More and more modern women prefer artificial hair color. This can be explained by the desire to constantly look new and beautiful. To change the shade of the strands, it is not necessary to resort to chemical dyes. Women have been doing henna and basma staining for a long time. These substances do not spoil the curls, but even heal them. How to change hair color with their help, the publication will tell.
Features of henna and basma
Henna is extracted from the leaves of Lavsonia, which are pre-dried and crushed. If the powder is red, then it is an old product. They are undesirable to use. Quality henna has a greenish-yellow hue. It contains essential oils and other beneficial substances. Therefore, lavsonia has a positive effect on the hair: it strengthens, gives density and shine. In addition, it protects from sunlight and atmospheric phenomena. It is worth noting that this substance tends to accumulate in the structure of the hair. Therefore, repeated staining givesricher and more vibrant color.
Basma, the second most common natural dye, is made from indigo. After crushing, the leaves of the plant acquire a greenish-gray tint. This substance eliminates dandruff, restores the structure and accelerates hair growth.
It is important to note that henna for coloring can be used in its pure form, but basma cannot. It must be diluted with Lavsonia powder.
How much food do you need?
It is important to know exactly how to breed basma and henna. The proportions and color that you get in the end depend on the length of the curls. Here is an approximate amount of powder to rely on when preparing a mixture.
- Short hair - 30-50 grams.
- Medium (up to the neck) - 100 grams.
- Long (just below the shoulders) - 150 grams.
- Long (waist length) - 400 grams.
The mixture will most likely remain. But it's better than not having enough. You will have to dilute the powders again, but in most cases the color turns out to be completely different. The remaining mixture can be used to color eyebrows and eyelashes.
Hold time
The result also depends on the exposure of the mixture on the hair. Recommended time for staining with henna and basma:
- For light brown shades - 40 minutes.
- For chocolate color - 3 hours.
- For cool and blue-black tones - 4-5 hours.
- To cover gray hair - 5-6 hours.
Recommended proportions
- To get a pure red color, take only one henna.
- Bronze tones - henna and basma in a ratio of 2:1.
- Chestnut shades - henna and basma 1:1.
- Black color - basma and henna 2:1.
In general, the result depends on the original hair color. Therefore, before dyeing the entire hair, it is advisable to try to apply the mixture on one strand. So you can determine which shade will turn out and how long to keep the composition.
Original color and proportions
Henna and basma can give completely different shades on different hair. Therefore, it is necessary to rely on the original shade of the hair. Depending on this, the proportions and exposure time are selected (see table).
| Original color | Desired color | Proportions of henna and basma | Hold time |
| Blonde | Light Red | 2:1 | 40 minutes |
| Dark Blonde | Bright red | 1, 5:1 | 60 minutes |
| Light Brown | Dark red | 1, 5:1 | 1, 5 hours |
| Dark brown | Chestnut | 1:1 | 4 hours |
| Chestnut | Bright chestnut | 1-1 | 2 hours |
| Grey | Black | 1:2 | 5hours |
Recommendations for getting the desired shade
There are many recipes for staining with basma and henna. If other ingredients are added to the mixture in addition to these powders, then the desired result can be achieved.
- Golden honey shade. You need to add a decoction of chamomile and turmeric.
- Intense gold. It will turn out if you pour in a strong chamomile decoction.
- Color similar to old gold. Add a spoonful of saffron to the mixture.
- Natural chestnut shade with a slight brown tint. To get this color, in addition to henna and basma, you must use cocoa powder.
- Deep chestnut tone or black pigment enhancement. The cloves do an excellent job with this task. To enhance the effect, it can be supplemented with black tea, coffee or ground walnut shells.
- Color "chocolate". It turns out if you pour brewed natural coffee into the mixture.
- Shade mahogany. Comes out by adding a small amount of Cahors or cranberry juice.
- Noble burgundy color. To get it, you need beetroot juice, strong hibiscus tea or elderberry juice.
You can experiment with other products by adding natural dyes. So you can achieve a completely unique shade. It all depends on the imagination and needs.
Staining frequency
Basma and henna are not only natural dyes, but also useful substances that can significantly treat hair. Despiteon this fact, these natural components should not be carried away. Otherwise, the treatments will harm the hair, causing it to become weak and dry.
It is recommended to stain with basma and henna no more than once a month. It is after this period of time that the hair grows back, and the border between native and artificial pigment becomes visible. In most cases, it is enough just to tint the roots. The color of the main length can be renewed every 2-3 months, since basma and henna give a fairly stable pigment.
How to prepare the coloring mixture?
- So that the mixture does not dry the hair, you can add two yolks.
- Basma can only be diluted with water. You can even use boiling water, the color will only get richer from this.
- Henna can be diluted with almost anything, not just water. If the hair is dry - kefir is suitable, if oily - a solution of vinegar or lemon juice. But it is important not to boil the henna, otherwise it will lose its coloring properties and the color will be pale.
- The mixture should be the consistency of thick sour cream, this is very important. Too liquid mass will flow, and the hair will be colored unevenly. A very thick mixture will quickly harden on the curls, without having time to color them.
- It is desirable to dilute and apply the composition with gloves. Otherwise, not only hair will be dyed.
Helpful tips
There are many nuances in dyeing with henna and basma that must be observed.
- Powders are best diluted with a special brush inporcelain dishes. Do not use tools and containers that are made of plastic or metal.
- Before dyeing, it is recommended to wash your hair and dry it a little.
- The composition is best applied to slightly damp curls.
- Because Basma tends to leak, it is recommended to stock up on wipes for the duration of the procedure.
- Before dyeing, it is recommended to wrap the neck and wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.
- Ears and facial contours are best covered with a fat cream. After all, the pigment penetrates not only into the hair, but also into the skin.
- If you paint only with henna, then at the end you need to put on a plastic cap. In the case of Basma, it is not needed.
- Rinse off the mixture very carefully. Otherwise, it will take a very long time to comb out the remnants of the powder from the hair.
- It is advisable not to wash your hair with shampoo for the first three days after the procedure. This will keep more pigment in the strands.
- The result can be assessed immediately after the first shampooing. Therefore, it is better to paint at least a week before an important event. This will leave time to fix the color you don't like.
- It is worth understanding that you do not need to expect from dyeing dark hair with henna and basma to get some kind of bright shade. If you need to achieve a light tone, you will have to discolor the strands.
Staining methods
In general, there are two ways of staining - separate and simultaneous. At the first, henna is applied first, and then basma. In the second method, it is necessary to mix two types of powder at once. Which one to choose generally depends on personal preference. The results will be about the same. But, as the reviews show, it is better to consistently use henna and basma. Because with simultaneous use, an unpredictable result can be obtained. For example, you want to get the hair color "brown". With simultaneous staining, it should be understood that the strands can cast green or the shade can go red. With a separate method, the color is colder without a copper reflection. But it manifests itself when basma begins to gradually wash off. Re-coloring without henna will help to remove the red tint.
Separate method
Henna is first applied to the curls, and then basma, but not vice versa. It is worth considering in more detail how staining is done. For example, the original hair color is “brown”, the length is medium. The task is to get chestnut curls. Then henna and basma are taken in equal proportions. For medium hair, 100 grams will be required. They must be diluted in water to the desired consistency. Apply henna to the strands and put on a hat. Wash off with water after 2 hours. Dry your hair with a towel and apply basma. Also leave for 2 hours. Apply balm and rinse well with water.
Simultaneous method
Henna and Basma are mixed in one bowl and diluted to the desired consistency. The proportions depend on the original color of the curls and their length. For example, for short hair, about 40 grams of basma and henna will be required. Apply a warm mixture to the strands and hold for a certain amount of time. Rinse the powder thoroughly with water. Apply balm andrinse the curls again.
Features of dyeing gray hair with henna and basma
For gray hair, henna is rarely used as an independent dye. The exception is when only some hairs have lost pigment. Otherwise, you get a very bright, neon orange color. Basma and henna together give a softer shade. They allow you to muffle the flashy color and bring it as close to natural as possible.
It is advisable to act in stages: first apply henna, and after washing it off - basma. It should be borne in mind that gray-haired strands are less susceptible to staining. Therefore, it is necessary to withstand the composition for a long time (up to 6 hours) or to do several procedures with an interval of several days. It is also important that hard hairs absorb the pigment more slowly, and soft ones faster. Color saturation depends on exposure time.
There are the following recommendations for dyeing gray hair:
- To get a very light blonde, you need to spread the henna over the strands for 5-10 minutes. After applying basma for 1-2 minutes.
- For dark blonde, the exposure time of the powders should be increased to 15-20 and 8-10 minutes respectively.
- Light brown hair can be achieved by holding henna for 20 minutes and basma for 10 minutes. The longer you wait, the richer the tone will be.
- How to get chocolate color? Staining with henna and basma must be done within 80 minutes and 1 hour, respectively.
- For a chestnut tone, henna should be left for 2.5 hours, and basma for 2 hours.
- Toto dye it black, you will have to hold the Lavsonia powder on your hair for 3 hours, and the indigofers for 2 hours.
Do not forget - if the color is not saturated enough, you will have to repeat the procedure in a few days.
Dark tone neutralization
In the case of natural dyes, it is quite difficult to predict the final result. If the shade turns out to be unsaturated, you can simply repeat the procedure. If it turns out to be too dark, you will have to do a wash. For example, this often happens when you want to get the color "chocolate", but it comes out chestnut.
Natural ingredients will also help correct the situation. Oils (vegetable, olive and any cosmetic) work very effectively. They perfectly wash out the pigment and care for the hair. How to wash with such ingredients after staining with henna and basma? First you need to wash your hair with shampoo immediately after the procedure. Heat the oil in a water bath and distribute over the strands. Put on a plastic cap, a towel and walk like this for about an hour. Wash your hair with shampoo several times. Most of the pigment should be removed the first time. Repeat the procedures 1-2 times a week until the desired color is obtained.
Also, the following products can help get rid of too bright or dark tone. Kefir and any sour milk, onions, a solution of soda or vinegar. It is necessary to act in the same way as in the case of oils. In order not to correct the deplorable result of staining with henna and basma, it is easier to preliminarilycheck the composition on several strands.
Reviews on painting with henna and basma
Many girls and women like hair coloring with Lavsonia and Indigo powder. These are exclusively natural products, without any impurities and harmful additives. As the reviews show, henna heals the hair, nourishes it, prevents the appearance of split ends and normalizes the sebaceous glands. Basma eliminates dandruff, stops hair loss and accelerates their growth.
Girls note that if you dye light curls, you will get noble bronze shades. Dark hair will simply cast red. To get other colors, Lavsonia powder must be mixed with other ingredients. Very beautiful light brown and dark shades give mixed henna and basma. The color is quite natural, even gray hair is painted over.
Besides virtues, women note disadvantages. Henna and basma should not be applied to hair that has previously been dyed with chemical compounds. Otherwise, unpredictable results may result. For many, in this situation, the curls turned green or the pigment lay in spots. It is impossible to dye with Lavsonia powder after a perm, otherwise the curls will straighten. Henna alone is not capable of covering gray hair. She will cope with this task only together with indigo powder. In addition, not a single chemical dye will block henna and basma. To get rid of the redhead, you have to cut your hair. If you do not follow the recommended intervals between staining, then the strandsbecome dry and brittle. Some girls mention an unpleasant smell that does not go away right away. It is also worth preparing for the fact that henna and basma are very difficult to wash and comb out of the hair. If this is not done to the end, then particles of ground grass will fall out of the hair.
Summing up, we can say that staining with henna and basma at home is a great option if you want to update your look and keep your curls he althy. These natural products give the whole palette of red, blond, chocolate, chestnut and black tones. You can experiment with proportions and get a completely unique color. But you should not abuse such staining, because the curls can become overdried and brittle.
