PAINT OR HENNA? ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

by Justyna Szałańska

Will we use paint or henna for dyeing? Both hair dyeing methods have their own characteristics, including advantages and disadvantages. Remember that these methods are not always mutually exclusive, and using one method does not rule out the possibility of switching to the other. Of course, under certain conditions!

First, a quick review: hennaing is a natural hair dyeing method that uses plant powder Lawsonia inermis . The color you can achieve with henna is shades from light red, through copper, to chestnut. Henna it does not lighten the hair, but covers it with a color "filter". Therefore, you will not achieve a "fox" effect on dark hair, but you will add a warm glow to dark hair.

What about browns and "black henna"? Read here about the basics of herbal dyeing so you don't cut yourself!