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Henna & Cassia
Henna & Cassia
Mixing Henna
To dye release henna you need to mix with acidic liquid (lemon, apple, lime, orange or coffee or tea) overnight, cover with plastic wrap and leave for at least 8 hours. Can be left up to 48 hours. (NOTE: for brown hair colour best to mix henna with coffee or tea not acidic liquid)
When mixing henna it will look a bit lumpy like mash potatoes. No need to mix until all lumps fall out, cover with plastic and leave overnight. When ready to use, stir thoroughly, lumps will just fall out and henna mixture will be soft and easy to apply.
Henna Before Rest
Mixture will look like mash potatoes at first. No need to try and mix until smooth at this stage. Just cover and leave to rest.
Henna After Rest
Once rested and stirred, henna will mix into a very smooth paste – lumps fall out.
About Cassia Obovata for Hair
Cassia Obovata also known as neutral henna, is known for hair strengthening and conditioning but contains chrysophanic acid, which may give light hair (grey, white, or blonde) a soft pale yellow tone. On blonde hair, Cassia enhances brightness and shine that leaves a warm golden glow and therefore known as blonde henna hair dye. Cassia colour is temporary and does wash out.
On dark hair, Cassia does not change the colour but provides excellent conditioning, shine and strong hair.
Patch Test Recommended
Always perform a strand test before full application to ensure you achieve your desired result.
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Different Methods
Method 1 – One-Step Application
- Combine the powders together (using proportions mentioned in colour chart) leave to develop (1-2 hours approx). Apply to hair. For combination method, mix with tea or coffee instead of acidic liquid as it will weaken indigo; OR
Method 2 – Two-Step Application
- Mix and leave henna overnight for dye release with tea or coffee.
- When ready to dye hair, mix indigo (with water only) and add to henna mix stirring thoroughly. Apply to hair and plastic wrap. The natural heat helps to saturate dye.
Suggest adding amla powder to mix (if available). Amla can be added to both henna and indigo together or separately
How to Apply Cassia Obovata
(Please read all notes before applying)
Mix the Paste
Combine Cassia Obovata powder with warm water or acidic liquid until you achieve a thick custard or yoghurt-like consistency.
- Blonde Hair Dye – mix with acidic liquid or chamomile tea, let the mixture sit for an hour or more to develop. Note: using amla powder with cassia at the same time, may give a wheat colour instead of golden.
- Strawberry Blonde – mix with henna powder.
Mixing with Henna – Henna is colour-dominant over Cassia, so add small amounts of henna gradually until your desired shade is achieved. Cassia can be combined with henna to achieve:
- Blonde tones
- Light copper
- Bright copper-red
For Hair Conditioning and strengthening – mix with water and apply to hair immediately.
Apply to Hair
Section the hair and apply the paste evenly from scalp to ends.
Cassia can be applied to either freshly washed or unwashed hair.Wrap Hair
Wrap hair tightly with plastic wrap to keep the mixture moist and warm.
Processing Time
Leave on for approximately 45–60 minutes. The longer the more beneficial.
Rinse Out
Rinse thoroughly with water or wash out using chemical-free or sulphate-free.
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