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Henna, with the scientific name Lawsonia inermis, is a flowering plant containing a burgundy coloured dye molecule called lawsone. Lawsone, which is concentrated in the plant’s leaves, bonds with protein, thus explaining the usage of the plant as a dye to colour the skin, nails and hair. It is likewise used for dyeing leather, silk and wool. Pure henna can give a natural red colouration to the hair. Those with brown or black colours already contain other dyes and ingredients. It is advisable to use the natural henna since other dyes have chemicals that may harm the hair. Nowadays, this plant is so famous that it is already commercially grown in various nations like Pakistan, Egypt, India and Bangladesh.

Aside from being an all-natural dye, henna is also an excellent conditioner for the hair since it can strengthen the hair with its nourishing components. It also has anti-fungal elements that control the development of dandruff in the scalp. When the dye is used on the hair, it makes it easier to detangle the hair, which becomes more manageable. Since it is a natural dye, it colours the hair a lovely, natural red.

Henna, which is a natural product, has a different effect compared to synthetic hair dyes. In fact, it coats the hair with a transparent and reddish colour. The more the dye is applied on the hair, the more the colour becomes darker.

When used on dark brown or black hair, the hair turns burgundy with reddish highlights, which are clearly visible in the sunlight. However, with blond or white hair, it turns into a natural red colouring. When henna is used on red hair, it makes the hair turn an even darker red.

In using henna, you can create a paste that suits your type of hair. Those who worry about their hair turning dry after dyeing can add special oils to the paste mixture. Some add eggs, floral water and other natural ingredients in making their dye paste.

Here are some quick tips in dyeing your hair using henna :-
- Mix warm water or warm lemon juice with henna. Allow the mixture to settle for two to 12 hours, depending on the release of the henna powder.
- After the dye settles for hours, you can now apply it on the hair using gloves to avoid henna stains on the hands. Make sure you cover the hair equally with the paste.
- Let the paste dry. Wash and then finally, rinse the paste out from the hair with running water.