Powder henna - what is it and why is it so popular?

Eyebrow styling treatments have recently gained enormous popularity. It is no longer a several-minute procedure performed in a beauty salon.

Clients coming to a beauty salon for a henna eyebrow treatment actually had a hair coloring procedure done with a classic dye. The sole purpose of this treatment was to tint the hairs and give them a darker color.

What is eyebrow powder henna and why has it become so popular?

Powder henna is an eyebrow styling treatment for discerning clients tailored to their individual needs. Unlike traditional henna (dye), powder styling is designed not only to tint, but also to nurture and nourish the skin and hair, and to give the right shape to the eyebrows.

The natural composition of products preparing for the procedure as well as the henna itself may surprise you.

The idea of a natural method of eyebrow coloring using lavonia leaf extract is not innovative. Back in ancient times, women used natural plant-based products such as lavsonia and indigo to color their hair and eyebrows.

This traditional treatment is back in favor, and thanks to modern technology we can get a wide range of colors. It is worth knowing that the composition of the powder henna preparation differs from the so-called ordinary henna.

What does the powder henna treatment consist of?

Powder henna styling is primarily a procedure that should be performed in a professional beauty salon.

The beautician, after a detailed interview, will check for contraindications to the procedure and get to know the client's expectations. If there is a risk of an allergic reaction to any component of the preparations, she will perform an allergy test and schedule another appointment.

The powder henna treatment begins with proper skin preparation. The beautician will thoroughly cleanse the skin by washing off eyebrow makeup, perform a scrub and degrease and tone the skin. Thanks to the use of special preparations, the treatment is permanent and, above all, safe for the skin.

When starting the procedure, the stylist will determine what shape and color of eyebrows will best enhance the client's natural beauty. While performing the geometry of the eyebrows, the final shape is plotted using gauges and threads.

Thanks to the possibility of tinting the skin, powder henna gives the opportunity to fill in the gaps, which is not achieved with classic henna (paint), which only colors the hairs. Then the beautician, using a white paste, will protect the skin around the eyebrows. Thus prepared skin is suitable for coloring. Powder henna is mixed with an activator based on mineral water, and not, as in the case of paint, hydrogenated water. Powder henna gives us a wide range of colors.

Thus, you can expect both a natural effect of powder eyebrows and a strong effect of highlighting the eye frame.

During the coloring process, henna is applied with a special brush, first the first thin layer then the second layer much thicker. Henna is washed off with a cotton ball soaked in water and oil. Immediately after washing off the eyebrows can still darken. Then the eyebrows should be adjusted and unruly hairs should be styled.

If the hairs do not want to align, the stylist may suggest an eyebrow lamination treatment, which facilitates the alignment of unruly hairs.

It is worth remembering to properly care for the hair after eyebrow styling treatments. For this purpose, you can purchase a professional product in a sachet, containing a perfectly composed set of oils

The price of powder henna ranges from PLN 80 to 150 and the duration of such a procedure is from 45min even to 60min.

The effect of powder eyebrow styling remains on the skin and hair for up to 14 days. However, it depends on individual predisposition. Many factors such as the condition of the skin or the presence of autoimmune diseases can cause powder henna to last on the skin for a much shorter time.

Can you make henna yourself at home?

Powder henna is a very popular procedure. Many girls make an attempt and perform this procedure on their own at home. To perform powder henna it is recommended to use the services of a professional stylist. Performing the powder henna treatment in a salon guarantees that you will enjoy the effect of a perfectly matched hairstyle.