Henna is a natural dye derived from lawsonia inermis, a privet-type bush that grows abundantly
throughout the Middle East that's been used since about 3400 BC. When used as a hair dye, henna
imparts a vibrant red color that also coats hair to provide conditioning and abundant shine.
LUSH's Les Cacas are made with only the finest henna, which is grown in Iran. We offer four different shades derived by mixing henna with other natural ingredients such as chamomile, rhubarb, coffee and indigo. All are completely natural and safe for all hair and scalps and are especially recommended for those with allergies, sensitivities and women who are pregnant or nursing. As an added benefit, henna helps protect the hair from the damaging effects of UV rays.
Henna works by coating each individual hair like a varnish, making the hair cuticles lay flat. (Unlike synthetic dyes that open the cuticles and lodge the color particles into the cuticles themselves.) There is less worry about re-growth as henna fades gradually and there is no obvious root line.
It works best when you hair is clean and dry and it can be used safely on natural, color-treated or permed hair. Just be sure to do a strand test to help ensure you get the results you intended. Henna also has a stunning effect greying heads. The grey bits will sparkle bright red among the darker hairs. If you've over 40 percent grey, you can expect a very vibrant result. (To ensure you're prepared for the outcome, always do a strand test and be sure to include some grey hairs.)
Henna can diminish the effect of perming solution, so if you want permed and hennaed hair, get the perm first and apply the Caca a bit later.
If you don't like the color (because you didn't do a strand test like we told you!), don't try to bleach it or follow with synthetic dyes. These chemicals open the hair's cuticles thus shoving the henna deeper in and making it harder to remove. You can simply let it fade away with more frequent washing, or try layering it another henna shade to closer match your expectations.
Deeper colors can be built up by re-applications as often as you fancy. Using it for three days in a row gives you a deep, rich color and shine that lasts for weeks.
LUSH's Les Cacas are made with only the finest henna, which is grown in Iran. We offer four different shades derived by mixing henna with other natural ingredients such as chamomile, rhubarb, coffee and indigo. All are completely natural and safe for all hair and scalps and are especially recommended for those with allergies, sensitivities and women who are pregnant or nursing. As an added benefit, henna helps protect the hair from the damaging effects of UV rays.
Henna works by coating each individual hair like a varnish, making the hair cuticles lay flat. (Unlike synthetic dyes that open the cuticles and lodge the color particles into the cuticles themselves.) There is less worry about re-growth as henna fades gradually and there is no obvious root line.
It works best when you hair is clean and dry and it can be used safely on natural, color-treated or permed hair. Just be sure to do a strand test to help ensure you get the results you intended. Henna also has a stunning effect greying heads. The grey bits will sparkle bright red among the darker hairs. If you've over 40 percent grey, you can expect a very vibrant result. (To ensure you're prepared for the outcome, always do a strand test and be sure to include some grey hairs.)
Henna can diminish the effect of perming solution, so if you want permed and hennaed hair, get the perm first and apply the Caca a bit later.
If you don't like the color (because you didn't do a strand test like we told you!), don't try to bleach it or follow with synthetic dyes. These chemicals open the hair's cuticles thus shoving the henna deeper in and making it harder to remove. You can simply let it fade away with more frequent washing, or try layering it another henna shade to closer match your expectations.
Deeper colors can be built up by re-applications as often as you fancy. Using it for three days in a row gives you a deep, rich color and shine that lasts for weeks.
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