By Clelia Cecilia Angelo, Founder & CEO, Surya Brasil
Winter is the time when most of us suffer from dry, brittle, frizzy hair. Due to the cold weather, the moisture of the hair depletes, leading to all these problems apart from hair fall as the roots weaken. Harsh chemical-based hair care products are a big factor that add to more problems, and often times just simply shifting to natural, vegan, and organic products cuts down most of these problems.
Henna that has been used to cover the greys is also a great way to provide hair and scalp with nutrients. It is a natural source of Vitamin E and tannin; thus, it is being used as hair mask as well to soften hair. It works as an excellent conditioner, and also curbs down the frizz, and makes hair stronger. Henna cream, or premixed henna is also now available in the market that makes the henna application process mess free with its easy to use applicator. Those who have been using chemical based conditioners to make hair smooth will find henna to be more useful, as it has multiple benefits and no side effects.
Henna cream also balances the pH of the scalp while calming down the sebaceous glands thus curbing extra oil production that makes hair oily. Henna is rich in anti-oxidant and protein, supplying the hair follicles with much needed nutrients and strengthening it. Regular application of henna also curbs dandruff. Moreover, you are saved from exposure to cancer causing chemicals such as ammonia and its byproducts – Diethanolamine, Triethanolamine, and Ethanolamine. EDTA, Gluten, PPD, GMOS, TEA, resorcinol, hydrogen peroxide, paraben, DEA, sulphates are also found in harsh chemical-based hair dyes. Switching to henna cream will save you from their harmful effects.
Henna cream when mixed with Brazilian herbs such as Babassu oil, Jaborandi, Guarana, Malva, Jua, Aca etc can give smooth hair and result in gorgeous colors like copper, black, brown, burgundy and blonde. The color stays on for about 10 washes, and all you need to do is color the root growth. One can use henna cream as often as needed, without any mandatory gap. In fact, post coloration products that are gentle on the hair will enable you to ensure that the color stays longer.
In fact, use a natural, vegan, and organic shampoo that is devoid of sulphates, parabens, and harsh chemical dyes and is loaded with herbal extracts and fruits from India and Brazil’s biodiversity. You can pair it with a conditioner that contains nourishing components such as Amazonian vegetable oils butters and rice protein. To ensure your hair have a beautiful finish, make sure that the shampoos and conditioners are free of mineral oil, silicones, synthetic fragrances, and chemicals.
Another habit that must be changed is, washing hair with warm or hot water, especially during winter. During the winter, we all enjoy taking lengthy, hot baths since it feels like the best way to beat the chill. Hot water, on the other hand, can cause dry skin and further damage to the hair. It causes brittle hair and flaky, itchy skin on the scalp. This might also result in dandruff that is obstinate and does not go away. It is actually advisable to wash your hair with cold water and an organic, natural, and vegan shampoo. A relaxing hot oil massage to improve the blood circulation helps the scalp to absorb these nutrients in a better way. Small changes along with the goodness of henna cream will make sure that your hair thrive this winter and are ready to take on the challenges that life throws at you.