-Apply the cassia paste onto clean hair that is either damp or dry. Apply mixture in layers starting from the back and moving forward. -Wrap your hair and leave on for at least 3-4 hours. -Rinse or wash paste out.
Can you leave cassia in your hair overnight?
Cassia for Colouring
The dye release is important if you’re wanting to add golden/strawberry tints to you hair. Let the Cassia release from 3-4 hours to over night for best results.
How often should you use cassia hair?
The effects of Cassia Obovata are not permanent like they are with henna. It will only last for approximately 2-3 weeks. You will have to continually maintain it in your hair care regimen in order to enjoy the benefits long term.
What does cassia do to hair?
Cassia strengthens hair roots stimulating hair growth and thickens hair leaving it strong and healthy. Cassia is also a brilliant hair shine conditioner that will leave you with glossy shining hair particularly if blonde colored hair.
How do you use cassia as a conditioner?
For a quick conditioning treatment, mix Ancient Sunrise® Cassia powder with distilled water and apply immediately. Cover and leave it on the hair as long as desired (one hour is good). This is a good method for those who have light or gray hair and do not want a noticeable color change.
Does cassia lighten henna?
It will not color or lighten darker shades but is a great natural conditioning treatment. Achieve beautiful shades of blonde, strawberry blonde, and reds by adjusting your cassia with other botanical herbs such as Indigo, Amla, Cassia or Henna. Cassia will keep your hair soft and shiny!
Is 2 hours enough for henna?
Apply henna for maximum 2-3 hours in one time, more than that will make hair excessively dry and it will start breaking up. 5. Preconditioning & shampoo should be done before henna application, rinse your henna with plain water only after the process.
Can you leave cassia in hair?
Cassia Obovata, also known as senna (neutral henna)
-Apply the cassia paste onto clean hair that is either dry or damp. Apply mixture in layers starting from the back and moving forward. –Wrap your hair and leave on for at least an hour. -Rinse or wash paste out.
How does cassia strengthen hair?
Benefits for conditioning the hair with Cassia
- Gives a deep shine.
- Strengthens and protects hair.
- Treats heat or chemically damaged hair.
- Promotes hair growth.
- Thickens fine hair.
- Conditions hair of all colours and conditions.
- Balances sebum production and dryness of the scalp.
- Helps against dandruff.
Does cassia dry hair?
Cassia treatments can be drying for some. We recommend for dryer hair types to co-wash your cassia paste out, or use a moisturizing oil after your treatment (Moisturize). If your hair is already dry, you will want to pre-oil your hair the night before or a couple of hours before doing this treatment for best results.
Can I use cassia on dyed hair?
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.
Is cassia good for curls?
Helps Define Curls
They are constantly looking for products that add shine to their hair, helps them get rid of dandruff, and improves the scalp condition. Cassia Obovato is a perfect plant-based ingredient that can help you with undefined and torn-down curls.
Does Cassia Obovata cover grey?
After one hour, I rinsed out the product and conditioned my hair. I let my hair air dry, and the result is about what I expect from cassia: good conditioning, shine and volume, and little color, even over grays. All in all, the product worked as expected.
Can you mix cassia with conditioner?
This video details how to make cassia. Once you are done making the treatment, you can also add an additional amount of off the shelf conditioner, other oils, or even honey. It is really up to you.
Does cassia oxidize?
If left to oxidize for at least 12 hours and acidified with an acid ingredient (like yoghurt or lemon juice) and if mixed with an infusion of chamomile, Cassia can release light and golden highlights.
What is the difference between cassia and henna?
Cassia versus Henna – Differences
While both strengthen damaged hair and share other similarities, there are differences like the fact that for Henna to strengthen and deposit color, the dye within it (lawsone) must be released. Since Cassia does not color dark hair, there’s no need to wait for a dye to release.
How do you dye your hair with cassia?
Cassia Recipe for Hair
Apply to dry or damp hair in the same way that you would apply the henna paste. ▶ Keep wrapped in plastic for 2-4 hours and then wash out with warm water followed by a shampoo with neutral soap and conditioner. Remember that cassia is for adding gold tones to blonde or grey hair.
Can you mix henna and cassia?
When you mix our Cassia powder with something acidic, such as lemon juice, it brings out a yellow/blonde dye. This can be mixed with a very small amount of henna, resulting in a strawberry blonde shade, or redder tones in the blonde.
What does cassia do to henna?
This cassia will not color hair on its own, but can create an array of beautiful shades when used with henna and/or indigo. This cassia will also add beautiful shine to dull hair and create volume. Not only will you get more shine, but cassia can help define and lift your curls!
Should I oil my hair after applying henna?
Natural Conditioner
After applying henna, oil your hair using mustard oil, and shampoo your hair the next day. This will leave your naturally conditioned and soft, and the results will last longer.
Is 30 minutes enough for henna?
Let Your Henna Mixture Soak
After preparing the mixture, it is recommended to let it sit a minimum of 30 minutes. However, I like to let it sit soak as long as possible, to give henna a chance to fully release its dying properties.