Henna eyelash coloring

All girls, without exception, dream of bright lush eyelashes. This effect can be achieved with cosmetic mascara. But daily staining of many is tiring and takes quite a lot of time. In such cases, the process of dyeing eyelashes with henna will come to the rescue, which can be done both in hairdressing salons and on your own at home.

Henna is a powder made from natural herbal ingredients that has coloring properties. The hair cosmetic product is made from lavsonia leaves and is absolutely hypoallergenic. With proper use, a preliminary check for the reaction of the body and the observance of precautionary measures, henna will not cause allergic reactions, itching and redness.

Many people know such excellent beneficial properties of henna as strengthening, enhancing growth and thickening the hairs. In modern conditions of life, the human body is constantly exposed to stress and this affects the appearance and condition of the hair.

Undoubtedly, in order to dye eyelashes with henna, it is necessary to observe elementary safety measures and have at least the slightest idea about the cosmetic process, the advantages of a natural preparation and its disadvantages.

Of course, the first time is best to visit a beauty salon and trust a professional. And only then, to save time and money, do henna staining at home.

To stain the eyelashes with the preparation, it is necessary to prepare all the tools so that they are at hand:

• Any small plastic, ceramic or glass container;
• One or two dessert spoons of boiling water;
• Henna in the amount of two dessert spoons;
• Cotton wool or cotton pads;
• Cotton swabs or brush from cosmetic mascara.

Preparation for the process is also important. Before the procedure, it is necessary to remove all cosmetics from the eyes. Apply any oily cream or petroleum jelly in a thick layer on the lower and upper eyelids. Then take cotton pads, cut into two halves, moisten thoroughly and squeeze. Gently place the halves under the lower eyelid.

After you should prepare a mixture of henna and water. On the packaging with the preparation for staining there is always an instruction with proportions. Most often, for the procedure with eyelashes, it is recommended to take half a teaspoon of powder and two or three drops of warm water.

In a container, thoroughly mix henna with water to a state of thick sour cream and leave for a short while to cool the mixture. Next, apply the gruel on the eyelashes alternately for each eye.You can not paint both eyes at the same time. It is recommended to apply the paint with a cotton swab or a clean mascara brush in the direction from the base of the hairs to the tips.

You should not regret the paint and should be applied to the eyelashes with a thick layer. If the staining procedure is carried out independently for the first time, then it is recommended to keep henna on the cilia for no more than five minutes.

After a certain time, remove the gruel with a cotton swab dipped in warm water, then wash your eyes until the paint is completely washed off.

Henna, like any cosmetic product, has its pros and cons.

Advantages:

• Henna is perfect for all shades of eyelashes. It is only necessary to choose the right color.
• A fairly simple staining procedure that you can do yourself at home.
• Henna perfectly replaces makeup cosmetics and saves time.
• Paint, unlike mascara, will not wash off and leave no traces under the eyes after taking a shower, visiting the pool or sauna. High-quality henna lasts for about a month.

Flaws:

• Before painting, you should always check the skin for allergic reactions. Otherwise, there is a possibility of redness, itching, peeling and, in extreme cases, severe swelling.

This is the only, but very significant minus of henna staining, which appears in only five percent of women.

• The container for mixing henna and water must be glass, plastic, ceramic and any other, but not metal. This is because even such a safe and natural paint can react and the metal will oxidize.As a result, completely unnecessary harmful substances will get into the mixture.
• It is necessary to create all conditions so that henna does not get on the mucous membrane of the eye. This is a greasy cream around the eyelids and cotton pads under the lower hairs. Also, you should keep your head slightly down so that the henna does not accidentally get on the eyeball.

• It is necessary to wash off cosmetics from the eyes only with special means for the eyelids and eyelashes. It is not recommended to use wet wipes or various washing gels.
• If the desired result did not work out the first time, the hairs did not acquire a bright shade or were unevenly colored, then you can immediately repeat the procedure.
• Experts recommend that the first staining procedures be carried out no more than five minutes. Each next time you can increase the time, but the maximum number of minutes should not exceed fifteen to twenty.
• It is best to choose brown henna, as compared to black, it contains fewer allergens and is less likely to cause allergic reactions. In order to make sure that the paint does not cause itching, redness and other side effects, it is recommended to test on a small sensitive area before dyeing. Apply the gruel on the elbow, behind the ear or other place for a few minutes, rinse and observe the skin reaction for two hours. If there are no changes, then you can safely proceed to the procedure.

A few minutes after staining, it is recommended to apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to the eyelids. This is necessary in order to prevent dehydration of the skin around the eyes.For further regular care, you need to apply any oil that is intended for eyelashes or vitamin A to the hairs.

In order for the bright saturated color to last as long as possible, and the cilia to become thick and strong, you can purchase castor, almond, olive, coconut, sea buckthorn or peach oil and apply it daily with a brush in the direction of hair growth. These preparations perfectly soften the skin around the eyes, nourish the hairs, saturate them with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Eyelashes will become stronger and thicker over time.

It is very important to always remember that henna for hair and henna for eyelashes and eyebrows are completely different preparations. To color eyelashes, you must always purchase only a special paint in a cosmetic store.

Since staining occurs quite close to the mucous membrane of the eye, it is not recommended to save on products, but to buy only high-quality, persistent, hypoallergenic henna of well-known and time-tested brands.

Before purchasing paint, you need to study the composition. It should not contain such aggressive components as alkali, ammonia and resorcinol. Such substances can cause redness, irritation and itching.

Instead of aggressive substances, natural oils or wax should be present in the eyelash preparation. These ingredients gently care for the eyelashes, do not allow the color to wash off quickly and color the hairs with high quality.

Brow Henna. One of the most popular and sought after brands. The country of origin is India.Relatively expensive paint, but high quality. The cost of one tube of henna is a thousand rubles. But, it is worth noting that the staining effect lasts about forty-five days. The paint has three shades for each type of appearance: Black for brunettes, gray for blondes and brown for brown-haired and redheads.

VIVA Henna. Budget paint. A tube costs around two hundred rubles, but the price does not affect the quality. Indian henna perfectly colors the cilia and gives the eyes a natural expressive look.

Godefroy. Henna for eyelashes and eyebrows is produced in America and costs between six hundred and seven hundred rubles. Very often this brand is used by professionals in salons. The paint has a convenient packaging in the form of capsules and can be easily used by women at home.

Nila. Spanish henna is of high quality, durable bright colors and hypoallergenic. In cosmetic stores you can find henna costing from five hundred rubles per tube.

Nivali. A brand that has stood the test of time. American paint does not contain harmful chemicals and is easy to use at home. The approximate cost in stores is 1300 rubles.

In general, the reviews of specialists and women who performed the henna staining procedure at home are positive. They all claim that the natural herbal preparation not only gives the eyelashes a beautiful shade and makes the look more expressive without the use of cosmetics, but also treats weak, thin and sparse hairs.

Cosmetologists say that you should not expect a stunning result immediately after the first application. To have chic thick eyelashes, it is necessary to carry out at least four procedures with a difference of seven days.

How to color henna eyebrows and eyelashes, see the video below.