Organic Cassia Powder

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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

For Dye Release Instructions when mixing with henna & indigo:
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.

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Great Service, Great Product!

As a longtime henna user- I used henna and indigo for years to create dark brunette shades- I recently decided to try something different. I tried out a long forgotten batch of cassia from my usual American supplier- and achieved really nice golden highlights that I loved! On a quest for more cassia, and wanting to support a local Canadian company, I discovered Lisa at Henna Canada. I was impressed with the information and general tone of the website and went ahead and ordered. My cassia was competitively priced, shipped out right away, and arrived packed with a personal touch. In trying out this (organic and excellent) product I reached out to Lisa for some more advice about achieving even stronger golden tones, and she answered the phone right away, and gave me the best advice, as well as pointing me in the direction of her blog on her site that provides even more information for cooking up the perfect hair shades :) As a person who does a lot of my own research, and wants to understand the science of things, Lisa's explanations were super enlightening to me and after several years of purchasing from a reputable and knowledgeable American company I am now very happy to be able to give my business to an awesome Canadian company!

Thank you Lisa :)

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Melanie Tellier
Love it

I like it so much. it is easy to apply and the look is so natural! My favorite! And to encourage small bussiness is just wonderful. Thank you Lisa!!!

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Louise
Lovely!

My hair looks stronger and shinier! Thank you!

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Darla Saunders
Wonderful

Excellent, high quality product, as always!

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Natalie
Great to mix with henna

I started purchasing this because the henna was relaxing my curls. This has helped my curls keep their shape when I mix with my henna.


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