How to Make Black Henna Paste for the Hair
Although henna is a natural and safe product to use when tattooing skin or dyeing hair, black henna can be just the opposite. Black henna is not pure henna, but contains para-phenylendiamine (PPD), which helps make the powder, or paste, black. The result of black henna will indeed be black hair; however, precautions should be taken to avoid health risks, which can include severe allergic reactions and skin blistering. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Black henna powder
- Water
- Stirring stick
- Glass bowl
- Measuring cup
- Protective gloves
- Old newspapers/table covering
- Garbage bag or pail
Instructions
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Locate a retailer that sells black henna powder specifically made for dyeing hair. You can find a retailer on-line or in your community. Purchase the black henna powder.
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Protect your workspace with newspaper or some other type of table cover. Keep a garbage bag or pail next to you.
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Put on your protective gloves.
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Fill a measuring cup with water. You will need to use about 3 times as much water as the amount of henna powder that you have available.
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Pour the black henna powder in to a glass dish.
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Pour the water in to the black henna powder.
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Stir the henna powder until it is smooth.
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Apply to hair as desired, rinse after 30 minutes. Discard the remaining paste in to the garbage bag, and rinse all items thoroughly.
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Discard your gloves.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use on children or animals.
Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Do not let black henna paste get in your eyes or in your mouth.
Resources
- Photo Credit Black Henna Powder Photo From Google Images: www.hennasupply.com
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Comments
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there is no such thing as black henna... any product saying it is black henna has potentially dangerous (carcinogenic) chemicals added to change the color from natural red/brown to black... it can and does cause allergic reactions that can including burning the skin and hair falling out... be careful what "natural" products you buy and BE AWARE THAT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS BLACK HENNA.
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Especially, do not use "Black" henna on your skin. There is no such thing as "black" henna or any other color. Henna stains a reddish brown and nothing else. If you want a black design on your skin, use a temporary tattoo paint. It looks like the real thing and can last for several days if you take care of it. Frankly, I'm disappointed that anyone would promote using black henna. The only "precaution" to be taken is not to use it. I implore the author to leave this article up if only to serve as a warning with my statements. Readers, please connect with me if you have any questions or concerns.
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NO! DON'T DO THAT! You can get a safe, natural black by using 100% henna powder first and then going over with an indigo paste. Both are safe and they're good for you and your hair. Please do not risk your health just for a hair color.
