Dye your hair with henna and basma. Hair coloring with henna and basma at the same time

Hair can be dyed with henna and basma at the same time.

To do this, henna and basma are mixed before dyeing, and if the amount of dye does not matter with the separate method of preparing solutions of henna and basma, then in this case the ratio of the components on which the result of dyeing depends is very important.

Pharmaceutical scales are needed to prepare the dye solution.

You can use a beaker, conditionally assuming that the specific gravity of henna and basma is the same.

For normal hair of medium hardness A.V. Konstantinov offers the ratios of henna and basma indicated in the table.

original color	Color after painting		Henna with basma, wt. h.	Holding time, min
	henna	Basma		with an insulating cap			using the apparatus PA-1
	henna	Basma		Henna	Basma	Henna with basma	Henna	Basma	Henna with basma
Light blonde	Golden	Light ash blonde	2:1	2-3	1	15-20	1-2	-	5-10
Blond	light red	Blond	2:1	5	2	20-25	2-3	1	8-10
Dark blonde	bright red	Dark blonde	1,5:1	8-10	4-5	25-35	4-5	2-3	10-15
Light brown	auburn	Light brown	1,5:1	10-15	5-8	35-45	5-10	3-4	15-25
brown hair	light chestnut	brown hair	2:1,5	15-25	10-15	60-80	10-15	10-15	30-40
dark brown	Dark chestnut	dark brown	1:1	30-40	25-30	80-90	20-25	15-20	40-50
light chestnut	The brightness of the primary color is increased	light chestnut	1,5:1	25-30	15-25	50-60	15-20	10-20	30-35
Dark chestnut	Subtle increase in primary color brightness	Dark chestnut	1:1	25-30	15-25	50-70	15-20	10-15	30-35
The black	No traces of impact	The black	1:2	60-90	60-90	90-120	40-60	50-60	60-70

The measured amount of henna and basma is poured into the prepared bowl and mixed well until a homogeneous powder with a uniform color is formed. The mixture is poured with hot water at a temperature of about 90 ° C (this is the average temperature, given that henna requires water at a temperature of 80 ° C, and for basma - 100 ° C). After a homogeneous gruel of henna with basma is formed, you need to let it cool down to a temperature of 40-50 ° C, after which you can start applying it to your hair.

When coloring the roots of previously dyed hair, the hair is washed and dried. Henna and basma are bred in the same way as for primary coloring. The gruel is applied only to unpainted areas of the hair. If gruel gets on previously dyed hair, spots may appear. The head is covered with parchment paper or polyethylene, wrapped over terry towel(You can't pinch your hair.) Having endured the necessary time, the composition is washed off without soap.

Henna and basma can be used to dye hair bleached with hydrogen peroxide. In this case, they are painted very quickly. You should also reduce the exposure time of henna and basma when coloring hair after a six-month perm. However, if the curled hair has grown strongly, then the coloring should be temporarily abandoned, as it will turn out to be uneven: uncurled hair closer to the roots turns out to be lighter, and the ends are darker. If it is necessary to dye your hair, then you should first dye the hair that has grown to the color of curled hair, and then dye all the hair.

One of the remarkable features of henna is the possibility of its use in a mixture or after coloring with other dyes. So, for example, to give the hair a golden hue, they are first lightened, and after washing they are moistened with a liquid solution of henna (2 teaspoons per glass of hot water). After 10 minutes, the hair is rinsed with warm water. It is known that after curling the permanent hair fades. The same solution will help revive them somewhat, make the color brighter.

For coloring short hair, the slurry is prepared thicker, since it does not hold well on such hair, it drains. Oatmeal can be used as a thickener.

In conclusion, it should be said that the joint method of dyeing hair with henna and basma (although it is tempting) in a hairdresser should be refrained from, since it is difficult to predict the result for sure. If it turns out to be fresh henna and stale basma, then the color will be red, if basma is fresher than henna, then the hair color can turn green, and only if the components are the same freshness, the hair will take on a relatively natural shade. It is clear that not a single craftsman who respects his clientele can afford to work at random. So, if there is no confidence in the relative freshness of henna and basma, it is better to use a separate method.

Most women have dyed their hair at least once in their lives. Only some use persistent dyes for this purpose, while others use tint, shampoos, tonics. The safest are natural remedies containing no chemicals. These include henna and basma. The rules for their use are described in the article.

What it is?

Both paints have a natural composition, since they are created from plants. Henna is obtained by grinding the lower leaves of the non-thorny lavsonia shrub. And basma is created from the leaves of the indigofera of the legume family. In the first case, a green powder is obtained, and in the second, a gray-green one. The advantage of the funds is a gentle and therapeutic effect on the hair, as they help to strengthen and nourish them.

Henna in pure red color. There are other types of it, thanks to which golden, red, brown tone. If only basma is used in dyeing, then the hair becomes blue-green. Because of this, indigo leaf powder is practically not used on its own, it is mixed with henna. Mixing has a great effect. Dyeing hair with henna and basma allows you to get natural shades.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hair coloring with henna and basma is safe. Natural dyes have the following advantages:

Great benefits for hair. Means allow you to solve many problems - loss, slow growth, dandruff, severe oiliness of the head.
Improves the condition of the hair, which becomes shiny, thick, beautiful.
Different shades are obtained without chemical exposure to the permanent.
Can be combined with other natural ingredients that will help diversify the original palette.
Low price.
Ease of use.
Hypoallergenic.

But still natural dyes have disadvantages:

With frequent procedures, the therapeutic effect will be subtle, since natural powders can be harmful: overdry the hair.
Henna and basma are not combined with chemical components.
After staining, it is not so easy to remove the remaining dyes. It takes time for them to wash.
For a while, the hair may be peculiar smell.
Choosing the right shade the first time is not so easy. Often the desired tone is obtained only after experiments with proportions and composition.

When buying, you need to check that the dye has not expired. Its quality affects the result of staining.

Types of henna

In stores you can find different types henna:

Iranian. In its pure form, a copper-red hue is obtained. And if you add other components, the color can change from light to dark copper. The product also has a general strengthening effect, it stimulates growth, makes curls shiny, protects against brittleness and other problems. It has a pungent smell, coarse powder.
Indian. The colors are quite varied. The best is brown henna. Due to the fine grinding, it is easier to breed, it lays down perfectly, it is easily washed off. Indian henna is fast acting, has nice smell and lasting effect.
Turkish. The substance gives restrained and noble tones. Compared with Indian and Iranian Turkish henna, you need to keep it on your hair longer.
Black. The tool is not a one-component. It consists of clove oil, cocoa, some chemical elements. is not completely natural and harmless. Instead, you can cook home remedy. To do this, 1 part of henna is mixed with 2 parts of basma. You can add ground cloves, black coffee, strong tea.
Colorless. This henna is not able to change the color of the hair. It is used as a mask and natural shampoo, which give curls strength and shine.
Liquid. The product is ready for use. It has a creamy texture that is easy to apply. The composition does not contain artificial substances.

Which henna to use depends on the desired result. And basma has only one color. The combination of these dyes allows you to get a variety of shades. The main thing is to choose the right proportions.

Contraindications

Hair coloring with henna and basma is not suitable for dry, brittle strands, overdried scalp. An alternative may be their combination with kefir, sour cream, oils. It is undesirable to perform the procedure during pregnancy and lactation: the altered hormonal system negatively affects the uniformity of painting.

Care should be taken when using natural dyes on light hair, as unattractive yellowish-green tones can result. It is better not to choose hair coloring with henna and basma after a perm or using a permanent, semi-permanent dye. In the first situation, a quick straightening of the curls is expected, and in the second, an uneven color is obtained.

You should not use ammonia or ammonia-free paint from well-known companies for dyed hair if vegetable powders have been used before. The result is likely to be disappointing. Sometimes powders lead to allergies: itching, redness, swelling. In advance, you need to test the dyes on the skin of the wrist or the bend of the elbow.

Shades

It should be borne in mind that information on the number of powders is advisory in nature. You will probably need to adjust the proportions. Dyeing hair with henna and basma, although it allows you to get the desired tone, everything is determined by the structure, condition, shade of the hair. To determine how the color meets expectations, it will turn out only experimentally. With each staining, the tone appears stronger and will be more saturated.

If you mix henna and basma in the same amount, you get a chestnut shade of different intensity (for blondes - light, and for brown-haired women - with a copper tint). Keep the mixture for 1-2 hours. For other results, the following relationships are used:

Hair dyeing with henna and basma in light brown color is provided when the components are taken in an amount of 3: 1. Color appears after 30 minutes. The initial tone should be light.
In order for hair dyeing with henna and basma to provide a red color, the components must be mixed in an amount of 2: 1. The recipe is perfect for blondes. Exposure should be no longer than 10-15 minutes.
Hair dyeing with henna and basma in a dark color, for example, bronze, is performed if the paints are mixed in a ratio of 2: 1. But the composition should be applied to dark hair and not washed off for half an hour.
It is possible to dye hair with henna and basma in a dark color, for example, brown. In this case, a ratio of 1: 2 is needed. Do not rinse for 15-50 minutes.
Dyeing hair with henna and basma black - the recommended ratio is 1: 2. Exposure time - 1.5-2 hours.

These are the basic mixing rules. Dyeing hair with henna and basma allows you to get an excellent result. Means are used not only in the form of a homogeneous mixture, but also in turn. Dyeing hair with basma after henna also allows you to get beautiful shades. Then the duration of staining depends on what shade you want to get as a result:

To get a light brown color, first henna is applied for an hour, and then for 20 minutes - basma.
For a chocolate shade, the duration of the first dye will remain the same, while the second one increases to 40-50 minutes.
Black color is obtained by the action of henna for 40 minutes, after which basma is applied for 2 hours.

The amount of dye that is needed for dyeing is determined by the length and thickness of the hair. For short and middle length hair requires 100-300 g of dyes, and for long hair - 300-500 g.

How to apply?

According to reviews, dyeing hair with henna and basma is quite easy. The rules for performing the procedure are as follows:

Basma needs water to breed. This dye is not afraid of boiling water and elevated temperatures compared to henna.
Lavsonia powder is desirable to dilute with kefir or lemon juice, water with vinegar. An acidic environment makes the color bright, saturated.
The solutions are combined before use, but it is important to ensure that they are not very hot.
Do not use for the preparation and application of metal products.
After coloring, the composition is washed off more easily if 1-2 egg yolks are introduced into it during preparation.
To prevent dry hair, cosmetic oil, flaxseed decoction or pharmacy glycerin are added.
If you take a lot of basma (relative to the amount of henna), then the hair will turn green.
The paint should have a medium density consistency. A highly liquid mixture flows over the face. And the thick one quickly freezes.
It is important that the temperature is moderately warm. Cold dye will act slowly, while hot dye will burn.
It is convenient to use a water bath to heat the product.
Hair should be clean, dry or slightly damp.
If a mixture of herbal ingredients is used, the head should be wrapped with polyethylene, and then with a towel.
With separate application of paint, hair is insulated only when henna is applied. Without this, the color will be very bright. When applying basma, this is not necessary.
To activate blood circulation and enhance the effect of coloring agents, after distributing the composition over the head, you need to drink tea with ginger and lemon.
Do not use shampoo and balm to wash off henna and basma. This rule must be observed in the first 3 days after the procedure.
To fix the color, the hair is rinsed with vinegar or rosehip decoction (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water).
If the resulting tone is very bright, you need to use olive oil. It is distributed through the hair before washing.
A very dark color can be lightened if you wash your hair with water and lemon juice.

To update the color, improve its brightness, rinsing is performed with the addition of henna and basma. It will take 25 g of each powder, which is dissolved in 1.5 liters. boiling water. The resulting mixture must be filtered, cooled and used as directed. You can use 50 g of one henna for the same amount of water.

What is needed?

There are 2 staining methods: separate and simultaneous. As you can see from the photo, dyeing hair with henna and basma gives an excellent result. But with consistent application, it will turn out to adjust the color.

In any case, the procedure will require:

2 containers;
2 brushes;
2 spoons or sticks;
comb-comb;
hairdressing clips and hairpins - "crabs";
vaseline or fat cream;
plastic bag, shower cap;
towel;
gloves;
waterproof coat or T-shirt.

Simultaneous Method

According to reviews, dyeing hair with henna and basma in this way is one of the most popular and in demand. The procedure is carried out according to next instruction:

It is necessary to dilute the dyes in different containers, and then mix.
The composition is brought to a temperature of 40 degrees and left in a bowl with hot water.
The hairline is lubricated with a greasy cream.
You must wear gloves, a robe or a T-shirt.
The hair is divided into 4 parts, and each is fixed with hairpins.
Coloring should start from the back of the head. This part of the hair should be divided into separate strands.
The composition is applied sequentially. It is necessary to move from the root zone to the tips.
Then the temporal parts and the top of the head are treated in a similar way.
Hair must be collected in a bun, put on a bathing cap or wrap your head with a film.
Then the head is wrapped in a towel.
The agent is washed off with warm water.

If the composition is poorly washed out, then a balm is applied to dyed hair, but the shampoo cannot be used after that. This completes the procedure.

Separate way

Staining with this method is performed in almost the same way:

First you need to prepare henna, as it must be applied first.
Clothes are protected with a dressing gown, hands with gloves, and the skin on the forehead, temples, and back of the head with cream or petroleum jelly.
The hair is divided into 4 parts, each is fixed with clips.
The strands are processed in the same way as in the previous method.
When time has passed, you can wash off the composition with water. It is allowed to use a balm.
Then basma is bred, applied to the hair.
You don't need to cover your head anymore.
After the required period of time, wash off the dye.

The separate method is more often used to obtain black, then it turns out to be saturated.

Coloring gray hair

In this case, henna is rarely used as an independent dye. If there is a lot of gray hair, it can give an orange color. Dyeing gray hair with henna and basma allows you to get a natural shade.

Such hair is difficult to dye, so you need several procedures or a long exposure (5-6 hours). Soft hair absorbs pigment faster, hard hair slowly. For staining, phased work is required, the mixture is applied in a separate way. The saturation of the tone is determined by the exposure time of each component.

To get an excellent result, you must follow following rules:

To get a blond, even light, henna is kept for 2-5 minutes. Then the hair is doused with basma and washed off with water.
For a dark shade of blond, a mixture of henna is applied for 8-10 minutes, and basma - 4-5 minutes.
A light or dark tone of light brown color is obtained after holding henna for 10-40 minutes, basma - 5-30 minutes. The saturation of the tone depends on the exposure time.
To obtain a chestnut color, both powders are applied sequentially for 20-25 or 40-45 minutes each.
A black color will turn out if henna, and then basma, are aged for 1-1.5 hours.

Natural dye allows you to get a new color and treat your hair. But you should not get carried away with these means. You can update the color after 2-3 months, regularly tinting the roots.

Care

To enhance the durability of the shade, do not wash your hair for 3 days after dyeing. For subsequent care, you must use boiled water and a mild shampoo. To keep the shade for a long time, you will need to use a rinse made from 25 g of henna and basma. This mixture should be diluted in water (1.5 liters). The solution is used only in filtered form.

For care after washing the hair, sour milk or curd whey is used. TO effective rinses include mint infusion, apple cider vinegar. Chemical dyes can be used no earlier than after 4-6 months.

Tinting is carried out with the application of the composition only on regrown roots. High-quality care is provided with the help of protein-containing masks. If you follow these tips, you can keep the bright color and shine of your hair for a long time.

Peace decorative cosmetics offers women a variety of hair coloring products. However, most of the fair sex prefers natural, rather than industrial coloring agents, in order not only to achieve the desired shade, but also to keep the hair and scalp healthy. In this article, we will tell you how to use henna and basma with a photo correctly so that you can color your curls on your own without the help of trained stylists and hairdressers, while achieving the desired color for them.

Before we move on to describing the methods of dyeing hair with henna and basma, we suggest that you figure out what these natural dyes are.

Henna is a swamp-colored powder, which is obtained by grinding the dried leaves of non-thorny lavsonia - a two-meter shrub that grows mainly in hot climatic latitudes. It should be noted that henna can not only dye hair, it can also be used to:

preparation of masks for hair (only in this case you need to choose colorless henna)
lightening dark strands (for this you need to use white henna)

Henna has several advantages and disadvantages that every woman should be aware of before using it for cosmetic purposes:

The advantages of using henna include:

the fact that it cools and refreshes the hair;
antibacterial effect on skin covering heads;
relieves a woman of numerous ailments associated with the skin of the head (seborrhea, alopecia);
stimulates the growth of strands;
gives shine to the strands;
perfectly paints over gray curls;
heals the basal areas of the hair and the follicles from which they grow;
very tenaciously held;
it is much cheaper than the products that industrial manufacturers of decorative cosmetics for strands offer us to buy.

The negative properties of henna include:

the fact that with frequent use it can leave a burn on the scalp and hair;
the color is not always uniform, which may require re-staining;
strands that were previously damaged or become thin are stained the most and stand out very much;
It is impossible to predict 100% what hair color will end up.

What is basma? Basma is also a powder made from the dried leaves of a plant such as indigosphere dye, which grows in tropical latitudes. She, like henna, is very useful for hair - not only colors them, but also nourishes with vitamins, heals the scalp. Basma can be used as a prophylactic against dandruff.

This is probably why in ancient times henna and basma were equal in value to gold. They were used exclusively by rich people of the East, people from noble classes. By the way, until now, in Asian countries, hair is dyed exclusively with these natural dyes. If you want to follow their example, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with detailed instructions how to use henna and basma for hair coloring.

Coloring strands with henna: features of the process

If you are going to dye your strands with pure henna, then you should know that as a result you will get a bright red hair color. We present to you step by step instructions what you need to do to dye your hair with henna:

Make sure that you have no contraindications for using henna for coloring. These include the following items:

if you dyed your hair the day before (it doesn’t matter - partially or completely) with industrial paint
if you have had a perm
if 40% of your hair is gray
if you have unhealthy hair - it splits, breaks
if you use strong drugs or hormonal drugs

First, wash your hair well with shampoo and dry it well with a towel so that the hair is already almost dry.
Carefully treat the scalp along the hairline with any moisturizer. This will protect it from staining with henna.
Dilute the henna powder in very hot water (note that the water should not be boiled):

if you have short hair, the contents of 1 sachet of henna will be enough for you (it contains approximately 25 g)
if you have medium length hair, then you will need 2 sachets of henna
if you have very long hair (below the shoulder blades), then you will need 3 or more bags of coloring powder

Add 1 egg yolk to the mixture. Thanks to this, the paint will be easier to apply to the hair.
The bowl in which you diluted the paint must be placed in a water bath so that it boils there for 10 minutes. In this case, the mixture must be constantly stirred.
While the dye is being prepared, divide all of your hair into strands 1.5 cm thick.
Apply hot paint with a brush to the strands. This must be done as quickly as possible so that the paint does not have time to dry.
Wrap your dyed hair in plastic and then a terry towel over it.
If you have a dark hair color, then you will need to hold the paint on your head for 2 hours, and if you have light hair, then 20 minutes is enough to achieve a rich, bright red hair color.
While you walk around with paint on your head, prepare yourself a rinse - mix water with vinegar or lemon juice.
Rinse hair dye off with warm water. Shampoo should not be used. At the very end, when the paint is already all drained, rinse the hair with a prepared product from water and lemon juice.
Do not wash your hair for another 3 days, because during this time your hair will be stained.
Once your roots have grown, you will only need to apply henna to them, otherwise the hair color will be very different.

If you want to achieve not a red shade, but some other, then you need to prepare henna-based paint in a special way. We tell you a few secrets:

If you have Brown hair, and you want them to acquire a golden honey hue, then you need to add the following ingredients to the henna powder:

200 ml of chamomile decoction and the same amount of saffron and rhubarb instead of hot water
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp weak brewed coffee

If you want your hair to become chocolate-colored, then you need to add some other ingredients to the henna powder (literally 1 tsp each), which you will definitely find in your kitchen:

cloves, which must first be ground into powder using a coffee grinder or blender;
coffee (it must turn out to be strong - use a high-quality expensive coffee variety, because it will depend on how saturated your color of the strands will turn out);
buckthorn (the bark should also be crushed to a fine powder);
black tea (here, follow the same recommendations that we described when it came to coffee);
cocoa (it is not necessary to add it if you use a very good variety of coffee).

Important! This is the case when, in addition to henna, you also need to use basma to achieve a chocolate hair color. The proportion of henna and basma should be 3:1 (3 tablespoons of henna per 1 tablespoon of basma).

If you need a red shade of hair, then add 1 tsp to the henna powder:

chopped cloves
hibiscus leaves
natural red wine
cranberry juice
decoction of onion peel

If suddenly you didn’t manage to achieve the desired shade, then you can wash off the henna from your hair using several masks:

Oil your hair olive oil, and then hide the hair under a plastic bag. Wash off the mask after 2 hours with shampoo for oily hair.
Dilute 50 ml of vegetable oil in 10 ml of medical alcohol. Apply the mixture to your hair, and then after a couple of hours (it is advisable to stay under the sun all this time or periodically dry your hair with a hairdryer), wash off the mask with shampoo for oily hair.
Lubricate your hair with sour cream, wrap it in polyethylene and put on a hat. After 60 min. You can wash off the mask from your head with a shampoo for oily hair.
Dilute 20 g of yeast in 200 ml of warm kefir. Apply the mask to your hair and wash it off with shampoo after 2 hours.
Lower for 20 min. hair in an vinegar solution, then rinse everything off your head with shampoo and conditioner.

Please note that the first time you will not be able to get rid of the shade that failed. You will have to make a mask several times.

Basma: how to dye her hair?

Basma is a natural dye that can make a girl's dream of becoming a burning brunette come true. Only, as a rule, this ingredient is not used on its own. Girls most often resort to the use of basma after dyeing their hair with henna. So the color is more saturated and bright.

We present you a step-by-step instruction on how to dye your hair with basma with henna:

First, check if you have contraindications to the use of basma. They are the same as for using henna for hair coloring.
After that, prepare a solution of basma. It is prepared using the same technology. However, there is 1 nuance here for those who want to dye their hair by combining powders - you need to know how to mix henna and basma to get the shade you need:

those who want to ensure that the hair becomes black after dyeing with henna and basma, you need to mix the powders of basma and henna in the following proportion: 3: 1 (to achieve exactly black, henna and basma paint must be kept on the hair for at least 3-4 hours) ;
those who wish, after applying henna and basma to the curls, to achieve a shade of burgundy, you need to add 5 tsp to the same composition of the gruel of their powders. beetroot juice;
those who want to achieve a chestnut-colored hair, you need to prepare a paint from henna and basma, observing a ratio of 1: 2, add 1 tsp to it as well. cocoa, the same amount of tea, hold the paint on the strands for at least 1.5 hours;
if you have gray hair, then you need to prepare it in advance for dyeing with henna and basma - soften it (for this, you need to apply a mask made from sea buckthorn, castor, burdock oils and 1 yolk for 60 minutes), after which you can apply paint from henna and basma on the hair so that they become chestnut (the paint is prepared on the basis of 2 tablespoons of basma, 1 tablespoon of henna and 1 tablespoon of usma).

According to reviews, if after the first staining with henna and basma it is not possible to achieve the desired effect, it is enough just to repeat the staining procedure again.

Photo of staining with henna and basma: "Before" and "After"

If you decide to buy henna and basma to dye your hair with, you should know a few secrets on how to make the process of dyeing your hair easier:

If some strands stand out strongly in color, do not panic, but simply lubricate the hair grape oil, and after 30 min. wash it off with shampoo;
If the shade turned out to be very dark, then simply dip your comb in lemon juice, and then carefully comb the curls with it;
To make the paint lay on the hair more evenly, always add 1 tsp to it. glycerin;
Do not appear in the bright sun for 3 days after dyeing your hair with basma and henna, otherwise ugly highlights will appear on them;
Once a month after dyeing your hair with henna and basma, do kefir mask for hair - then it will shine and shimmer.

Being beautiful is the mission of every woman. But beauty will quickly fade if it is not protected and nothing is done to preserve it for a long time. We hope that with the help of our recipes for dyeing hair with basma and henna, you will be able to preserve the natural beauty of your curls.

Video: "Staining with henna and basma"

Adalind Koss

Basma has been used by women for many years to change their hair color. In ancient times, clothes were dyed with it, added to ink. Women of those times gave volume to curls and a dark color by using basma. After the emergence of non-natural dyes, basma already has wide popularity, but we must not forget about medicinal properties this powder.

Basma is a natural dye obtained from the dry leaves of the indigo shrub, it grows in the tropics. 2 types of paint are extracted from it: indigo and basma.

Basma harm

The main harm of basma is that without the addition of henna, it gives the curls a greenish or bluish tint. This is especially evident on light curls. Do not use it on such hair. And bleached and depleted hair is too brightly stained. Soft and thin hair lends itself to coloring better than curls with excessive stiffness.

It's too strong a paint. After the first application, an unpredictable shade is obtained, it is almost impossible to wash it off. The proportions of natural dye and the duration of the staining procedure are difficult to determine, since they depend on many factors. The color lasts for a couple of months, but over time, the hair acquires blue-violet and red hues. To maintain the desired color, it is important to tint the hair in time.

Remember that any, even natural, remedies can be harmful. Proper application will help to avoid trouble.

Basma needs to be completely washed off before staining with unnatural paint, otherwise the effect is unpredictable: it turns pink, green or blue. To avoid a chemical reaction, please wait less than a month after applying basma and process the curls in the salon.

Often the use of basma dries out curls due to the content of tannins and acids. Sometimes curls acquire disobedience, stiffness, combing becomes more difficult.

The benefits of basma

Basma is an eco-friendly product, it contains vitamins and active ingredients. The benefit of basma, like other vegetable dyes, is that it includes minerals, tannins, resin, and useful components. They have an astringent, healing effect, relieve inflammation.

These properties stop hair loss. Basma will not only heal wounds and eliminate inflammation, but also kill bacteria. Such features make basma an excellent tool for dyeing hair and treating it. Basma nourishes the skin with vitamins, heals the roots,. In addition, it is capable. With vegetable paints, preference should be given.

Since it is a natural remedy, it is useful for those who suffer from excessive sensitivity to chemicals and synthetic paints.

Basma staining

It is impossible to dye hair with basma more than once a month. Especially carefully it is used by those who have overdried hair. In this case, a small amount should be added to the paint. cosmetic oils to moisturize curls.

You should purchase only a natural product, without the inclusion of coloring substances. Some manufacturers confuse buyers with a name like "black basma". But this remedy has nothing to do with natural powder. Always check the ingredients.

The composition of basma is prepared just before use. To create paint, carefully grind the powder, pour it with heated water and mix thoroughly. After that, with constant stirring, bring the paint to a boil over low heat. As soon as the boiling process begins, remove the composition from heat. With proper preparation, the paint reaches the state of liquid sour cream and quickly thickens. Because of this, it should be thinner in consistency than henna.

The principle of painting with basma is similar to the procedure for applying henna. Follow the time and proportions to achieve the desired shade.

In the course of work, heated water will need to be added to the paint. It is important to prepare a sufficient amount so that it is enough to process all the hair. The greater the length and density of the hair, the greater the amount of composition needed. Apply the created slurry to curls according to the principle of henna. Just don't warm them up. This is only required to achieve black. In this situation, basma is left on curls for a very long time.

Basma needs to be washed off with clean warm water. Soap can be used only after a day. And if the shade turned out darker than required, then immediately rinse the strands with detergent. Excessive darkening is removed with lemon juice, as well as an acid solution. But this does not give a noticeable reduction in blackness. Remember that it is not easy to remove basma, therefore it is better to hold it for less time.

With a short dyeing with henna, a long exposure of basma causes a greenish tint. To eliminate the defect, the strands are washed with soap and water and dyed with henna for a quarter of an hour. This will give a slightly darker shade.

Remember that basma turns out to be not too thick in consistency, therefore it drains from short haircut. To avoid this, an astringent component is added to it: a decoction of flax seeds, oils, glycerin, etc. A similar composition holds better and is easier to wash off.

Before staining, cover the skin of the neck. And grease your face with Vaseline or cream. This will help avoid staining. But remember that the cream should not get on the curls, because. these places are not amenable to the action of paint.

The duration of the procedure ranges from a couple of minutes to 2 hours. Here the result depends on the required color and its depth. Someone leaves the composition for the night, believing that the color is as saturated as possible.

Proportions of henna and basma

When co-dyed, the required volume of basma and henna is poured into a container, poured with heated water and mixed until smooth. The consistency should be like sour cream. To get the desired color, it is important to respect the proportions of henna and basma:

to achieve a light brown hair color, a 1: 1 ratio is required. Keep half an hour;
light chestnut color is achieved by using a similar proportion, but the exposure time is increased by 2 times;
chestnut color will require a ratio of 1: 2, and you will have to withstand 90 minutes;
a bronze tint is obtained by combining henna and basma 2: 1 with a procedure duration of 90 minutes;
to create a black color, the dyes are combined 1 to 3. It will take 4 hours to hold on the curls.

Before the staining process, it is important to test on an inconspicuous area. This helps to more accurately determine the duration of the paint. The lighter the shade of the curls, the sooner the color will work.

Basma staining in black

To paint curls with basma black, you will need:

to start with henna staining. Holding time 60 minutes;
remove paint and dry curls;
now basma is applied, it needs to act for half an hour on light brown curls, 1.5 hours on chestnut, 3 hours on dark ones.

To enhance the work of basma, a little ammonia is dripped into it, but then reduce the exposure time. The paint should be washed off without the use of detergent, until clear water begins to drain from the hair.

During the first 6 hours, the shade will still darken. At first, a greenish tone may appear, but it will pass a couple of days after the oxidation of basma. After two days, the curls will turn black. Coloring inside the hair under the influence of oxygen lasts another day.

But if a long wait does not suit you, then wash off the paint with shampoo. And in case of an undesirable outcome, moisten the curls with lemon juice and rinse them after 10 minutes.

If the result is undesirable, you can change the shade. But with prolonged action of basma, it is almost impossible to wash off the color. Therefore, do not keep the paint too long.

The shade can be changed, it depends on which pigment to mix the basma with: tea, cocoa, beet juice, coffee, etc. For example, a rich shade of chocolate is achieved using a composition that includes basma, henna and usma dye.

Basma coloring result

If the result of painting with basma did not turn out the way you wanted, then sometimes the state of affairs can be changed. To eliminate too bright color after mixing with henna, you can do this: the hair is lubricated with warm vegetable oil. It will absorb henna. Lubricate the entire length and let it work for half an hour. Rinse afterwards with detergent. If the result is not satisfactory, then repeat the procedure.

If the shade is too dark, then rinse your hair with water using citrus juice or vinegar. When using a mixture of paints, the hair sometimes becomes not black enough, then repeat the dyeing with basma.

The final shade from the use of vegetable paints is determined by such factors:

natural shade of curls;
thickness, hair structure, lack of moisture and other problems. Soft, thin hair is easier to color than hair with excessive stiffness. A smaller gap for painting will be required for hair after bleaching with peroxide or curling;
the temperature of the water with which the composition for the paint is prepared, as well as the temperature of the product when used on curls, also have an effect. The lower the paint temperature, the slower the process;
the duration of the procedure. The longer the period of action of the paint, the deeper the hair is stained;
proportions of adding basma and henna.

When using natural paints, there are many nuances, the final result depends on them. It will take a lot of experimentation to achieve the desired color. Usually, the desired shade is not immediately obtained, therefore, if it is not to your liking, then reduce it or wash off the color by using masks with oils.

If you want to eliminate the redhead, then the dyeing procedure includes two separate stages: first, the hair is dyed with henna, and then with basma. The validity period of basma is half that of henna. But it is increased to achieve dark shades.

To maintain the depth of color is possible with the help of rinses. To do this, 50 g of henna is poured into 1.5 liters of heated water. Filter the mixture and rinse your curls with it. Another option: basma and henna rinse. They are combined in a 1: 1 ratio and poured with boiling water.

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How to dye your hair with henna yourself

Hair coloring is a procedure that women have been doing for many centuries. If now most women use chemical dyes, earlier natural substances were used, for example, henna.

Henna is a powder obtained from the leaves of the lavsonia shrub, which grows in regions with a tropical climate. According to the place of origin, it is divided into Indian, Sudanese, Egyptian, Iranian and Yemeni. Sudanese and Yemeni gives a brighter shade due to the high content of dyes in it.

Composition and useful properties of henna

She received the coloring ability due to the content of dyes and tannins in it, in addition, it contains substances that favorably affect the condition of the hair:

Chlorophyll- a substance that gives the shrub a green color. It is a strong antioxidant, thanks to which it rejuvenates and has a beneficial effect on the scalp as a whole.
hennotaninic acid- the main coloring agent. In various types of henna, its content is from 1 to 4%. It is she who gives a fiery shade to the hair and the more hennotaninic acid, the brighter the color will turn out when painting. Also, this substance has tannic and antibacterial properties. Thanks to this, it relieves inflammation of the scalp, reduces the amount of dandruff and strengthens the hair.
Polysaccharides- moisturize the skin and normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands.
Pectins- absorb toxins, reduce the fat content of the hairline. In addition, pectins envelop each hair, as a result of which visually the hair looks thicker and more voluminous.
resins- make curls shiny and silky.
Essential oils and vitamins- tone up, improve blood circulation and the condition of the scalp in general, which positively affects the condition of the hairline.

Kinds

Traditionally, henna was intended to dye hair red, it is called red. However, now on sale you can find henna, which can dye hair in different colors.

Basic shades: burgundy, black, chestnut, white. In addition, colorless henna is sold, from which the coloring matter has been removed. It is used as a firming mask.

All these colors are obtained by mixing henna powder and basma powder in various proportions. This is indicated on the packaging of the drug. Exceptions: white henna, which is a brightening agent.

Pros and cons of henna hair coloring

Positive sides:

Doesn't harm hair. Henna is a herbal preparation, it does not have a negative effect on the hair.
Low price - cheaper chemicals for coloring.
No special skills required to use.
Allows you to achieve a stable and bright color.
Improves the condition of the hairline.

Negative sides:

The dye penetrates deep into the hair structure, which can adversely affect the color of the strands during subsequent dyeing.
Herbal powder is difficult to wash out with water, which may cause a non-uniform color.
Strongly stains gray and discolored curls.
Some people may have allergic reactions.
When stained with henna, it is impossible to predict the final color. It depends not only on the initial color, but also on the type of henna, the quality of the preparation, the exposure time and the individual reaction of the body.
With frequent use, it dries out the hair.

How to get different shades

Henna + basma

The easiest option is to add basma powder to henna powder. Depending on the proportion, you can get different hair colors.

Depending on the initial factors, the resulting shade may vary from person to person. For example, than thinner hair, the brighter the color will be. Great importance has the original color of the strands - when stained dark hair pure henna, you get only a reddish tint. But if you dye your blond hair with it, it will turn red.

In addition to basma, other substances can be added to obtain various shades.

Golden

There are several ways to get a golden hue:

Henna is bred with a strong infusion of chamomile: 1 tbsp. l. dry chamomile pour 50 ml. boiling water and insist 30 minutes. The decoction does not need to be strained. Chamomile moisturizes and has an anti-inflammatory effect on the scalp.
Turmeric or saffron powder is mixed with henna in a 1:1 ratio. These spices are strong antiseptics and antioxidants, which have a strengthening effect on the hairline.
The golden color intensifies with increasing acidity, so henna powder can be diluted with kefir, sour cream or rhubarb decoction. With this method of dyeing, the hair will acquire a special shine, since the slightly acidic solution washes away the mineral film that forms when washing with water.

Chocolate

Chocolate shade can be obtained by mixing henna with coffee, ground cinnamon or walnut shell infusion.

Henna with ground cinnamon is mixed in a ratio of 1: 1.
When mixing with coffee, there are several ways: 1. You can mix 2 tbsp. l. ground coffee and 1 tbsp. l. henna and dilute the mixture with hot water. 2. And you can make a strong infusion of coffee - 1 tbsp. l. 100 ml of boiling water and dilute a bag of paint. Both methods are quite effective.
Walnut shell infusion can be prepared by pouring 2 tablespoons of crushed shells with a glass of water, bring to a boil, and then insist 40 minutes. Dilute henna powder with the resulting infusion. The same result is obtained by diluting the paint with strong tea.

All these substances contain tannins, which have drying properties, which helps to normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands and reduce the amount of dandruff.

Reddish

To obtain a reddish tint, henna must be diluted with beetroot juice, red wine, infusion of hibiscus tea, or mixed with cocoa powder in equal proportions. In addition to getting a red tint, the use of these components improves the condition of the hair, as they are rich in vitamins and nutrients.

There is no exact proportion when diluting henna with infusions. It is diluted with infusion until a thick slurry is obtained. Depending on the humidity of henna, the amount of the additional component may vary.

What other colors can you get

Despite the many options that allow you to get different shades, as a rule, the effect is not very stable. Approximately 2-3 weeks after dyeing, the shade disappears, and the hair acquires such a color as if it had been dyed only with henna. Exception: basma and turmeric. When dyeing thin and gray hair, the shade usually lasts longer.

The process of dyeing hair with henna at home

Hairdressing salons usually do not practice this procedure, so this process will have to be done at home. Women with long hair it is better to invite an assistant.

How much henna is needed depending on the length of the hair:

less than 10 cm long - 100 grams;
to the collar zone - 200 gr.;
on the shoulders - 300 gr.;
to the waist - 500 gr..

What you need

hair clips;
a comb, preferably with a special edge to highlight the strands;
a cape to protect clothes from paint;
shower cap;
old towel;
a glass container for diluting henna, since a metal container can enter into a chemical reaction with henna, and a plastic or ceramic one will stain;
a spoon for stirring;
paint brush - you can take a regular wide paint brush or buy a special one.

Coloring process:

Paint preparation. Pour the powder with hot water and, stirring constantly, bring to the consistency of sour cream. Cover and insist 30 minutes. When dyeing dry hair, you can add a tablespoon of cream or a few drops of any unrefined oil to the mixture.
Divide the hair with clips into 4 parts, divide each part into strands. Apply paint alternately to each strand.
Apply paint to the roots. Massage your head and comb.
Put a shower cap on your head, wrap it with a towel and soak from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Rinse hair thoroughly with warm water without using shampoo.

The exposure time of henna depends on the color of the hair. When staining, it varies from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and when toning, from 5 to 30 minutes. The lighter and thinner the hair, the less time should be.
Since henna dries the hair slightly, it is not recommended to use it more than once a month. Before repeated use within a month, a moisturizing mask should be made.
To obtain a lasting color, do not use shampoos and balms for 3 days after staining. This is due to the fact that the henna dye reacts negatively to alkali.
If after coloring an undesirable color is obtained, then you can try to wash it off. To do this, generously lubricate the curls with warmed vegetable oil, leave for 10 minutes and then rinse with soap and water. If necessary, repeat the procedure. The color will become less bright, but it is unlikely that it will be possible to completely wash it off.

How to choose the right henna

To avoid unpleasant surprises, you need to know how to choose it correctly. There are several rules, following which you can count on a good purchase.