Henna is a flowering plant traditionally used as a dye and tattoo since antiquity. Particularly in ancient Egypt, Nefertiti and Cleopatra were known to color their hair with it while Indian aristocratic women adorn their skin with the ink from its leaves.
Application of this dye will stay on the hair for approximately 10-20 days. To use, apply the paste on the hair evenly then wrap with a damp towel. Leave for 30-45 minutes (do not exceed beyond this time) before rinsing. It is advisable to test the product first on the skin using a small amount to check for skin allergy.
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Application of this dye will stay on the hair for approximately 10-20 days. To use, apply the paste on the hair evenly then wrap with a damp towel. Leave for 30-45 minutes (do not exceed beyond this time) before rinsing. It is advisable to test the product first on the skin using a small amount to check for skin allergy.
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Phase A
Meadowfoam seed oil 4.00
Citric acid
Procedure:
Put the henna powder in a glass beaker. Add the distilled water slowly and stir until mixture has the consistency of a paste. Then add glycerin and stir well. Follow with meadowfoam seed oil and citric acid. Test the mixture’s acidity with pH strips; make sure that the acidity level is between three and five. If it is less acidic, add more citric acid. Pour in a sterilized jar.
References:
http://www.pinoychem.com/2011/07/hair-dye-with-henna.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna
http://www.pinoychem.com/2011/07/hair-dye-with-henna.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna
