Danielle does her mom’s roots A few months back, my mom and aunts asked me to start dying their hair at home rather than shell out the big $$$ at the salon. My mom and one of her sisters are very gray, while my other aunt only has a spray of gray in the front […]

Diane covers her grays with henna My natural hair color is black with considerable amount of gray. I used to use commercial hair dye to cover the gray. Last summer my sister introduced henna to me. From then on, I henna my hair once a month. My mix is very simple: with my short but […]

Evie tones up her hair with Ancient Sunrise cassia and henna My hair is normally what my friends call “dirty dishwater blonde”. It’s also rather fine so although I’ve always wanted it long, every time I grow it out it starts splitting and getting coarse feeling. Anyway, I’d heard about how good henna is for […]

Pamela’s simple henna mix My natural hair color is a strawberry blonde, but have been experimenting with different colors for several years trying to find a color that was me. I was disappointed in over-the-counter hair dyes because they just didn’t last and I was also becoming concerned about the effects all those chemicals they […]

Trish tries henna after years of chemical dyes I’ve been coloring my hair for about 25 years now, Strawberry Blonde for about 10. I’m 44 now and totally gray in the front with mostly ashy brown and a bit of gray mix in the back. I dislike the chemical stuff. It’s fried my hair after […]

This is me, looking mostly like myself, presenting to the 2016 IFSCC Conference (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists), “Address the Epidemic of Para-Phenylenediamine Sensitization and Aid Marginal Farmers in a Changing Climate.” The short form of the title would be “use henna.’’ The abstract is here: https://www.mehandi.com/Articles.asp?ID=258 The cosmetic industry didn’t pick up […]

Incorporating an at-home spa day into my self-care routine has been a wonderful addition, especially when I’m applying henna to my hair. I’ve embraced a more natural lifestyle, focusing on a healthier diet, regular walks, and using all-natural face and body products like Ancient Sunrise henna hair color. Self Care Helps Create My Positive Outlook […]

  Even though hair dye from the salon or a box may be convenient there are downfalls. Not only can the chemical dyes be drying and cause hair damage some will irritate the skin and scalp. The reactions can be blisters and swelling on the scalp and face severe reactions may require medical attention. It […]

My first-time using henna for hair color was due to a sensitivity reaction I started having with chemical hair dye.  I wanted to go back to my natural medium brown after many years of blonde highlights.  Fortunately, I had a friend who was using all-natural Ancient Sunrise henna and indigo to achieve beautiful brown hair.  […]

Hennaing your hair for the first time is exciting, but may also feel overwhelming because there is so much conflicting information on the internet. If you’re using Ancient Sunrise® henna, then you can follow this short guide to be more successful at coloring your hair. Here are 5 tips to avoid a henna mishap. 1. […]