Henna has been celebrated for centuries as a natural solution for healthy, vibrant hair. If you dream of achieving rich auburn locks without relying on chemical dyes, henna may be the perfect choice.

It may sound strange to put henna (otherwise known as a green powder that smells like freshly cut grass) on your hair for several minutes, let alone a few hours, but there’s a method to this madness.

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Vidhi Heiland fell in love with creating body art using henna while growing up in India. She found she could create a safe place for others during the application. And now her efforts to help cancer ...