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How is Jagua different from Henna?

PROPERTIESJAGUAHENNA
ORIGINAL FORMFruitLeaves
HISTORYCenturies old, originally from the former Taino tribe in South AmericaOver 5000 years old. First evidence on the hair of an Egyptian mummy (African continent)
ON YOUR SKINFlattens out as it dries (20-30 minutes)Dries raised (15-20 minutes)
STAIN COLOURDeep blue/greyMaroon/Chocolate brown/orange
AFTERCARELeave 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 transferAvoid all water for 24 hours
PROTECT WITH…Protect with natural oilsProtect with natural oils
STAIN DEVELOPMENT
– DAY 1 Very faint grey Orange to light brown
– DAY 2BlueBrown
– DAY 3Deep blueDeep brown
COLOURS STOPS DEVELOPINGDay 5Day 3
STAIN LASTS…2 weeks6 – 10 days
FADELight blue, to grey/bruised coloursLight brown/orange, sometimes dark green to freckly colours

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