Lustrous Henna®

Hair Breakage -6 Reasons and 6 Solutions- Pt. 2 of 2

Hair Breakage – Reason #4
Excessive Hair Pulling

Styling hair in tight hairstyles that pull and tear your roots, such as: tight braids and up-dos, tight ponytails, etc. Using abrasive combs and hairbrushes can cause damage to your hair. Not protecting your hair at night can cause friction from the fabric fibers and produce hair fall.

Hair Breakage – Solution#4
Be Gentle to Your Hair

Brush gently: Using a non-abrasive hairbrush (with nylon bristles or natural boar bristles or similar) to gently massage in hair oils encourages scalp stimulation to slightly increase hair growth; and blood to reach follicle at the root. Healthy circulation promotes better hair growth.

Protect with safe hair maintenance: Try and avoid styles that constantly pull and tear your roots (tight braids, tight ponytails, etc.) If you must braid, loose braids are best day or night.  If you braid your hair before sleeping, satin helps reduce friction from hair against fabric fibers, thus protecting against breakage. Simply cover hair or braid(s) with a satin sleep bonnet; satin bun cover or using a satin pillow protects your braids or other hairstyle.

Hair Breakage – Reason #5
Using damaging hair accessories

The following unsafe hair accessories can tear your hair out, cause severe hair breakage and cause extreme damage to your hair:

• Rubber bands, stick elastic
• Combs, headbands, etc. with sharp teeth
• Hair accessories with sharp edges
• Hair clips, barrettes, bobby pins that constantly pull hair will also pull it out.

Hair Breakage – Solution#5
Use safe hair accessories

Safe hair maintenance means using accessories that won’t undo all the healthy hair care that you've worked so hard to achieve:
Soft headbands; scarves; Ouchless-type elastic band (no rubber); hair jewelry or flowers real/synthetic, gently clipped to plastic hair pins; hair scrunchies made of elastic bands or soft non-damaging fabrics; seamless plastic barrettes, rounded teeth. For really long hair, try a hair fork (Asian-Inspired) or hair stick that doesn’t have sharp metal sections or seams; Amish steel hair pins or Amish hair snaps (look like a clip, but very gentle).

Hair Breakage – Reason #6
Ongoing use of chemical hair dye

Chemical hair dye penetrates the cuticle of the hair, damaging it. The hair is exposed to para-phenylenediamine (PPD), hydrogen peroxide, ammonia and other harsh chemicals, causing overlapping of cuticular seates to lift from the hair cortex, thereby leading to rapid loss of amino acid. By removing the proteins that build the structural strength, the hair shaft is weakened with every application. The chemical damage results in an easily fractured hair shaft and eventual hair loss.

Hair Breakage – Solution#6
Protect your hair with pure henna

Dermatologists have recommended the use of all natural pure henna for hair to prevent potential scalp allergy and hair loss caused by the overuse of chemical hair color dyes. Pure henna coats the hair and doesn’t penetrate the hair shaft. Pure henna contains conditioning properties that are quite beneficial to hair. Allergy to pure henna is extremely rare. Pure henna can be mixed with 100% natural plants and plant extracts to create a variety of natural hair shades.

Final Note

Apply these hair care protection, hair maintenance and style tips proven to stop hair breakage. By changing bad habits, you’ll enjoy healthy, radiant and beautiful hair.

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Lustrous Henna® Colors Hair with 100% Natural Ingredients

Know Your Lustrous Henna^® Ingredients

Know your ingredients: henna hair dye is semi-permanent, also works as natural hair conditioner and helps with hair growth. The FDA (of USA) has approved henna as a safe and effective alternative for natural hair color. Pure henna alone, however, produces a brash orange-red color that isn’t really appealing to most individual. Lustrous Henna^® is pure henna mixed with 100% natural ingredients that color, condition and nourish your hair in a variety of flattering natural hair shades.

The following chart lists Lustrous Henna^® ingredients. The order in which the ingredients are listed on individual shade packages -varies from one shade to another. Know your Lustrous Henna^® ingredients and achieve color by nature.

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Hair Color by Nature with Lustrous Henna^®

Lustrous Henna^® is made completely from nature. However, this is important because we all should be concerned with the ingredients found in so-called “all natural” hair color dye mixes, since many do contain some chemicals that can be potentially harmful. Lustrous Henna^® does not contain any chemicals.

In short, Lustrous Henna^® ingredients (the order in which 100% natural ingredients are listed on each pack varies from one shade to another) botanical names are:  Lawsonia inermis, Indigofera tinctoria, Isatis tintoria, Coffea arabica, Rubia tinctoria, Bocopa monniera, Eclipta prostrada, Acacia concinna, Trigonella foenumgraecum.

Benefits of Lustrous Henna

• Both for men and women
• PPD free, No Ammonia, No Peroxide.
• Blocks UV so your hair doesn't become sun damaged
• Strengthens your hair so it won't get split ends
• Makes your hair glossy and shiny
• Will give you most natural look.
• Adheres to the hair beautifully
• Looks more like your natural color
• Since color fade gradually, do not create ugly white/gray lines with growth 
• Conditions and protects your hair, instead of stripping your hair from the natural protein it needs to stay healthy and grow.
• Does not penetrate in the hair shaft to cause them to dry, and become lifeless and brittle.
• Covers any other color as it coats the hair.
• Lustrous Henna^® colors contain herbs that have therapeutic values, will heal not hurt, as opposed to chemical-based dyes that have known to cause cancer and severe damage to vital organs as they penetrate into the skin.
• Lustrous Henna^® contains herbs that are known to prevent hair loss, herbs that are known for anti-dandruff properties and to improve overall health of your hair
• Beautifying qualities of henna have been established and admired for thousands of years.
• Allergic reaction to pure henna is extremely rare.

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Chemical Hair Dye Allergy? This Natural Plant-based Dye Works.

Does Chemical Hair Dye Allergy
-have you frustrated?

Can you relate to any of the following comments from sufferers of chemical hair dye allergy (allergic contact dermatitis)?

• “I'm 46 and was covering the grey in my dark brown hair for years without a problem, then suddenly last year my scalp blew up with swollen patches, itchy rash all over my forehead, and my head felt like it was on fire. I kept dying my hair because I didn't make the connection--how could I react to something I'd been using for years? It took three doctors before someone figured it out.”*
• “Yesterday I used C—G--B permanent hair color (have used this product for 4 years). This is the first time I've had an allergic reaction--itchy red spots on the back of my head. The folks at ----  were very helpful, but bottom line is that they recommend: not using any hair color products at all, but to see my doctor to get tested to see which ingredients I'm sensitive to…”
• “My scalp blew up about 15 years ago after getting my hair colored and highlighted with the same stuff the salon always used. Looking back I did have some warning because I noticed it burned a little once and the next time it burned a little and my scalp felt really tight afterwards. The third time I ended up at the Doctor’s and on antibiotics because the glands on my scalp swelled up. I didn't even know there were glands on my scalp!” 

100% Natural Plant-based Hair Dye that Works
-proven to stop chemical hair dye frustration.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be happy and satisfied like the following users of 100% natural plant-based hair dye?

• “Always Perfect. I've used this color product for about 10 years because it is and does what it says. It leaves my hair beautifully colored and nourish. The ordering process is easy and delivery is fast. I desperately had to find a hair product that didn't give me such an adverse reaction. I looked on the Internet and came across this beauty with all natural ingredients (and NO PPD, which causes allergic reaction). Thank you!”
• “I ordered Lustrous Henna^® from your company and used it today. This is the first time I have ever used Henna on my 62, almost 63 year-old hair. The smell is grassy, and fresh –not objectionable at all, and it was relatively easy to mix. I have dark hair, with some gray, and was expecting it to be a bit darker, but it looks good. I was not expecting the reddish tone that it gave my gray hair, but it actually looks nice…that being said, I was REALLY impressed with how soft and clean my hair is! Next time, I think I will add some indigo, though, so it turns out darker. As a first time customer, I am very pleased, and expect to order more in the future.”
• “Have been using this henna for about 5 years now, and love how it leaves my hair looking and feeling. People stop me in the street to compliment me on my hair...for real!!”
• “I love this product! It covers the gray very well, looks natural and lasts until it’s time to have my hair cut and colored again. I get compliments on the color and how natural it looks. Most of all, I am happy that I found a product that is not chemical-based. I would encourage anyone to give it a try.” 

Where to Find 100% Natural Plant-based Hair Dye
-avoid chemical hair dye allergy.

Just click here for detail information on 100% Natural Plant-based Hair Dye.

*Quoted sources on file. 

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Lustrous Henna® –Why Use it to Color Your Hair?

Lustrous Henna^® –What is it?
Lustrous Henna^® is 100% natural plant-based hair dye for men and women. 

Lustrous Henna^® contains the finest quality 100% pure, highly sifted henna, combined with 100% all-natural herbal extracts of ancient botanicals. It comes in various shades -including a lovely shade of red hair color. No more bright red hair! Unlike traditional henna hair dye, Lustrous Henna® hair dye comes in more than ten natural hair color shades.

Consider the following additional facts about Lustrous Henna^®:

• Lustrous Henna^® is lab-certified, to be free of PPD also known as Para-Phenylenediamine and PTD or Para-toluenediamine, and does not contain ammonia or peroxide.
• Lustrous Henna^® dye release and application is much quicker than traditional henna application. 
• Men and women can use it.  
• Blocks UV sun damage.
• Protects against split ends.
• Adheres to hair beautifully.
• Looks like your natural hair shade.
• Color fades gradually and doesn’t create ugly white/gray lines with growth.
• Conditions and protects hair, instead of stripping hair from the natural protein it needs to stay healthy and grow.
• Contains herbs that have therapeutic values, will heal not harm hair like chemical dye.
• Does not penetrate in the hair shaft to cause dry brittle, hair.
• Makes hair glossy, shiny and of course, lustrous.

Lustrous Henna^® – What it’s Not
Lustrous Henna^® is NOT the hair dye with the misnomer: ‘Black Henna’.

When thinking of the product commonly imported and sold as ‘Black Henna’, please don’t confuse it with Lustrous Henna^® in Soft Black. These are two totally different products, one is potentially dangerous; the other is actually beneficial and healthy. Lustrous Henna^® in Soft Black is totally natural and conditioning. It’s superior quality pure henna combined with pure indigo. It’s nontoxic, herbal hair color.

Consider the following facts about the dangerous hair dye, ‘Black Henna’:

• The name 'Black Henna' is a confusing misnomer.
  
• 'Black Henna', manufacturedfor skin (tattoo) and hair dye products, is a combination of chemical dyes mixed with natural, usually low-grade plants made into a black powder or liquid dye.
• 'Black Henna' hair dye is not pure, nor is it pure henna. Pure henna is not black. 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.
• 'Black Henna' hair dye is usually composed of poor quality henna mixed with dangerous chemicals; some proven to be quite toxic, such as: para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and more.
• 'Black Henna' Hair Dye is advertised as being high quality, beneficial and safe; this can be confusing to the unaware consumer.
• 'Black Henna' hair dye can ruin your hair and skin permanently.
• 'Black Henna' is not pure indigo or 'black indigo'; the indigo plant is not black. 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.

Lustrous Henna^® –Why Use it to Color Your Hair?

Using Lustrous Henna® natural hair dye is still a better choice than using plain henna. It’s a much quicker application. Like traditional henna, Lustrous Henna® natural hair dye also works as a natural hair conditioner and help promote hair growth. The result: healthier hair benefits for men and women.

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

3 Natural Hair Coloring Tips for the Pregnant Mom

Pregnant Mom Natural Hair Coloring Tip #1
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.

Pregnant Mom Natural Hair Coloring Tip #2
Henna Hair Dye Is All Natural And Safe During Fetal Development

Especially during pregnancy in the first trimester, henna hair dye is the natural choice. However, traditional henna hair dye application method can be too lengthy and cumbersome for many pregnant women.

Pregnant Mom Natural Hair Coloring Tip #3
Be Safe. Use 100% All-Natural Hair Color Dye

One of the best all-natural hair dyes for pregnant women is, Lustrous Henna^®. It's a unique, conditioning, henna hair dye, combined with natural botanical extracts. This herbal hair dye currently comes in 11 natural hair color shades and can be used before, during and after pregnancy.

Lustrous Henna^® 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, natural hair. It can be used for natural hair throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

An Unsolicited Customer 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.

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Know Your Ingredients in a Lab-Certified All-Natural Hair Dye

Know Your Ingredients: Lustrous Henna^®

Ingredient labels can be so confusing on products that claim to be ‘all-natural’ or ‘herbal’. That’s true, even of pre-mixed henna dye currently being marketed in the U.S.A. Many companies combine inferior henna with dangerous chemicals and other additives. I can’t underscore this fact enough: Know your ingredients!

Be sure that each and every individual ingredient listed is completely natural and safe. If you don’t see a complete ingredient label, don’t buy it. If you have doubts, don’t buy it. Protect your precious locks and natural hair color.

• Lustrous Henna^® is an all-natural hair color for dying hair; includes pure, highly-sifted herbal henna, indigo leaf powder and other herbal extracts and powders. Dark hair colors are naturally achieved resulting in excellent black hair color, dark brown hair color, brown hair color and many more, along with excellent gray hair coverage.
• Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is nontoxic, contains no chemicals such as Para-phenlenediamine (PPD). It is PPD-free! 
• Lustrous Henna^® also does not contain ammonia, peroxide, or other synthetic dyes. 
• Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is laboratory certified to be totally free of chemicals and other contaminants.

Know your ingredients: henna hair dye is semi-permanent, also works as natural hair conditioner and helps with hair growth.The FDA (of USA) has approved henna as the only safe and effective alternative for natural hair color.

All-Natural Lustrous Henna^® is a True Echo-Friendly Hair Dye.

Hair Color by Nature.

The following chart lists the ingredients of Lustrous Henna^®. The order in which the ingredients are listed on individual shade packages -varies from one shade to another. Know your ingredients and achieve color by nature.

(Click above chart to enlarge)

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Beauty Secret Revealed- Lustrous Henna® Hair All-Natural Dye

Share Your Lustrous Henna^® Beauty Secret

What if your beauty secret could benefit countless other men and women desperately seeking what you have in your possession? Would you REALLY share your best-kept beauty secret? Lustrous Henna^® is a beauty secret that many men and women love to keep to themselves. Let’s face it. It’s FUN keeping this kind of secret.

Think of the joy you felt the first time you used Lustrous Henna^®. Could you share that joy with others? There are so many other men and women that would really appreciate a natural alternative to harsh chemical hairdyes. The joy just gets greater the more you share it with others.

Lustrous Henna^® Beauty Secret Revealed

“I'm a 54 yrs. old "natural" brunette and LOVE Lustrous Henna^® and their wonderful customer service with Syed. A few months ago I was diagnosed with Lymphoma at Mayo Clinic with follow up 3 mos. visits to a Hematologist, blood specialist there. I then began to think about changing some of my lifestyle habits and a NATURAL Hair Color was an easy one to change. I am not on chemo since my Dr. says my own immune system is trying to fight this cancer. Chemo kills the good and the bad; therefore I'm thankful I do still have my hair at this time.

My friend introduced me to Lustrous Henna^® when I complemented her hair. I didn't even know she used any type of color on it, because it looked so natural. She ordered my first time with her order, to try it out. So I have twice now, due to shorter hair. So glad I heard about this henna from her!

I am thankful for the Lustrous Henna's shorter process time compared to others that require an extremely longer process and it leaves my hair in much, much better condition than when I did salon color.  My single priority, due to my health issue, is that it's safe, plus it looks and feels so natural and healthy. I can't say enough good about it.

It was my pleasure to visit with Syed a few days ago about Lustrous Henna^®. His patience and very informative manner is so helpful and refreshing. He is an asset to Lustrous Henna^® products. He helped me a great deal with tips on how to tone the gray as it grows in from my root line.

I sincerely thank you, Syed and Lustrous Henna^® for the difference you have made in my life.

I'll be ordering again soon.”

Warmest Regards,
Twyla R.  Greene IA

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience and sincere comments.
They’re guaranteed to make a difference in the life of someone currently looking for an alternative solution to using chemical hair dye.

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Pure Indigo Powder for Dark Brown Hair to Black Hair –Naturally.

About Pure Indigo Powder for Darker Hair

Henna is the most widely used natural dye throughout the entire globe. However, Pure indigo is the second most powerful and widely used natural dye. When henna and indigo are properly combined together for hair coloring, the results are fantastic. This combination produces an array of shades from brown, dark brown, blue-black, purplish-black, natural black, to jet-black hair. The results may vary, depending upon the process, hair condition, percentage of gray and the ratio of pure henna and pure indigo in this process. The henna and indigo application can be done in either a two-step or one-step process. Use together or separately, either way the results are admirable: hair is soft and silky to the touch.

The Indigo Plant

The word indigo has its origin from the Latin word 'Indicium' meaning blue dye from India. Indigofera Tinctoria is a sub-tropical plant that yields indigo. Since ancient times it’s been used by men and women to dye textiles and hair. As a hair dye, pure indigo is a green plant and the green leaves are dried, crushed and powdered. The dye is made from processing the plant’s leaves by soaking them in water and allowing them to ferment. This converts the natural glycoside indicant into the dye, indigotin. It can then be pressed into cakes, dried and powdered.

Pure Indigo Powder Consumer Reviews

“I used this product with the Lustrous Henna® dark brown combined to give me a darker tone. I wanted it as close to black as possible. I have a head full of grey and for many years I've been dying it with over the counter permanent hair dyes. Eventually those started to make my skin break out in a rash so I decided to give this a try. It is an amazing product! I absolutely love it! My hair feels and looks healthier.

The color is rich and the mix of those two hennas gave me the black I was looking for. It is safe enough to use all the time and did not make me break out in a rash. It is all-natural, so it is safe. I had read somewhere while I was reading about henna in general, that instead of mixing it with water, you could mix it with coconut milk. I decided to that instead, but water works just as well. It's a wonderful product and I can't imagine using anything else. Like any henna, it's messy but once you get used to manipulating it all, it becomes easier. I can't say enough good things about it. –Ivonne A. –Online review.

 “If you want black hair and absolutely brilliant coverage of gray, you need indigo. I dye my hair first with Lustrous Henna® Soft Black and then use Saba’s Pure Indigo. I have a lot of gray and the coverage is awesome. Really great results!!! – Z. W., Bayonne, NJ. USA

“Wonderful for preventing black hair from fading! I bought this and used it with the Lustrous Henna® in Soft Black. I love the shade of black this gave me! I have a bluish/purplish hue of black from using this! As a person who loved dying her hair a blue black I am extremely satisfied with the results! I will continue to buy this product. No more dangerous PPD products for me no more!” –Sarah, California USA

More real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Gray Hair DIY- Color it Naturally

Gray Hair Can Be Colored Naturally

Since gray hair is sometimes resistant to 'change', some folks prefer to take their chances with chemical hair dye. Unfortunately, many have suffered severe damage to their scalp and hair, even after years of chemical hair dye use (myself included). Choosing to ignore the warnings, some believe that ‘nothing will happen to me...I've been dying my hair for years.'  

Personally speaking, Lustrous Henna® has worked wonderfully for my resistant grays. It's a completely natural henna hair dye that's quick to apply when compared to traditional henna applications. It also comes in about 12 shades of natural color. I confess that sometimes I have to use a second application of Lustrous Henna® to get these stubborn grays completely black, but my hair looks great afterwards. The bonus is that I no longer worry about damaging my hair with chemical hair dye.  Others are experiencing the same results by using a proven natural hair dye to color their hair. 
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Gray Hair Natural Causes

Melanin gives our hair its natural color. Melanin is spread into the middle layer of the hair shaft or cortex. The type of amount of melanin distributed give hair its natural color. Even though there are a vast variety of hair color shades, they are derived by only two types of pigment. Our hair color is made up of dark (eumelanin) and light (phaeomelanin).

While in the womb, hair is white until the production of melanin quickly begins. Special pigment cells called melanocytes make up melanin. These cells are at the skin’s surface at the follicles from which hair grows. As hair develops, melanin (pigment) containing keratin is injected into the hair cells through the melanocytes. This process is what produces hair color in various hues. Keratin is protein that is essential for healthy hair, skin and nails.¹

As we get older, our chance of going gray increases, as melanin decreases. When melanin (pigment) is reduced, our hair color turns gray. If we no longer have any melanin (pigment), our hair turns white.

Gray Hair –Other Causes 

Age and genetics are not the only causes of gray hair. Scientists have determined that there are other factors that can cause gray hair and even accelerate its production. These factors can actually change the pigment of hair; causing it to be lighter or darker.

Intrinsic factors: genetic defects, hormones, body distribution, age.
Extrinsic factors: climate, pollutants, toxins, chemical exposure.

In 2009, scientists in Europe described how hair follicles produce small amounts of hydrogen peroxide. This chemical builds on the hair shafts, which can lead to a gradual loss of hair color^.2

There you have it: for most of us, gray hair is simply caused by the natural cycle of life, our heredity and our environment. Either way, we can do something about it. Color our gray hair –naturally.

¹Library of Congress. ² Wood, J.M et al. Senile hair graying: H2O2 mediated oxidative stress affect human hair color by blunting methionine sulfoxide repair.FASEB Journal, v. 23, July 2009: 2065-2075.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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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.

Prevent Scalp Damage with a Beneficial Hair Dye

How to Prevent Scalp Damage

Perhaps, like many men and women, you have been using chemical hair dyes for years and believe that since you have not experienced any allergic reaction, scalp damage will never occur. It may be a surprise, but did you know that you increase the probability of severe allergic dermatitis and scalp damage every time you apply a chemical hair dye? Therefore, the first step to prevent scalp damage is obvious: stop using a chemical dye to color your hair.

Problems associated with ongoing chemical hair dye use

• Epidermal type of melasma on the forehead and neck; black circle around the eyes due to sun sensitization of the skin.
• Hair shaft damage produces dull, brittle, unmanageable hair.
• Permanent hair dye penetrates the cuticle of the hair, damaging it. The hair is exposed to hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, causing overlapping of cuticular seates to lift from the hair cortex, thereby leading to rapid loss of amino acid. By removing the proteins that build the structural strength, the hair shaft is weakened. The chemical damage results in an easily fractured hair shaft and eventual hair loss.
• Permanent hair color dye products containing para-phenylenediamine (PPD), combinations of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, as well as other chemical ingredients have proven to be extremely harmful to one’s health, especially through overuse. 
• Chemical hair dye has caused major scalp damage, resulting in allergic contact dermatitis, leading to permanent damage.

Dermatologists worldwide want potential patients to be aware of the risks involved in using chemical hair dye. Since scalp damage can be irreversible, why risk it? In spite of this,

the decision to go all natural isn’t an easy one for many. At times, you may rightfully feel at a loss when met with the vast array of so-called natural hair dyes that actually contain harmful chemicals! This underscores why it’s important to not only read the label, but to research the company marketing the product.

A Beneficial Hair Dye that Dermatologists’ Recommend

The second step to prevent scalp damage is to use what so many dermatologists recommend: An all-natural, vegetable/plant-based hair dye. In fact, henna hair dye is the only alternative natural hair dye, recommended by the FDA, for natural hair color dye and hair loss prevention.

The fact is that pure henna produces a harsh red-orange color, when used alone. However, you will be happy to know that a beneficial hair dye actually exists that will color your hair in an array of natural shades. It’s totally natural, composed only of ingredients that have been used since ancient times to not only color hair but also to condition and prevent scalp damage.

Depending on the shade, pure henna powder is mixed with other vegetable/plant extracts that produce natural highlights and maintain healthy hair. The work of mixing to find that correct shade has been done for you. However, don’t confuse this with pre-mixed 'black henna' products that are not labeled safely or lab-certified. When purchasing, it’s absolutely essential to always know the reputation of the company you’re ordering from. The product I refer to in this article is called, Lustrous Henna®. 

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.