Potential New Cure For Gray Hair May Challenge Usage Of Henna For Natural Hair
New Brunswick, NJ (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 -- Researchers at Germany’s Institute for Pigmentary Disorders at E.M. Arndt University of Greifswald and the UK’s Centre for Skin Sciences at the University of Bradford have simultaneously discovered a potential cure for gray hair and the skin disease vitiligo, which removes pigment from the skin, according to a press release issued by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology on May 3, 2013: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/foas-gha050313.php. Natural hair care blog My Curly Mane anticipates that a treatment may offer a solution for women with naturally curly hair who are opposed to using hair dyes, particularly henna.
“Color processing, especially using bleach, can damage afro-textured hair. Henna has many benefits and is often seen as a safer option for natural hair, but it isn't the easiest substance to use,” says Nay, the founder of My Curly Mane.
Henna can easily stain materials during the application process. It must also be left on hair for several hours in order to permeate hair strands.
“Provided that the treatment for gray hair is simple, safe, and affordable, it may be the ideal option for women who want to stay away from hair dyes but still desire their original hair color,” says Nay.
Henna, a natural colorant which is derived from a flowering plant, has been used throughout centuries for dying skin and hair. It is used by many African-American women with natural hair since it can strengthen this fragile hair type and is safer than commercial hair dyes, since color is deposited on the surface layer as opposed to the cortex. Its popularity is evident by the numerous natural hair care forums, communities, and Websites centered on the topic.
This natural colorant adds sheen to hair and can reduce dandruff, but it also creates results which may or may not be desired by the end user. Henna can loosen curl patterns and thicken hair. It typically turns hair a shade of red, depending on the person’s original hair color. This causes unpredictable results.
While the leading commercial hair dye companies provide a variety of color options, hair colorants can change hair’s inner structure and dry it out, especially if bleaching is involved. A safe treatment for gray hair may be ideal for curly hair, suggests My Curly Mane.
My Curly Mane was created to educate, entertain, offer tips, and inspire women with natural hair. The blog is a platform to share stories about naturally curly hair, spirituality, and life’s journey. For more information visit http://mycurlymane.com.
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