Blacker than black, or how to achieve black color with basma. A step away from the goal. Experience of 4 months. Photo report.

You’re not the only one who has ever wished for the deepest, most intense black hair imaginable. Although many are drawn to that pure, raven-black look, they discover that it’s not as easy to achieve as it might seem. Basma, a natural dye derived from the indigo plant, is one technique that is becoming more and more popular. With less artificial additives and the promise of rich, dark color, it’s an intriguing substitute for chemical dyes.

In this piece, we’ll delve into a real-life quest by basma to achieve the ultimate black hair. We’ve followed one person’s journey through several phases of hair coloring and maintenance with this traditional dye over the last four months. The outcomes have been extremely intriguing, and many valuable lessons have been discovered in the process.

From the first application to the finished product, we will guide you through the entire process. Anticipate in-depth analysis, advice, and a photo report that highlights the development. This account provides an honest look at what it takes to get that ideal shade of black, whether you’re thinking about using basma for your own hair or you’re just interested in learning more about the procedure.

So… Henna.

I had some henna solution left from last time, and so as not to waste it, I froze it.
1. Now I took a container of frozen henna out of the freezer, warmed it up in the microwave (no time to explain, let"s go put on makeup! defrost in a water bath, t.k daughter can wake up)
2. I stir the heated henna and check for unfrozen areas. Everything is well warmed up, so…
3. Adds 5 tablespoons of Egyptian henna to the same container.
4 Pour in water, stir and…
5. Let it brew _________________________
… t.the post already turned out to be huge, and I started writing it (text and photos) in May, so in order to fit all the information in one place, I decided to make collages with numbers and descriptions. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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This article will explore the process of using natural dye, basma, to achieve the deepest black hair color possible. Detailed photo reports will be used to share the four-month journey. We’ll examine if basma can actually achieve the "blacker than black" look and the steps involved, from the early difficulties to the progressive outcomes. Come along as we reveal the true tale of this daring hair makeover.

Next, we proceed to coloring with henna. I will keep it for 1 hour. Let"s go!

1. I make a straight parting
2. I color it
3. With a brush I cut a parting on the right, retreating 1.5-2 cm from the central parting
4. I apply henna to the second parting
5. I show in detail the manipulations of the tip of the brush with the parting
6. I show the parting behind the ears
7. I paint it
8. I pull back the strands of hair from the back of the head, where I will be coloring. pay attention, I always paint without a mirror (it is quite possible that I do not color there, but it is very inconvenient for me with two mirrors – simply, my eyes start to hurt from looking askance)
9. when I have painted the entire right part with henna, I throw the hair over the painted right part to start doing the same on the left side.

We do the same with the left part.

1. We throw the right colored part over to the right side, opening the first left parting
2. Parting after parting we carefully paint with a brush with henna, simultaneously capturing the root length. I have a small henna mound formed
3. We layer uncolored strands on the colored areas of the hair and go over them with a brush from above with henna
4. We continue to layer and dye
5. The coloring is nearing completion
6. The whole head is finally in henna, both the roots and the ends and the length. I remind you that I did not add anything to the henna, so I will hope for less damage to my ends, for which the scissors have been crying for the third year.
7. I warm and fix my hair with an unnecessary cap, which I constantly use for these purposes
8. In the last photo, I have already washed off the henna and wrapped myself in a towel

An hour later, I wash off the henna, wrap my hair in a towel and go prepare basma:

Hi there, we’re getting ready for basma today and watching the TV show "Smak" with you.

1. I put 4-5 tablespoons of basma in a plastic container
2. Pour in water. I will not say exactly how many ml, because.I do it by eye – I know approximately how much should be poured
3. I mix thoroughly so that there are no lumps and undermixing
4. Immediately, without insisting, we go to apply basma

I remove the towel and in the same way as I applied henna, I apply basma.

1. We see red roots – the henna has taken perfectly, which means that there should be no problems with coloring with basma
2. Exactly I also apply basma to the partings of my hair with a brush, but I do it much more carefully,.to the hair is damp and without any protection in the form of a mask, cream or conditioner.
3. Step by step, I coat all the hidden corners of my head, layering a clean strand of hair on the already dyed area until my head is completely covered in herbal dye.
4. I take an unnecessary diaper that I have repeatedly used for similar purposes (that"s why it looks so untidy – it just doesn"t wash off) and wrap my head in it. This is done not only to prevent the liquid part of the basma from flowing down the hairline, but also to fix the lump of dye and hair that I got
5. On top, I put on a thing with an elastic band and space after it so that all the hair together with the bandage can fit, and at the same time not squeeze. Why did I write "thing"? Because it can be anything: from an unnecessary spacious beret to … baby rompers (like mine)

Using basma to achieve a deep, jet-black color is a journey that takes time and commitment. Our research over the last four months has demonstrated that although basma can produce amazing results, it requires close attention to detail. Understanding how basma interacts with your hair and how different factors can affect the final result is just as important as simply applying a dye.

The photo report we put together shows the steady change, emphasizing both achievements and difficulties. It’s evident from the first application to the finished product that getting the ideal black shade takes patience and frequently several applications. Reaching that elusive "blacker than black" hue has required a unique set of adjustments and considerations for each stage.

All in all, the experience highlights how crucial patience and preparation are. Even though using basma to achieve a rich, black color is not always easy, the effects can be very satisfying. You too can rock the intense, deep black look that basma offers with careful application and reasonable expectations.

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