The first time I ever died my hair was with henna, and quite along time ago. Instinctively I have always avoided artificial chemicals and products full of them – specifically makeup and hair products, and I have experimented with various natural materials and methods.
My favourite is the clay facial mask, bath, and of course henna.
Here is one of my favourite brands – Lush – their henna is called poo but it contains a bunch of natural, lovely and safe ingredients -100%.
They make your hair look shiny, feel healthy with absolutely no risk at all.
Here are some more about it:
LUSH Henna Hair Coloring Products
What Is Henna?
Henna or ‘Lawsonia inermis’ is a private type bush that grows abundantly throughout the eastern countries. It has a natural, vibrant red color that also coats the hair to add loads of shine.
Henna quality depends on which country it is grown in. For instance, Egyptian and Pakistan henna gives a weak orange. Lush uses the finest henna in the world, which is grown in Iran (Persia) and gives a vibrant red color. Obtaining Iranian henna is not simple, but we are lucky enough to have a supply line in the UK. We purchase it by the container load (a few tons at a time) to offer the finest possible henna to our customers.
History
Hennas have been used since 3400 BC and are well documented safe methods for dying hair (and skin). Hennas offer a safe alternative to coloring with commercial hair dyes. A henna can be modified with other ingredients like chamomile, rhubarb, coffee, and indigo.
OUCH: Originally, common commercial hair dyes were a product of the carpet dying industry in France. Such dyes were fatal substances and resulted in the deaths of many people.
Click here to go the Lush website and read more.
And that reminds me of a very important issue… The Codex Alimentarius.