Organic Cassia Powder
Cassia auriculata
2023 crop
Certified Organic
Triple Sifted
Vacuum sealed and foil wrapped
Individually packaged 100g amounts.
Can gives a *very* light golden colour to *white* hair on it's own, but considered neutral
Used with henna & indigo to create blonde shades
Not permanent (lasts about 3 weeks)
Makes hair glossy & stronger while enhancing natural curls
An excellent conditioning treatment for the length of your hair if you are only henna'ing your roots
How much you'll need:
50g = root colouring
100g = short hair
200g = collar length hair
300g = shoulder length hair
500g = waist length hair
Blonde Colour Chart Guide:
https://www.hennacanada.ca/blogs/instructions/creating-blondes
https://www.hennacanada.ca/HairColourBeginnersGuide.htm
Quick Instructions for Cassia alone:
Collect hair from your brush to do a test before applying to the hair on your head. Warning: if you live in an area with hard water, the minerals can react with cassia to create icky colours. Collect hair from your brush & test with that first! Washing with a clarifying shampoo first is recommended.
Mix Cassia with an acidic liquid (lemon juice, apple, orange, cranberry) or distilled water + cream of tartar. Add enough liquid to make a thick yogurt consistency. Cover airtight with plastic wrap (pressed against the Cassia paste). Let site for 8 hours in a warm area (around 70 F or 20 C.) Apply the paste to the hair, coating all hair completely like thick icing a cake. Cover the hair with plastic wrap or a plastic bag and leave the paste on hair for 4 - 6 hrs. Rinse very well, no need to shampoo. If hair feels rough from the acidic liquid, follow up with a conditioner to smooth the hair follicles.
Leftovers can be stored in the freezer.
To use as a shampoo: mix as above, but only apply to your scalp & leave on at least 20 minutes. Cassia powder with distilled water until like thick yogurt, cover with plastic wrap & let sit 2 hours. Apply as above but leave it in for only 20 minutes. A 20 minute application to the scalp 2 - 3 days a week can replace a chemical shampoo regiment for most people.
* If you live in a region with hard water (high mineral content), the minerals can build up in the hair, which reacts with cassia. When dissolved minerals react with cassia, it can turn hair green, dark brown or a green-black. Always collect hair from your brush as do a test before using cassia on the scalp. If hard water is a problem, wash hair with a clarifying shampoo & rinse with distilled water. Then collect that washed hair from your brush for a test to make sure there's no minerals reacting with the cassia.
Active Compound in Cassia: 9,10-anthraquinone
Product Details: 100% pure Cassia, free of preservatives or additives. This product is certified organic, following the Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) for medicinal plants published by the World Health Organization. It is free of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, metallic salts, chemical dyes, adulterants; it is not irradiated or genetic engineered (GMOs). The powder comes in airtight, 100g vacuum sealed packages.
Disclaimer: For external use only. Do not use on cut or abraded scalp and in the area of the eye. Keep out of reach of children. Always test cassia before using.
Natural plant based dye is generally considered safe to use but allergies are possible & it is advised to consult your physician if you have any questions about your health.
Storage: Store the powder a cool and dark place.
