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| − | {{fa}}<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>Wikipedia, Senna (genus), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senna_(genus)</ref><ref>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. | + | {{fa}}<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. |
[[Category:Coloring Hair]] | [[Category:Coloring Hair]] | ||
[[Category:Hair Remedies]] | [[Category:Hair Remedies]] | ||
== 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 | + | #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. |
# After you're done, rinse out the Cassia obovata with a sulfate-free [[Shampoo Your Hair|shampoo]] and/or conditioner. You can use sulfate-containing hair products after you first rinse it out, but if you haven't washed it out it might strip the Cassia obovata from your hair. | # After you're done, rinse out the Cassia obovata with a sulfate-free [[Shampoo Your Hair|shampoo]] and/or conditioner. You can use sulfate-containing hair products after you first rinse it out, but if you haven't washed it out it might strip the Cassia obovata from your hair. | ||
=== Premixed Cassia === | === Premixed Cassia === | ||
| − | # Read the [[Follow a Recipe when You Don't Have All the Ingredients|ingredients]] list on your Cassia obovata. Your 'Cassia obovata' may not be cassia at all if it is premixed. If Cassia obovata is not on the ingredients list, but Cinnamomum cassia is, you've got the wrong type of cassia. Look at the other ingredients. Are there any metallic dyes? What about herbs? It is important to research any additional ingredients and their effects.<ref>Check the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database for more information on cosmetic additives, at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/</ref> Always strand test premixed cassia! | + | # Read the [[Follow a Recipe when You Don't Have All the Ingredients|ingredients]] list on your Cassia obovata. Your 'Cassia obovata' may not be cassia at all if it is premixed. If Cassia obovata is not on the ingredients list, but Cinnamomum cassia is, you've got the wrong type of cassia. Look at the other ingredients. Are there any metallic dyes? What about herbs? It is important to research any additional ingredients and their effects.<ref name="rf3">Check the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database for more information on cosmetic additives, at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/</ref> Always strand test premixed cassia! |
# Follow the instructions on the box or back of the jar. Read them very carefully. You may add in herbs, but if you do, remember to strand test! | # Follow the instructions on the box or back of the jar. Read them very carefully. You may add in herbs, but if you do, remember to strand test! | ||
=== Cassia obovata powder === | === Cassia obovata powder === | ||
