Here I reveal my secrets for removing henna stains from hands and the hair.
Whether you've done henna hair color or tattoos...
...the color stays on once it hits the skin.
And getting rid of it is not so easy once dry!
No need to rub the skin like a madman, it is useless.
Fortunately, there are easy and natural tips for erasing traces of henna on your skin.
A beautician friend gave me her tips for removing the color of henna...and its smell at the same time.
Here are my 13 quick tips to remove henna stains from skin or hair in minutes . Watch:
The henna stain is stubborn, but remains superficial.
Because the color only affects the upper layer of the epidermis.
A warm salt water bath helps to remove the skin of its dead cells, those that are colored.
Put 100g of Epsom salt for half a tub of hot water.
And soak in this good bath for at least 20 minutes.
At the end of the bath, you can also rub your skin gently with a lightly exfoliating glove.
If we often use coconut oil in cooking, we often forget that it is also a concentrate of virtues for the skin.
Make a homemade scrub by mixing a little coconut oil and brown sugar to form a paste.
Then, rub this paste gently as a scrub on the henna tattooed area.
This is the method used by Maghreb women to remove henna stains from their hands .
For an amplified exfoliating effect, use a loofah sponge.
Again, the dead colored cells will leave, taking the henna tattoo with it.
If you prefer olive oil, this sea salt scrub is for you.
And it is equally effective in getting rid of henna on the skin .
Mix about 200 ml of olive oil and 4 tablespoons of sea salt.
Apply to the area to be treated and leave on for 20 minutes.
Remove the oil with a warm washcloth.
We all know the brightening power of lemon.
And against fresh henna, it works miracles .
So if you've just done your henna hair color and your fingers are full of it, consider lemon juice.
Cut a lemon into wedges and rub on the stained area for a few minutes.
Rinse, dry and moisturize the skin.
For an even faster result, you can combine the performance of lightening lemon and exfoliating bicarbonate .
Mix 1 tablespoon of each ingredient for a chemical reaction and apply to henna.
Leave on for 10 minutes, gently scraping if necessary.
Rinse well and moisturize the skin.
It may be necessary to start again the next day to remove the last residues.
Choose a very oily and very rich conditioner.
Why ? Because this product "eats" the pigments that are deposited on the skin.
In addition, it is moisturizing, so it does not damage the epidermis .
Put a layer of conditioner on the henna tattoo and allow the skin to absorb the product.
Rinse off with lukewarm water, rubbing gently with a loofah, then moisturize.
Have you ever noticed that after waxing, you feel like you've lost all your tan?
This is simply because in addition to removing hair, it also removes dead and colored cells.
Do you see where I'm coming from?
If your tattoo is on the legs or thighs, you can wax to remove the color.
Give it a try before slathering your entire leg.
There should be no allergic reaction between henna and wax.
Shaving also works, but to a lesser extent.
Wash your hands with a good Marseille soap to reduce the color of the henna.
A simple and natural solution .
Only downside, you need a little patience.
Rub your hands with soap and lukewarm water several times a day to reduce the intensity of the pigments.
Remember to moisturize the skin afterwards.
An antibacterial soap with alcohol will have a better result.
Micellar water deeply cleanses the skin.
It removes makeup residue, pollution and also henna pigments .
If it's witch hazel, I've found it to be even more effective.
Soak a cotton ball in micellar water and gently rub into the skin. Rinse off with lukewarm water and moisturize as needed.
Want good news? You can make your own micellar water with this recipe.
A classic make-up remover can also give interesting results.
Hydrogen peroxide is known to loosen laundry and whiten teeth.
Apply 20% hydrogen peroxide to the henna tattoo using a cotton ball, leave to act and rinse.
This is especially effective if you have henna on or under your fingernails.
Have you stained a piece of clothing with henna?
Hot milk will help you.
It is an ancestral technique of Moroccan women to remove a henna stain from fabric .
Heat some milk (not boil), then soak a sponge in this hot milk.
Making a henna color is very easy and the reflections are beautiful.
We love this natural side without using chemicals.
We also love the fact that this color is not permanent.
What we like less is that it fades unevenly.
If you want to get rid of the last henna highlights on your hair , here are 2 effective tips:
Yes, yes, you read that right!
The vodka disintegrates the pigments and molecules of henna .
This trick works especially on the ends of the strands.
Put pure vodka on a sponge and pass it over the colored locks so that they are well soaked.
Leave on for 15 minutes.
Then, wash your hair as usual.
If oils work on skin to remove henna stains, they also work on colored hair.
Mix these 3 oils in equal parts and coat your hair evenly.
Leave on overnight, putting on a shower cap to maintain body temperature...and protect your sheets.
In the morning, apply your usual shampoo (without having rinsed your hair before) and lather.
Rinse and re-shampoo to finish bleeding out the color.
Before trying the experience of a tattoo or henna coloring, take a few precautions.
Why ? Because henna, if it is not 100% natural, can cause allergic reactions, swelling of the skin, itching, burns, scars...
Indeed, some add additives such as coal, heavy metals, nickel, ammonia... Hello mixture!
- Always do a test on a small part of your skin (the fold of the elbow) and let pass 48 hours without reaction before a complete application.
- Find out about any additives mixed with henna. They are often the ones that cause allergies.
- Never mix your henna with a metallic object.
- Never choose pop-up tattoo booths whose products you don't know.
- Be careful with black henna, it is the one that contains the most chemical additives causing allergies. It does not react in the same way depending on skin and hair. The result could be particularly disappointing!
- Do not ingest henna.
