Chestnut Henna
Our top export quality Chestnut Henna powder, available under the brand name, Jamilah, gives a pleasing deep brown-black shade of which ultimately manifests the actual beauty of your hair. Chestnut is dark brown, appears almost black in color, and is acquired by a chestnut tree.
The raw ingredients that we use in preparing a fine mixture powder of chestnut henna comprise the leaves from a chestnut tree and pure henna leaves. After getting Sun-dried for a long time, the chestnut leaves when powdered manifest green color. The best part is that when the chestnut henna powder is applied to the hair, it leaves the hair with sound and a perfect brown-black shade.
In reality, the chestnut henna powder is a boon for those who like to have an exotic hair color and want to hide their grey hair with efficacy and elegance. With nil chemical composition, herbal henna products are the budding choice among users in the market.
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There are two main benefits of henna to the hair - conditioning and coloring
Henna as Conditioner - While considering the conditioning effects of henna, it strengthen the hairs, works as an anti-fungal and reduces the occurrence of dandruff and lice. Henna reduces the probability of scalp infection by working as an anti agent against the bacteria which are responsible for scalp production. If one has the tight curly hair, henna loosens those to make the hair brushing more comfortable.
Henna as Color - Its effects of coloring are not like the synthetic dyes, it deepens the hair color with red transparent as applied over many times. It can to be used to lighten the hair however it provides a red and reddish shining on the dark colored hairs.
How to Use Henna
- For Optimal Dye, Henna is most effective in an acidic, warm and humid environment.
- After the application, it must be given time for releasing by itself and better colouring.
- A long lingering rinse is needed to remove it completely from the hair and scalp.
- Use of gloves and a protective jacket is recommended while applying the henna to hair or any other part of the body because it can easily stain your skin and clothes which then becomes very difficult to remove.
Using henna on hairs
There is no special requirement before the application of henna on hairs, but still there are some things that might be helpful like the pre washing of hairs is not recommended because it will remove the natural oil that lies within the hairs and you will not be able to completely utilize the benefits of henna. The henna layer seals the natural oil within the hairs to ensure the better colors, shine and strength. If your hairs are of dry nature, you can so some oil conditioning before the application of henna. The henna recipe can be prepared according to the requirement of the users but for most of the users the basic recipe of henna paste (50% Lemon Juice + 50% distill Water + Henna Powder as per the requirement).
Quantity of Henna
The quantity of henna required depends on the length of your hairs. A 100 gm per ft of hair is enough for optimal coloring and if your hairs are short make use of approx 50 gm henna powder.