One Man’s Successful Quest: Find An All-Natural Hair Dye for Men and Women. Leads to Invention.

He was only in his early twenties when his black hair started turning gray. Premature gray hair was hurting his image. Thus, Syed began his struggle to keep his formerly youthful appearance. Like countless other men and women, he used chemical dyes to hide the gray, however, after a couple years of use he started to experience allergic reactions to the dye: intensely itchy scalp left red and irritated. Unfortunately, his problem only got worse, even with so-called ‘mild’ dyes. He was left with thinning hair and bald spots. His thick hair was gone and what was left was: gray.

Eventually, following a friend’s advice, he decided to use what he thought was an all-natural product, “black henna” also called Kali Mendhi (hindi translation for black henna). The result was a nightmare! It ended with a trip to the Emergency Room: Blisters all over his scalp and sideburns, a swollen face and his eyes were almost sealed shut. He later found out that the Kali Mendhi black henna, contained paraphenyline-diamine (PPD). The reason for the adverse reaction uncovered! The quest continued to find an all natural hair dye that was free of ammonia, peroxide, PPD and similar chemicals.

At last, the answer: pure henna. Syed started using pure henna to cover his gray. The result was that his hair and scalp were revitalized. However, there was one big negative. His hair was now a scary reddish-orange. All he ever wanted was his black hair back!

He finally realized that if he couldn’t find what he was looking for, he would have to invent it himself-using NATURE. (As there is nothing grows in nature that gives a black color.) His quest came to fruition after several years of research. He worked in collaboration with the AMA Herbal Company of India who had only worked with natural dyes for textiles, previously.  A revolutionary 100% natural hair dye that does not contain toxic chemicals is truly a brainchild of Syed Abbas. He also created an application process that is safe, healthy and very easy to use. Just mix and apply. No need to wait for countless hours. Results are much quicker than traditional henna that involves several hours to complete.

Everyone who wants to dye their hair or hide their gray will benefit from Syed’s invention, Lustrous Henna® .

Author: L.J. O'Neal, freelance writer and researcher. L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.

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Permanent Hair Dyes and Cancer. Is There A Link?

This is an issue that has been researched in recent years and it appears that more research is needed on more patients to reach a definite conclusion.

According to The National Cancer Institute, even though results are limited and inconsistent, “Over the years, some epidemiologic (population) studies have found an increased risk of bladder cancer in hairdressers and barbers. A 2008 report of the Working Group of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that some of the chemicals these workers are exposed to occupationally are ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’."  The National Cancer Institute also reports on the conflict between long-term permanent hair dye usage and increased risks of certain cancers of the blood and bone marrow, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and leukemia; also breast and bladder cancer. Read more: "Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk".

 In 2004, WebMD printed an article entitled, "Hair Dye Linked to Blood Cancer”., Daniel J. NeNoon reported that results from a research study by Yale scientist, Tongzhang Zheng, “Long-term use of permanent hair dye—in dark colors—doubles a person’s risk of certain blood cancers... The results: An increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was observed for women who reported the use of hair coloring products before 1980. Women who used dark-colored permanent hair-coloring products for more than 25 years doubled their risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The risk was nearly the same for women who used more than 200 applications of these products. No increased risk was seen in women who used semi-permanent dyes or temporary rinses.

 So should women stop using permanent hair dyes?

 ‘Hair coloring is a personal decision for all kinds of reasons,’ Zheng tells WebMD. ‘But if I am the person, if semi-permanent or temporary dyes could serve my issue, I would do it. Because these contain much less of the ingredients linked to cancer.’" (end of quote). Read the entire article by clicking the link above.♦

 Why take even a small risk with your health, when there is a natural alternative? Use an all natural plant-based hair color dye and eliminate worry: Lustrous Henna® for hair. ♥

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I'm a 54 yrs. old "natural" brunette and LOVE Lustrous Henna and their wonderful customer service with Syed.

A few months ago I was diagnosed with Lymphoma at Mayo Clinic with follow up 3 mos. visits to a Hematologist, blood specialist there. I then began to think about changing some of my lifestyle habits and a NATURAL Hair Color was an easy one to change. I am not on chemo since my Dr. says my own immune system is trying to fight this cancer. Chemo kills the good & the bad, therefore I'm thankful I do still have my hair at this time.

My friend introduced me to Lustrous Henna when I complemented her hair. I didn't even know she used any type of color on it, because it looked so natural. She ordered my first time with her order, to try it out. So I have twice now, due to shorter hair. So glad I heard about this henna from her!

I am thankful for the Lustrous Henna's shorter process time compared to others that require an extremely longer process and it leaves my hair in much much better condition than when I did salon color. My single priority, due to my health issue, is that it's safe, plus it looks and feels so natural and healthy. I can't say enough good about it.

It was my pleasure to visit with Syed a few days ago about Lustrous Henna. His patience and very informative manner  is so helpful and refreshing. He is an asset to Lustrous Henna products. He helped me a great deal with tips on how to tone the gray as it grows in from my root line.

I sincerely thank you Syed and Lustrous Henna for the difference you have made in my life.
I'll be ordering again soon.

Warmest Regards,

Twyla R.
Greene IA

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