PROPERTIES | JAGUA | HENNA |
ORIGINAL FORM | Fruit | Leaves |
HISTORY | Centuries old, originally from the former Taino tribe in South America | Over 5000 years old. First evidence on the hair of an Egyptian mummy (African continent) |
ON YOUR SKIN | Flattens out as it dries (20-30 minutes) | Dries raised (15-20 minutes) |
STAIN COLOUR | Deep blue/grey | Maroon/Chocolate brown/orange |
AFTERCARE | Leave on for 2-8 hours Wash it off with tepid water | Leave on for 2-8 hours (or more!) Scrape off |
AVOID… | Avoid skin contact as the design will transfer | Avoid all water for 24 hours |
PROTECT WITH… | Protect with natural oils | Protect with natural oils |
STAIN DEVELOPMENT | ||
– DAY 1 | Very faint grey | Orange to light brown |
– DAY 2 | Blue | Brown |
– DAY 3 | Deep blue | Deep brown |
COLOURS STOPS DEVELOPING | Day 5 | Day 3 |
STAIN LASTS… | 2 weeks | 6 – 10 days |
FADE | Light blue, to grey/bruised colours | Light brown/orange, sometimes dark green to freckly colours |