Some Ancient Sunrise users might encounter “hot roots.” This is when the henna color is really bright red/orange. While some might like this look, others would prefer a more subtle color. To adjust the color, you can apply a gloss to the hot roots, using Ancient Sunrise Clarity Cassia and Zekhara or Sudina Indigo. The […]

Here’s Why Henna is a Game-Changer Do you feel like your hair hits a “terminal length” at your shoulders and simply refuses to grow further? You aren’t alone. Many people struggle with fine hair that becomes brittle and splits the moment it gains any length. If you are tired of chemical damage stalling your progress, […]

`How to Get Full Coverage on Dense, Stubborn Hair If you have short but dense, thick hair, you know the struggle of a DIY color job. You often end up needing two boxes of chemical kits, and even then, you’re left with patchy spots where the dye didn’t penetrate. If you are looking for a […]

It’s important to use distilled water with Ancient Sunrise products like henna, cassia and indigo, and you can see why in this picture. We held a spoonful of tap water over a flame until all the water boiled away. The white film you see in the spoon on the right is the residue from minerals […]

A question we often answer is whether it’s possible to “eyeball” the measurements when mixing henna. You can do rough estimates of the ingredients in your mix but it’s better to use precise measurements to get consistent color. It’s also important, when you’re creating your own mix, to make careful measurements and take notes to […]

This is my hennaed hair! I hope you can see how it shines, how it is healthy and thick. It is all thanks to henna!!!! My hair is naturally dark brown and with henna and indigo it is becoming a bit darker and sooooo shiny!!! I have used henna for the past 3 or 4 […]