Indian basma, hair dye, 100 gr

basmoj Natural dye (grayish green powder), which is obtained from the dried leaves of the tropical Indigofera bush (Indigofera). From this plant receive two basic dyes - indigo (bright blue), which for a long time was painted with fabrics and basmas.

Basma - an environmentally friendly product, comprising biologically active substances and vitamins. Basma, as well as henna, contains tannic, mineral substances, resins and wax, vitamin C, which have anti - inflammatory, astringent, wound - healing effect, providing a therapeutic effect on the hair and scalp.

Due to these cosmetic properties, dandruff disappears, and the hair itself ceases to fall out. Basma, not only heals wounds and relieves inflammation, it fights against the harmful bacteria that cause it. Such properties of basma make it an excellent tool for coloring and simultaneously treating hair. It can be used in the form of infusions, rinses, gruel.

Basma nourishes the scalp, strengthens the roots, thus stimulating hair growth and preventing hair loss.

Moreover, Basma greatly increases the amount of hair style, which is especially good for owners of thin and not very thick hair. For dry, brittle hair or skin diseases, vegetable paints should be used.

Basma is a natural remedy, so it is especially suitable for sensitive individuals to chemical components of synthetic hair dyes.

Basma and henna: proportions

The proportions of basma and henna are selected according to the desired tone and intensity of the hue.

If the powders are diluted in a 1: 1 ratio, a rich chestnut shade results. Blue - black, hair - the proportion should be 1: 2 (henna: basma). To get bronze shades, you need to change the proportion of the constituent components to (1: 2 basma: henna).

The coloration of basma is the same as for henna staining. Only after application of the composition, it is not necessary to cover the head with a thermal cap. After the required time, rinse hair with water without shampoo.

The basma mass must be freshly prepared. Long - term storage is not allowed, since the mixture is oxidized in air and can give unpredictable results.

Basma paint drains easily, especially with short hair. Therefore, it can add a binding component, for example decoction of flaxseed, glycerin, oil, etc. , - this mixture is better retained on the hair and easily washed off, besides the oil will prevent the dryness of the composition.