Herbsconnect Cassia (Neutral Henna) Powder

 Cassia obovata, or as many would call it “neutral henna”, is plant that can be utilized in many different ways. Native to Africa and Asia, this plant is usually processed into a fine powder for usage. The cassia obovata plant has flowers that are mostly yellow or orange in color and also produces lunate shaped seeds. Though many people confuse it as henna, cassia obovata isn’t henna. While henna brings natural red/orange tones, the pigment of cassia obovata is more of a yellow color. There are many benefits of using cassia obovata. It has been used for hundreds of years in a number of different ways. One of the most common form of cassia obovata is in powder form which is by drying the leaves of the plant and then grinding them into a fine powder. Here’s a few ways that this amazing plant powder can benefit you. Suitable for all textures of hair, cassia obovata can work wonders when it comes to conditioning. It is packed with naturally occurring nutrients that can help restore and revamp your hair.One of our favorite parts about using this amazing herb powder is that fact that the application is easy and simple. Unlike henna, the process of the complete experience is as short as 15 minutes. The yellow tones and natural nutrients of this transfer a lot faster than henna and can be mixed with a variety of other ingredients to achieve all the benefits. The next time you need to give your hair an extra boost of, well everything from shine to definition, we recommend our favorite cassia obovata powderCassia Obovata is 100% natural and very inexpensive. It conditions the hair and makes it very soft. It takes less time to mix, because you don’t have to wait for the dye to release. It can be applied and rinsed out after 30-60 minutes. It does not stain like henna, so gloves are optional during application. Cassia Obovata also provides most of the same wonderful characteristics as henna without depositing noticeable hair color on dark hair.

This is excellent for those that do not want red hair. It does not loosen the curl pattern in the same manner that henna can. I never had an issue with Cassia straightening my hair. If you dislike protein treatments, it is a good choice for strengthening your hair. It makes the hair feel thicker, smoother, and provides a great sheen.

Note: Dyeing your hair with chemicals after using Neutral Henna might yield unpredictable results if you do not wait 6-8 weeks after a Neutral Henna treatment. This is because Neutral Henna makes your hair less porous and less susceptible to dyes.