Tuesday 19 October 2010

How to Use Cassia Obovata on Hair

How to Use Cassia Obovata on Hair

_ Cassia obovata will give a gold tone to blonde hair Have
you ever wanted healthy hair with a golden tint? Cassia obovata
(Senna italica_) is a plant that contains a faint golden or slight
yellow dye; known also as "neutral henna" or "senna obovata", it
has the conditioning benefits of henna[1][2] Cassia obovata is
safe to use on over relaxed, bleached and dyed hair and can last
anytime from a few shampoos to permanently. It will give dark hair
a conditioning effect and blonde hair a color boost. If you wish to
dye or condition hair with Cassia obovata, read on.

!! Steps !!

* Cassia obovata powder Choose the type of Cassia obovata
you want to use. Premixed Cassia obovata requires less effort but
may not be completely pure (it may contain rhubarb root),[3] and
powdered Cassia obovata takes more time but allows you to have a
more customized mix. When you have made your decision, follow the
instructions under the relevant section below.

* After you're done, rinse out the Cassia obovata with a
sulfate-free shampoo and/or conditioner. You can use
sulfate-containing hair products after you first rinse it out, but
if you haven't washed it out it might strip the Cassia obovata
from your hair.

!! Premixed Cassia !!

* Read the ingredients list on your Cassia obovata. Your
'Cassia obovata' may not be cassia at all if it is premixed. If
Cassia obovata is not on the ingredients list, but Cinnamomum
cassia is, you've got the wrong type of cassia. Look at the other
ingredients. Are there any metallic dyes? What about herbs? It is
important to research any additional ingredients and their
effects.[4] Always strand test premixed cassia!

* Follow the instructions on the box or back of the jar. Read them
very carefully. You may add in herbs, but if you do, remember to
strand test!

!! Cassia Obovata Powder !!

* Put the powder in a large bowl. This is where you will make your
fully customized Cassia obovata mix.

* Mix in a liquid. Research the pros and cons of each
liquid before mixing and decide which one will provide your
desired effect. You can use anything from Chamomile tea to hot
water or even champagne! If you're short on time, try chamomile
tea for a fast dye release. If you have a lot of time, try lemon
juice for a rich stain. The liquid does not have to be acidic, but
most people find acidic mixes stain better.
Add in other herbs. While this step is optional, it's fun and
potentially rewarding to experiment with different herbs for scent,
tone and conditioning that suits your own hair type. Some
suggestions include:

* Unbleached chamomile leaves can be a great blonde booster.

* Cinnamon can add warm red or auburn tones.

* Powdered cloves can mask the cassia scent.

* Rhubarb root, like cassia, contains a large amount of Chrysophanic
acid, which makes it stain yellow so it's great to enhance the
blonde. This will also stain your hands or clothes, so take care!

!! Video !!

!! Tips !!

* Strand test to insure the tone is good. Take note of how long you
let it sit and what herbs and liquid you used if you like the
shade.

* You can add cassia to a henna mix for a strawberry blonde color
with an orange glow in the sunlight.

* If you have a warm skin tone and light hair, cassia will
look great on you!

* Search for Cassia obovata threads and links on your favorite
search engine. The links you find will help you create the perfect
mix for you.

* Look in the related wikiHows section for more natural ways to
color your hair.

* Cassia obovata may loosen your curl pattern, so try to add
curl-boosting herbs if you want your hair texture to stay as curly
as it is currently.

!! Warnings !!

* Although it's very rare, a Cassia obovata allergy is possible, so
it's recommended to put cassia powder under a band-aid for 24
hours. If a rash appears, you might have a cassia allergy.

* If you have cool toned skin, the cassia tone may clash with your
complexion. It's recommended that you learn if you are a warm or a
cool before trying this.

* Do not confuse Cassia obovata with Cinnamomum cassia (cinnamon).
Although they are in the same family of plants, they are not the
same and you cannot substitute Cinnamomum for cassia obovata.

* Do not expect Cassia obovata to have the same effects as peroxide.
It will not lighten black or very dark brown hair. Most people
find that only those with blonde and light brunette hair see any
lightening effects.

* If using cassia with amla powder note that the cassia dye will
deplete, so if you want no dye, mix amla with cassia.

* Don't bother doing a cassia gloss; it will be unnoticeable and
provide hardly any conditioning.

* If you have "hard water" (water with an enormous amount of
minerals), your hair may turn green due to mineral buildup –
remember to strand test!

!! Related WikiHows !!

* How to Apply Henna to Hair

* How to Highlight Your Hair With Lemons

* How to Lighten Your Hair With Cinnamon

* How to Bring out Natural Red and Blond Highlights

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