Every woman strives to always look good, but she does not always have the time and money to go to the salon. In such cases, home care methods come to the rescue. How to properly dilute henna for eyebrows and what water to do it, read further in the article.
What is henna
Henna is a paint made from the leaves of a lawsonia that grows in India. It is inexpensive, stable and does not harm he alth. Nowadays, many women use henna, and not some chemical dyes. It is used to color the eyebrows or to correct their shape. This action is painless and safe. At home, you can also perform such an operation, because henna for eyebrows diluted with water is sold in any cosmetic store.
At home, you can use this plant, thanks to its unique composition, in which there are no chemical components, only natural ones. Although, there are times when dishonest manufacturers add synthetics to it.
What is it made of?
The composition of henna for eyebrows looks like this:
- Chrysofanol is a natural substance that gives the eyebrows the desired shade. In addition, it is an antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory agent.
- Emodin - thanks to this component, the eyebrows become shiny.
- Aloe - emodin - stimulates hair growth.
- Carotene - restores damaged and brittle hairs.
- Betaine is a brow and skin moisturizer.
- Ceaxanthin and Rutin - firming agent.
- Fisalen complements the antimicrobial action of Crisonafol.
It doesn't matter where you color your eyebrows: in the salon or at home. After all, each of the components of this coloring matter is unique in its own way and has cosmetic and medicinal properties.
Why choose henna
Even without the help of a specialist, if you choose the right shade and color your eyebrows correctly, you can get an amazing effect. The main thing is to know how to breed henna for eyebrows
Brow Henna (India) and CC Brow (from Lucas Cosmetics), by the way, are considered the most popular coloring agents. They correct the shape of the eyebrows, give them a rich shade, strengthen them, give strength and shine, the hairs become obedient and soft, help to achieve the effect of thick eyebrows, replace paint with a chemical composition and take care of the skin. Even if women doubt this effect, they can try to make a trial coloring at home. Of course, the effect will not be the same as in the salon, but still the result will still look good.
Contraindications
The only contraindication to the use of this dye is scratches or fresh wounds in the area of staining. If there is such, then it is better to postpone the procedure, wait until it heals.
Paint or henna?
Many women are interested in the best way to paint eyebrows. Those women who have already used henna once will no longer use paint. If we consider the benefits of henna, then she has a lot of them:
- generally no skin reaction;
- very good for hair and skin;
- easy to match the shade to any type of appearance, it depends on the component with which the henna is mixed;
- pregnant and lactating mothers can safely use it;
- during the coloring process does not cause discomfort, as when painting with ordinary paint, when you can feel the tingling due to the acidic elements of its composition;
- henna is much cheaper than paint;
- henna is a natural, he althy and harmless dye that does not harm the structure of the hair, and which does not contain ammonia or peroxide;
- Henna brows look much thicker and more attractive than regular brows.
Therefore, preference should be given to henna when coloring eyebrows. It is very resistant and lasts longer than ordinary paint, and besides, it is not only harmless to hair and skin, but also bringsfavor.
Cons
But still there are some disadvantages in coloring. So, it takes more time than painting with ordinary paint. If the staining process in the latter case takes only 15-20 minutes, then henna staining takes about an hour.
Unlike regular paint, it flows and flakes a lot. At home, it is very difficult to master the technique of biotattooing, but, if desired, it is possible.
You can buy henna for eyebrows in a pharmacy or in cosmetic stores, as well as in boutiques of Indian goods.
Choose a product
To get the desired result, first you need to read the recommendations for choosing a dye. First of all, you need to know how you can wash off this coloring agent from your face, hands, or from some other surfaces.
On average, the shade of the eyebrows lasts a week, but it all depends on the characteristics of the eyebrows and their hairs, as well as on whether the henna was applied correctly, and, of course, on the quality of the substance. If the most common henna is used, then it will be necessary to dye every 7 days, but if a special composition for dyeing is chosen, then the shade will last 8-9 weeks.
Choose a shade of paint according to hair color. Stylists advise choosing a color two tones darker than hair. For girls with blond hair, a dark blond shade is suitable, but not black at all. Also, black is not suitable for women with pale skin. Brunettes are recommended to use dark brown or black henna. Owners of red hair will suit chestnut or red. This combination will look very impressive. For brown-haired women, a brown color is suitable, which is close to the natural color of the hair. You can also use black, but not recommended, brown is better.
Henna structure
The structure of henna plays an important role - it can be loose, gel-like and pasty.
Based on the feedback from women who dye their eyebrows at home, it is best to use gel henna. The gel mixes well, unlike other structures. To use henna at home, packaging in small packages is suitable.
When choosing a paint, you must definitely pay attention to the expiration date, it is written on the package. The paint is applied to the face, so it is important to check for allergies to its components.
Many women dye their eyebrows with regular hair dye, but this should not be done. After all, the structure of the hair of the head is different. Hair henna has a higher concentration than eyebrow henna. And it can worsen the condition of the hairs and even burn the skin around the eyes and eyebrows. Also, due to the use of hair dye, eyebrows may begin to fall out.
The color of natural dye depends on the component that is added to the henna, namely: basma, walnut leaves and shells, cocoa, tea.
If you decide to choose Brow Henn, how to breed henna for eyebrows (CC Brow has ready-made shades)? Several options:
- To get a chestnut color, you need to mix henna with basma, in a ratio of 3:1.
- Chocolate color - if you mix finely chopped walnuts (1 tablespoon) with henna, add 100 ml of boiling water andstir until creamy.
- To achieve black, you need to dye the hairs with henna, then rinse and then cover with basma. The ratio of henna to basma is 1:1.
- To acquire red, you need to mix henna with 3 tbsp. l. cocoa powder, and pour boiling water over this mixture, and then stir until the required density.
- To achieve a chestnut-red color, you need to dilute 4 teaspoons of coffee powder with 250 ml of hot water, then boil for 3 minutes, add henna and mix.
How can you wash off henna
To wash off henna, you can use sunflower oil, castor oil, corn oil, linseed oil or almond oil. It is necessary to smear the hairs with oil all day, until they are cleared. Oil can be left on the face for no longer than 10 minutes. Then wipe off with a cotton pad.
You can also use lemon juice and citric acid. It is necessary to dilute it with water, moisten a cotton pad and apply to the face for 3 minutes. It may itch a little, but there is nothing to worry about, this is a normal feeling that will pass quickly.
There is another proven way to get rid of henna - hydrogen peroxide. Moisten a cotton swab with the solution and wipe the stained area. Wipe until the hairs lighten.
But if none of the above is at hand, you can use soap, it is better to use household soap, if it is not available, then ordinary toilet soap. You need to lather the hairs, rub and rinse. If all else fails, then you can not use acetoneor some kind of cleaner. Because using these products will harm the skin.
Although henna is a natural dye, it may not be suitable for everyone, so you need to know the positive and negative characteristics of the paint. Henna has been used for cosmetic purposes for a very long time.
Major flaws
Henna Disadvantages:
- shouldn't be used on color-treated hair because it can turn blue or green;
- you can re-paint your eyebrows only when all the previous paint is washed off;
- if you have oily skin type, then the paint will wash off faster;
- This product should not be used on skin with wrinkles.
How to breed henna for eyebrows Brow Henna and CC Brow?
You can dilute henna for eyebrows in the following way: add a little lemon juice to hot water, pour this water into a bowl with a teaspoon of henna, mix. The mixture will be ready when it reaches a creamy consistency. It is necessary to cover the container with a lid for five minutes.
But having figured out how to breed CC Brow or Brow Henna for eyebrows, it is important to adhere to the following rules:
- To dye your own eyebrows at home, you will need dishes made of glass, plastic or polyethylene.
- Do not use a metal container because oxidation will occur.
- Stir the henna best with a plastic spoon.
- To draw eyebrows, you will need a brush with short hard bristles.
- To eliminate excess paintprepare cotton swabs and cotton pads in advance.
- You will also need a heavy cream to lubricate the area around the eyebrows.
- When dyeing, it's best to wear disposable gloves and an apron or old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
- Do not reuse henna powder, but only once, as there may not be an effect.
- If the powder is yellow-green, then the henna is not expired, and if it is red, the expiration date has expired.
- Be sure to read the instructions before coloring.
