Can professional hair cosmetics replace henna. A year without herbal hair coloring. What I was wrong about and what conclusions I came to

A lot of people adore the concept of coloring and caring for their hair with natural products like henna. After all, it’s an easy, chemical-free choice that claims to produce results that are vibrant and healthy. What occurs, though, if you use professional hair cosmetics instead?

I didn’t touch henna for a whole year; instead, I only used salon-quality hair products. I was interested to know how they contrasted and if they would be able to take the place of my cherished herbal coloring. I learned a few surprising things along the road that made me reevaluate my opinions on henna and salon-quality hair care.

After a year of utilizing only professional products, I’ll discuss my experiences, the errors I made, and the lessons I learned in this article. I reached some conclusions that may surprise you.

What I was afraid of

My main concern when I stopped using herbal masks to maintain my hair color was how it would effect the condition of my hair.

• How it would look, lie?
• Will I be able to handle it without density?
• Will I be able to cope with frizz?

I continued to use herbal masks without trying to change my color for the first two months because it was both thrilling and terrifying. In addition, they included organic coconut oil to remove the effects of the fresh coloring.

The uncured herbal pigment has emerged from the fibers. This could be seen right away in the root zone. The length also partially washed it off, but not enough to restore the hair’s original color and condition.

If it weren’t for my post-covid hair loss, I probably would have kept using oil and fenugreek masks. Even at the slightest touch, hair fell out. I was unwilling to touch it again. The amount of cosmetic surgery was minimal. Another two months passed before the hair loss stopped.

When I looked at my hair from the roots up, I saw that the lack of herbs had no negative effects on it.

They have a pleasing hue, are glossy, bright, and velvety.

So perhaps you don’t need henna?

Enchanted structure

I experienced giving up herbal coloring for four months in 2018. It’s a depressing outcome.

1. The length has changed for the worse.
2. Looseness, dullness, stripiness, the ends stick out.

The products you use to wash your hair at the same time remained the same. I had a shiny, smooth canvas on it four months ago. And everything vanished without henna. It is normal to be only 4-5 cm from the roots. Less rumpled and slack.

Frizz, looseness, and dullness start five centimeters below the surface of healthy hair, as I have repeatedly observed. Maybe this is just something that makes me unique? Due to a number of factors (ultraviolet, for example), they significantly deteriorate after growing normally for a few centimeters. What would happen if I received this?

If so, quitting henna would be pointless. You can use it again without risk. Just dye your hair red instead of brown, which is no longer appropriate.

I chose to wait, though I’m not sure where I got my patience from. Allow the natural structure to take over. Make as many checks as you can.

When the hair reaches the level of the chin, or below these crucial 5 centimeters, will it be loose and unkempt?

I came to the realization that I was thinking too negatively about my structure when the natural portion of the length reached the level of my ears.

I crossed the control line with confidence, and my hair did not suffer any harm.

With the first few centimeters from the straight parting, I don’t detect any tactile or visual differences.

Why did the situation change more than once?

Since I was a young child, I have loved and taken good care of my hair; however, I did not always keep a care journal or take back-of-the-head photos of myself.

I had no idea that I was haphazardly dying my hair with this or that, or even stopping to give the strands artificial pigment, until hair care became such a big deal.

When I took off the permanent dye that followed, I thought my hair had gone back to being natural. I gave no thought to structural changes brought about by synthetic reagents. All I’m doing is adjusting the color.

Probably, the following took place:

• dyeing
• state “forgot about hair”. I didn’t dye my hair for several months
• state “something is wrong with my hair”. They lie well at the parting. Sticking below, no matter how you comb. It is necessary to paint!"

And continued to go. The circle came to an end.

An idea that’s widely accepted in hair care is "enchanted length." This happens when the length stays the same and doesn’t grow for any reason—most commonly, because the ends are brittle. It arrived, my "enchanted structure." I didn’t know that the things I was doing were harming my hair, even though I tried my hardest to make it look nice.

Non -painting herbs and oil infusion on them

I gave the application of Ayurvedic and less exotic plants for hair care without the ability to dye a lot of thought in the spring of this year. Were odd herbs that sold at the neighborhood bazaar and grew in the closest forest.

It was an obstinate attempt to match the hair’s density following a Lavsonia mask.

After that, I developed an interest in Ayurvedic oil.

That is how the computation came about.

Given that the oil infusion possesses every characteristic of the plants it is made of, could its application have the same outcome as applying a herbal mask?

No, five months of using infusions of herbs such as Bringarage, Lawsonia, and Indigofera revealed that the oil version did not have the same effect as powder masks.

Unlike henna, oils do not "restore" or condition. Indeed, they nourish and moisturize. And with great efficacy. The tenderness of the fabric is captivating. This is insufficient, though, for my curly hair, which is European in type.

It should come as no surprise that herbs and oils work well together to provide complete hair care in a single at-home procedure.

I don’t give up using oil masks completely. It is, after all, a hair-curl nourishing elixir. Maybe I’ll come back to them.

I’m not in a rush to use powders, though. Even plants that do not change color, like fenugreek and cassia. Compared to Lawsonia, Amla, Katam, and Indigofera, which are used consistently for an extended period of time before being stopped for a year, I didn’t have the same experience with them. I’m not sure what will happen to my hair if I stop using them because of this.

There is an idea

Another view of beauty

The stimulation of rapid hair growth has been erratic and inconsistent since giving up henna.

The length’s natural portion is currently between 18 and 20 centimeters.

The fresh length expands and delights with its inherent gentleness and brightness. vibrancy and natural color richness. Simultaneously, previously uncolored fabric grows more depressing. The strands appear twisted in the absence of henna support.

1. lie in stripes
2. the chocolate shade has lost depth and turned gray
3. sometimes it seems to me that I catch a green.

I read that people with natural hair are thinner than those with henna dye. I also became aware of this point when I was first developing my structure. I took it for granted. This is my hair; let it be thinner.

I no longer find the regrown portion of the length to be less attractive than the Ayurvedic dyed after 14 months. And even the other way around.

For an extended period, I believed my hair to be porous, so I believed grass masks would only make it better rather than ruin it. It wasn’t until she broke the "enchanted structure" circle that I realized my error.

In my case, the grass produced a similar effect to artificial coloring. The structure was destroyed.

I’m not sure what mechanism of action herbs have when stained. I observed this pattern: the stronger the loosening of the canvas after abandoning it, the denser the hair after a lavsonia mask.

Yes, without henna, natural hair isn’t as thick, dense, and unbreakable. But now, I no longer see this as a drawback.

They seem kind and adorable to me.

1. They are smooth
2. obedient and silky.

Independently. without the assistance of herbs. This is also beautiful, in my opinion.

I can still remember how much I liked your hair when I look at the photo of it from 2018–2019, when it was thick from weighted cosmetics and dense and unyielding from henna. I liked how a big, heavy mass felt resting on my shoulders.

Right now, I’m going for a more delicate, graceful effect. After hair loss, density gradually returns. I like that the appearance of "rich hair" is created by the sheer number of strands rather than by further thickening them.

Light and voluminous hair can be attractive because it lies well and is manageable.

After giving up henna for professional hair cosmetics for a year, I came to the conclusion that although salon products can be convenient and have many advantages, they don’t have the same all-natural, long-lasting effects as herbal coloring. My hair has a distinct strength and shine that is unmatched by commercial products thanks to henna. I’ve learned to value the harmony between conventional medical care and natural remedies as a result of this journey, which has caused me to reexamine my strategy.

Ayurveda VS prof

Density

An ideal quality for hair that is porous.

My hair wasn’t the best when I started using henna for coloring.

1. initially unhealthy
2. due to improper care, porous
3. did not have natural smoothness and manageability.

Herbal masks brought them into tonality visibly and persistently. made a brand-new framework. robust, smooth, shiny, and dense.

"No ready-made mask gives such density as henna," I recall exclaiming with delight.

I learned from my own experience that a thickening agent might not "break through" through the henna strands and might not work as intended, in addition to the fact that everything is good in moderation and the density of the hair as well.

How professionally made protein-based products have shown themselves to my hair in a new light. Without henna, I noticed density and thickening, but with it, I only noticed smoothness and shine. Though not as potent as henna, it was still clear, palpable, and even visually apparent.

Throughout the entire time I was using Ayurvedic coloring, I was misinformed about "restorative" salon makeup.

I’m trying to atone for my mistake. I admit that industrial products, at least on European-type hair, can give hair more density, weight, and thickness. albeit not quite as effective as henna.

Using professional makeup, I was unable to attain the henna’s density. Furthermore, I don’t aim for it.

Smoothness and shine

How hard it is to pull them off on loose strands.

I initially thought that colored henna made hair much easier to manage. The truth is

1. if you cancel herbal masks and leave the previous cosmetics, the second will stop coping with the conditioning. And "restoration", which becomes necessary in my case.

It appears that prefabricated goods are inadequate. that shine and smoothness are only imparted by henna and related herbs.

1. But if you connect other salon products – more powerful, more complex, more expensive, then the strands shine and flow, the ends obediently lie down.

I’ve noticed that after henna was banned, hair needs bright "makeup" products because they absorb the qualities of damaged hair. And they need the right kind of attention.

In which case is hair care easier

Although I’ve never had my hair altered (keratin straightened, etc.), I want to contrast herbal care with that kind of treatment.

Undoubtedly, it modifies the strands’ structure!

Over the course of two to four weeks, Lawsonia, Indigofera, and Amla turn my limp, loose strands into a dense, even, and whippy canvas in a single mask.

Such hair requires less arbitrary and irrational maintenance. doesn’t require protein coverings. Texturizing cream and conditioning spray are not necessary for them. After applying, the balm can be immediately cleaned off with water. Simple.

However, the curls’ herbal effect has faded, leaving them loose, dull, fluffy, and cottony. It is very tempting to just whip up another herbal mask and carry on with simple, go-to care.

Naturally, with the size of the market, there are cosmetics for every issue.

Yes, there is a growing variety of goods and tricks available. It appears that the budget for all of this is increasing at first glance. However, you also save money by not having to purchase powders, and the mask time is shortened multiple times.

After I stopped using henna, the years of care I gave my hair showed beautifully on the length that was naturally curly.

1. Here the hair is smooth, obedient and shiny, lies "hair to hair".

The previously colored portion is less excited about it.

1. The strands are very pleasant to the touch. They are soft and silky. But they gather in stripes.

This "accordion" effect bothers me.

When my hair reaches a comfortable length, I’ll take care of the damaged sections as needed. Once I reach a completely virgin structure, I will be able to return to my regular products, if they are still available by then.

I will not conclude until the ends become natural.

Aspect	My Experience
Color Durability	Henna provides long-lasting color, but professional hair cosmetics faded faster and required frequent touch-ups.
Hair Texture	Henna made my hair feel thicker but dry, while professional products kept it soft and smooth.
Scalp Health	Henna sometimes irritated my scalp, but professional products caused no discomfort.
Application	Henna is messy and time-consuming, while salon products were easier and quicker to apply.
Color Variety	Henna limits you to red shades, but professional cosmetics offer a wide range of colors.
Conclusion	While henna has its perks, I found professional hair cosmetics more convenient, but they need regular upkeep. Both have pros and cons depending on your priorities.

I’ve learned that professional hair cosmetics provide greater flexibility and variety after giving up henna for a year. They spared my hair from the erratic effects of henna and allowed me to achieve various shades, retain moisture, and keep my hair looking healthy.

Henna has advantages, like being a natural alternative, but I felt like it made it harder to play around with hair color. Over time, it also made my hair feel drier, which was remedied with the use of professional products.

Ultimately, it all comes down to what suits your lifestyle and hair type the best. I noticed that using professional hair cosmetics resulted in more consistent results and generally healthier hair.

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