![]() ‘There is actually no such thing as black “henna”,’ Ash told .uk. What is ‘black henna’, and what’s the difference? So, naturally, he feels very strongly that people use real mehndi and avoid black ‘henna’ like the plague. He also has two Guinness World Records under his belt for being the fastest mehndi artist in the world, has opened mehndi schools in the UK, US and Canada. You’ve probably already seen his art in major Bollywood and Hollywood films, such as Devdas and Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham. Additionally, if you plan to go back to traditional hair colour, mehandi can make it difficult for the colour to set because it coats the hair follicle .uk spoke about ‘black henna’ with Ash Kumar, a world-renowned mehndi artist who has been in the business for around 17 years. However, if you have mostly white hair, hairstylists suggest that you avoid henna, as it will not reach that dark burgundy hue. The more you coat the henna, the darker the hair becomes. “Secondly, henna works by coating your hair, so if you’re worried about the orange, then in the first month you must apply it once every week.” In the second month you can apply it every fortnight, and later every 21 days. ![]() Unlike hair colour, henna must always be applied on a freshly washed hair so that it can tint every strand. “Most women choose to apply henna when their hair is the dirtiest-this prevents the colour from getting hold of the follicle,” Trikha says. How to apply henna so it works best for your hair Henna hair dyes are a great alternative to synthetic hair dyes because they do not change the structure or texture of the hair at all. Mehandi only coats the cuticle, which is the outermost part of the hair shaft, and doesn't penetrate the cortex of the hair (which is where the hair's protein and moisture is housed). In fact, my hairstylist Laurent Visco, who cuts and styles at The Oberoi, Gurugram, finds it a bit of nuisance, because cutting the thick strands ruins his scissors. For those with fine hair, mehandi can thicken the follicles and even weight them down-my hair has gone from curly to wavy after I started using it regularly. Henna also forms a coating on your hair with repeated use. Consistent application of henna and subsequent oiling has ensured that my scalp is always healthy, despite change in seasons. Before I began regular usage, I would usually get a flaky scalp with the onset of winter. Multiple studies have proved its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal prowess, which means that mehandi works on both strand and scalp health. The use of mehandi as a hair colour dates back to 5,000 years ago-people have always wanted to colour their hair, and during the ancient civilisations, people used an infusion of roots, herbs, leaves and animal byproducts to do so. “In the old days it was used on the feet to keep them cool and deodorise them with its drying properties.” She explains that the biggest complaints of orange colour and dryness are its inherent qualities that cannot be changed. “Henna is basically a leaf and its characteristics are is that it gives colour, cools the skin and causes dryness,” shares Suparna Trikha, owner of Delhi-based salon Aaveda and mehandi brand Hot Henna. It is thought that tribes living in the desert realised that covering their limbs in the crushed leaves of the henna plant gave them a respite from the heat, after which they began making intricate designs with the paste in lieu of just applying it in layers. The usage of this terracotta hued dye is documented from scriptures and was popular because of its cooling and detoxifying properties. Typically used as temporary tattoos for the hands and feet, henna has roots in various parts of the world (like Middle East and Africa), but it is best known as a pre-wedding staple throughout India, and is now a symbol of good luck and prosperity for brides. What is mehandi and how does it help hair health? Looking for the best way to use mehandi on your hair? Read on. While a number of safe alternatives are now available in the market, henna is a good option for those who are looking for a natural way to get an overall colour. She developed chronic urticaria, which troubles her even years after she stopped tinting her hair. My mother started started colouring her hair in the ’90s, but after a decade or so of regularly using commercial colours, her skin started reacting-badly. They used dried orange peel on their skin, sprayed rosewater in their eyes, massaged cold cream into their feet, and applied hair oil thrice a week. My mother and grandmothers took great pride in taking care of themselves. I come from a family of beauty-obsessed women.
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