Henna, or mehendi, is a plant-derived colouring ingredient from Lawsonia inermis. Herby Factor offers dried leaves and fine powder. For buyers interested in hair colour, its appeal is a traditional way to add a warm tint, with results that depend on the starting hair colour and preparation.
What colour should you expect?
The FDA describes henna's typical colour as brown, orange-brown or reddish-brown. It should not be assumed to give a guaranteed black result. A strand test helps assess the appearance on your own hair before applying a new preparation more widely.
Leaves or fine powder?
Whole dried leaves require a different preparation process from a ready-milled powder. Powder is easier to combine into a suitable hair-colouring paste, but the particle size does not establish the ingredients or purity of a product. Ask for the current ingredient information and follow the supplied instructions.
Natural henna and black henna are different
Products sold as black henna may contain additional dyes, including PPD, which can cause serious reactions. The FDA permits henna as a colour additive for hair, not direct skin decoration. International buyers should check requirements for their destination and intended use rather than assuming a familiar traditional practice is authorised everywhere.
Use colour products with care
Follow appropriate allergy-test instructions; a previous uneventful use does not rule out a later reaction. Keep preparations away from eyes and do not use them to dye eyelashes or eyebrows. Do not ingest the powder. Seek professional advice if your scalp is irritated or you have reacted to hair dyes. For salon or wholesale enquiries, specify the form, quantity and documentation you need.
Educational information only; this article does not provide a diagnosis or an individual treatment plan.
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