Difference between revisions of "Use Cassia Obovata on Hair"
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| − | + | <br>Have you ever wanted healthy hair with a golden tint? Cassia obovata (''Senna italica'') is a plant that contains a faint golden or slight yellow dye; known also as "neutral henna" or "senna obovata", it has the conditioning benefits of henna<ref name="rf1">Wikipedia, Senna (genus), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senna_(genus)</ref><ref name="rf2">Catherine Cartwright-Jones, Cassia obovata, http://www.hennaforhair.com/faq/cassiaobovata.html</ref> Cassia obovata is safe to use on over relaxed, bleached and dyed hair and can last anytime from a few shampoos to permanently. It will give dark hair a conditioning effect and blonde hair a color boost. If you wish to dye or condition hair with Cassia obovata, read on. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Choose the type of Cassia obovata you want to use. Premixed Cassia obovata requires less effort but may not be completely pure (it may contain rhubarb root),<ref name="rf2" /> and powdered Cassia obovata takes more time but allows you to have a more customized mix. When you have made your decision, follow the instructions under the relevant section below. | #Choose the type of Cassia obovata you want to use. Premixed Cassia obovata requires less effort but may not be completely pure (it may contain rhubarb root),<ref name="rf2" /> and powdered Cassia obovata takes more time but allows you to have a more customized mix. When you have made your decision, follow the instructions under the relevant section below. | ||
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#*Rhubarb root, like cassia, contains a large amount of Chrysophanic acid, which makes it stain yellow so it's great to enhance the blonde. This will also stain your hands or clothes, so take care! | #*Rhubarb root, like cassia, contains a large amount of Chrysophanic acid, which makes it stain yellow so it's great to enhance the blonde. This will also stain your hands or clothes, so take care! | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
