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DOES HENNA COME IN DIFFERENT COLOURS?

April 26, 2017Colours different Henna

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DOES HENNA COME IN DIFFERENT COLOURS?

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True henna always stains the skin in various shades of oranges, reds and browns; from a light orange to a deep cherry red or dark chocolate stain. Real henna paste must stay on the skin for several hours in order to stain. Dried henna paste is a very dark brown in colour. **(Photos on this site which seem very dark are actually showing dried henna paste.) Real henna is NEVER black! So-called “black henna” actually contains PPD, a toxic chemical which can often cause severe allergic reactions and permanent rashes. Stay safe and stay away from anything called “black henna”! It is often seen being offered in touristy areas, such as beach-side resorts, carnivals and amusement parks. Always ask what is in the henna paste, and if in doubt, do NOT have it applied to you. Black henna is illegal in Canada, please read: Health Canada’s Advisory on “Black Henna”.