For centuries, henna has been used as a dye for hair, fingernails, skin (mehendi) and so on. We all know how henna is an great natural hair colourant. What many of us don't know is how great henna is for our hair in so many different ways. If you had dismissed going that extra mile to whip-up some henna-based concoction for your hair all this while, read on. By the end of the story, you will be out the door, on your way to pick up some henna. Yes, that's how good it is for your hair. Here's why: 1. Henna heals the scalp Many nasty hair woes like dandruff, dry scalp, and hair fall stem from an unhealthy scalp. Yes, your scalp needs TLC as well! Henna helps with that. Henna is a coolant, so it soothes the scalp, while unclogging the pores and adjusting the pH of your scalp. It also helps regulate the oil secretion on your scalp helping keep dandruff in check. Who would have thought that one humble ingredient would pack so much of a punch,right? 2. Henna boosts hair growth Who doesn't like long, luscious tresses just like on TV, huh? However, with the kind of stressful lives that we all lead these days, hair fall, lack of hair growth beyond a certain point, and other hair woes are more than common. That's where natural remedies like henna hair packs come in. You can use henna in a DIY mask or as a hair pack in combination with other natural ingredients like aloe vera, amla powder, coconut milk, curd, castor oil etc. Henna heals your scalp and nourishes it. It also stalls hair fall by helping balance the pH of your scalp. All these actions together boost hair growth from inside.
