hair

The thin outer layer,or cuticle, of the hair has 5 to10 overlapping keratine scales arranged in a fashion similar to fish scales. Under the cuticle layer lies the cortex.This is a dense, tubular layer of keratin that provides strength and holds the granules and melanin or pigment. Heredity determines the color and diameter of our hair, and time and health factors may alter the initial recipe. A well balanced diet and exercise are necessary to maintaining healthy locks.The powdered leaves of henna are applied as a thick paste to clean and dry or towel-dried hair. If the henna is too watery, it will drip and stain your face and neck. If it is too dry, however, it will form tiny balls that fall everywhere, reserve extra warm water to add as the paste dries.

Put an old T-shirt and disposable rubber or plastic gloves. Place paper towels on the counter. Section your hair into 1-inch (25mm) parts. Using a brush or your fingers, apply henna paste to the roots of your hair. After all are covered, work the henna paste down and hair shaft.

Cover your hair with a shower cap and top of it with an old scarf and top with an old towel or scarf. Allow the henna to saturate your hair from anywhere from 2 to 24 hours (depending on the intensity of the color you want. Because henna is activated by heat, you can shorten the process by using an electric hair dryer for at least 30 minutes at a comfortable setting. Or, try sitting in the sun for 30m minutes!

After the allotted time, rinse the henna paste from your hair until the water runs clear.

Later in the same day, shampoo with an acidic pH shampoo. Towel-dry, then massage a small amount of coconut oil into your hair. Cover your hair with an old shower cap and leave the oil for at least one hour, then rinse.

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