It is summertime and the hair and skin are already showing signs of damage due to excessive heat. While staying hydrated and eating nutritious food is the key to ensuring overall health, our hair needs special care during these high temperature months. Covering your hair with a cap or scarf is a precaution that will help protect your hair. Washing your hair on a regular basis with a gentle shampoo and conditioning it afterwards provides much-needed relief from greasy hair. However, henna is a miracle cure, and has been considered as a coolant for the scalp since time immemorial.
To understand how henna can be beneficial for your hair, OnlyMyHealth interacted with Clelia Cecilia Angelon, Hair Expert, Founder & CEO of Surya Brasil.
Many people avoid henna due to the fact that they find it to be a time-consuming process. From making it into a paste to untidy application, some people would rather not get into it. However, nowadays, henna cream is available in the market with an easy-to-apply applicator, that will give you a mess free experience. Talking about henna, Angelon said, “When henna is mixed with organic herbs from Amazonian rainforests, such as Babaçu Oil, Copaíba, Malva, Chamomile, Jaborandi, Jua, Cumaru, Açaí, Guaraná, Olive, and Coconut Powder Oil, it can provide an array of colour options for those who dislike the orangish tint of henna.” Henna is available in various vibrant colours like red, copper, brown, burgundy, black, and blonde, making it a favourite of people of all age groups.
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Natural Mask
As per Angelon, henna functions as a natural mask, replenishing and nourishing the hair, roots, and scalp. This results in a stronger, healthier scalp. “It also conditions the hair and gently cleanses the scalp, decreasing the impact of heat, pollution and removing impurities that may have accumulated. It gives a glossy finish to your hair.” Thus, applying henna cream regularly during summer can lead to many benefits.
Powerhouse of Vitamins And Minerals
Henna is a natural source of tannin and Vitamin E that softens the hair. It is far better than other hair masks in the market. “Henna naturally balances the pH of the scalp and calms excessive sebaceous glands, which cause oily hair. The protein and antioxidant-rich henna cream also helps to maintain the pH of the scalp. Henna feeds the hair follicles, leading to stronger roots and less hair loss,” said Angelon, adding, “Henna reduces dandruff and keeps it from returning with continued use by regulating scalp oil production, demonstrating that it is much more than just a hair colour.”
No Side Effects
This alternative to harsh chemical dyes helps you to naturally colour your hair without any side effects. “The harsh chemical based hair dyes often contain PPD, DEA, TEA, resorcinol, hydrogen peroxide, and parabens. Long-term use may cause skin allergies and, in some cases, cancer. While we are all aware of the risks of ammonia, its derivatives, including ethanolamine, diethylamine, and triethanolamine, can be even more hazardous. Sulphates and phthalates may cause thyroid issues or hormonal abnormalities. And we'd definitely want to avoid it,” said Angelon.
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Even as the colour of henna cream stays for up to 10 washes, all you will need will be touch up of the roots every 20 days or as per your hair growth. Using a natural, vegan, and organic colour fixation shampoo and conditioner that are free of sulphates, parabens, and harsh chemical dyes can help the colour to stay longer. Being more than 98% natural, it helps in revitalising the hair and prolong the hair colour. Add a colour fixation mask that can be used once a week and get shiny and hydrated hair. The goodness of herbal extracts and fruits from India and Brazil can ensure that the hair colour stays even longer. Thus henna cream with its many benefits is the answer to all your hair woes this summer, and you must make the switch right now if you haven’t already.