Time spares no one, over the years, both men and women, hair begins to fade and turn gray. To return them to their former color, ladies use basma. Such natural paint does not spoil the already weakened strands, but on the contrary - gives them vitality. Content:
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Basma properties
- Benefit
- the effect
- Treatment
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Basma colors
- Shades
- Color selection
- Black
- Ginger
- Chocolate
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Basma application
- Proportions
- Recipe
- Usage
- Dyeing
Basma is a natural, completely harmless dye that does not contain any harmful additives. It has a beneficial effect on the structure of the hair, improves its appearance, and gives a beautiful shade.
Properties of basma when dyeing hair
The use of such a powder began in the old days. It was made from the leaves of the tropical indigofer tree. Flour obtained in this way is gray with a greenish tint. Therefore, it is not recommended to color with one basma, otherwise you risk turning your curls from natural to blue-green. Moreover, it is quite difficult to wash off, paint over an unusual shade.
The benefits of basma for hair
With the right use of basma hair dye, you can achieve great results. Even fans of famous brands such as Palette, Casting, Wella will not be able to distinguish between theirs and yours. Also, the natural dye has a low cost and a lot of positive reviews because of its cosmetological properties:
- Stimulates hair shine;
- Saturates curls with various groups of useful trace elements and minerals;
- Gives the strands softness and silkiness, makes them obedient;
- It has a beneficial effect on the hair follicles;
- Enhances the growth of curls;
- It has a beneficial effect on the scalp, relieves dandruff;
- Prevents hair loss.
The advantages of basma include its hypoallergenicity. Natural paint can be applied even to women in position and to nursing mothers.
What does hair look like after basma
Many girls, having learned about the many advantages of basma, want to try the powder on their hair, but you should not rush, but you should carefully study the rules for using basma, which will determine the type of hair:
- When dyeing strands for the first time, you risk getting the wrong color you would like. Therefore, it is recommended to use basma in conjunction with henna. Mix the powders in strict proportions to achieve the desired tone.
- If you have gray strands, be prepared for maximum effect. Basma will give a bright color to the curls, but in places where there was no gray hair, spots with different shades may appear. The paint is best used for women who have an even hair tone.
- Do not use the dye powder more than once a calendar month. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting the opposite effect, i.e. disrupt the water balance in the hair structure. As a result, they will become brittle and take on a dull, unhealthy look.
- Do not dye your hair if you have previously applied a different color or permed.
Be aware that basma is a permanent colorant. It penetrates deeply into the hair, it is almost impossible to wash it, and even more so it will not work to paint over with synthetic paint.
Hair treatment with basma
For girls who have problems with curls, it is better not to use chemical paints with ammonia. But there are times when you can't do without a dye. In this case, basma will suit you. Not only will you get a beautiful color for the strands, but also bring the hair structure in full order. If you don't want to dye your curls, then make masks.
Basma based hair mask recipes:
- Mask for all hair types. Take two tablespoons each of mayonnaise, basma and vegetable oil to neutralize the dye. Mix in a bowl. Apply to curls. Watch a couple of TV commercials, rinse the mixture off your head with warm water.
- For light strands. Mix henna, basma, kefir, lean oil. Apply the composition to the hair for ten minutes. Then wash your hair. The effect will be noticeable almost immediately.
Basma colors for hair
To get a certain hair color, you should choose the right basma for dyeing. Basma is black, red, in addition, the mixture can have a chocolate color. Let's talk about this in more detail now.
What are the shades of basma
Who has not used basma, he does not know that with the help of it you can get various shades of paint. The main thing is to be able to mix the necessary substances in the right proportions:
- By mixing henna and basma, the following shades are obtained: warm blond, brown with a bronze tint, black and coal.
- For a light chestnut color, use henna, basma, and green tea.
- For a beautiful chocolate shade, add coffee to these two ingredients.
How to choose a basma hair color
To get the desired color, first of all, when buying paint, look at the production time. Feel free to examine the packaging carefully. It is advisable to smell the basma. If you smell dampness and feel for lumps, then such a powder is not usable. When you find no flaws, feel free to buy the product. To get different colors, besides the basma itself, they also take henna, coffee, elderberry juice and other natural natural dyes.
Black basma for hair
To become a bright brunette, dye your curls with henna first. Keep the dye on your head for about an hour. Then rinse off the henna and spread basma on your head for about two hours. Then wash your hair thoroughly again.
Red hair basma
Take two packs of henna and one of basma, mix in a bowl. Fill with hot water. Smear all the strands evenly. Leave the paint on for an hour and a half. Then wash off with warm water.
Chocolate basma hair color
An even chocolate shade can be obtained by mixing one part of henna and one basma and some brewed ground coffee. Dilute with hot water until sour cream is thick. Spread the composition on your hair, hold for an hour. Then rinse off with water.
The use of basma for dyeing hair
The rules for using basma for dyeing hair are simple:
- Prepare paint just before use.
- Use only quality raw materials.
- Treat areas of the skin near the hair with a greasy nourishing cream, as the dye is difficult to wash off.
- Put on protective gloves on your hands.
- Use an old rag to cover your shoulders.
- Put a plastic cap on your head, keep in mind that it cannot be washed after use because of the persistent dye.
How to choose the proportions of basma when dyeing hair
By changing the proportions of the content in the mixture of henna and basma, you can get completely different colors and shades of staining. The color of the hair is also influenced by the structure of the hair and the time at which you apply the paint. For some girls, staining takes half an hour, while for others, an hour and a half is not enough. That is why manufacturers advise to test the mixture on a lock of hair before painting the entire head of hair.
Now more about the proportions:
- For black color, you need to take 2 sachets of basma and 1 henna, hold for 40-90 minutes.
- For light brown, mix 1 pack of basma and 1 henna, keep it on the strands for no more than thirty minutes.
- For chestnut shade, as well as for light brown, the composition of the mixture is one to one, but the dyeing time will be 50-65 minutes.
- For bronze color, take 1 packet of basma and 2 henna, hair coloring takes 45-65 minutes.
Basma-based hair dye recipe
Compositions for dyeing curls are prepared in the following order, regardless of the recipe:
- Take the ingredients, mix to give the powder a uniform color.
- Boil water.
- When it cools down a little (up to 90 ° C), gradually add it to the powder and stir.
- You should get a thick gruel, like sour cream.
- As experiments to give an unusual shade, you can add other natural dyes - walnut leaves, shells, coffee, cocoa, black, green tea.
How to use basma for hair at home
When using natural paint at home, be on the lookout - it is not easily washed off not only from hair, but also from other surfaces. Therefore, use carefully so as not to smear new things, clothes. If you have smeared the bathroom, sink, tiles, then immediately wash the surface, do not delay cleaning.
How to dye your hair with basma
Prepare, as described above, things and objects so as not to smear exposed skin. Only after that, start preparing the coloring composition. Hair should not be washed.
Gently apply the still warm mass to the strands of hair with a special brush. Begin to smear hair from the back of the head and gradually smear the entire head of hair to the ends of the hair. Distribute the basma evenly, carefully coat each curl. Then put on a plastic cap and a scarf on top. Wait for the time indicated in the recipe. Finally, wash off the mixture with a mild shampoo.
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Basma improves the condition of the hair and gives it a beautiful, radiant, healthy shine. But in order to get a positive result and not harm the curls, you must follow the rules for using a natural dye.
