Greetings! I find the discussion of henna and basma hair coloring to be endless. It is widely acknowledged that the use of herbal coloring suggests consistency and a set color. Instead, I notice that the color is versatile and comes in a range of shades!
Since it can be challenging to achieve a brown hue, people frequently give up on using herbal coloring in favor of synthetic dyes. It’s true that you can dye your hair black with basma’s help and in various shades of red thanks to colored henna.
The most sought-after and difficult-to-find color is brown.
It was something I dreamed about for a while. My brown now has depth and complexity, but it also has durability.
Novices lament the quick washing out. For four months, my basma washed out in three to four weeks.
- I made a mask, after a month everything washed off and so on 3 more times.
This is my personal experience; it’s not a requirement. I’ll explain to you how it occurs. How much time that might be needed. It does not indicate that the basma disappeared completely if the visible color effect faded after the first mask. Go ahead! Additionally, the color will change completely after the fifth to tenth mask. It will be profound and, I assure you, tenacious.
- What to add to the mixture with basma
- Separate dyeing
- Pros and cons
- Video on the topic
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What to add to the mixture with basma
Generally speaking, basma is the only ingredient you need to add to the mixture in order to get dark hair. Powders such as amla or colorless henna that don’t have coloring qualities won’t help hair get darker more quickly or deeply. Conversely, they "dilute" the color, much like watercolor with water. Other herbs have an impact on the mixture’s consistency, the hair’s quality, and perhaps the amount of shade that overflows on the hair canvas.
In my view, the most dubious additives are coffee and black tea. Coffee doesn’t naturally color hair. Tea can give a color, but only after the initial wash. Distance and basma are the most dependable for dark colors.
Amla is, in my opinion, the best additive. It does a good job of conditioning hair. This gives the hair elasticity and manageability right out of the mask.
- oak bark
- katam
- walnut (peel)
The mixture’s oil Adding organic oil to the mixture with basma is not something I advise doing. For me, my color fades drastically after such a mask. It is preferable to add amla to the mixture and add care (conditioner after the mask, for example) so that the hair is not "dry," or rather unruly, after the henna + basma mask. Additionally, take note of the powders’ quality.
Coloring plus attention Not for coloring, but you can add any water-soluble active to a mixture to moisturize and nourish the hair, like panthenol or aloe extract. I don’t do this because, based on my personal experience, there is no difference. For me, the most important things are just premium powders and overall hair care. I can attest that this is superior to any henna that has been seasoned with kefir.
I don’t think essential oils are a good tool to use when coloring with basma. In oil, essentials dissolve. Not submerged in water. Furthermore, oil thwarts permanent coloring. Hair benefits greatly from henna and basma themselves, including density, shine, strength, and obedience.
I’ve read about the experience of combining a henna mixture with an industrial mask or balm online. Well, nothing is insurmountable. Of course you can, if that’s what you truly want. The only thing is that I would examine the mask’s composition closely. I would hardly be interested in keratin, silicones, polymers, conditioners, or simple alcohols. The color just didn’t appeal to me.
For coherence Compared to henna alone, the mixture with basma is more fluid. After an hour, the mask starts to run down the neck and into the ears. Not to my taste. You can add something to the mixture to set the consistency and stop this from happening.
Cocoa powder surprised me the most! It does an excellent job of keeping the mask from "leaking" from the head. It is a challenging task for hair that is porous. It must be added sparingly. And give your hair a really thorough wash to remove it. I used to have short hair, but I got carried away once and my hair turned so fluffy that it resembled an "Afro" haircut.
I don’t add anything similar at the moment. I like tried-and-true pre-made mixes with basma because they’re easy to use and improve the length’s quality. In case I try out different products, I always have paper napkins or an old towel handy.
Unwanted red or crimson gleam As the coloring is washed out, my sheen goes from red to raspberry. I’m not sure how to prevent this yet.
Shower in color Orange water flows from the head after multiple head washings following the application of the henna mask. Following a blue basma mask. Why does this occur? This, as far as I can tell, is the plant pigment being washed off that the hair did not absorb. Too much. First, it is easily cleaned off. This does not portend poorly applied henna. or the powder’s synthetic dye content. The pigment yield is quite high.
Separate dyeing
A "impatient newbie"’sscenario:healthy, undyed light brown hair (#128578). wish to obtain a deep brown. The color fades after the first three masks made with henna and basma.
Alternatively, apply a henna mask, rinse it off, and apply a basma mask. So, to make it darker more quickly In my view, this is even a route to blackness.
Use organic oil to create a mask if the dyeing process leaves the color too dark. Possibly multiple ones. New dye is "eaten" by oil. My personal encounter. There isn’t a single, universally applicable formula. At 6%, this is not Garnier. The color may not be sufficiently saturated after the first mask and will soon fade. Persist in creating masks with composure and relish the color you have right now. You will undoubtedly develop great durability and a depth of shade with repeated mask applications.
Pros and cons
Deep color longevity is greater than typical Strength, density, smoothness, and shine
Too intricate a plan Long-term attainment of the intended hue Red hue that gradually fades to a red shade
You have lovely, healthy hair.
It’s important to comprehend why some colors fade quickly and how different factors, like the distance between your hair and the dyeing agent, affect the outcome if you want to achieve long-lasting brown shades in your hair. Because of its chemical makeup and the way it interacts with hair, basma, a popular dye, tends to wash out more quickly. It’s also important to apply the dye evenly and carefully because the distance between the dye and your hair can affect the color’s depth and durability. Examine these elements to obtain the most vibrant color that endures.
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