The Power of the Flower: Amla Fruit

Amla: Phyllantus enblica, Emblica officinalis
Amla is more commonly known as Indian gooseberry, its synonyms are: Awla, Amalake, Aamla, Aavalaa, Amlaki, and numerous others*. It is a fruit-producing tree of 12-18 feet high that grows in central and northern India. The flowers are greenish-yellow. The fruit is nearly spherical, light greenish yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance, with 6 vertical stripes or furrows. The fruit is edible. A precious oil is extracted from its seed and pulp and used as a treatment for hair and scalp problems. The aqua extract by grinding the seed and pulp is used in the shampoo. All water soluble vitamins and some oil is extracted from the fruit, in the process.

Amla is wonderful cleansing agent for both the skin and hair. It imparts luster to hair and protects from dandruff, also helps prevent premature graying. It stimulates growth of hair on the scalp, and strengthens the hair roots. Amla extract in the shampoo does not deposit any color on the hair and can be used by everyone alike. Amla extract helps replace the nourishment lost by hair gels, chemical hair color and hair spray.

Additionally, Amla is popularly used in inks, shampoos and hair oils, the high tannin content of Indian gooseberry fruit serves as a mordant for fixing dyes in fabrics. Amla shampoos and hair oil are traditionally believed to nourish the hair and scalp and prevent premature grey hair.

Other Medicinal Uses
In traditional Indian medicine dried and fresh fruits of the plant are used. In fact, this fruit is highly prized for its very high vitamin C content.  All parts of the plant are used in various Ayurvedic herbal preparations, including the fruit, seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers. According to Ayurveda, It may be used to promote longevity, and traditionally to enhance digestion, treat constipation, reduce fever, purify the blood, reduce cough, alleviate asthma, strengthen the heart, benefit the eyes, stimulate hair growth, enliven the body and enhance intellect.


Amla is just one of the all-natural herbal botanical ingredients contained in Lustrous Henna® plant-based hair color.

Become an all-natural man or woman and color your hair with Lustrous Henna®.







If you’re searching for:
PPD-FREE hair dye, AMMONIA-FREE hair dye, PEROXIDE-FREE hair dye, SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS-FREE hair dye.
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*See Wikipedia.

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Thank You for your wonderful product. After trying many other natural hair dyes, yours was hands down the BEST. Your henna leaves my hair beautiful, shiny, healthier, and full of gorgeous natural looking highlights...When I used conditioner before the application, the henna washed out quickly. However, when I have nothing on my hair and apply the henna, it lasts for 3-4 weeks looking fabulous. Thanks again! I will be a customer for life! Thanks so much!
Dawn Crawford
Lake Elsinore, CA

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

For Healthy Hair, Use 100% Herbal Lustrous Henna® to Color All Types of Hair.

Men and Women who’ve used Lustrous Henna, LOVE Lustrous Henna®!
It’s more than a simple hair color dye.

Lustrous Henna® is a 100% natural hair color dye in powder form to maintain purity.
Lustrous Henna® is pure henna and pure herbal botanicals for all types of hair.
Lustrous Henna® is the brainchild of Syed Abbas: a man who was also searching for a safe, healthy and natural hair dye to color his gray hair -back to black. When he couldn’t find it, he created it with the help of a lab team experienced in working with natural herbal plant dyes. 

Since pure henna always produces a red-orange color, other pure botanical extracts are added to Lustrous Henna to achieve a variety of beautiful shades of color: soft black, dark brown, brown, mahogany, red, medium golden blonde, golden blonde, golden, blonde.

 

Botanical extracts also produce the following benefits: promote hair growth, stop hair loss, prevents dandruff, enhances sheen and silkiness, conditions and improves hair vitality.

If you’re searching for:
PPD-FREE hair dye, AMMONIA-FREE hair dye, PEROXIDE-FREE hair dye, SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS-FREE hair dye.
Then your search is over!

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Syed,
This will give you a rough idea of how well it works... I'll stay in touch, thanks.
Ron

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair. YUM!

Healthy eating is not only important for healthy hair growth, it is absolutely essential.
 
While Saba Botanical’s line of 100% natural herbal hair care products are a great help to grow and maintain lustrous, radiant hair –adding a routine of healthy eating will further enhance your all natural beauty.
  
 In love with what you already see in the mirror? Well, with a healthy diet, it will only get better. Most of are aware that on average hair will grow ¼ to ½ inch each month. Want to give your hair grow a boost? Want stronger hair? Work on growing healthier and stronger cells through diet.  

That’s right. I said it: The “D” word.  Now, I’m not talking about extreme or fad diets that strip all the nutrients out of you. It’s just the opposite: A nutrient-rich balanced diet filled with lean protein; omega-3 fatty acids; zinc; vitamins A, C, B-12; iron; biotin; and calcium.   

Therefore, we want to share the TOP 10 FOODS that health professionals recommended for healthier hair in the article from WebMD,* "Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair." "When it comes to healthy hair, it's not just what you put on your tresses that count-- it's what you put in your body, too."
  Read full article on WebMD: "Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair" No time to read the whole article right now?


Here are the TOP 10 FOODS for HEALTHY HAIR:

 

1.      Salmon.    Why?  Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B-12 and iron.

2.      Dark Green Vegetables.Why?  Vitamin A and C, iron and calcium.  

3.      Beans Why?  Protein, iron, zinc, and biotin.

4.      Nuts Why?  Selenium (in Brazil nuts); Walnuts: alpha-linolenic acid;        
        Cashews, pecans, almonds: zinc.

5.      Poultry Why?  High-quality protein, iron.

6.      Eggs Why?  High-quality protein, biotin, vitamin B-12.

7.      Whole Grains Why?  Zinc, iron, B vitamins.

8.      Oysters Why?  Zinc.

9.      Low-Fat Dairy Products Why?  Calcium, protein (in whey and casein).

10.  Carrots Why?  Vitamin A (promotes a healthy scalp).  



*Source: WebMD. Author:  Hilary Parker. Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD.    

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Dear Syed,

I received your product... I just want to tell you how pleased I was with it only an hour after the application process was complete. Much of the gray has changed color, (and with no red tone) however, I have decided to apply a second coat tomorrow. I have one patchy area of gray that I feel could use the second coat. It is truly amazing to get these results with this natural product and I am so pleased to have talked extensively with you over the phone. The shampoo left my hair clean, full and shiny...Keep caring about the need to use non-toxic products.
Sincerely,

Brynn Olin (New Hampshire)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Style Your Hair with Lustrous Henna® All-Natural Hair Color!

 Your favorite Lustrous Henna® color looks great and you’re ready to share it with the world… Now you’ve got beautiful color, but…what about style?

Just like the suggestions for men in the previous post:

Now’s the time to get a little creative! How much you can rock a certain style really depends on your face shape and features. Therefore, choose a hairstyle that will work with your facial features and personality.  

It’s still as easy as 1-2-3.

1.     Think about your face shape:

2.     Current hairstyles and trends:

Short Hair Styles for Women

Medium or Long Hair Styles for Women

3.     Put it all together with a good hair stylist = YOUR NEW HAIRSTYLE.

There you have it. Now go out and rock your new style!

Bonus tip: TAKE A PHOTO when you’re done and share it with us!  We love it when we here from all of our readers, customers and Facebook fans. Think about it: Your testimonial can help someone else with their natural hair care and natural hair color needs.

Share Our Secret, Spread Our Love with all of your friends, families and associates. We truly thank you!

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Dear Syed,

I Love Lustrous Henna
I've been meaning to write to you about your excellent product. I used Lustrous Henna this weekend and it was by far the best experience and result I've had from a henna-based product.  The creamy formula was easy to apply and rinse out (unlike so many other henna products I've tried), and the color is vibrant. I achieved much better coverage of my grays than with any other product and I intend to keep on using it. Also, I'm going to bring your pamphlet to a local health food store and praise Lustrous Henna to the max!  Thanks so much for a great product, Syed.

I found that with my hair I needed about 3/4 of a package for one application, and will use the remainder for touch-ups.
I hope this finds you well --- it was so pleasant chatting with you.

All the best,
Doretta Wildes
(Portland, CT)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

MEN: Color Your Hair with Lustrous Henna®, then Choose a Hairstyle You Can Really Rock!

You’ve just colored your hair with your favorite
Lustrous Henna® shade and you’re
really feeling it… Now, what’s next?

 

Now’s the time to get a little creative! Choose a hairstyle that will work with your facial
features and personality. That’s right. STYLE your hair!

Feeling a little overwhelmed right about…now? No worries, my friend. We’re always here to help.
 

We are going to point you in the right direction because it’s simply so much easier to see it than say it. 
Easy as 1-2-3.

1.  Your face shape

2.  Current hairstyles and trends

3.  Putting it all together = YOUR NEW HAIRSTYLE.

How much you can rock a certain style really depends on your face shape and features.  
To get an idea of men’s face shapes, take a look at the following chart:

View the following micro-short videos

“Men's Hairstyles - 2010 Hair Cut Trends for Men”  

"How to Find a New Hair Style"

Read “Men’s Face
Shapes, Secrets & Tips" by author, Karen Marie Shelton. 

Bonus tip: TAKE A PHOTO when you’re done and share it with us!  We love it when we here from our male readers,
customers and Facebook fans. Think about it: Your testimonial can help someone
else with their natural hair care and natural hair color needs.

Share Our Secret, Spread Our Love with all of your friends, families and associates.
We truly thank you!

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"Love your product! 

I am 85% grey and ordered the Henna Soft Black along with the Indigo. I used three
parts of Henna Soft Black and one part of Indigo. I love the results. I got a
very dark brown to black color hair which was exactly what I was looking for.
I used chemical dyes two or three times and developed severe reactions to the chemicals
used in those products. With the Henna Soft Black and Indigo I just get great
looking hair with no reactions. Would recommend to anyone looking for natural
products".
Mr.Sam K.
Laredo, TX

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Attention Men & Women: What’s YOUR All Natural Beauty Color Choice?

Searching for a completely natural hair color dye that will compliment you?

Lustrous Henna® powder produces various hair color shades is because pure henna is mixed with extracts of other natural plants and vegetables. This makes it a 100% plant-based semi-permanent henna dye.

  
Let  Lustrous Henna®   help you find your all natural beauty hair color:

• Brunette hair color:  brown hair color, dark brown hair color, soft black hair color;
• Also: red hair color, mahogany hair color;
• Even: blonde hair color, golden blonde hair color, medium golden blonde hair color, golden hair color.

 

Yes. You have a choice of many different hair color shades with Lustrous Henna®.

The above shades are approximate representation of colors. Your results may vary depending on your hair color, presence of synthetic dyes and chemicals, hair condition, and percentage of gray.

Lustrous Henna® being completely all natural and does not contain metallic or mineral salt; has never been known to interfere with chemically-treated hair. Always perform a strand test at least 48 hours before applying dye to entire head of hair.

Lustrous Henna cannot lighten your hair color. The hair shade you choose will depend on the hair color (natural or dyed) you have. 

So, what’s YOUR All Natural Beauty Color Choice? We’d love to know!

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I tried your Lustrous Henna Black and the sample of your Imbue
shampoo. I'm so pleased with the results of the Lustrous Black and
your shampoo is very gentle to the hair.  I will be placing an order
over your website in the next week or 2 but wanted to send my feedback
as I'd like you to keep me posted with any promotional events and any
information you have.

I read your story about the commercial hair dyes & can certainly relate
as I've had similar experiences. I like the way you have changed your
website as it is very informative and much more user friendly.

Thank you,
Jacqueline
(Davison, MI)

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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.