BRING YOUR HAIR BACK TO LIFE

BRING YOUR HAIR BACK TO LIFE

In your quest for hair that’s shinier, straighter, prettier, have you been guilty of doing a little damage? How to minimise the harm - and still get the look you love |
You Love Your Henna |
• BUT THE PROBLEM IS: Henna can make your hair dry, brittle and impervious to any other treatment.
•YOU’RE IN TROUBLE WHEN: Your scalp feels itchy and your hair develops a straw-like texture, breaks more frequently and stops responding to shampoos and conditioners.
•DAMAGE-CONTROL PLAN: Henna has no moisturising abilities, and without a good moisturiser, your hair will dry out. Also, unlike other condi­tioners, henna does not penetrate the hair shaft but only coats it externally, which may not be such a good idea. Over time, as more and more layers get added, it locks out all moisturiser and makes your strands limp, dull and impervious to any other product. While there is nothing you can do about already damaged hair except grow it out, the problem can be minimised by rinsing thoroughly every time you apply henna and following up with a good moisturiser. If you must use henna, add natural moisturisers such as oils and yoghurt to the paste - this balance out the drying effect.