A coloring made from the leaves of the Egyptian privet, Lawsonia inermis. Approved only for use as a hair dye, not for direct application to the skin, as in the body-decorating process known as mehndi. This unapproved use of a color additive to henna makes these products adulterated and therefore illegal. Injuries to the skin can result from produc [..]

c. 1600, "dye or cosmetic from the henna plant," from Arabic hinna, name for the small thorny tree (Egyptian Privet), the leaves of which are used to make the reddish dye for the body or hai [..]

plant that produces a reddish-brown dye.

Dye from a natural plant substance used especially in Middle East in many cultures to decorate skin as part of ceremonial rituals. It is used also to color hair in West.

(n) a reddish brown dye used especially on hair(v) apply henna to one's hair

The Persian ladies tinge the tips of their fingers with henna to make them a reddish-yellow.

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Derived from the henna plant, a vegetable dye made from its leaves and stems into a powder. Traditionally, it imparts a reddish cast to the hair by coating it. Clear henna enhances shine. Henna cannot be dyed over since it coats the outer hair shaft, affecting the penetration of the chemical colorant.

A plant used to naturally strengthen or color the hair. It is often sold at Indian stores and is one of the ayurvedic herbs. A natural colorant or hair dye, and strengthener.

A shrub,(substance)

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Finnish feminine form of Heinrich (see Henry).