Rajasthan Henna - Natural Hair Dye
Hair dye
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Rajasthan Henna - Natural Hair Dye
250 g
100% Pure And Natural
Ecocert
As a hair colouring ingredient, organic Rajasthani henna plant-based hair dye is renowned for its properties:
Natural hair colouring
Gives intense copper highlights
Can be used in combination with other colouring powders to obtain different shades
Coats the hair and makes it shiny
Hair types
Blonde, light brown, dark brown, red hair
Colouring white hair
Applications: haircare
Difficulty of use: normal
Cosmetic recipes: Yes
Different usable forms:
As a macerate (leave to macerate for 24 hours in water at 4°C in the refrigerator) or as an infusion (10 minutes in water at 70°C), then filter using a coffee filter. This macerate is used in rinse lotions, shampoos or hair care products.
In powder form: in coloring pastes for hair (lukewarm tap water at 35–40°C), in hair mascaras, dry shampoos and solid shampoos.
Copper flame coloring for red hair (1 use): Rajasthan henna 100 g + 350 g of tap water
Note: This recipe is intended for short hair. Multiply the quantities by 3 if you have long hair.
Resulting Colors
What results will you achieve by applying 100% Rajasthani Henna to your hair?
On blond hair
Before and after
Result: bright copper
On light brown hair
Before and after
Result: mahogany brown
On dark brown hair
Before and after
Result: copper brown
On red hair
Before and after
Result: flame copper
Warning: using henna on bleached hair gives more intense colours.
Main active ingredients
Lawsone (orange-red pigment).
INCI name
Lawsonia inermis
Organically grown in Rajasthan
This high-quality organic henna powder comes from certified organic farms in the Rajasthan region of India. We work with an Indian supplier who is an expert in growing henna in this region, where the hot, arid climate for most of the year is particularly favourable to the Lawsonia inermis plant.
His family business grows henna on its own farms and also has a plant processing unit (sorting, drying, spraying…), controlling the entire production chain to guarantee the high quality of the product and the absence of any adulterants.
With his passion for medicinal and dye plants and his concern for the environment as well as human health, organic cultivation was an obvious choice for him, and it was only natural that he decided to take the step of certifying his farms and processing units, which requires unfailing traceability and regular checks. The henna plants are grown in open fields without pesticides. The farms are energy self-sufficient, powered by solar panels, and the soil is fertilised naturally with plant waste (unused plant parts). After harvesting, the leaves are dried in thin layers in overhead solar dryers, designed for rapid drying, thus avoiding the development of bacteria and mould that could occur if the plant were left wet for a long time.
A state-of-the-art production unit
Our supplier has also recently invested in a high-tech processing unit that complies with the highest standards of good practice and cleanliness (FDA-compliant), with constantly monitored air quality and temperature. Strict procedures are in place for the entire process, from plant cultivation to the finished product. The facility is also powered by solar panels.
The henna leaves are sorted by hand and double-checked to remove any unwanted or soiled parts. The leaves are then ground into an extra-fine powder, guaranteeing easy preparation of the paste, pleasant application and optimum colouring power. This pulverisation is carried out in a special grinder with a cooling system, to prevent the plant from heating up during grinding. This guarantees a high content of lawsone, the natural henna pigment that degrades when heated, and therefore a powerful colouring power.
High-purity henna
This organic henna from Rajasthan is guaranteed to be 100% pure plant, with no additives, and is also 100% certified organic, which is extremely rare for a henna. Finally, heavy metal and pesticide analyses are carried out on each batch to check that there are no undesirable contaminants.
An ethical supply chain
This supply chain is also of high ethical quality, with all the supplier's employees receiving a decent wage, social protection and health cover for themselves and their families, and regular training. The employment of people with disabilities is also encouraged and made possible by appropriate training for people who would otherwise live on the fringes of society.
General Characteristics
Water-insoluble
Use as a paste with warm water
Oil-insoluble
Use in home cosmetics
Hair mask, shampoo, coloring paste, do not add to finished product
How much paste for the length of hair?
Roots
50g or 1/4 of a 250g pack
Short hair
100g or 1/3 of a 250g pack
Medium-length hair
150g or 1/2 of the 250g pack
Long hair
250g or 1 whole pack
Making the colouring paste
Step 1
Depending on the length of your hair, pour the required amount of powder into a bowl.
Step 2
Gradually pour warm tap water over the powder, mixing until you obtain a consistent paste.
Step 3
Apply the paste to your hair immediately, following the instructions below.
Preliminary advice
Do a trial on hair collected from your brush, wait 24 hours to see the final result.
Wear gloves to protect your hands (henna stains).
To avoid staining the skin around the ears and scalp, apply a little oil or rich cream, which will prevent the pigments from setting on the skin. And clean up any henna spills thoroughly.
Avoid using metal utensils to make your paste.
Protect your clothes (especially the shoulders) with an old t-shirt, for example.
Apply a thick layer: the thicker the henna, the richer and deeper the colour.
After applying the paste, wrap the hair in cling film to keep it warm and comfortable. The henna paste should remain moist throughout the application.
The longer you leave the paste on, the more intense the result.
As our henna is 100% natural, there is no risk of a chemical reaction with treatments (colouring, perming, straightening, etc.). However, henna coats the hair and can reduce or modify the hold of chemical colourings, making the resulting colour more difficult to predict. Waiting at least 4-6 weeks after a henna treatment before colouring or chemically treating the hair is advisable.
In addition, do not bleach after a henna treatment, as chemical bleaching will remove the hair's natural pigments, but not those of the henna, leaving sometimes unexpected colours.
It is possible to colour with henna after a chemical colouring or treatment, but coloured hair is often porous, so the results may be different. It is advisable to wait at least 4-6 weeks and always carry out a test beforehand.
In particular, using henna on bleached hair can give more intense colours, so always do a test beforehand to check that it's right for you.
Tips for long-lasting colour
Use a basic lotion (3g of bicarbonate of soda in 100 ml of water) to open the scales of your hair and encourage the colour to penetrate deep into the hair fibre.
Apply this lotion to dry hair before applying the henna, leave for 30 minutes and then rinse with clean water.
Then apply your henna, following the advice below.
Use an acid solution (water with vinegar or lemon juice) when rinsing your henna to close the hair scales, which is essential as a last step.
Application of colour paste
Application of the coloring paste
Step 1
Comb through clean, dry hair and divide into two sections. You can use a piping bag, bottle, brush or your fingers (while wearing gloves).
Step 2
Start at the back of the head, applying the henna strand by strand and working it through to the scalp.
Step 3
Continue with the top of the head, applying in thick layers, working in strands.
Step 4
Massage to ensure all the hair is well covered and pull it into a bun.
Step 5
Clean the area around your face and ears, then wrap your hair in stretch film. Leave on for 1-3 hours, depending on the intensity you want, then rinse thoroughly.
Culture
100% of the ingredients come from organic farming.
COSMOS Organic certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard available at http://COSMOS.ecocert.com
Country of origin
India
Quality
100% pure and natural, pure plant (natural henna), without additives, without metallic salts, without sodium picramate, without p-phenylenediamine (PPD). And of course, no ammonia or peroxides.
Production process
Natural henna leaves are dried and then ground to a fine powder.
Part of the plant used
Leaves
Particle size
The ultra-fine texture of this powder creates a smooth, easy-to-mix paste that applies effortlessly and adheres beautifully to hair for optimal results.
Function
Ingredient for plant-based hair dye
Presentation
Very fine, green powder with a scent of dried grass, packaged in a zipped bag.
Find out more
Natural henna, Lawsonia inermis is a shrub that has been used to colour hair, skin and fabrics for thousands of years.
Lawsone is the colouring molecule in natural henna; it binds directly to the keratin in the hair. Thanks to Lawsone, your hair colours will be intense and rich in copper highlights.
You can obtain shades ranging from coppery red to chestnut brown, depending on your initial colour and combinations with other colouring plants. Natural henna also adds shine and body to your hair.
Understanding the difference between the 3 copper henna colours
These 3 copper henna colours are: Egyptian henna, Rajasthani henna and Yemeni red henna. They all come from the same plant: but because of their different origins, they contain different concentrations of Lawsone (lawsonia inermis), the coppery colour pigment. It is the quantity of lawsone contained in each henna that differentiates the colour obtained on the hair.
Storage
Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.
Precautions
Powdery product, do not use near a source of ventilation.
Staining product, protect clothing when using.
Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Keep out of reach of children.
This powder is highly active. We recommend that you always test in the crease of your elbow 24 hours before application.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
0296701 - Organic Rajasthani Henna 250g
Main packaging material
Paper bag
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 24, Number 5, pages 287-302, October 2002 http://database.prota.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Effective and fast
Very good as a first step to cover white hair. Personally, I leave it on for 40 minutes. That's more than enough and I have 40% white hair. Then, as a second step, I mix it 50/50 with indigo and get a chocolate color. Leave it on for 1h15-1h30 depending on the desired intensity. Very good product, but like all dyes, it dries out hair, so after 48 hours, remember to moisturize it. The color holds well after several non-aggressive washes and daily use of conditioner.
Colors white hair well. Practical for a 2-step coloring process.
Excellent product that I have been using for years.
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