Cdull, heavy and fragile hair? To regain softness and well-being, there is a smart treatment for the beginning of the year, lo scrub with henna.
Hair, have you ever tried a henna scrub?
«Henna is often considered a herbal method for coloring hair. In reality, it boasts many other purifying and rebalancing properties” he explains Simone D’Amicis, hairstylist Terraggio 23 Milan.
«Used in the neutral version, for example, dbecomes a valid scrubwhich is particularly beneficial to detoxify the scalp and lengths when you have just returned from a period of intense changes in your look, which required the use of many styling products.”
The purifying scrub with henna
In 1,200 BC the ancient Egyptians used henna to dye the hair and nails of the pharaohs. Since then, its fame as a naturally derived dye of excellence has also overshadowed its other actions, which make it one of the most precious solutions for the well-being and beauty of hair.
«Boast antifungal and antimicrobial properties and, for this reason, it represents a valid option for those who need to bring balance to the scalp. In fact, it has been proven that this multifunctional ingredient balances skin pH levels, it keeps the production of excess sebum under control and restores the normal function of the sebaceous glands”, explains Simone D’Amici.
«Used in the neutral colorless versionthen, lhenna is used as a scrub, capable of perfectly removing thickening and residues that accumulate on the scalp”, says D’Amicis. «A function that proves particularly useful at this time of the year, especially if you have just finished using many products to shape and fix your hairstyle during the holidays».
How it is prepared
Neutral henna looks like a colorless powder, which the hairstylist carefully mixes with some warm water. «Once a homogeneous mixture is obtained, it comes applied to the scalpproceeding section by section», says Simone D’Amicis.
Once the application is completed, the expert executes a light massage on the scalp, using the fingertips of both hands. «It is important to avoid pressing too deeply, to avoid damaging the scalp. This method must be used with precision and attention, and for this reason it is always recommended rely on the expert hands of a professional in the salon», underlines the expert. After a posing time, which varies from 30 to 60 minutes, the henna is rinsed and styling begins.
Who can try it
Henna scrub, in general, is good for all heads. «It also helps those who usually use shampoo hastily: after rinsing, cosmetic residues always remain on the roots and lengths, a situation that makes the hair heavy and dull.”
Finally, henna also boasts disciplinary properties. «It is also used as a conditioner, because it has the characteristic of smoothing and giving compactness to the protective cuticle that covers the stem, making the lengths exceptionally bright».
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