is a blonde henna, however it’s made with extract from henna stems, mixed with other plants like cassia obovata to produce blonde to golden shades (from SabaBotanical.com). Unfortunately, many companies sell henna as a botanical hair dye, but contains harmful chemicals, including para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and metallic salts that can cause horrible allergic reaction and damage to hair and skin. This practice has led to much confusion about pure henna and henna hair dye application.

Go to the Knowledge Base and Clear Up Misconceptions

Saba Botanical of USA has an excellent “Knowledge Base” page on their website, containing numerous links to hair dye articles and LustrousHenna.com blog posts that clear away misconceptions about henna; as well as how colors can be achieved by combining extracts from the henna plants and other ancient plants.

Visit the FAQ’s page for more answers about Lustrous Henna® Hair 100% plant-based hair dye in more than ten shades of beautiful color.

 

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2012-2013. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis from 'Black Henna' Dye–Can Be Deadly.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis from PPD 'Black Henna' Dye

• Paraphenylenediamine (PPD)¹ in hair dye is known to cause severe skin allergies such as: permanent scarring, marked redness and swelling of scalp, face and eyes, eyelids may completely shut, allergic contact dermatitis may spread throughout body and can even (in rare instances) result in death.
• Severe PPD allergy can also result in contact urticaria and anaphylaxis on rare occasions.¹
• PPD: “This compound is used in almost every hair dye on the market, regardless of brand. The darker the colour, usually, the higher the concentrations. Some of the so-called 'natural' and 'herbal' hair colours, while ammonia-free, contain PPD. Some products sold as henna also contain PPD added, particularly so-called 'black henna'. In many cases, PPD causes allergic contact dermatitis and can cause scarring. PPD should never be applied directly to the skin in its pure form or mixed with anything else.”¹

'Black Henna' Ingredient Lists

Below are ingredient lists and quotes from randomly selected henna and chemically mixed products marketed as 'Black Henna' Hair Dye:

“Black henna is a henna based powder hair dye for colouring gray hair in black. India’s largest selling henna based powder hair dye.”

Ingredients: Herbal Henna, Barium Peroxide, Citric Acid, Paraphenylenediamine (PPD)¹

 “We offer the finest Black Henna Hair Dye in standard as well as customized packing to meet the requirements of the clients. Our Black Henna Hair Dye can be used for any type of hair…”

Ingredients Used In Black Henna Hair Dye:  Henna (Lawsonia Inermus), Amla (Emblica Officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia Concinna), Para Phenylenediamine (PPD)¹, Barium Peroxide, Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate.

About the Popular Misnomer: 'Black Henna':

The 'Black Henna' name is misused for skin (tattoo) and hair dye products, are not only derived from the plant, but a combination of chemical dye mixed with natural, usually low-grade plants made into a black powder or liquid dye.

• 'Black Henna' is not pure indigo or 'black indigo'.
• The indigo plant is NOT BLACK.
• Pure indigo is a green plant (Indigofera tinctoria) and the green leaves are dried, crushed and powdered. When used properly with pure henna, it will turn hair to a black color.
• If indigo is mixed with chemicals dyes, or even henna that has been compromised by chemicals, including PPD, then it is not pure indigo or the so-called, 'black henna'. It is a harmful chemical hair dye.
  
• 'Black Henna' is not pure, nor is it pure henna.
• Pure henna is NOT BLACK.
• Pure henna is a green plant (Lawsonia inermis) and the green leaves are dried, crushed and powdered. When used alone it will turn the hair an orange-red color. If it is properly used with pure indigo, the hair will dye to black. 
• Even if pure henna is mixed with para-phenylenediamine (PPD), 'coal tar', it is no longer pure henna, but is a harmful chemical hair dye that can cause severe allergic contact dermatitis and even be deadly.

READ THE LABEL ON ALL HENNA HAIR DYE PRODUCTS AND BE SAFE.

“IF THERE’S A DOUBT, DO WITHOUT” AND BE SAFE.

BUY HENNA HAIR DYE ONLY FROM A REPUTABLE COMPANY AND BE SAFE.

Lustrous Henna® Hair Dye is NOT ‘Black Henna’.

Lustrous Henna®  is ALWAYS 100% NATURAL & BENEFICIAL to hair.

*italics ours.

¹See: NZ Dermatological Society report and photos.  

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2010-2013. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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