Henna is a marsh-colored powder obtained from the leaves of lavsonia, a shrub that grows in India. The herbal preparation contains essential oils, organic acids, vitamins C and K, and resinous components. Without any additives, the natural product makes the curls bright orange, red or red-brown. During dyeing, henna does not destroy the natural pigment of the hair shaft, but forms a surface film in its cuticle. At the same time, the structure of the hair is strengthened, and their volume increases.
However, you should not get too carried away with henna. Due to the constant exposure to organic acids, the hair becomes brittle. The strong introduction of henna into the cuticle entails damage to the protective layer and complicates the task of returning the curls to their original color. Does this paint wash off completely? Henna pigment can be removed from the hair structure, although this is a difficult and lengthy process. The second option is to correct the color by repainting or toning.
Experts do not advise removing natural dye by chemical methods: they are ineffective in this case. The role of restorers and brighteners is successfully played by food products, inexpensive pharmaceutical preparations, and conventional hair care products. The most common are vegetable oils, yogurt, old sour cream, yeast, alcohol, honey.
It is important! Don't delay with henna wash for more thanhalf a monthafter painting. The sooner you start taking steps to return your hair to its “native color”, the greater the chance of success!
When deciding how to wash henna from hair, choose methods that are consistent with the degree of oiliness of the scalp. If it is not immediately possible to completely get rid of the red color, the session is repeated 2-3 days in a row.
It is important! Egg yolk will help to remove oil from hair without any problems. The film is first removed from it (to eliminate the unpleasant odor), and then rubbed into the skin and distributed over the strands. You can combine one part of baking soda with three parts of shampoo and wash off the oil with this mixture under the tap.. And another option: dilute 2 tbsp. spoons of dry mustard in a liter of water and wash off the hair soaped with shampoo.
It will be somewhat easier to restore the natural color of the brown-haired hair. Their hair color from henna does not change radically, but only acquires a brighter shade, which can be softened with a few washes at home. Blondes will have to work a little longer to get henna out.
The maximum effect is achieved if a recovery course is carried out immediately after an unsuccessful one.
According to reviews, after 3 sessions, the light brown or dark color of the curls returns, and the red one goes away.
The recovery course will help restore the natural look to the curls within a week, and also strengthen them. To carry out the cycle, a mixture is prepared from castor oil (1 vial), burdock oil (1/2 vial), sour cream (10 tablespoons), any balm (12 tablespoons). The composition is stored in the refrigerator, mixed before use.
A heated mixture is applied to dry hair, a plastic bag is put on top, and a terry cloth is wrapped around the head. The mask is kept for an hour, thoroughly washed off with shampoo.
This recipe is one of the answers to the question: “how to wash henna from hair for blondes?” The right amount of honey is applied to washed and slightly dried hair, the head is covered with cling film, and a towel is tied on top. The mask is removed after 8-9 hours (preferably left overnight). After rinsing with clean water, the hair becomes lighter by a couple of tones. To consolidate the result, the procedure is repeated after two days.
How to dye your hair after henna
If, despite all efforts, it was not possible to remove the unwanted shade, it is better to consult a specialist for advice on color correction. At home, you can apply 2 methods of toning.
It is known that natural dyes, such as basma and henna, improve the condition of the hair. With their help, the tone is acquired spectacular, and it is not necessary to restore the health of the strand. But what if the process was unsuccessful, how to wash henna from hair? There are ways.
Henna is highly durable. It takes patience and time to completely remove it. All components for flushing compositions must be selected fresh and natural. Then the chances of a successful outcome of the procedure will increase markedly.
At home, masks for washing should be applied in the same way as ordinary ones, on slightly damp washed strands, distributing along the length. It makes no sense to massage into the roots. But it is very effective to wrap the top of the hair completely. The composition will remain from a quarter to a full hour. Wash it off either with plain water or herbal decoction.
If it is completely impossible to wash the product, it is permissible to use shampoo. You can use the mask once every two or three days. For the final disposal of henna, at least five, maximum ten procedures are required. The amount depends on personal characteristics, but after the first wash, there is no point in waiting for a miracle.
Vegetable oils work very effectively. To wash off the color, take enough olive, corn or sunflower extract and heat it in a steam bath. The mass must be applied along the length and wrapped on top. Leave the composition for a couple of hours. It is washed off with shampoo for oily hair. If the result is unsatisfactory, you need to repeat the procedure again.
The natural oils of burdock and castor oil contribute to the acceleration of the restoration of the native tone. The amount depends on the length of the strand. On the average, a couple of large spoons of burdock extract and a spoon of castor oil are enough. According to reviews, a slight heating of funds is acceptable. The composition is evenly applied from the roots along all strands, a mass of curls is collected in a bundle, wrapped on top. You need to keep a couple of hours.
Next, it remains to thoroughly rinse the hair several times. The color of the oil mask washes out superbly. For this reason, both foam and water quickly stain during washing. It is useful to carry out oil removal of tone before each wash. When left overnight, the effect intensifies, the tone disappears faster.
Corrosive potent henna is powerless over dairy and egg products: they contain a lot of acids, and with constant exposure to coloring pigments, they push them out of the hair. Nature is better than chemists to suggest useful recipes at home.
An infusion of red pepper can get rid of the unwanted tone of greasy strands. No additional washing components are needed. The agent is applied along the length and left for a quarter to a third of an hour.
It will help oily hair after dyeing and a composition of three large spoons of blue or white clay, dissolved in low-fat kefir to the consistency of sour cream. The mass is kept for about an hour.
A yolk whipped with fifty milliliters of high-quality rum or cognac will help wash off the paint from normal strands. On the hair, the exposure time is from two-thirds to a full hour.
You can dissolve fifty grams of yeast in a glass of kefir with a fat content of 2.5%. Leave the mass on the hair from half to two-thirds of an hour. You can apply such masks daily, and wash the strands with warm water.
Dry strands will get rid of henna with a mask of a pair of yolks whipped with four large spoons of burdock extract. To them add half a teaspoon of mustard powder, filled with warm water. The mixture is kneaded for a long time and added to the yolk-oil mass. It is applied to curls for an hour. Burdock can be replaced with castor oil.
Fifteen percent sour cream, which is left for an hour, works well. Even sour sour cream will get rid of the new color after a few sessions. It is applied to curls, wrapped on top and kept for an hour. The redhead is washed off in this way very noticeably.
It is good to rinse the curls with a solution of vinegar: for twenty liters of water, three large spoons are required. You need to rinse the curls in it daily, and the bright red hair after dyeing will change its shade to noble copper.
Alcohol will help open the hair scales. The pigment is well washed off with it. A seven percent agent is applied to the strands and held for five minutes without rinsing. Then any oil is applied to the curls and left for half an hour, wrapping the head warmer. From time to time it is recommended to warm up the head with a hairdryer. The method is not suitable for thin and weakened strands. Hot water is good for them, not alcohol.
Laundry soap also wins henna. The alkali will open the scales. The hair is washed with soap and olive extract is applied. Sessions are held once a week. After a couple of months, for the most part, henna is washed out. Then you can dye the strands in a different color.
With such home remedies, washing off henna from the hair will turn out to be effective and quite simple. No one will say how many times you have to repeat, but the shade will become less bright or after a few sessions the original color will return. An additional plus is the beneficial properties of masks. They nourish curls, give them shine and strength. Even for this, it is worth trying home remedies. But they will definitely wash off the henna. There is no cheating here.
The more time has passed after staining, the more difficult it is to get rid of the consequences of an unsuccessful experiment. It is optimal to start washing after three days, it is pointless to think for a long time. Further, getting rid of the unwanted tone will be more difficult.
For a lemon mask, fruit juice with finely chopped lemon slices is applied to black or red curls. It is necessary to keep the remedy for three hours. The procedure is carried out in two or three days. After seven procedures, the results will be noticeable.
Painting henna with other paints will give a fantastic bright shade of incredible color. And getting rid of it is almost impossible. But how many recipes for flushing masks! It is necessary to focus on the type of hair and remember that there are compositions for dry strands that are harmful to fatty ones, and vice versa.
Having chosen your option, the test before applying the composition is carried out on the occipital strand, which, if unsuccessful, can be hidden. The prepared product is applied to it and left for a while. Based on the result, it will become clear whether such a recipe is suitable or you have to look for another.
How many sessions to conduct and what will be the results is determined by the condition of the hair. Those who did not help with flushing will have to use basma to restore the original color of the hair. Natural dye will eliminate the piercing red tone and give a shade from caramel to chocolate. Just before that, basma should be brewed with boiling water or mixed with olive oil.
How to wash off basma from hair? Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. It is applied to the strands for five to ten minutes and washed. If you don't like the results, you can decapitate. But the service is provided in the salons, and at home it is not feasible.
Henna nourishes the curls and gives them a spectacular tone. This tool has already been tested and has proven itself on the positive side. Nourishes and heals hair and basma. Just before you decide to become a platinum blonde immediately after dyeing with natural dyes, it is worth remembering how long henna keeps on your hair. So before you change your tone, you should carefully weigh all the pros and cons.
Hi all!
Oh girls, if I knew that henna is so hard to get out of my hair, then I would not start painting, but it's too late, I've been wearing henna for more than four years. It accumulated in my hair for years and instead of light red hair (I thought I would have such a color), I got copper, and in some places red. I really didn’t like the color, and I was tired of painting with henna, besides, I wanted to become a blonde.
In the photo, of course, my hair is nothing, but in life they are much worse, there are few of them (that's why I always remove them on one side), they are very dry and brittle, thin, in places like fluff.
When I was wearing makeup, I thought that I would be honey-red, as a result I got an “orange” (several days of a kefir mask and the color became better). But after a month, the henna washed off by itself, almost completely. But despite the fact that I did not like the color, I thought that I overexposed the henna and next time I will not be so nuclear. And so it happened, although the color was still not what I wanted.
First painting. I managed to wash away the "nuclear orange".
Years passed, and the color darkened, turned red, and I really wanted to get rid of henna.
I started looking for information on the Internet, watching all sorts of video blogs of those who get rid of henna. And the worst thing was that in their videos they so confidently stated that they would be able to bring it out, but in the end, in the next videos they were either with their hair cut off or painted over in a dark color. I draw conclusions that henna won them in this fight. But, I decided to act anyway and started my war.
Here I read reviews about this wash and decided to buy it in a beauty salon (price 350 r).
I'm not going to go into detail about how it all happened, I just acted clearly according to the instructions.
1. I applied, wrapped my head with a film and burned with a hair dryer all this time.
2. After 20 minutes, I pulled off the composition with paper towels (this is done easily, since the composition becomes more liquid from the hair dryer)
And so 4 circles.
3. I applied bottle 3 to my whole head and washed it off with shampoo and soda (replacement of deep cleaning shampoo)
I read that some people don't apply bottle 3, like because of it the color returns and it is not intended for those who paint with paint from ordinary shops, but only for those who paint with professional paint.
I had henna on my head (the wash is not intended for it), I used this bottle 3 and the color did not return.
4. I dried my hair and dyed it.
I was shocked when I saw my color. All the redness was gone, the hair was no longer so dark. But the paint didn’t take me (according to the instructions, after washing off, you need to paint), in general, the effect is zero, only in those places where the roots have brightened.
This is the color after washing and painting. But the next day the roots were no longer so yellow, but became more natural blond.
But, I wanted to be a blonde, but light paint does not take me, then I decided to take and evict my supra hair. I was very afraid to do this (I saw the results of those who lighten up after henna) and therefore I decided to try to lighten one strand. Well, not in vain I was afraid, the color became orange. Then I lightened this unfortunate strand 3 more times, but it did not become white.
The color is just like the first henna painting)
And how much I would not want to become a blonde, I pulled myself together and said "stop!". I won’t achieve white supra (four times for sure), but I’ll only kill my hair. In addition, after washing off, I had a normal red color on my head, the transition from the roots was smooth, and after supra I would have become just nuclear orange.
In the end, I decided to leave everything as it is and no longer paint, but to grow my hair. I think that I will repeat the wash in a month.
The result in different lighting (during the week, by the way, white from the roots makes sense very quickly)
There was another attempt to illuminate a strand (near the face) with a supra. This is how the strand looks after one clarification.
What about the hair, does the wash ruin it? Absolutely not! To be honest, I myself am in shock and considering what kind of chemistry it is, and I did it 4 times, and the hair is in the same condition as it was. Also, the color did not return and did not darken.
Everyone writes about the terrible smell, yes, it really is. I didn’t really notice him during the wash and didn’t even open the window. And the most tinny began later, on the day when I went to bed. The smell of rotten eggs, sewerage or a village toilet, from this I could not sleep. Yes, and my husband, who is not squeamish at all and he answers “yes, it’s okay” to everything, constantly said that the stench was terrible.
It was very cold in the apartment and somehow I crawled under the covers with my head to warm up, as a result, I felt so sick from this smell and it even seemed that my face began to pinch. My pillow and hats smell of this muck and it disappears for at least a week. Therefore, I would advise you to do a wash when you will not need to contact people closer than a meter for the next few days. I even had to delay closing my session debts for a week.
And so I recommend the wash, it even came up to me for removing henna. But those who think that you can get rid of henna completely, I hasten to upset. Even the remnants of henna you can only repaint (in darker tones), cut or grow, brighten (but it is very difficult to achieve white, you need a pro here). Perhaps in the salon if you find a good master (and as everyone knows that in salons they don’t take on people dyed with henna), then he could come up with something, but prepare a tidy sum and you won’t be given any guarantee of the result for sure.
Nobody won in my fight with henna. Henna is partially gone, but it didn’t let me become a blonde. At the same time, the color suits me so far and does not irritate me like that dark one. So we have a temporary compromise) I still hope for the help of the sun, then the henna will burn out and become lighter.)
Iranian henna is a popular natural dye that strengthens hair and gives it a rich red hue. Because of its harmlessness and durability, it is popular with women of all ages. It has a significant drawback - it is difficult to withdraw. When trying to wash off henna with chemicals, there is a chance that the hair will turn green or blue. To prevent this from happening, you need to use masks, mixtures and infusions.
Henna penetrates deeply into the hair structure and is washed out of them only six months later in the process of standard washing. The need to remove it arises in cases where you want to return the natural color of the hair or make a perm.
The most effective way to get rid of henna is to wash it off with shampoo immediately after dyeing.
Most of the dye will be gone. For those who have oily hair, the following method is suitable. You will need:
The hair is evenly lubricated with tincture so that there is no untreated area left. They put on a bag, leave the mask for a quarter of an hour, rinse well using shampoo.
Using non-chemical means, it is unlikely that it will be possible to lose the redhead, but it is realistic to bring them closer to the natural shade. Owners of normal and dry strands can take note of this recipe. The yolk is mixed with rum or cognac, distributed over the head, after an hour - washed off with warm water. Shampoo is not required.
For girls suffering from dry hair, a simple way to get rid of henna is suitable. Burdock or castor oil is mixed with egg yolk, mustard powder is added, combined until smooth. The mask is applied to the strands, a shower cap is put on, and a warm towel is placed on top. After an hour, the head is washed with shampoo, rinsing it with vinegar solution.
A good result when trying to eliminate the effect of henna is white or blue cosmetic clay. It is mixed with kefir to the density of sour cream. Lubricate the hair with the mixture, keep the mask for a couple of hours. Since the clay dries the strands, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer after the mask.
You can quickly remove henna thanks to a yeast mask. 50 g of yeast are dissolved in 100 g of kefir. The mixture is applied to the entire length of the curls for two hours, then washed off with warm water.
If none of the methods helps, you can try a radical method. Squeeze out all the juice from two onions and lubricate their hair with it, wash it off after an hour. It should be borne in mind that for a long time the head can smell unpleasant.
When henna does not want to leave the strands, and the girl wants to achieve a darker shade, basma is used. It is mixed with ground coffee and dyed with it. The red tint on the curls will disappear: they will turn brown or black.
A radical way to get rid of the effect of henna is to dye your hair dark. It must be remembered that the roots may be darker than the main length. Before the procedure, it is better to consult a hairdresser and try to remove henna from the head as much as possible by washing it off with laundry soap.
An excellent effect in the fight against the problem gives olive oil
It is enough to lubricate the hair with warm olive oil, wrap your head in a towel and leave it for two hours. After the head is washed with shampoo.
An effective way is to use 70% alcohol. Curls are lubricated with alcohol, any oil is applied on top - vegetable or mineral. A plastic bag is put on the head. For the best effect, you can warm the strands with a hairdryer. After a while, the mask is washed off. The alcohol and oil will draw the dye out of the hair.
No less effective in the problem with stubborn henna is ordinary sour cream. It is necessary to evenly lubricate the hair with a dairy product and leave it for an hour on the strands. The mask should be kept for at least an hour.
Laundry soap contains alkali, which promotes the opening of hair scales. To remove henna from hair, it is advisable to wash your head with soap, then moisten the curls with oil. The procedure must be repeated every week.
Vinegar is a powerful tool in the fight against boring henna, washing out the pigment. Pour 3 tablespoons of vinegar into a bowl of hot water and dip your hair in it for 15 minutes. After the time has elapsed, rinse your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
Regular coffee will give a good effect. You need to take 3 tablespoons of coffee, mix them with colorless henna and apply to your hair. Such a tool will allow you to wash your hair from henna - their shade will turn out darker.
When trying to get rid of henna, it is worth remembering that it is easiest to do this in the first 14 days after the staining procedure. After natural paint tightly akin to hair, and return natural color becomes very difficult.
When improvised means do not help, there is only one way out - to turn to professionals. Masters use special emulsions and cosmetics for decapitation. You can buy it in the store and try to get rid of the effect of henna at home. Experts recommend the following means for decapitation:
They contain a neutralizer. Most of them wash off the pigment immediately and do not require re-use. After applying them, you need to make a restoring mask. It should be remembered that the products are applied to wet hair, avoiding contact with the scalp. To minimize damage to the hair, it is recommended to take three-day breaks between sets. If this does not help and the hair is thinner, the masters advise doing toning.
Washing henna in the salon, although it will cost more than using home remedies, it is guaranteed to give a result. Its price depends on the prestige of the institution, the length of the hair, the choice of means. The average cost in Russia is from 1500 rubles to 3000.
If you need to remove henna not only from the eyebrows, you should try to remove the paint with an alcohol tincture. Soak a cotton swab in the liquid and wipe the contaminated areas.
Soda combined with lemon juice gives the same effect.
Since henna washing procedures can cause significant damage to the hair, after them it is imperative to conduct a caring course. It includes:
If possible, you should regularly make caring masks. This will negate the negative consequences after decapitation. A complex effect on a stubborn red hue after henna will give a positive result. The main thing is to show patience and diligence.
The question often arises of how to quickly and safely wash off natural henna from long or short dyed hair, the answer to which is quite simple. Iranian henna is a vegetable dye, natural, natural, environmentally friendly paint.
It is possible to wash off henna with the help of cosmetic or folk remedies at home, using masks and oils, mixtures, tinctures.
Removed red henna is quite difficult. You can simply repaint the strands using harmless basma or chemical paint, but you should not take risks, because such coloring will be heterogeneous and orange or greenish shades are possible. In order to avoid such consequences, henna must first be washed off.
Professional cosmetics for removing henna can be used not only in the salon, but also at home. There are a lot of shampoos and masks that successfully wash off henna, relatively inexpensive in cost, harmless to the hair structure. It is correct to use them more than twice. It is recommended to purchase products such as Salerm, Colorianne Brelil, kapous, Estelle Off, Hair Company Hair Light Remake Color, DECOXON 2FAZE Kapous, Paul Mitchell.
Homemade folk recipes will help wash off the henna and get closer to your real shade of hair color. It will not be possible to resume it completely immediately, because henna lasts a very long time, but the hair will no longer be red.
The most popular means for removing henna using oil. It is recommended to take olive oil. First, heat the oil slightly, and then cover the strands with it along the entire length. Then cover your head with a towel or a polyethylene cap and keep the mixture on your hair for at least two hours. Rinse off this nourishing mask with a special shampoo for oily hair.
Vinegar also fights henna quite successfully. For one basin of heated water, 3-4 tbsp. tablespoons of acetic acid. Of course, it is better to use noble apple or grape vinegar so as not to harm the health of your hair. No more than 10-15 minutes should be kept strands in a bowl of vinegar, and after that, be sure to use a restorative balm. So a decent percentage of coloring henna is washed off.
Rinse henna thoroughly immediately long hair after staining is much easier than after a long time. So in two or three weeks, the red color will become native to your hair, and getting rid of it will be much more difficult. The easiest time to wash off henna is up to three days after dyeing. Approximately 80% of henna can be removed quickly immediately after dyeing. To get started, just rinse your hair with warm water and shampoo, then use folk or cosmetic products.
Colorless henna strengthens the hair, but does not stain them after application.
So how do you get red henna off your hair and brows? In the same way - using oils, masks. Absolutely any oil, vegetable, olive or lemon juice will help well.
If you don’t know how to wash henna from your hair using folk recipes, or buy a special product at a pharmacy or store, think about how much time you have, if you want to keep your scalp healthy. If possible, use more gentle methods of getting rid of the red color, oil, milk masks, herbal folk recipes.
