Henna is used since ancient times for dying nails, wool, leather, hair and also for body art
According to experts, henna is a natural conditioner for hair which has been used for more than 6 000 years
Henna is used since ancient times, actually since the Bronze age, for drawing different symbols on the skin. In tropical countries henna is used for cooling the body. Henna is also used for dying nails, wool and leather. In several parts of the world it is traditionally used in various festivals and celebrations.
Over time henna became a beauty treatment in various aspects due to its beneficial properties.
One of the most common usages of henna is as a hair dye. Hair can be colored in different shades depending on the thickness and color of the hair and if they are any additions to the natural die, such as various herbs, indigo, cassia, amla, tea tree.
In addition to body art, henna is used to repay the strength of the hair. According to experts, henna is a natural conditioner for hair. It restores and protects from damage and breakage and is giving it a radiant appearance to the hair.
Suitable for severely debilitated hair as it restores the natural acid-alkaline balance of the scalp. Thus encourages hair growth, reduces hair loss and thinning hair.
Henna does not change the chemical structure of the hair, which is common in various shampoos, conditioners and hair lotions. It has the ability to cover the hair, like protective film, making it stronger and thicker.
It also prevents from dandruff and other skin problems.
Henna has been used as a cosmetic hair dye for 6,000 years. It was know that it was used in the Ancient Egypt.
Natural henna is extracted from the plant henna (Lawsonia inermis), also called henna tree. It is a flowering plant.
Source : dailyhealtharticles[dot]com
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