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After ‘natural’ lightening methods failed to put a dent in my henna, I used Sun-In to get my too-dark burgundy henna to a bright, natural ginger-copper. It was simple and, with the addition of proper precautions, didn’t damage my hair at all.
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You’ve heard it over and over–henna is permanent so make sure you strand test! This series of articles breaks down this often-glossed over topic in to easy steps. We’ll start with a rather critical set, getting hair upon which to test! Why Strand Test? Being that henna and herbal hair colors work with your own …
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Crock Pot / Instant Pot Henna for Perfect Dye Release Read More »
Silicones, waxes, and non-natural oils can build up in hair over time making it feel coated, locking out moisture, and impeding dye uptake from natural dyes. They can be removed with shampoo or other clarifying methods, but very gentle or natural cleansing methods my not be enough to take them off. Understanding the different types …
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Which henna is reddest/most orange/most [ whatever ]? You may read claims that (for example) Moroccan henna stains more brown, while Rajasthani is more ruby red, and Jamila more copper. And while that may be true to some extent, the problem with this sort of generalization is that there are a lot of variations in …
6 Types of Henna Controlled Testing on Human Hair Read More »
Psyche Vibes The elusive and magical PsycheVibes was kind enough to review both my hair salves and Mollymauk oil. The blog is in French and Google will readily translate it for you, but I’ve taken the liberty of translating the opening. I often walk around Melissa’s shop to watch her products inspired by the seasons …
One of the reasons that people are hesitant to switch from chemical dyes is that they are familiar and in common use–the devil you know. Dispelling some of the uncertainty about the transition changes jumping into herbal dyes from something full of trepidation to something exciting. Can I henna and other herbal dyes …
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