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Natural hair dye with Surya Henna Brasil Cream
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I have been dying my hair since I was in my late 20's (I'm now 56). I am also a breast cancer survivor, 16 years out now, and so am particularly sensitive about toxins to the body. I've asked various doctors several times over the years about the links between chemical hair dyes and cancer and they have all said there is no relationship. So out of habit and convenience, and because Henna is such a royal pain in the ass, I have stuck to my tried and true Preference by L'Oreal.
But as I've aged, so has my hair and I have increasingly wanted to be kinder and gentler to it, and to my body. Since there was a report in the news several months ago about new (still inconclusive) studies linking chemical hair dyes to cancer, I have decided to ditch the L'Oreal and try some natural products. "Surya Henna Brasil Cream" caught my eye and I bought a bottle for $12.99 at Rickey's.
It says on the box that it is made with organic extracts, is hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested. It also states that it "Does not contain ammonia, PPD, peroxide, parabens, resorcinol, heavy metals or GMOs." You apply it to still wet and washed hair, so it goes on brilliantly easy. And contrary to my expectations, it has superb coverage - especially the grey temples that seem to always allude the regular dyes. I was also expecting it to rub off on my pillow the first couple of nights, but happily that didn't happen.
I don't know how long it will last, but even if I have to apply it more often than I normally do, I think this is definitely preferable. It has a lovely gentle smell and the color ("Chocolate") came out a beautiful deep reddish brown, with none of the usual burgundy overtones that many of the auburn dye colors have, and which I don't like.
Ingredients
Deionized Water, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether, Genipa Americana Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Essential Oils (Rose Flower, Canaga Odorata, Jasminum Officinale and Santalum Album), Achillea Millefolium Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Extract, Chamomilia Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Corylus Rosatrata (Hazel) Seed Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Leaf Extract, Malphigia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Paullinia Cupana (Guarana) Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Joaseiro (Jua) Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Citrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, HR Red 3, HC Yellow 2, HC Yellow 4, Disperse Black 9.
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February 21, 2013
by Sarah
Hi I have Dark Brown hair with copper ends from a previous coloring I have been growing out. I recently purchased the chocolate color and although the box says to leave in for 30 mins I am wondering if I should leave it in for around an hour. I already have dark hair and thought the chocolate would be a good mix with that but after reading the review im a bit worried my hair will just look black.
February 3, 2013
by beach girl
In response to Kaye, I am also about 70% gray, with the rest of my hair being dark dark brown. I started using Surya Brasil Henna Cream about 6 months ago due to fragile hair that was falling out like crazy, with my chemical haircoloring. I use the dark brown henna right after washing and lightly conditioning my hair ( I read that it is absorbed better in wet conditioned hair, contrary to traditional haircoloring) . I leave it on 55 minutes. I get EXCELLENT gray coverage, this color makes my hair very dark brown, almost black, very shiny and soft, with a lot less hair loss. It does come off on the pillow case, but washes right out. Does not last as long, but well worth it to have healthy soft hair!!
December 30, 2012
by Kaye
I am 70% gray and bought chocolate and didn't get great coverage. I've been using Bidgen but am concerned about PPD content as Ive been losing hair and have scalp irritation after using it. I bought surya brasil black and am going to try it again and leave it on longer this time. I really hope I get a better result. Any tips for covering gray? I didn't wash my hair first last time but I think I will this time.
December 21, 2012
by Wanda
I've been using Surya Hena since August 2012. I was going out of my mind because my hair was falling out and I didn't know why. I decided to change certain things in my life. One being my hair coloring product. I had read that heenas were safe to use. I didn't want to put anymore chemicals into my body. I must say that I'm not sure if it was the henna or al together the changes I made. However my hair is no longer falling out. Thank God! My hair looks and feels thicker and has a great shine! Because I'm a brunette and do have grey, I mix dark brown & black together to achieve the color that is best for me. There are red highlights in my hair and I'm ok with that because at least my grey is not showing and my hair is not falling out. :-). Hope this helps.
December 14, 2012
by Karen
I have been using this product for almost a year in dar reddish blonde. I purchase it from Swanson Health Products for $7.99/box. I have been dying my hair for 40 years and looking at my roots, I am quite gray. Love it! My hair is healthy, shiny and strong. It covers the gray and does not turn it pink or orange. Hair looks dimensional and not flat. It does fade but is so easy to use, it is not a bother to use it more often.