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
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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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One of my customers generously shared pictures of how she uses Sarenrae Blonde Herbal Hair Color for natural gray coverage. Her hair is so lovely and healthy, and Sarenrae gives her a lovely sun-kissed color without bleaching, chemicals, or damage. The Method In these pictures you can see her white and gray roots that still
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Nothing is more frustrating than hair that won’t grow, or worse, hair that’s thinning due to a shed. It’s possible to get both faster hair growth and reduced shedding with Hinoki Hair Growth Support Signature Oil. I developed this oil after I changed birth control, going from pills to an IUD. In what was the
Become a Natural-Looking Redhead without Chemicals Natural red hair fades with age, sometimes becoming more blonde or brown, but Fire Genasi Herbal Hair Color convincingly restores natural redheads and gives natural-looking ginger hair to others without chemicals! I have wanted red hair ever since the instant I knew people could have red hair—that desire led
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Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinses are a go-to for natural hair care enthusiasts. They smooth the cuticle, making hair shine and tangle less and restore the acid mantle, making hair shine and keep the scalp happy. They’re often used as a follow-up to no-poo washing, but and many people first learn to ACV Rinse as
One of the things my customers love about henna (particularly Fire Genasi) is the natural ginger color it gives their hair. Hennaing your eyebrows is an easy way to complete the transition to red, and for natural redheads, who may have either very light copper eyebrows, or blondish-white eyebrows that can appear nearly invisible, a
One of the things I hear often is “I’d love to try henna, but it’s so expensive!” In this article I break down a cost analysis of herbal hair colors vs conventional hair dye, both over-the-counter boxed and done professional at a salon. There are a lot of things in this comparison that simply are not
On of the things I love doing is blending up unique mixes of quality, natural oils and essential oils into a Signature Oil Blend. It’s exciting to try each one, but most people only need so much hair oil. In addition to oiling your hair or scalp, here are 6 DIY Natural Spa Recipes with
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