Henna Your Hair!

Henna has been used for thousands of years to color hair. Today, it’s a great alternative to sometimes harsh chemical hair dyes. Derived from the Middle-Eastern henna plant, the natural dye adds color to your hair with rich, red undertones. Because henna coats the hair, you’ll have super shiny, healthy looking locks that are better shielded from damaging UV rays.

Try LUSH Henna Hair Color ($20.45) in Caca Brun (deep brown), Caca Marron (chestnut), Caca Noir (black) or Caca Rouge (intense red). Their henna comes from Iran and is mixed in with other natural ingredients like coffee, lemon juice and clove bud to help color develop and condition your scalp.

Miraculous Monoi

An ancient Polynesian beauty secret can still give you strong, beautiful hair today: monoi oil. A blend of coconut oil and the exotic tiare flower, this oil is scrumptiously scented (like a floral-accented cake) and powerfully moisturizing.

Monoi oil can be used as an overnight oil treatment to heal dry hair, soothe irritated scalps and seal split ends. Coat your hair evenly, cover with a shower cap, and sleep on it. Wash in the morning with your usual shampoo and conditioner, and discover healthy, island scented hair! If your hair tends to be oily, apply only to ends.

One to try: The Body Shop’s Spa Wisdom Monoi Miracle Oil ($20.00) can be used as a bath oil and moisturizer in addition to hair treatment!