Henna eyelash dyeing

All girls, without exception, dream of bright lush eyelashes. This effect can be achieved with the help of cosmetic mascara. But the daily staining of many tire and take a lot of time. In such cases, the process of eyelashes will come to the rescue with henna, which can be performed both in hairdressing salons and independently at home.

Henna is a powder of natural herbal ingredients that has coloring properties. Cosmetic product for the hair is made from the leaves of lawsuit and is completely hypoallergenic. With proper use, pre-test for the reaction of the body and the precautionary measures henna will not cause allergic reactions, itching and redness.

Many are known and such excellent useful properties of henna, as strengthening, enhancing growth and imparting density to the hairs. In modern conditions of life, the human body is constantly exposed to stress, and this affects the appearance and condition of the hair.

Undoubtedly, in order to dye eyelashes with henna, it is necessary to observe elementary security measures and have at least the slightest idea of ​​the cosmetic process, the advantages of the natural product and its minuses.

Of course, the first time it is best to visit a beauty salon and trust a professional. And then, to save time and money, make henna dyeing at home.

To dye eyelashes with a preparation, it is necessary to prepare all the tools so that they are at hand:

• Any small plastic, ceramic or glass container;
• One or two dessert spoons of boiling water;
• Henna in the amount of two dessert spoons;
• Cotton wool or cotton pads;
• Cotton buds or a brush from under the cosmetic mascara.

Preparation for the process is also important. Before the procedure it is necessary to remove all cosmetics from the eyes. Apply any fat cream or Vaseline with a thick layer on the lower and upper eyelid. Then take cotton pads, cut into two halves, moisten thoroughly and squeeze. Halves gently under the lower eyelid.

Then you should prepare a mixture of henna and water. On the package with the preparation for staining there is always an instruction with proportions. Most often, for a procedure with eyelashes, it is recommended to take half a teaspoon of powder and two or three drops of warm water.

In a container, thoroughly mix the henna with water to a thick cream and leave it for a while to cool the mixture. Next, apply the slurry on the eyelashes alternately on each eye. It is impossible to simultaneously paint both eyes. It is recommended to apply the paint with a cotton swab or a clean brush from under the carcass from the base of the hairs to the tips.

Sorry to paint is not worth it and should be applied to the eyelashes with a thick layer. If the dyeing procedure is carried out independently for the first time, then it is recommended to keep henna on the cilia for no more than five minutes.

After a certain time, remove the gruel with a cotton swab dipped in warm water, then wash your eyes until the paint is completely washed off.

Henna, like any cosmetic product, has its positive and negative sides.

Benefits:

• Henna is ideal for all shades of eyelashes. One has only to choose the right color.
• A rather simple staining procedure that can be done independently at home.
• Henna perfectly replaces makeup cosmetics and saves time.
• The paint, unlike the mascara, will not wash off and do not leave marks under the eyes after taking a shower, visiting a swimming pool or sauna. Qualitative henna steadfastly keeps about a month.

Disadvantages:

• Before painting, you should always check your skin for allergic reactions. Otherwise, there is the likelihood of redness, itching, peeling and, in extreme cases, severe edema.

This is the only, but very significant minus staining with henna, which appears in only five percent of women.

• Containers for mixing henna and water must be glass, plastic, ceramic, and any other, but not metal. This is because even such a safe and natural paint can give a reaction and the metal will oxidize. As a result, completely unnecessary harmful substances will get into the mixture.
• It is necessary to create all the conditions so that henna does not hit the mucous membrane of the eye. This is a fat cream around the eyelids and cotton pads under the lower hairs. Also, you should keep your head down a bit so that henna does not accidentally hit the eyeball.

• It is necessary to wash off cosmetics from eyes only special means for a century and eyelashes. It is not recommended to use wet wipes or various gels for washing.
• If the desired result did not work out the first time, the hairs did not acquire a bright shade or were unevenly colored, then you can immediately repeat the procedure.
• Experts recommend the first staining procedure to spend no more than five minutes. Each next time you can increase the time, but the maximum number of minutes should not exceed fifteen or twenty.
• It is best to choose brown henna, as compared to black, it contains less allergens and with it there are few chances to cause allergic reactions. In order to make sure that the paint does not cause itching, redness and other side effects, it is recommended to check on a small sensitive area before staining. Apply the gruel on the elbow bend, behind the ear or another place for a few minutes, rinse and observe the reaction of the skin for two hours. If there are no changes, then you can safely proceed to the procedure.

A few minutes after staining, it is recommended to apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to the eyelids. This is necessary in order to prevent dehydration of the skin around the eyes. For further regular care you need to apply to the hairs any oil that is intended for eyelashes or vitamin A.

In order for the bright saturated color to last as long as possible, and the cilia to become thick and strong, you can get castor, almond, olive, coconut, sea buckthorn or peach oil and apply it daily with a brush in the direction of hair growth. These drugs perfectly soften the skin around the eyes, nourish the hairs, saturate them with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Eyelashes will eventually become strong and thick.

It is very important to always remember that henna for hair and henna for eyelashes and eyebrows are completely different preparations. To dye eyelashes, you must always purchase only a special paint in a cosmetic shop.

Since staining occurs quite close to the mucous membrane of the eye, it is not recommended to save on products, and buy only high-quality, resistant, hypoallergenic henna of well-known and time-tested brands.

Before purchasing paint it is necessary to study the composition. It should not contain such aggressive components as alkali, ammonia and resorcinol. Such substances can cause redness, irritation and itching.

Instead of aggressive substances, natural oils or waxes should be present in the eyelash preparation. These ingredients gently care for the eyelashes, do not allow the color to quickly drain and high-quality hair colors.

Brow Henna. One of the most popular and sought after brands. Manufacturing country - India. Relatively expensive paint, but quality. The cost of one tube of henna is a thousand rubles. But it is worth noting that the effect of staining lasts about forty-five days. The paint has three shades for each type of appearance: Black for brunettes, gray for blondes and brown for brown-haired women and red.

Viva henna. Budget paint option. The tube is within two hundred rubles, but the price does not affect the quality. Indian henna beautifully paints the cilia and gives the eyes a natural, expressive look.

Godefroy. Henna for eyelashes and eyebrows is produced in America and costs within the range of six to seven hundred rubles. Very often, this brand is used by professionals in the salons. The paint has convenient packaging in the form of capsules and can be easily applied by women at home.

Nila. Spanish henna is of high quality, persistent bright colors and hypoallergenic. In cosmetic stores you can find henna worth from five hundred rubles per tube.

Nivali Brand proven by time. American paint does not contain harmful chemicals and is easy to use at home. The approximate cost in stores is 1300 rubles.

In general, reviews of specialists and women who performed the henna dyeing procedure at home are positive. All of them claim that the natural herbal preparation not only gives the eyelashes a beautiful shade and makes the look more expressive without the use of cosmetics, but also treats weak, thin and sparse hairs.

Cosmetologists claim that you should not expect a stunning result immediately after the first application. In order to have chic thick eyelashes, it is necessary to perform at least four procedures with a difference of seven days.

How to paint henna eyebrows and eyelashes, see the video below.