FAQs about Natural Dyes for Hair Coloring

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) from the Saba Botanical Website

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Lustrous Henna, natural dyes, chemical dyes and more natural hair coloring information?
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Check out a few frequently asked questions below:

1. Q: How does natural dyes for hair color differ from chemical hair dye?

A: See Mechanism of Hair Dying

Chemical Dye:

Most of the chemical dyes contain bleaching agents, such as ammonia and or peroxide which damage the outer most layer and create capillaries in the hair shaft to deposit hair dye inside. The next application again does the same to hair shaft. Resulting in: loss of strength, causes roughness over time, gradually damage hair and scalp permanently.
Natural Dyes:

Natural dyes for hair coloring such as, Lustrous Henna®, colors hair by coating the hair shaft. Lustrous Henna provides thickness to hair and stay stick as semi-permanent color. The next application again does the same and results in an increase in strength and shine to hair. The herbs from Lustrous Henna® provide nourishment to the scalp, keeping it healthy.

2. Q: What is PPD?

A: Para-Phenylenediamine - PPD (a coal tar derivative) is a main coloring agent in most of chemical hair
dyes. This coal tar derivative is also used with other names in chemical dyes.

3. Q: What are the allergic reactions PPD can cause?

A: Allergic reaction caused by PPD hair dye in mild cases usually involves dermatitis to the upper eyelids or the rims of the ears. In more severe cases there may be marked reddening, swelling and blistering of the scalp and the face. The eyelids may close completely and allergic contact dermatitis reaction becomes widespread.

4. Q: How much Lustrous Henna® do I need for one application?

A: See: Quantity of Lustrous Henna required for different length of hair:

5. Q: How does Lustrous Henna® differ from regular plain Henna?

A: Regular henna is just grounded powder of leaves from plant of Lasonia Inermis which give only one
color. Lustrous Henna® differs in many ways. See Lustrous Henna® vs Plain Henna for detail.

6. Q: How long Lustrous Henna® lasts?

A: 3-4 weeks the color will fade. But the best part is since Lustrous Henna® fades gradually, does not
show ugly distinctive color difference with growth as with a chemical dye. Depending on the type of hair and how many times a person shampoos, with most people, it fades away in 6-12 weeks.

7. Q: Can I see actual color on my hair immediately after the application?

A: You will see the color, but the actual color will appear in 24 to 48 hours. As the color gets darker within this time period the actual coverage is established after this period. However, the color you get immediately after the application, still be admired by most people, as it is attractive enough to catch attention of people around you.

8. Q: I have lot of gray hair, will I be able to cover gray?

A: Gray hair is usually coarser and dryer then the other type of hair, as they tend to lose the natural
oils. Up to 20% gray can be covered easier by the semi-permanent dye as Lustrous Henna® in any shade. People with more than 20% gray may require two or three applications to get a desired shade. Once you achieve the desired shade, it is normally easy to maintain afterwards.

9. Q: My hair is dry; will Lustrous Henna® work on my hair?

A: Lustrous Henna® not only color hair but its conditioning properties help brings body, life and vibrancy to dry damaged hair. Lustrous Henna enriches hair with its essential oil, giving hair natural radiance.
FAQs Note: These are only a few of the frequently asked questions on the Saba Botanical website. Why not go there now and be surprised when you find answers that will increase your knowledge and save you time. 

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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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.

Hair Color and Natural Dyes: Quicker Henna Application Method?

Natural Dyes: Henna Hair Dye Application Made Simple

The dye from the henna plant is a powerful natural wonder to enhance hair color. Unfortunately, traditional henna application can be long and tedious, especially for our busy lifestyles.  

However, a quicker application of henna hair dye is now available. It's the power of nature made simple with Lustrous Henna®. Just mix, apply, wait about an hour, rinse out and style in record time with great results.

Finally. Never having to repeat the following statement when thinking of hair color:

I would love to use natural dyes like henna hair dye, but…I just don’t have the time!

Finally: Never having to perform the following traditional henna hair dye ritual:

Mixing the paste, then: waiting….waiting…waiting…. for hours… hours… hours.
Applying the paste, then: waiting….waiting…waiting…. for hours…and hours… and hmm…hours.
Applying a plant-based tint, then: waiting….waiting…waiting! ARGH!!!

ENOUGH of waiting for hours and hours and hours...

Finally: No more searching for natural dyes to highlight or change your hair color, only to find out that they're not all natural. Even some henna-based kits include ingredients containing harmful chemicals like Para-phenylenediamine (PPD)!
  

 Damage-free henna hair dye is available and it’s simple: 

Lustrous Henna®.

Use Lustrous Henna's natural dyes and fall in love with your hair color and naturally beautiful hair!

A testimonial from a very happy woman:
I just wanted to tell you how much I LOVE the Lustrous Henna.  I've been using it for about 2 years now, and I will never go back to the chemical dyes, for many reasons. Getting my long hair dyed in a salon cost me well over $100. When I tried to be more economical and do it myself, I would still have to buy two bottles of dye, not to mention processing agents, and special conditioners, and then color safe shampoos and conditioners for after.  I have used color safe products and non-color safe products with the Lustrous Henna, and there is no difference, it doesn't really fade. And ... (I only need 1 pack for my hair), the price can't be beat.

Also, even when I went to a salon, my hair would fade to an ugly, mustardy brown after only 2 weeks to a month.  With Lustrous Henna, I dye my hair about once every 3 months, and even when it fades, it fades to a very nice, dark shade (I use the black and the mahogany).  
In fact, the only reason I know it's faded at all is because my grays start showing.  Which brings me to another point.  My grays are interspersed throughout my hair, and the henna dyes them a lighter shade than the rest of my hair, which just ends up looking like really pretty highlights.


And the fact that it does absolutely NO damage to my hair is the icing on the cake.
I love this stuff, please never stop selling it!  I will never go back to chemical dyes ever again.
Cathy from Sunnyvale, CA

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

The Indigo Plant, an Ancient Hair Coloring Beauty Secret

The Indigo Plant, Botanical History

The botanical name for the indigo plant is Indigofera Tinctoria. Other synonyms are true indigo, pigmentum indicum, neel and neelii.

The indigo plant is actually a leafy shrub that grows 3-6 feet tall with magenta-colored flowers.

The indigo plant has been used since ancient times as in natural dyes. It was used by men and women to dye textiles and hair. Indigo dye is made from processing the plant’s leaves by soaking them in water and allowing them to ferment. This converts the natural glycoside indicant into the dye, indigotin. It can then be pressed into cakes, dried and powdered.

In natural dyes (for hair coloring), the green leaves of the indigo plant are dried, crushed and powdered. When used properly with pure henna, indigo dye will create shades ranging from brown to jet black color. It also makes hair soft and silky to the touch.

Pure henna powder and indigo dye from the crushed leaves of the indigo plant have been used for centuries to make a jet black henna hair dye. Both are currently available for anyone desiring natural dyes for hair coloring made in the traditional manner.

What Pure Indigo is NOT:  

It is not the so-call misnomer, “Black Henna” hair dye.

"Black Henna" is not pure indigo dye or "black" indigo. If henna and indigo are mixed with chemicals dyes, or any henna hair dye that has been compromised by chemicals, including PPD, then: it is not pure henna, pure indigo or pure anything. Stay far away from mislabeled, “Black Henna” hair dye. It is not 100% all natural indigo dye. It is not 100% all natural hair dye.

Lustrous Henna® Hair Coloring in Soft Black Shade -is NOT the mysterious “Black Henna”.

The soft black hair coloring shade is derived from mixing pure henna (from the henna plant) with the extracts of pure indigo plant leaves and other botanicals found in nature. Lustrous Henna® is completely para-phenylenediamine-free (PPD-free hair dye); also, ammonia-free, peroxide-free. Lustrous Henna® remains in its natural herbal form (a natural hair dye powder).

To avoid confusion, always make sure of the company’s reputation that you are dealing with, since there are no regulations in many countries, including India, for ingredients labels. For this reason, “Black Henna” hair dye usually contains even higher concentrations of PPD than many commercial hair dyes sold in the USA. Sadly many individuals think that when they purchase this product, it is pure indigo dye (or pure indigo only mixed with pure henna) and the results have led to sad consequences and also some dermatologic horror stories.

When you want natural dyes for hair coloring or pure indigo powder,

Make sure what you buy is:

Pure indigo powder and totally natural dyes like Lustrous Henna® Hair Coloring.

Read real customer testimonials.

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

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *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.

Natural Dyes for Hair- An Option Worth Considering

Radiant Hair reflects a person's state of health, as well as creates that beautiful look that we all want to keep forever!

Have you ever thought about natural dyes as a hair color option?

Did you know that you natural dyes will also bring out highlights, add shading or cover your gray hair?

Natural Dyes for Hair Color -An Option Worth Considering

Using a natural product, such as Lustrous Henna hair dye is very safe and beneficial to your natural hair than a conventional hair dye. Conventional hair dye may completely damage your hair and scalp with prolong use.

Why Avoid Conventional Hair Dyes?

"Conventional dyes contain high level of toxic chemicals that can be absorbed through the scalp, where there is a rich blood supply. Then these chemicals circulate throughout your body, where they can be stored in the tissues and cause adverse health effects," says Marianne Marchese, ND, who practices natural medicine at a Woman's Time Clinic in Portland, Oregon.

A recent hair color study conducted at Yale University found a link between permanent hair dye and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. One study for example, suggested that woman over the age of 50 who have used permanent hair dyes for ten or more years have an increased risk of breast cancer. Yet another discovered that users of permanent hair dyes are 2:1 times more likely to have bladder cancer. Other studies have linked the use of hair dyes to allergies and skin disorders like eczema and to far more serious diseases like leukemia and ovarian cancer.

Such study results should not be surprising when one considers the number of toxic ingredients used by both salon and consumer hair color formulas. In one analysis of popular brands and formulations, Consumer Reports found nearly 20 different ingredients that were classified as potential human carcinogens. The suspects included such heavy oncological hitters as coal tar derivatives, para-phenylenediamine (PPD), (which can also cause blindness), bezenediamine dihydrochloride, and aminonline dihydrochloride. Other hazardous ingredients include, ammonia, peroxide and lead, a heavy metal commonly found in products that gradually color hair over time with many repeated applications.

Fortunately, a nontoxic alternative to synthetic hair colorants does exist:

Lustrous Henna® 100% natural hair dye is an innovation in hair color treatment.

Lustrous Henna® is available in many natural shades.

Selected sources:
Natural Beauty article, (Taste of Life, issue 9/2004),
Today's Mane Attraction, Is Hair Color To Dye For? Article (Non-Toxic Times 10/2002).

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

©20122015. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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