HOW TO USE HENNA TO ACCELERATE HAIR GROWTH

Homemade henna hair masks. How to prepare henna for a mask. Side effects and precautions.

INNA CODRU , FEBRUARY 08, 2019

Who doesn't want beautiful, healthy hair that also grows fast? You involuntarily begin to think about this when you read in the supermarket the inscriptions on hair products “long and strong”, “accelerates hair growth”, and so on. How do I know what will actually help my hair? One good way to do this is to choose foods that are free of harmful chemicals. Better yet, you could make your own products. And today we will talk about the well-known Henna.

DIY hair growth booster products can be very helpful. Especially if you use an ingredient like henna. Below we have compiled a list of seven henna hair growth treatment recipes for you, but first let's look at how henna promotes hair growth.

WHAT HENNA FOR HAIR IS USEFUL

1. Supports scalp health

Henna perfectly refreshes the scalp. This, combined with the antimicrobial properties, helps keep the scalp healthy. Which, in turn, helps fight diseases such as dandruff.

2. Normalizes the production of sebum and maintains the necessary pH LEVEL

Not only does henna prevent problems like dandruff, it's also a great ingredient for balancing sebum production and balancing the scalp's pH levels. It removes excess oils from your hair, helps cleanse the follicles, and also restores the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands.

3. Accelerates hair growth and stops hair loss

Keeping the scalp healthy, cleansing the pores and normalizing the pH level prevents hair loss and promotes healthy hair growth. Henna will not only help your hair grow faster, but it will also improve its texture.

4. Repairs and strengthens hair

The nutrients found in henna help nourish your hair and repair hair damage at the same time. Normalizing the pH level also helps seal the hair cuticle, resulting in shinier locks. It also helps improve hair elasticity.

5. Improves the overall condition of the hair

Henna builds a protective barrier around every hair strand, locking in moisture and keeping your hair looking its best. Henna can be especially beneficial when used in hair masks in combination with other moisturizing ingredients. Henna helps to minimize problems like hair breakage and split ends.

USING Henna FOR HAIR GROWTH - SIDE EFFECTS AND PRECAUTIONS

It is extremely important that the henna you use is 100%(!) organic. This is because most henna powders sold in stores contain harsh chemicals such as PPD (paraphenylenediamine) to improve color results. These chemicals can cause the following problems:

Paraphenylenediamine is an allergen that can cause adverse reactions on skin contact. You may not have a reaction on the first or second use, but the more your skin comes into contact with the chemical, the more likely you are to be allergic.

The chemicals added to henna powders can make the scalp very dry. They can also cause your hair to become coarse, dry, and unmanageable. And, as a result, to problems such as brittleness, poor hair texture and extremely unruly hair.

Contact with henna in the eyes can cause redness, irritation, tearing, and itching. If this happens to you, rinse your eyes with cold water immediately. If problems persist, contact your optometrist as soon as possible.

And now let's look at the different ways to use henna to stimulate hair growth.

HOW TO PREPARE HENNA FOR APPLICATION ON HAIR (Improve hair growth)

What you will need:

1/2 cup henna powder

1/4 cup warm water

Gloves

Coconut oil

Applicator brush

Shower cap

Preparation time: 12 hours / 5 minutes

Processing time: 2-3 hours

Mode of application:

In a glass bowl, mix the henna powder and water until a thick, smooth and spreadable consistency is obtained.

Leave the mixture for about 12 hours so that it brews and acquires a rich color. If you do not want the color to become brighter, then you can simply immediately start applying the mixture to your hair.

Apply some coconut oil to your hair, ears, and neck to protect it from staining.

Put on gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. From the roots to the very ends.

Wrap each mixture-treated strand around the top of your head so that you end up with a "bun" at the top.

Once all of your hair is covered with the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait a couple of hours.

Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Air conditioning is best skipped.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

Once a month.

Why does it work?

This henna mask will not only improve the condition of the scalp and hair, but also help color the hair, for example, hide gray hair. While henna colors your hair, it also unclogs pores, removes excess oil, balances pH levels, and strengthens your hair. If you do not want to use henna to color your hair, then start applying the mask shortly after mixing with water.

Henna itself is a great ingredient for hair growth. However, using henna in combination with other ingredients can increase its effectiveness. Here is a list of seven henna hair masks that help boost hair growth.

HAIR MASKS WITH HENNA

Option number 1 :

Hair mask - Amla and Henna

What you will need:

1/2 cup henna powder

2 tablespoons amla powder

1/4 cup warm water

Gloves

Coconut oil

Applicator brush

Shower cap

Preparation time: 12 hours / 5 minutes

Processing time: 2-3 hours

Mode of application:

In a glass bowl, mix henna powder, amla powder and water until a thick, smooth and spreadable consistency is obtained. You can add more water if the mixture seems too thick.

Leave the mixture for about 12 hours so that it brews and acquires a rich color. If you don't want the color to be too deep, you can start applying the mixture to your hair right away. Amla powder helps neutralize the warm tones that henna gives to your hair.

Apply some coconut oil to your hair, ears, and neck to protect it from staining.

Put on gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. From the roots to the very ends.

Wrap each mixture-treated strand around the top of your head so that you end up with a "bun" at the top.

Once all of your hair is covered with the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait a couple of hours.

Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Air conditioning is best skipped.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

Once a month.

Why does it work?

Amla is high in vitamin C, iron and carotene, which help stimulate hair growth. Vitamin C helps boost collagen levels, which in turn boosts hair growth.

Option number 2 :

Hair Mask - Aloe Vera and Henna

What you will need:

1 cup fresh(!) henna leaves

1 leaf aloe vera

Gloves

Coconut oil

Applicator brush

Shower cap

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Processing time: 2-3 hours

Mode of application:

Wash the aloe vera and henna leaves.

Using a knife, cut off the spikes that are on the sides of the aloe vera leaf. Cut the leaf into small pieces, with the skin on.

Grind aloe and henna leaves with a blender until you get a smooth green paste.

Apply some coconut oil to your hair, ears, and neck to protect it from staining.

Put on gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. From the roots to the very ends.

Wrap each mixture-treated strand around the top of your head so that you end up with a "bun" at the top.

Once all of your hair is covered with the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait a couple of hours.

Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Air conditioning is best skipped.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

Once a month.

Why does it work?

Aloe vera is another great ingredient that can be used to improve hair growth. In this mask, it helps condition your hair and prevents it from drying out. The mask also improves scalp health by combating issues such as dandruff and scalp irritation.

Option number 3 :

Hair mask - Coconut milk and Henna

What you will need:

2/3 cup henna powder

1 can of coconut milk

Gloves

4 tablespoons coconut oil (optional)

Applicator brush

Shower cap

Preparation time: 12 hours / 5 minutes

Processing time: 2-3 hours

Mode of application:

In a glass bowl, mix the henna powder and coconut milk until you get a homogeneous mixture.

Set the mixture aside for 12 hours to show a rich color. If you don't want to color your hair, you can skip this step.

Optionally, you can add coconut oil to the mixture once the mixture has matured. But keep in mind that this is only for dry hair types and that it prevents the color from transferring to your hair.

Apply some coconut oil to your hair, ears, and neck to protect it from staining.

Put on gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. From the roots to the very ends.

Wrap each mixture-treated strand around the top of your head so that you end up with a "bun" at the top.

Once all of your hair is covered with the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait a couple of hours.

Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Air conditioning is best skipped.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

Once a month.

Why does it work?

This henna and coconut milk hair mask is an excellent deep conditioning treatment for hair and scalp. Not only does this stimulate hair growth, but it also revitalizes your hair and makes it super manageable. This treatment eliminates dryness, prevents split ends and adds shine to your hair.

Option number 4 :

Hair mask - Beet and Henna

What you will need:

1 cup grated beets

1 cup henna powder

2 glasses of water

Gloves

Coconut oil

Applicator brush

Shower cap

Preparation time: 20 minutes + 2 hours

Processing time: 2-3 hours

Mode of application:

In a saucepan, bring the grated beets to a boil in two cups of water. Once the water boils, reduce the heat and let the water boil down to half of its original amount. Remove from heat and let cool.

After cooling with a blender, beat the grated beetroot with water to make beetroot puree. Add henna powder to this and mix well.

Set this mixture aside for about 2 hours to let it steep.

Apply some coconut oil to your hair, ears, and neck to protect it from staining.

Put on gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. From the roots to the very ends.

Wrap each mixture-treated strand around the top of your head so that you end up with a "bun" at the top.

Once all of your hair is covered with the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait a couple of hours.

Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Air conditioning is best skipped.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

Once a month.

Why does it work?

Beets contain vitamins and minerals that are essential for hair growth. It nourishes your follicles and also enhances the color that is transferred to your hair from henna.

Option number 5 :

Hair mask - Egg and Henna

What you will need:

1 egg

1 cup henna powder

1 glass of water

1/2 cup lemon juice

Gloves

Coconut oil

Applicator brush

Shower cap

Preparation time: 1 hour + 10 minutes

Processing time: 2 hours

Mode of application:

In a glass bowl, mix henna powder, egg and water until you get a homogeneous mixture. Let the mixture stand for an hour.

After an hour, add lemon juice to the mixture and mix well.

Apply some coconut oil to your hair, ears, and neck to protect it from staining.

Put on gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. From the roots to the very ends.

Wrap each mixture-treated strand around the top of your head so that you end up with a "bun" at the top.

Once all of your hair is covered with the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait a couple of hours.

Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Air conditioning is best skipped.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

Once a month.

Why does it work?

This henna egg hair mask also works as a protein treatment. Effectively cleanses the scalp, gives color and nutrition to the hair shafts. Lemon juice saturates the scalp with vitamin C, which, in turn, stimulates the production of collagen, accelerating hair growth.

Option number 6 :

Hair mask - Yoghurt and Henna

What you will need:

1/4 cup henna

Yoghurt 250ml

Warmer

Towel

Gloves

Coconut oil

Applicator brush

Shower cap

Preparation time: 1 hour

Processing time: 2 hours

Mode of application:

In a glass bowl, mix henna powder with yogurt until you get a homogeneous mixture. Let the mixture stand for an hour.

Place the bowl with the mixture on a heating pad and wrap it in a towel while the mixture infuses.

After an hour, apply some coconut oil to your hair, ears, and neck to protect them from staining.

Put on gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. From the roots to the very ends.

Wrap each mixture-treated strand around the top of your head so that you end up with a "bun" at the top.

Once all of your hair is covered with the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait a couple of hours.

Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Air conditioning is best skipped.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

Once a month.

Why does it work?

Yogurt has an acidic pH that helps seal the outer layer of hair. It helps to smooth out frizzy hair and moisturize it. Yogurt also has probiotic properties that help keep the scalp healthy and promote hair growth.

Option number 7 :

Hair mask - Castor oil and Henna

What you will need:

2 cups henna leaves

500 ml castor oil

Gloves

hot towel

Shower cap

Preparation time: 2 minutes

Processing time: 1 hour

Mode of application:

In a glass jar, whisk the ingredients with a blender and shake well.

Wrap a warm towel around the bowl while the mixture steeps. Then take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, heat it for a couple of seconds until it is slightly warm, then you can use it. Store the rest in a cool, dark place for later use.

Put on gloves and start massaging the mixture into your scalp. Slowly spread it over the entire length of the hair.

Massage your scalp for about 15 minutes and leave the oil on for another 45 minutes.

While you wait, cover your hair with a shower cap. Wrap a hot towel around your shower cap to keep warm.

Rinse the mixture from your hair with shampoo. Rinse with conditioner.

Let your hair dry naturally.

How often?

1-2 times a week.

Why does it work?

Castor oil is very beneficial and is a great ingredient for hair growth. It not only stimulates hair growth, but also stimulates the growth of new ones from dormant follicles. This treatment also conditions your hair and combats problems such as dryness and breakage.

Why buy expensive hair care products when you can make your own? These henna masks promise not only fast hair growth, but also healthy hair with vibrant color. Have you ever used henna as a hair mask? Tell us about your experience in the comments section below.

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