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Henna does not cover the gray: it is written on the product packaging, and is part of the hair-color culture. But times have changed. And it is no longer a choice between the gray or commercial use of hair dyes. There are two ways to cover gray with henna. 1. Henna kits made specifically for gray hair. 2nd Using clean, Henna powder, a whole new way. Gray Henna Kits Most kits for henna for Gray is the 2-step process. Your hair is coated first with a natural, non-toxic mixture preparation. This helps the gray hair become more receptive to her. There are also pre-mixed her cream on the market, covering the gray. But most people take 2 or 3 applications before the gray is completely covered. Some products, such as Surya Henna Cream, more easy 1-step procedures that claim to cover the gray to the first application. Henna, as you probably know, their hair coats. Not open, or rough up the hair that most commercial dyes do. And because gray hair tends to be rough and slicker than the hair dye, henna tends to slide out of the gray. For her is classified as a semi-permanent hair color. Even the best washes applied henna just shampoo. And that is why most packs of 1-step henna powder will warn against the use of gray hair. Pure henna powder Henna Most users are already familiar with this green powder. It comes in a plastic bag (about buying in bulk), and made from the leaves of the tree Lawsonia. To create different colors, other natural ingredients such as walnut or garlic. If you are gray and you want to use pure henna, you can. It is a long process, but it worked for me and will never go back to something else. Light Mountain Henna is good as many other brands. Before BeginningDo an arm trials. If you cut your hair to save a curl to use the arm test. Otherwise, cut a small piece of hair during or at the back so the cut does not show. Keep Swatch hair with a rubber band, and go through the whole process of painting in this part. This is important because it is the only way to calculate vacation time. Unlike commercial hair dye, Henna vary game in how long to leave in order to achieve the desired color. Schedule for dyeing gray hair can be 2 to 6 hours. Another reason for the testing part: to ensure that the final color is what you want. Henna on gray hair comes out easier than the henna to color their hair. Henna for blonde hair is unpredictable. The Strand test will tell you. A note on the purchase of henna. Read the ingredients carefully before buying. Make sure there is nothing in the list do not understand. Each hair contains PPD (p-phenylenediamine, sometimes called Paradiaminobenzene, Para-aminoaniline, p-aminoaniline, Paradiaminobenzene or Ppda) are taboo for the health and safety. But most of her find a reputable health food store is clean and safe. Her purchased via the Internet often list their ingredients, and you read them. Ready, Set, Go * The first step is to use a line conditioner on your forehead. It prevents the henna from staining the face. * When a combination of coffee powder, henna-based non-metal bowl, with just-boiled water. Add a couple of proposed egg, if you want to keep the sticky mixture. Slowly add more hot water until the mixture is smooth, thick paste. * Use dry, clean hair without styling products, fabric softeners, spray, or moisturizers. This is the key. * Use the roots first, as you would with a commercial hair dye, but rather the use of the product – at least one golf ball medium clicks of pasta each time you make your hair and apply it. Each hair strand must be completely covered with henna. Using plastic gloves are included in the package, and apply with your hands to get the most coverage. Continue to part the hair into 1/4-inch lines, rubbing her hair, until all the gray covered. * Yes, the henna stain on the scalp – but it is not toxic, and will be closed from the scalp (not hair) in one or two shampoos. * After the gray covered with paste, applying henna on the remainder of your hair if you want. * Cover your head with a plastic lid and cover the lid with a towel. * Only one hour (or less if you have a short break-in time), remove the towel and plastic cap and package henna Spritz lightly with water. Put the lid by hand (but gently) rub the hair to convince the moisture all the way to the head and ensure that all parts are still covered with hair henna. Reapply the towel. * You may want to bake even more color, with a heat cap or hooded hair dryer for 10 minutes per hour. * When time is up, wash her hair in warm (not hot) water. Your hair can be very confusing: it is normal now. So be careful – do not rub or pull. Apply a small amount of mild conditioner, like Jason’s or Aveda Color Conserve, and wash off after about 30 seconds. Do not use shampoo at this point. For more information and recommendations about the product, check me MirrorHow Makeup Henna Hold FadingWait least 2 days before your first shampoo. After this, if you shampoo every other day instead of every day to keep your new color better. Be sure to use a color-safe shampoo. Some brands to try is Pureology, Aveda, Jason, Arbonne and Aquagen, among many others. Note: We recommend that too many styling products. Thus, many in color bands. But if you have a leave-in conditioner that you know will not take her out with her next shampoo, go ahead and use it to sort out your hair and protect it from heat styling. New hair, you must be beautiful, shiny and healthy. Because henna coats the hair, makes hair look thicker. And best of all, your gray will not harm yourself or the environment.