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What Is Henna?
Henna or ‘Lawsonia inermis’ is a privet type bush that
grows abundantly throughout the eastern countries. It has a
natural, vibrant red color that also coats hair to add loads
of shine.
Henna quality depends on which country it is grown in. For
instance, Egyptian and Pakistan henna gives a weak orange.
Lush uses the finest henna in the world, which is grown in
Iran (Persia) and gives a vibrant red color. Obtaining
Iranian henna is not simple, but we are lucky enough to have
a supply line into the UK. We purchase it by the container
load (a few tons at a time) to offer the finest possible
henna to our customers.
History
Hennas have been used since 3400 BC and is are well
documented safe methods for dying hair (and skin).
Hennas offer a safe alternative to coloring with commercial
hair dyes. A henna can be modified with other ingredients
like chamomile, rhubarb, coffee, and indigo.
Originally, common commercial hair dyes were a product of
the carpet dying industry in France. Such dyes were fatal
substances and resulted in the deaths of many people.
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