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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

If you have a busy schedule and medium to long-length hair, finding the ideal wash schedule for your locks can be challenging. Many find that if they wash their hair too often, it can become dry and brittle as their scalp’s natural moisture is consistently scrubbed away. If your hair is not washed enough, it will become dirty and dull. To help you find the perfect middle-group, here are some tips to deciding how often you should be shampooing your hair.

Consider Your Hair Type
Just as there are different products available for different hair types, different routines are recommended, too. If you have thick or wavy strands, you can likely go longer without shampooing. Meanwhile, thin and straight hair tends to become dirty and oily quicker.

But, If You Have Dark Hair…
If you have especially dark brown or black tresses, consider washing your hair only twice a week (regardless of hair type). Shampooing dark hair too often can cause a loss of pigmentation, resulting in a mousey shade of color. Darker hair also tends to hold its shine longer, and washing it too often can diminish that shine.

Try Shampoo Powder
Try herbal shampoo powder, which is great for all hair types. The herbal mixture has conditioning and moisturizing properties, so you can cleanse your hair without it becoming too dry.

Five Toxic Chemicals Found in Conventional Hair Dye

It is not uncommon for conventional hair dye products to contain dangerous chemicals that can result in negative health effects. Here is a list of ingredients commonly found in commercial hair dyes that you should attempt to avoid at all costs.

Paraphenylenediamine (PPD)
Made from coal tar, PPD is used as a dye for dark color shades (it is also used as a wood preservative). PPD should not make contact with the skin.

Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is used to lighten your natural color before applying hair color. It changes the structure of hair strands, making them dry and brittle.

Ammonia
Ammonia opens up the hair’s cuticle so that dyes can penetrate the hair shaft. It can cause caustic burns and lung irritation.

Parabens
Parabens like methylparaben and propylparabens are commonly found in hair care products and produce allergies and skin irritation.

Lead acetate
A color additive for darker colors, lead acetate has been linked to anemia and neurological problems.

It is safe to say that the commercial hair coloring industry does not want you to know about the toxins found in their products. Fortunately, a nontoxic alternative to conventional hair dye does exist. Browse our selection of henna hair dye to discover beautiful color results without the use of dangerous chemicals such as PPD.

Taking Care of Your Mental Health with Self-Care

Mental health is of the utmost importance, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Many of us are constantly moving from one thing to the next, checking things off of our to-do list only to wake up the next day and do it again. Technology and the modern world’s love of work have led to the majority of us losing control and forgetting to take care of the most important thing in our life – us. If we aren’t healthy and feeling 100 percent, we aren’t going to be able to do the things we need to do. We can’t fill up others’ glasses if ours is empty as well. However, with some simple self-care practices, we can recharge our batteries and take care of our mental health.

The Relationship of Mental Health and Self-Care

Mental health is a huge part of our well-being. If we are not feeling calm and emotionally centered, then we won’t be productive or able to conquer day-to-day challenges. The smallest setbacks are going to throw you off and ruin your day. Self-care provides us with the sense of well-being we need to live our day-to-day lives happily and confidently. No one wants to walk around feeling hopeless or irritated, and self-care prevents that from happening.

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Three Tips for Protecting Your Hair from Heat Damage

While hot tools are effective at quickly creating gorgeous hairstyles, using too much heat on your strands is never healthy. By using high levels of heat or directly applying heat for too long, you will start to notice unsightly breakage and a loss of your hair’s natural waves or curls. Before using blow dryers or irons, consider these tips to protect the health of your hair.

Prepare Your Hair
By moisturizing and deep conditioning your hair, the cuticles of your strands are closed and coated, producing a smooth and healthy look. Before using heat to style your hair, deep condition with a hydrating botanical hair care product, such as pure coconut oil.

Use a Heat Protectant
This tip is likely a no-brainer, but you should use a heat protectant anytime you are styling with a hot tool. There are endless sprays, serums, and oils on the market that are specially formulated to protect the hair from the high temperatures that come with heat styling.

Set the Right Temperature
It is unlikely that your flat iron or curling iron needs to be set to 400°F to achieve your desired style. If you have thin hair, try to keep your tool set to below 200°. For thick hair, try not to exceed 300°.

What is Shikakai Powder?

If you are currently in the process of trying to grow out your hair, the constant upkeep including deep conditioning, hair masks, and trims can quickly become overwhelming. In addition is the challenge of trying to figure out products to use in your hair, and what ones to avoid. One simple task that can make this easier is using herbal hair care with natural ingredients that won’t pose any chemical damage.

One of the most popular of these natural ingredients is Shikakai, an Ayurvedic herb also known as the “hair fruit.” Grown in India, this herb has high contents of vitamin C, A, D, E, and K. It is rich in antioxidants that make the roots strong and healthy, thus resulting in hair growth. Shikakai is typically used as a shampoo replacement due to its healthy cleansing properties; it has a low pH, is very mild, and does not strip hair of its natural oils that are essential for hair health.

While Shikakai is actually a small shrub-like tree, its fruit is collected, dried, and then ground into a powder. It is mixed with water to form a paste that is then applied to the hair by itself or with other powdered natural ingredients.

Why You Should Switch to Herbal Hair Products

As herbal hair products are becoming more and more popular, you may be wondering if it’s worth it to make the switch. Maintaining healthy hair tends to be a constant battle among many women and finding the right hair care products can be a long and expensive journey. Unfortunately, many products on the market today contain numerous harsh chemicals that are most likely doing more harm than good for your hair.

Natural shampoos are full of beneficial plant and herb extracts that will deliver excellent results for your hair and scalp. When you make the switch to natural products, you will receive all of the benefits without the harmful chemicals. Below are just a few benefits of natural hair products.

• They stimulate the hair follicles to promote new hair growth
• Natural oils, minerals, and herbal extracts will be infused into the hair follicles to improve the condition of your hair
• Many products are non-allergenic, making them suitable for a variety of skin types
• They offer more natural and mild scents
• The products are eco-friendly and contain bio-degradable materials

When looking for natural hair dye and other hair products, there are a few key ingredients you want to look for. A general rule of thumb is to ensure the label does not list ammonia, peroxide, or other harsh chemicals. It is also critical that you thoroughly understand the first five ingredients, as these will typically account for at least half the product when combined.

Benefits of Using Natural Hair Dye - Part 2

In our previous post, we highlighted some ways in which using natural hair color can benefit you and your hair. There are plenty of misconceptions surrounding natural hair dye and the permanence, vibrancy of color, and the rate at which it fades. However, the only real difference between natural hair color and other types of dye is the ingredients used to make the formula. Read on to learn more benefits of using all-natural hair color on your hair:

It is ideal for those who have skin sensitivities – A common ingredient in traditional hair color, Paraphenylenediamine (PPD), is a well-known irritant for many people who have sensitive skin. There have been plenty of documented allergic reactions to this chemical, and it can cause extreme discomfort, pain, and itching for those who experience it. While PPD is not the only chemical that can cause an allergic reaction in normal salon hair color, it is one of the frequent offenders. Opting for natural hair color instead of standard dye eliminates PPD, and is an ideal choice for those who experience other skin sensitivities and allergies.

It is safe to use when pregnant – If you are someone whose hair turned grey early in life, you know the fear that comes with not being able to color your hair when pregnant. Everything that you ingest or put onto your body when you are pregnant is also absorbed by your unborn baby, so many health professionals recommend that women who are with child do not dye their hair during their pregnancy. However, using all-natural hair color is safe for pregnant women to use at any point in their pregnancy because of its plant-based ingredients.

If you are searching for more information or are looking to browse through an extensive selection of all-natural hair color, visit our store today at SabaBotanical.com.

Benefits of Using Natural Hair Dye - Part 1

While many people do not think twice about using a standard hair color on their hair, those who experience an allergic reaction or have reservations about regular hair dye do consider
the chemicals involved in it. Natural hair dye has plenty of benefits for the people that are affected negatively by standard hair dye ingredients, but also for everyone else as well. Here are some perks to using natural hair color on your hair:

It provides the same results with fewer ingredients – One of the significant issues with salon or commercially available hair color is the fact that it uses many toxic chemicals. However, there is a misconception that these chemicals are necessary for the color to have longevity and not fade in someone’s hair. These chemicals are not required to preserve the life of the color. Natural hair dye, although is a deposit only color, maintains its vibrancy on hair, without harsh chemicals.

 

It is less damaging to your hair follicles – When someone repeatedly colors their hair with standard hair dye, it can damage the follicles on their scalp over time. Dry, brittle, and dull hair is often a result of using too harsh of chemicals to add color to it. Using natural hair dye instead of the regular, toxic hair color you buy off the shelf can help to keep your locks bouncy, shiny, and healthy.

Interested in learning more about our natural hair dye? Visit us and shop our entire selection of plant-based botanical products today at SabaBotanical.com.

Hair Color Healthy? Revitalize with Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi).

 

Hair Color is Revitalized with Bocopa monnieri and Lustrous Henna!

Commonly called, “Brahmi”,Bocopa monnieri has been long used as a hair tonic to provide nourishment and vitality for radiant hair color. By nourishing the hair roots and scalp, it is known to reduce hair fall and premature baldness, clears dandruff from scalp, thus promoting healthy and lustrous hair.

Bocopa monnieri is one of several healthy and nurturing herbal ingredients used in 100% All-Natural Lustrous Henna® hair color dye by Saba Botanical of USA.

More about Bocopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri is a perennial creeping herb that grows 1-2 feet tall that grows in wetlands, muddy shores and other marshy areas. As seen in the image, the leaves are succulent and thick. The plant contains small, white flowers with four or five petals. It can be found in the marsh in India and neighboring countries.

Lustrous Henna® and Bocopa monnieri

The “secret” is out. Well, maybe more of a surprising fact than a real secret:

Lustrous Henna® is a naturally nourishing hair dye!

Bocopa monnieri is one of the ingredients that make Lustrous Henna® so beneficial. In fact, all of the ingredients in Lustrous Henna® plant-based hair color dye serve a beneficial purpose. All done without chemicals: PPD-free, Ammonia-free and Peroxide-free.

Try Nature for healthy hair coloring. You'll be pleased with the lustrous results!

Lustrous Henna Dark Brown.  After 5 years of coloring my gray with standard over the counter products that my hair dresser used It developed a severe allergy to them. I was not yet ready to go gray and decided to try your product. I couldn't be happier. The color is very natural, the product is easy for me to apply and best yet there are no allergy related side effects.    

Aster M., Capitola, CA. USA

Read real customer testimonials.

 

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

©2012. 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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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.

Hair Color is Revitalized with Bocopa monnieri and Lustrous Henna!

Commonly called, “Brahmi”,Bocopa monnieri has been long used as a hair tonic to provide nourishment and vitality for radiant hair color. By nourishing the hair roots and scalp, it is known to reduce hair fall and premature baldness, clears dandruff from scalp, thus promoting healthy and lustrous hair.

Bocopa monnieri is one of several healthy and nurturing herbal ingredients used in 100% All-Natural Lustrous Henna® hair color dye by Saba Botanical of USA.

More about Bocopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri is a perennial creeping herb that grows 1-2 feet tall that grows in wetlands, muddy shores and other marshy areas. As seen in the image, the leaves are succulent and thick. The plant contains small, white flowers with four or five petals. It can be found in the marsh in India and neighboring countries.

Lustrous Henna® and Bocopa monnieri

The “secret” is out. Well, maybe more of a surprising fact than a real secret:

Lustrous Henna® is a naturally nourishing hair dye!

Bocopa monnieri is one of the ingredients that make Lustrous Henna® so beneficial. In fact, all of the ingredients in Lustrous Henna® plant-based hair color dye serve a beneficial purpose. All done without chemicals: PPD-free, Ammonia-free and Peroxide-free.

Try Nature for healthy hair coloring. You'll be pleased with the lustrous results!

Lustrous Henna Dark Brown.  After 5 years of coloring my gray with standard over the counter products that my hair dresser used It developed a severe allergy to them. I was not yet ready to go gray and decided to try your product. I couldn't be happier. The color is very natural, the product is easy for me to apply and best yet there are no allergy related side effects.    

Aster M., Capitola, CA. USA

Read real customer testimonials.

 

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

©2012. 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.

What You Need to Know About Dying Your Hair While Pregnant

Being pregnant can be a beautiful, unique, and special time for a new mother. However, if you are someone who has colored their hair for many years, pregnancy might seem challenging when it comes to finding a hair dye that is safe for you and your unborn child. Many women choose not to color their hair when they are pregnant because of the chemicals involved in doing so, but there are other options out there that are safe for moms to be. Here are some fast facts about dying your hair while pregnant that you should know:

• Hair coloring is not the only treatment that uses harsh chemicals. Specific processes such as perming, bleaching, relaxing, and other common hair treatments that involve toxins are also considered to be off limits while you are pregnant.
• Whatever toxic chemicals you are putting into or on your body can be transferred to the baby. Not only does the process of placing the dye on your hair run the risk of harming your unborn child, but breathing in the chemical fumes during your salon session can be toxic as well.
• If you are dying your hair, experts recommend that you do not put the color directly on the scalp and that you wait until the second trimester of your pregnancy to do so.

If you have been searching for all-natural hair color that is safe for you and your little bundle of joy, our Lustrous Henna® selection of henna hair color is ideal for you. To shop all of our botanical hair color and other hair products, visit our store today at SabaBotanical.com.