Henna powder or henna gel for your eyebrows and eyelashes?

Women have fallen in love with henna for eyebrows and eyelashes! More and more ladies are visiting beauty salons to have their eye contours highlighted naturally with the use of powder henna or gel henna. Today we will take a closer look at these two types of plant dyes and check whether such a treatment is safe and what the advantages of these methods of shaping are. Let’s have a look!

Why is henna for eyebrows and eyelashes a good idea?

Henna for eyebrows and eyelashes is one of the best methods of shaping your facial hair. Why? Because the procedure involves the use of a natural dye of plant origin, made from powdered and then cooked Lawsonia inermis L leaves and shoots. It is worth mentioning that this mixture obtained directly from the so-called henna tree allows the skin and hair to be dyed exclusively in shades of orange and red. Fortunately, the manufacturers of henna for eyelashes and eyebrows complete this natural plant-based formulation with specially selected ingredients which allow the skin and hair to be dyed with a black colour as well as different shades of brown.

Henna for eyelashes and eyebrows has been appreciated mostly for its durability. When properly applied, it allows you to enjoy the effects of the emphasised brow ridge or eye contour for up to 2 to 4 weeks. It is also a very useful method of filling any hair cavities and thinnings. Of course, the plant dye allows you to obtain both natural and stunning effect at the same time. And what is more, there are really no post-treatment recommendations. Gel henna as well as powder henna do not fade under the influence of chlorinated water or when you spend time in a sauna.

Is henna for eyebrows and eyelashes safe?

As long as an allergy test is carried out before the treatment and the stylist has experience in working with eyelash and eyebrow henna, it is completely safe and does not involve any kind of risk. The natural Noble Lashes henna is the best solution, as it does not cause allergies and is extremely popular with stylists.

The advantages of powder henna

Powder henna is considered true henna because it is made from powdered leaves and shoots of Lawsonia inermis. The colouring treatment itself does not require the use of alcohol and oxidants – water will do just fine. To make sure that the process of dyeing the skin and hair goes off without a hitch, mixing powder henna with purified water that is free from heavy metals is recommended.

Powder henna covers the hair and skin with a colour, yet it does not change their natural tones. This means that it is not a permanent styling method and requires regular touch-ups to maintain the optimal effects. This is an advantage for many women as they don't have to worry about the unwanted treatment results lasting for too long. Another benefit of powder henna is the possibility to enjoy the results of the treatment for 4-5 weeks in the case of hair and about 2 weeks when it comes to the skin. Thanks to this, all the hair cavities are beautifully filled and almost invisible.

The list of the advantages of powder henna for eyebrows and eyelashes includes the ability to enjoy very natural hair shades, which are not exaggerated and do not contour your eye area in a rather grotesque way, as well as conditioning properties. As it turns out, natural powder henna not only makes the hair look beautiful and dyes it to the preferred colour, it also stimulates its growth, protects from damage and intensely nourishes.

What should I know about gel henna?

Gel henna essentially allows a natural effect, which is more delicate than in a case of its powder counterpart, to be achieved. The treatment itself is also much shorter, and the product does not require multiple applications to give you the desired results of bringing out and making your eye area look more aquiline. Gel henna is also softer in texture and, most importantly, it does not dye the skin – only the hair. That is why it is recommended for people who want to subtly darken their natural eyebrows or eyelashes.

The treatment with gel henna for eyebrows involves using a special activator, which, as its name suggests, “activates" the ingredients of the formulation and ensures trouble-free dyeing of the lower and upper lash line or the brow ridge. Gel henna is very willingly chosen by professional stylists.

What to take into consideration before the henna treatment on eyebrows and eyelashes?

Firstly, the choice of powder or gel henna should be individually tailored to the client, her needs, the way she looks and the density of her natural hair. What's more, each treatment should be preceded by make-up removal and cleansing, and then a rich cream should be applied to the skin. Petroleum jelly may also be used. The texture of these cosmetics effectively protects from unwanted dye stains outside the stylized area. In the case of henna for eyebrows, eyebrow shaping with one of the tweezers from our collection should be performed after the treatment.