Henna and amber, natural, safe and durable hair color
Henna (nail leaves) has long been famous as a herb that both dyes hair and nourishes hair. henna leaves contain lawsone that adheres to hair fibers, creating a color range from orange-red to dark brown. Not only does henna help hair thicken, reduce breakage and increase shine. Dermatologist Chiranjiv Chhabra, Skin Alive Clinic Dermatology Institute (India), shared with Health Shots: Henna covers the hair strands, making the hair thicker, reducing damage and creating natural shine.
However, henna mainly showed red blood. To have a dark brown or black color, indigo is needed. When indigo is dyed after henna, red will naturally turn brown or black. double-step dyeing, henna first, rear indigo, gives hair a darker and longer shiny color, explains Dr Chhabra.
Today, many herbal dyes have henna and indigo mixed together, helping users to still have beautiful hair color in just one step. This pair is much safer than chemical dyeing, which can easily irritate the scalp or cause dry hair.
Amla, a small fruit, has great benefits for hair
Amla, also known as the Indian golden fruit, is a fruit rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and many minerals that are good for hair. Although not directly colored, amla plays an important role in herbal dyeing recipes. It helps nourish hair follicles, reduce premature graying and support strong hair growth.
Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital (USA), commented: "Amla is a precious natural ingredient that is both nutritious and helps hair become stronger and keep dyeing longer".
In addition, amla also helps soothe henna's bright red color, creating a pleasant ash brown color that is suitable for many people. A study published in Pharmacognosy Research also shows that amla has the ability to slow down the graying process thanks to its powerful antioxidant mechanism. Therefore, amla is considered the "golden fruit" in many herbal hair care products in Asia.
Sustainable choices for hair and health
Combining henna, amla and amla is not simply a hair dye, but also a long-term hair care method. They bring natural, durable hair color, while nourishing hair from root to tip, limiting harmful effects from chemicals.
In the context of many people looking for green, safe products, this herbal trio proves that the most sustainable beauty secret still comes from nature. This is both a beneficial and effective choice for those who want to own healthy and naturally beautiful hair.
