I am excited to share with all of you one more of my beauty secret for long, dark and healthy hair. I am gonna talk about Henna Coloring and they are everlasting benefit. I have been using Henna since my school days. I was just attracted to henna with its uncanny fragrance and cooling effect.
Henna has great properties and is very beneficial for hair. If used daily can make wonders to your hair. Henna – Mehndi is a great god gift to Mankind. Mother Nature has bestowed us with real miracles which creates magic to our bodies and hair.
I know you will have many questions as to how to use henna ? How it is beneficial for your hair? How it will color my grey?
Don’t worry I will tell you everything about Henna and How to use it for your hair.
Let me share with you the Benefits of Henna first:
- Cooling effect – If you apply regurarly Henna to your hair your head will stay Thanda Thanda cool cool. Its great to apply during summers and has got great antiseptic properties.
- Stop Dandruff and other Hair problems – Henna is a great remedy for Dandruff, Irritation of scalp and itching on head. Once you use it daily. You will realise Henna Benefits on your hair.
- Promotes hair Growth – Henna has natural properties which will promote new hair growth and make your hair strong, healthy, wealthy and complete.
- Covers Grey Hair and Curbs Greying – Regularly application of henna will completely cover your grey hair and will curb greying to a larger extent
- Henna On Skin – When you use henna pack on skin it will give you clean and clear glowing skin. Also Henna curbs acne and blackheads making your skin lovely deep within.
How to make Henna face Pack?
For Henna Face Pack take Henna Powder and Mix water in it. The consistency of the pack should be fluid unlike hair pack. Add water and making it into thin paste. Apply all over face except eyebrows, eye area. Keep pack for 1 mins and wash it off. If used weekly will clear your skin and there would be no Blackheads or Acne problems. Your skin will be clear and clean.
So do make this paste and let me know how was your experiene?
Hair Coloring with Henna – Mehandi:
There is a wrong notion with people if you have grey hair than only use Henna. Its a misconception Henna is a great conditioner and can be used by everyone. So all teeny boppers and adults can use Henna to your hair for conditioning your hair.
The Basic question is how one should make Henna Pack for great color. Don’t worry I have answers to all your questions.
Basic Henna Hair Pack:
- Good and Pure quality Herbal Henna( free of chemicals)
- Water
- 1/2 Lime Juice Or Vinegar Or 3 tbsp Curd ( I always use curd avoid lime and vinegar)
- 1 egg white (optional)
- 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 2 tbsp tea Powder
- 1 cup beetroot juice (optional)
- Mix Herbal Powder(1tbsp Manjistha Powder+1 tbsp Bhringraj + 3 tbsp Amla Powder + 1 tbsp Shikakai Powder) is OPTIONAL
Preparation Time: 15 mins ( To be Soaked Overnight)
Method:
Firstly it is very important you select a good brand of Mehndi. The Mehndi should be olive green in color and smell nice. If the Mehndi is light green or grey in color please refrain from buying them. Its best you buy from a Rajasthani Dealer or buy it from an authentic ayurvedic shop. I buy from Ayurvedic shop mostly or buy it from shops who sell Rajasthani Mehndi.
Take a vessel put water and tea leaves. Ensure you keep the vessel on low fire. Once the water starts boiling. Switch off the gas and keep this mixture aside to cool down. Strain the water and discard tea leaves.
Once the mixture has come to room temperature. Take a Iron vessel than add tea water to it. I can’t give you the exact calculation for Henna as it will depend on the length of your hair.
Add henna and mix it with your finger tips or you can take a spoon. Keep mixing until there are no lumps. Now add the instant coffee powder, Mix Herbal Powder and as per given in the Ingredient list. Herbal Pack is optional if you wish to enhance and nourish your hair.
Aamla,Manjistha, Shikakai, Bhringraj Powder are easily available in any ayurvedic shop.
Mix everything with a spoon.
Its better if you use iron vessel because that will help in oxidizing. Also will give deep rich color and tint to your hair. Keep this mixture soaked overnight or you can use in 6 hours. Reason being henna needs to get soaked properly than only will give good color to your hair.
Next day before using this pack. Add egg whites mix it well. Now add either Curd/Lime juice/Vinegar to the mixture to enhance the color. Lime and Vinegar helps in giving highlights to grey hair. However too much usage of lime may grey you hair so use curd instead of lime juice.
If you have cold or sinus related problems you add Curd(dahi) and egg whites before applying Henna Pack to your hair.
I usually apply oil to my hair for about 1 hour. Post that I apply Mehndi to my hair. I have curly dry hair hence prefer applying oil and than putting henna to my hair.
You can cover your head with a hot damp cloth after you apply henna. This will help in enriching henna color. Also apply a little oil to your forehead and skin areas near your scalp. This will help your skin not to get dried up once henna is dried on your head.
Henna mixture an application is a tedious and time consuming process. But the results are amazing. Keep this Henna Pack for about 2 to 3 hours. First rinse your hair properly and try to remove the henna with plain water. Now you can use a mild shampoo and wash your hair gently.
After shampooing your hair you can use a conditioner for colored hair or just shampoo you hair. Pat dried towel on your head and rub it gently else your hair might break. So be kind and gentle to your hair. Don’t rinse your hair twice with shampoo as this might result in henna color loss (:
Wait there is one more secret if you wanna Burgundy Hair color. I will give you free advice. Take Beetroot slice them. Now add sliced beetroot with a cup of water in grinder. Extract the juice and discard the beetroot pulp. Now add this beetroot water to your henna. This will give you beautiful burgundy color.
There is a true saying “No gain without Pain”.
You can also have a dark red color if you add Katha powder to your Henna pack. Katha looks similar to a supari but its different. Katha you will easily get at your nearby Panwala shop. Take Katha and make powder than add to you henna pack. This will give you deep dark brown henna color. Further you could also add Clove Powder for deep red color in Henna.
Tips:
- Henna can make your hair brittle and dry so keep oiling your hair. You can also apply oil before application of henna.
- Ensure you use good quality of henna before buying them.
- Its better you don’t use any soap or shampoo after applying henna. You can rinse your hair in plain water and use a good conditioner to remove tangles if any.
- You can straight away apply henna pack to your hair. Rinse them after 3 hours with water only. Now apply oil when your hair is in a Semi dry state. The water will dry out leaving oil behind. Massage your hair with oil.After 1 hour of Oil application rinse your hair with mild shampoo.
- Also note henna color will darken on your hair the next day post application. Its miraculous darkening is after 1 day because its mother nature right!
Also note you can make your shampoo mild. Just take few drops of shampoo in your jug add double the volume in it. Now shake it until frothy and use it. This is simple but very good as your shampoo will be mild and gentle on your precious hair.
Do try all these and let me know your feedback for sure!
nmpudhyog says
Should I apply something like a mustard oil before going to bed on the day I color my hair to get a deeper colour, and wash with shampoo the next day or is it better to leave it as is and avoid shampoo for the next couple of days? What works best?
Anuradha says
I wanted to have a burgundy shade to my hair.also wanted to cover grey hair .. i dont want an orange tint at all.
What r the ingredients shud i add to mahendi?
Can i add, amla powder, khatha powder,lemon to mehendi ?
Or
Shud i use only beetroot juice,mehandi,curd,tea decotion?
Shud i use beetroot juice raw with peel or without peels or the boiled pulp juice ?
Pls help
Kavitha says
Hi Maria,
Thanks for your henna pack. Just one doubt when to add beet juice? Just before applying or hv to add and keep in mixture overnight.
V says
Hi..
I am 38 yrs old with some greys have never dyed my hair before.I just bought godrej nupur henna to cover my greys.Its a combination of 10 herbs – Henna,Brahmi, Shikakai, Aloe Vera, Methi, Bhringraj, Amla, Neem, Hibiscus and Jatamansi.Please suggest a good ayurvedic conditioning and a hair dye mask recipe with this.I have slightly wavy and dry shoulder length hair.
I heard of a recipe – Dry roast few cloves and powder them.Soak 4 tbsp nupur henna powder,little instant coffee powder,little clove powder in luke warm tea decoction in an iron vessel overnight.In the morning add curds and 1-2 eggs,mix well.Apply, leave for 4 hours and wash with water. Is this the right way to do it?
Arif says
Hi there, do you have any method to make black hair and white hair together brown? Also white hair make into black color?
Nishka Nachappa says
Hi. Is it really ok to use a conditioner after rinsing out the henna to detangle? Will it not strip the hair of any color that the henna has imparted to it?
maria says
Nishka use a mild conditioner, hope thus helps you.
dippi says
Hi Maria,
I have a grey hairs and I used the method u suggested and it is really good.
However, last week i colored my hair red(in parlor) not naturally. Can I use Alma on my hair or will amla will distroy my hair color?
I want to keep this color for at least month and I m scared if I I’ll loose this nice color after applying amla.
maria says
Dippi if you use henna or amla it may remove the color you applied in the parlor.
Akshaya says
Hi Maria..previously in at teenage my hairs were very soft n silky but now m 23 n my hairs have turned wavy n dry .. n i do face frequent dandruff problem which results in hairfall n lower the volume of my hairs.. Please do suggest some home remedy for the same.
Taj says
I used nupur with milk curd coffee and coconut oil soaked in iron kadai .I kept it in fridge for around a month and above. When I used my hands to apply the color did not stick to my hands.i applied it to hair and it’s been half n hour.when I used the day I mixed it my hands were orange. Why is it so.have any idea
Vijayarajlakshmi says
Hi, Maria
gr8 article! i hv a query…i hv been using Nupur Mehedi for months, it has turned my greys to copperish…n also it has turned my blacks into greys!!! plz help!!
i want my black hair, kindly specify a gud brand n also as to wt “indigo mehedi” is….?
awaiting ur reply,
thank u in advance
maria says
Vijayarajlakshmi please buy organic henna or from rajasthan. The henna should be pure and chemical free. Indigo mehandi please buy the organic indigo available on amazon.in. Hope this information helps you.
Sarah says
Hi, Thanks for the great information. I want to know how to make the shampoo mild. Can you tell me please what to ‘double in volume’.. as per your last paragraph
maria says
Just double the quantities for more shampoo.
Soma says
Hi,
I ave been using Shahnaz Husain’s colour veda, which is natural hair colour with organic plant hair colour for past many years. Over a period of time, my friends and relatives have commented on the general darkening of face, ears and neck etc. over past one year I have been applying vaseline on face, ears etc so that the colour does not stain these parts. Also, I keep the paste on my hair for just 40 mins before washing it and use the colour once a week. I have two questions – Is it possible for the colour to spread to the body parts as indicated?
Also, what should I do to lighten my ears and face to the natural colour of my body? Thanks.
maria says
Soma I am not sure about the brand of henna you are using. As henna shouldn’t stain your face and ears. I have been using henna never experienced this. Yes applying coconut oil or vaseline surely helps. I will suggest you to use a good organic brand of henna.
deepa says
How to extract beetroot juice? Should beetroot be boiled and then the juice should be mixed with henna powder? How much lemon juice should be added to the mixture to get deep burgundy colour? Can we add apple cider vinegar? If so how much? And when should it be added during the preparation or before applying?
maria says
Deepa you can boil or grate beets raw. Then squeeze the juice in henna. Just add a teaspoon of vinegar before applying henna. Hope this information helps you.
myra oberoi says
i wanna see the result after applying this pack what color this pack gives to hairs
Nessie says
I have used henna by Nupur twice and I want to grow my hair. My hair turned orange and bronze copper orangey colour and after the 2nd application it’s now a deeper brownish copper orange where my grey hair is. I’m NOT unhappy however I want it burgundy later on and I know you mentioned beetroot juice so can you advise if I use henna daily what is a good growth regime? Thanks in advance for you answer ?
maria says
Nessie eating right, sleeping right, exercise, yoga and many other factors lead to good hair growth. Please use organic henna or a good quality henna and try using good hair oil of good brand.
Madhavi says
Hey there,
First of all thankyou for such a wonderful article. Second of all, my question is how could coffee powder give burgundy color? I hv been applying henna for about 15yrs now by using beetroot n tea decoction for burgundy color.. Just got curious to know if adding coffee powder would help me give dark burgundy?
Also another question is, please elaborate the process of boiling patato skin? Should I hv to mix tht water with henna pack? Or if it’s different please explain in briefly the procedure of application…
Thnx in advance
maria says
Yes adding coffee powder helps in yielding dark color. Just boil the potato peels in enough water, once it bubbles switch off the gas. Discard the peels, apply this water to your scalp it helps in giving brown shade naturally.
Manika says
Hi Maria,
I applied mehandi (rajasthani) and used your method except the herbal part, and instead of soaking overnight,i soaked it for 3 days in an iron vessel, after applying it for 3 hrs, i still did not get any color, my hairs are still white, am i doing something wrong??
Pls advice, thanks in advance.
maria says
Manika 3 days is too much to soak, just soak over-night or for 3-4 hours. Too much soaking can also make the henna colorless. Try adding beet juice. hope this information helps you.
Divya says
I want to colour my hair frm black to brown . I mixed nupur mehendi with normal water and curd. Hw much shud i leave tat soaked mixture ??? n hw much tym shud i keep it in my hair to get te desired result? Plzz reply as soon as possible coz tommorow evening i hv 2 attend a marraige ceremony
maria says
Divya you could soak the mixture for 3-4 hrs. Also you could 2 teaspoon of coffee powder for brown color. Hope this information helps you. best of luck.
Rabiya says
I’m 15 and I’d like to colour my hair for this eid. Its just a day away and family would be busy in stuffs and won’t be able to go for shopping. I’ve this singh mehndi which contains mehndi powder, nilgiri oil and clove oil. I tried using lemon and honey but my hair doesn’t seem to be turning lighter. I feel this as the only hope for colouring my hair as i don’t have mehndi powder. Can I use this mehndi paste out of this singh cone to make my hair lighter? And yeah my hair is black and will it turn my hair to red or brown? Please reply as soon as possible. Thank you.
maria says
Rabiya eid mubarak in advance 🙂 I have no idea about singh mehndi but if it’s a good bran try adding beet juice along some curd this would make your black hair look dark red to brown. Hope this information helps you I don’t suggest lime jucie as its acidic and your hair may start greying.
Sakshi says
I would like the know regarding:
1. If hair is oiled before applying henna then how will the henna colour come onto the hair as oil/vaseline is applied on other areas like forehead to prevent them from getting coloured.
2. What colour does natural henna give on black hair and on the grey hairs in it?
3. Where can one buy natural indigo or henna in mumbai? Can you name a few stores?
shenu says
hi there. i have a question like i have alot of grey hair and i am only 24. i need to acheive burgundy color and i wll follow the instructions givenin the article. but how do i remove tangles in my hair which i get after using henna. it has been mentioned to use some conditioner but what kind of conditioner and what exactly do i need to use to remove those tangles. please suggest.
maria says
Shenu please apply a little oil before henna application and use a herbal conditioner like lotus, patanjai, khadi etc. Hope this help’s remove the tangles with your finger on wet hair.
mar says
I would like apply henna to get black or dark brown I do not want red color can you help me by giving some tips.
Vijaya says
I like to get a black tint to my hair please give me tip’s
Nitu rajkhowa says
Which brand of coffee can i mix in heena that is easily available in india …? And i also heard organic ground coffee is good but which brand?
maria says
Nitu any good brand of coffee will do in fact if you get coffee bean ground them home an use. hope this help’s you.
Nitu rajkhowa says
I m from assam here its very hard to find coffee beans so can i use nescafe or bru classic ? And thanks for ur advise it was very helpful…
maria says
Yes you could use any good coffee brand. Hope this help’s you.
Nisha says
Hi. Great tips. I wondered if you know anything about herbal hair packs sold in the shops these days. The mixture contains henna, amla, neem, etc and advised to leave on 30 min for hair conditioning or 3 hours for conditioning & colour. I have the anherb hair pack as well as synaa. I haven’t tried it for fear of the colour it might impart so do you think it would be safe to add stuff like tea water & coffee that you recommend to give darker shade?
maria says
yes nisha you could add tea water and coffee powder even beetroot juice for dark brown color. hope this help’s you
rashi says
Hi .I m using hair colour from the last 5 Yrs can I apply heena and will it covers my grey hairs and pl.tell me about the pantanjalis heena
maria says
Henna would yield brown or reddish color try coloring but it won’t have the effect which chemical color would. Patanjali Henna never used so not sure how it would be? hope this help’s you.
Mickey says
Hi Maria, thanks for this post , I have been looking for some answers regarding henna and I was hoping could help me on this ?
I use henna once a month or once in 2 months to cover my grey hair. Please can u advice me how I can not get orange color on my grey hair. I only add beet root mix in the henna, sometimes I add curd too. Also henna dries my hair after few days. My natural hair color is brown. I would either like to get dark brown or burgundy color but not orangish.
Awaiting for your response.
Thanks Mickey
maria says
Mickey you could add little coffee powder with beetroot juice. Apply little oil then mask with henna as this would help in reducing dryness. May be this help’s you.
Debbie says
Hi,
You have written a very nice article. Thanks for that!
I have a question. I do have grey hair but my target is to give burgundy color now as per your article I should use henna + beet juice and keep it in iron vessel overnight or 6 hrs. I would like to know that apart from this do i have to add tea concoction and coffee powder for burgundy hair color.
FYI i intend to mix curd at the time of application.
I am using shahnaz henna (if you want to something better then do let me know)
Pls do let me know the complete list of mixture i should put for burgundy color.
maria says
Debbie you could try first adding beet juice and see if not yielding desired result. Then try adding coffee powder and see. Use vlcc henna color, organic henna if possible any henna which is pure. Hope this help’s you.
VJ RajKumari says
Aamla,Manjistha, Shikakai, Bhringraj Powder- what are these can you tell me in English.?
maria says
Rajkumari Amla are Indian Gooseberry and shikakai are called as acacia concinna and bhringraj as cclipta prostrata. Hop this help’s you.
asma says
Hello! I am allergic to any types of hair dye. So please tell me how to get black color using henna for grey hair in this method.
maria says
Asma henna could never produce black color so try using organic indigo color. Henna could only give brown or red color. Hope this help’s you.
Alexandra says
Hi Maria,
I have very dry hair. I tried to apply coconut oil and then apply henna without washing the oil.
I rinsed henna with vinegar mixed with water instead of shampoo.
Am I doing it right?
Can i add indigo to the henna mixture as well? since coffee recommended is not working well on my grey hair. Thank you for your help.
maria says
I am not too sure about henna mixed with vinegar for washing hair. Secondly haven’t tried using indigo powder so unable to comment on the same. Also boiling potato peels in water fro 5-7 mins and applying that water helps in darkening the hair color. Thirdly gently massaging your hair with almond or coconut oil would help to reduce dryness. Hope this help’s you.
Alexandra says
Maria,
Thank you about the tip with potatoes skins! I will try it.
Coconut oil really helps to avoid dryness .
I used henna since my teens. I always liked it because it is natural, but I experienced dryness .
I really appreciate your advise. It saved my hair.
Alexandra
maria says
Glad could help you thankyou so much 🙂
sankita says
Hlo mam I am having lots of grey hair nd my age is only 19. I want to turn my grey hair to dark brown colour permanently…how can I do this
renuka says
Hi Maria…
I am a keralite, we take head bath daily applying oil and we don’t wash off the oil( do not use shampoo) only once in two weeks we go for shampoo. With this oily hair can i apply henna. because whenever i apply henna the before day i take shampoo bath and then next day i apply hennai and then again wash hair with shampoo. can you suggest on this.
maria says
Yes Renuka you could apply henna on oily hair but ensure hair isn’t too oily or the henna might slide from your hair and droop down. Hope this help’s you.
mamali says
I’m loosing a lot of hair … and facing severe dandruff problem… will this help?
maria says
mamali please consult a doctor before you take any treatments or apply anything to your hair. hope this help’s you.
Ashish says
Hi Maria,
I am using shahnaz hussain colour veda on my hair for past one year. I have noticed that my ear lobes and face have darkened a bit. Is this possible that the plant based herbal dye is penetrating the skin as I apply once a week. What natural remedy exists to get my face and ear back to its original shade. Thanks.
maria says
Try applying vaseline before you apply henna or herbal dye this would curb in coloring the skin. Try mixing 1 tbsp sugar with 1 tsp honey scrub on your skin. Hope this help’s you.
Pratibha says
Hi maria, am using artificial coloring (black) for 5 years more. Can I use this method for my hair? Please reply.
maria says
pratibha henna wouldn’t yield black color so try using organic indigo plant based dye. hope this help’s you.
Umisma says
Hi, I have dark brown hair and a lot of grey hair in the front of my head. I would like to cover the grey naturally. How can I dye my hair to a light brown shade while covering grey hair? Thank you so much for your time and help!
Veronica says
I do the henna, then I apply indigo powder. Indigo powder is mixed with water and salt, and applied after henna, colors my gray hair dark brown.
Beejal says
Hi can u tell me the brand of organic henna u get from amazon. This is the india website right. Also is nupur mehndi good. My main problem is I get very dry hair with mehndi despite oiling regularly. Will adding coconut oil solve this. How much should I add.
Thanks so much
Beejal
maria says
Beejal I am an Indian blogger so is the blog. I order for Lawsons Organic Henna from amazon.in. I am not sure about Nupur henna as have never used. Henna should always be light green or olive green in color. Just mix some coconut milk in your henna along with coffee powder for color. Soak henna 4-5 hours apply for 2 -3 hrs then rinse with water. The coconut milk should not make your hair dry. Hope this helps you.
Beejal says
Thanks so much for the prompt reply. One more question. Where can I get the coconut oil milk from.
Thanks Beejal
maria says
Beejal for coconut milk grind grated coconut with little water for a minute. Then strain them on a linen cloth or a mesh strainer. Collect the milk and discard the pulp. Hope this helps you.
Beejal says
Thanks so much. Will surely try. Though I Couldn’t find lawsons organic henna on amazon. Will hennaveda be OK or radico or please suggest some other brand
Tia beejal
maria says
Radico is good brand and you are welcome.
vinod says
iam applying henna every but iam losing my hair while applying what to do?
maria says
Vinod please consult a hair specialist. May be you hair is dry and brittle so please check with the Doctor before applying.
Darsh says
Check your thyroid level. hair becomes dry and brittle due to hypothyroidism also
Lekshmi says
Hey Maria.
Great article dear. Loved it!!!
I am going to try this for sure..
Before that I have few queries,if you could please solve them..
1) My mom has been applying mehndi since few years, but she always applies oil after washing of the mehndi and she keeps the oil for like 24-32 hrs, but u have even suggested applying oil before applying mehndi..
I have long wavy hair,dry in texture and recently have hairfall.. So what would u recommend?
2) if I want burgundy colour, should the beetroot juice be mixed when leaving the mehndi overnight to soak or should it be mixed like white egg before applying mehndi??
3) and if I use beetroot can I mix egg too and then how would the oiling be?
4) I am from Mumbai. Could u plz suggest some good Rajasthani dealer or best if you could give me the number of any good Rajasthani dealer?
PS- sorry for such a long msg and about the number you could mail the dealers number, however u feel convenient
Hope you help..
Thank you.
maria says
Lakshmi you could add coconut milk to your mehndi while soaking. This would help your hair not to get dry. Also just rinse your hair with plain water. Oil if you wish and then wash. Add some amla powder, hibiscus powder along henna. For dark color you could boil 2 tbsp. tea powder with 1 cup water on medium heat until they bubble. Allow to cool then mix with henna, coffee powder and soak over-night.
You could also try mixing beetroot juice for a dark red color. I have no idea about egg as I don’t use them for my hair.
I order organic henna from amazon.in you could order from there if you wish to. Hope this help’s you.
shamili says
hi .. i have prepared the hennapack for hair before 2 weeks . i forgot that kept it in fridge for so long. is it good now to apply in my hair? help me out to find the solution.
maria says
Shamili just check if its in a good condition allow to first come at room temperature then apply.
Ladysolveg says
Thanks for this great post.
How do you know if it’s in good condition?
pooh says
Hello, I have hazel coloured hair . if i apply Singh henna mehendi will my hair colour change and if yes
Which colour will it become?
I don’t want red colour hair .please help
maria says
Pooja I am not sure what color your hair would produce post applying henna. So if your hair is already got such nice color then why to experiment. Hope this helps you.
Dayanand says
Hi Maria,
I would like to appreciate ur efforts and patience. You are still responding to the ppl queries for the post which was posted in 2011. Thanks a lot 🙂
I am 25, I have black hairs. I wanna apply Henna for its various vendors but I don’t wanna change my hair color to brown. Pls suggest me how to prepare and apply Henna pack to keep for black hairs.
Best wishes,
Dayanand
maria says
Dayanand henna would only produce dark brown or deep red color but not black color. Hope this help’s you 🙂 and thankyou for your kind words.
Dayanand says
It should be for its various BENEFITS
Thanks Maria. And one more query..
Is der any natural way to straighten curly hairs?? My hair gets curly after certain length which I don’t like 🙁 Pls suggest me if there is any natural remedy.
Thanks in advance 🙂
maria says
I don’t think I could help you here but you could consult a hair stylist for the same 🙂 take care.
Dayanand says
Thanks Maria 🙂 One last question..
Is it good for hairs to apply whole egg “EVERYDAY” and wash without shampoo?
PS: I wash my hairs with shampoo once in a week.
Dayanand says
Hi Maria,
Is it good for hairs if I apply whole egg “EVERYDAY” and wash without shampoo?
PS: I wash my hairs with shampoo once in a week. TIA.
gagan arora says
Hi, marya i have grey hairs,but after applying heena it turns in red color, is there any way to make it black.
maria says
Gagan you could only color your hair into deep red or brown but not black. Hope this help’s you.
gagan arora says
Thanks for reply maria,for dark brown shade should i apply more coffee powder.or any thng else i can apply.
ritu mehrotra says
Hi maria
My age is 47.ihave grey hairs .now iuse henna.imix amla tea leaves water,katha,
And coffee powder .Is it ok or u suggest some
nikesh says
Hello Maria Mam..My age is 19 years and I am getting a lot of gray Hairs. What should I do ? Please Help..
maria says
Nikesh please check with the Doctor as hair greying causes due to many factors like lack of vitamins, lack of sleep, exertion, genetic factors etc.
punitha says
Hi.my age is 23..but I have lot of gray her…I have use in lorial hair color …but not use…I want black hair..
sara says
i have been applying henna for 2 years now, but never get a darkest shade on my hair. i have considerable amount of grays. i have tried all these things of applying with beet , coffee, curd, iron vessel etc before but nothing really works. my henna is also a good quality one. whn i add these suppliments it just reduces the darkness of henna making my grays more visible.
howver have never tried amla, shikakai mix with henna. do they give a dark shade?
please suggest
maria says
Yes amla, shikakai, katha powder, coffee powder and beet juice gives good dark shade.
anonymous says
hey maria,
if u add beetroot paste which is cooked in a pressure cooker and smashed , will it give the same burgundy effect, and would appyling oil before and after henna reduce the colour effect on the hair?
maria says
Anila applying little oil to scalp and then applying henna won’t impact. But if you apply oil and wash your hair then it might loose color. Hope this helps you.
Ruchi says
Hi Maria..nice article I must say..actually I have 50% white hair roots..and my age is only 25 ..I want to colour my white hair into dark brown shade ..please tell me how can I do this with henna..is coffee powder or other ingredients you told in your article give the same result as I want.
maria says
Ruchi use a good brand henna secondly you could use beetroot juice, coffee powder for dark red coloring. For dark brown shade use coffee powder and tea water. Hope this help’s you.
Maria Dias says
Hi Maria I’m Maria Dias and I would like to know if its possible to mix henna in some oils and use it daily or as any hair treatment like hot oil treatment etc
maria says
Maria I am not sure about henna treatment with hair oils but you could mix 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil with soaked henna. Ratanjyot herb is very good for hair so get this herb from the ayruvedic shop or you even get them online. Mix ratanjyot with coconut oil over-night the oil would change color to red. Apply this as it’s very good for strengthening hair and curbs hairfall. You could also make curry leaf oil. However please consult a hair or skin specialist for any kind of treatment. Hope this help you 🙂
Priya says
I have black hair.. i actually applied beets juice wit lemon once bt i dint get any drastic change in my hair.. i need light brown hair. Will henna and beets juice ll help me to get tat colour???
Anne Lourdes says
Hi Maria,
I read all the comments about using Henna. I need your help to get the right kind as mine is a no name brand from a Iranian grocery shop and it comes in a cloth sack with nothing written. If you can advise me where to purchase a good quality Henna and also where do I purchase Indigo for a darker shade.
Nat says
Ann,
Henna Sooq online shop has a variety of quality hennas and Ayurvedic products. I have purchased several products from her store and satisfied with all. Hope this helps. Here is the link to the website:
krishnaveni says
Hi.im 33 yrs old .I hve alot of grey hair.air.im using henna frm along time but im getting a red color but it is not lookingggood.but I want alittle bit of blacish red colour is that possibke with henna.pls tell me
Tugba says
For a darker henna combination you may boil outer covering of onion or tea leaves and add to the mixture.
Aisha patel says
hyy…..i m 14 years old……can i still apply henna on my hair……will it do any harm to my hair…..i have seen many people saying dat childrens shud nt apply heena on hair…..is it correct…..??
maria says
Aisha its better not to apply henna at your age 🙂 just relax you are yet to grow big…
jifsina says
Hello Maria
I have got jet black hair. i would like to color it burgundy shade using henna .. do u think this beetroot henna recipe will color my jet black into burgundy ??
maria says
Difficult to color jet black hair but beetroot could help in giving a red sheen to your hair.
jifsina says
🙂 thnQ
gonna try it within few days
I will let you know the result 🙂
take care
maria says
Sure Jifsina 🙂
jifsina says
Well it didnt change the color of my hair :/
maria says
I had told you color on black hair is very difficult.
jifsina says
🙂 nyhow
thankyou 🙂
maria says
welcome 🙂
maria says
Thanks Jifsina 🙂
jifsina says
thnQ 🙂
will try it and tell you soon 🙂
Rinku singh says
Maria,When should mix beetroot juice to heena pack?
maria says
Rinku soak beet juice overnight and apply next day.
Puja nair says
hi maria if i apply henna nd keep it for one night on my hair is there any issue?
maria says
Puja you could keep but during winters your hair might get fry and you could catch cold so just leave for maximum 3 hrs and wash off.
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maria says
Thankyou for your kind words 🙂
priyanka says
my hairs so frizzy, poofy and dry . how can i get soft and shinig hairs ?
maria says
Priyanka please apply castor oil mixed with coconut oil. Condition your hair protect from sun if it’s still dry please check with the doctor.
Salma says
I read your article and all comments. Please give me a recipe to make black hair turn natural brown color. Thanks
ishita says
pls maria help me i getting heavy hairfall
maria says
Ishita please oil your hair with castor oil mixed with almond oil, sleep well, eat almonds have amla juice. If still hair fall persist then check with the doctor. Hope this helps.
tanu says
superb article…answered many queries…thanx a ton
D says
Hello there.. thanks for all the details. Have a question. When adding beetroot juice.. when do you add it? The prior night when you are adding everything and keeping it to set or the next day just before applying when you add curd and egg white?
Thanks
lakshmi says
My hairs are already red so when i apply mehandi it will become more red……I like to have a black hairs…..what is the procedure to get black hairs by using mehandi
Suhaylah says
use indigo mehndi
saswati kavya says
How to get a dark Brown colour
jarjeena says
i have dry hair and it falls a lot. Does henna helps in curing it. And how often can i use henna, does it have side effects?
Sudha says
Can you suggest any parlour that applies henna for the hair in mumbai suburbs. Will appreciate your reply on this matter.
Thanks
maria says
Sudha mostly any parlor would help you in henna application only the hi-fi ones focus on chemical color and not henna.
risha says
hi, I am using heena on my hair I have some greys , I want dark brown colour on my hair with heena powder ,suggest me,lots of love and hugs……
maria says
Risha try using coffee powder for dark brown color.
sri says
Hi maria,
I have a few white hair.I am using henna.I have a small doubt. If i apply henna, only the white hair turns dark(brown) or even the black hair also turns brown.
I want only the white hair turn brown. Please tell me the recipe for that(if any?)
sushmita says
Hello maria,
I have been using curd and mustard oil with henna paste n it was always just fine fr my hair…
But this is the first time that I have added 2 drops of ACV and 1 spoon of coconut oil(pure from my granny’s house , they have coconut trees)
And I used to form the paste using water but this time I used green tea ….
Can you help me tell which thing I did right or wrong and at color wud I get out of it…
Maryam says
Hello Maria,
How long will the colour of the mehndi stay in my hair and will washing the hair effect the colour changing in terms of fading
Thanks ..please reply x
maria says
The mehndi would stay until your hair starts growing from the roots. So keep applying after fifteen days.
Parul says
After henna paste is made how long can it stay before I apply it in my hair ?
maria says
Parul soak overnight or for 3-4 hrs.
Parul says
Can I leave it soaked for 2-3 days or will it loose its power ?
maria says
Nopes only overnight not more than that it’s not recommended. But if you have left over henna paste then leave it in the fridge else it might catch fungus or get spoiled if kept soaking for more 2 days outside. Hope this helps you.
Yogita says
I have oily hair. If I apply oil or add oil (mustard oil) to my henna, my hair falling increases. Any advice on what to do in this situation?
maria says
Yogita don’t add oil in that case. Try using olive oil and massage your hair with it. Hair fall could be for many reasons like lack of vitamins, hemoglobin, sleep etc. Please consult a doctor.
Yogita says
Thanks Maria 🙂
maria says
welcome Yogita 🙂
shilpa says
is that henna pack helps for split ends?
iff not please help me what helps for my split ends
maria says
Shilpa henna may make you hand dry if not oiled properly so please consult an hair specialist for split ends.
Chetna says
Hi .. I wanna knw dat Hw cn v get brown colour or any other colour except burgundy from mehendi . I don’t like brgandy colour
maria says
Try adding coffee powder to henna for brown color. Hope this helps Chetna.
amy says
Hi Maria
This is the first time I m writing you. I have read somewhere that I can mix (coconut/olive)oil in my mehndi paste instead of applying directly on hair. Is this right? N when I must shampoo my hair after Heena pack?hair become dry after washing heena
maria says
Amy you could apply oil to your hair then apply henna or mix with the paste too. First just rinse your hair with henna then oil it and wash next day. If your hair is getting too dry then try applying a good conditioner. Hope this helps you.
tejaswini says
Hi maria, if I am soaking 250 gms henna then how much quantity of herbal powders do i add.how much of manjistha ,bhringaraj,alma,shikakai powder do I add.how much curd do I add,how much coffee and tea and beetroot juice.pls do let me knew all the proportions for that much quantity henna
maria says
Tejaswini add 1 tbsp of each and amla add 2 tbsp, First add coffee powder and water to make a thick paste. Soak overnight the before applying henna add beetroot juice or curd anyone. Hope this helps just ensure you don’t make the paste too thin.
Roshni Bhosle says
hi
You told some one ”In that case don’t apply henna as it might change you hair color. Hope this helps.”But i want to change the colour becz yesturday was i highlight on my hair but this is very dark like golden , And dont want to this .then can i used
maria says
Roshni I am not sure if henna could be applied to color treated hair. Please check with your beautician or doctor.
Roshni Bhosle says
hi
Yesterday was am coloring on my Hair that is Strex Hair color brown .But now this looking very dark like golden type and now i don’t want it , Then can i apply Heena Mehandi on my Hair ,after that my hair clr is change like red type .and also confirm if am applying heena then there is no side effects right
Pls help me
marian says
henna is the best for coloring hair.
yamini says
i want apply this my daughter she is 6 years old i don’t want color only i want her hair silky and long what i will use her hair tell me ………..
maria says
Yamini just apply henna for 30 mins and wash for conditioning and not coloring. Also use castor oil mixed with coconut oil.
Anindita says
Hi!
Is VLCC henna or Shahnaz Husain henna good enough? I do not know of any Ayurvedic shops from where to buy henna:(
Please advise.
Thanks.
Anindita
maria says
Yes Shahnaz Husain henna is suppose to be good else you could check out for pure rajasthani mehendi or organic henna.
anindita says
Thanks Maria:)
maria says
welcome Anindita 🙂
sneha says
hi
i have lot of white hairs i would like apply henna to get black hairs or dark brown i dont want red color can u help me by giving some tips
maria says
Sneha I have mentioned tips in the post for red color. I don’t know how it could be further darkened.
Subrata says
Dear madam, i am 25 years old boy, my hair is being white day by day,, please suggest me how can i stop it and i will get back my black haier.
Adelene Tirkey says
I have recently got highlights and red streaks how wil mehendi work on my hair.Wht mixture wud give me a great luk i hv brown skin tone. Kindly comment
maria says
In that case don’t apply henna as it might change you hair color. Hope this helps.
aishwarya das says
i don’t want to change my hair colour… but want to moisturised my hair with henna…. so does it effect my hair colour a lot if i use henna????….
nivi says
if i apply mehndi on hair within 1 month of 1st applicatin of mehndi…….it will affect my hair??? it wil cause to hair fall??
maria says
Nivi if you oil your hair you shouldn’t have hair fall however if your hair is on the dry side the henna could make them more dry and brittle. So apply oil before applying henna hope this helps you.
arun says
wow wow you are awesome
Smita says
Hi Maria,
Great to see the tips from your end regarding mehendi application.Just wanted to check if we can apply oil the very next day of henna application.
thanks
smita
maria says
Yes you could apply olive oil but wash them with diluted shampoo else the color of henna would wash out from your hair. You are welcome.
anju says
adding katha powder to heen will give red colour or brown?
you have written both.
maria says
Anju depends on the quality of henna sometimes brown or red color.
amar says
Hi Maria..
you told to take few drops of shampoo in jug add double the volume in it..
my question is what is to be added..water..???
maria says
Yes add water to dilute the shampoo.
amar says
Hi Maria…
can i apply mehndi mixture everyday on my face..
as my skin is not even..
so if it can be happen..
plz help me out..
i applied last day and i feel good..
but if it is effective so suggest me if i can apply everyday on face…
thanks..
is there any other thing for dark circles..???
maria says
Don’t apply henna everyday as it would make your skin dry. For dark circles you could keep a slice of potato or cucumber or ice bag on your eyes for 2-3 mins.
amar says
Thanks Maria…:)
maria says
welcome
amar says
hi Maria..
i want to know how much time i have to kept heena mixture for face..
and how long i have to kept on my face..
do i put anything in that mixture…
maria says
Just keep for 5-6 mins else it would start leaving color. Add water to henna that’s it hope this helps you.
sarmili says
hi , can we use beetroot juice, clove powder, and katha powder simountenously
maria says
Don’t use all together use katha powder first then while applying add beetroot juice… clove powder is optional. You could skip adding cloves.
Ju says
Hi Maria,
Could you tell me how to get a black tinge with henna to blacken the grey hairs..
Also what is the recipie if i want to apply the henna instantly .. WOuld the color not be dark?
Thank You In Advance
maria says
Henna takes a while to gets soaked hence cannot be applied instantly. Henna can give dark brown Or red color but black tinge isn’t possible. Hope this helps you.
Karolina says
Hello,
There is one thing i would like to ask you. I have been using Royal Henna (mehendi) to dye my hair black, but my natural hair colour is blond.
So now i am tired of having black hair and i want to go back to my original hair colour meaning i will have to bleach my hair with bleach.
However, i have read all over the internet that your hair will turn green or it will fall out due to a chemical reaction.
Please advise me what to do? and is the myths true?
Thank You.
Hope you have a good day.
maria says
Karolina I have no clue about Royal henna brand (: and also about discoloration of hair it will be better if you consult a skin and hair specialist. I am sorry won’t be able to assist you on this question.
maria says
Karolina I have no clue about Royal henna brand (: and also about discoloration of hair it will be better if you consult a skin and hair specialist. I am sorry won’t be able to assist you on this question.
ishwari patil says
hi, nice information. i have some questions about actual coloring procedure. actually heena particles gets embeeded in outermost layer of shaft that is cuticle. and due to that hair cuticle get damaged and final result is breakage of hair. i have confusion in my mind. is this true?????????? pl expiain.
maria says
Ishwari I have been using henna from my teenage I never had any such problems add oil before applying henna and try some time applying henna if it gives you problems stop applying. Also use of proper conditioner will make your hair soft.
P S says
I have two questions
Can you just make henna paste with herbal henna (Nupur), amal powder and beet juice to get dark burgandy color on your grey hair ?
Can you use henna on hair that is previously colored with boxed chemical dyes?
maria says
I don’t know about branded henna as I use only the henna which is available in ayurvedic shop. Also I don’t know if henna will color on dyed hair I am sorry it will be better if you consult a beautician.
maria says
Thanks for coming here I don’t know about branded henna as I use henna from ayurvedic shop also about henna coloring on dyed hair I have no idea. It will be better if you consult a beautician thanks .
sultana says
Hi
A verrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy big thanks to you for providing henna receipe for hair. I will try. i have one query can you plz let me know how many times should henna apply for hair in a month. means once in a month (or) twice in a month (or) thrice in a month.
Waiting for your reply.
anita says
Pls let me know when to add Beetroot juice.Should it be soaked with henna or add them just before applying?also when to add egg white?
maria says
You could add beetroot juice while soaking henna also egg whites are optional you could mix egg whites Or curd in henna just before applying to your hair. Hope this helps 🙂
flax12 says
Hi:
Very nice and complete info about henna.
You mentioned that is better to mix “curd” than lime or lemon with the henna. I wonder if that curd is the same like that part of milk that coagulates when the milk sours or is treated with enzymes?
maria says
Thanks Felinus 🙂 curd is also known as yogurt yeah mostly its sour milk tarns-formed into yogurt! hope this helps you.
K says
Hey hie.. I have a simple doubt.. ‘m planning to apply henna for the fist time as i got few strands of hair which are grey in color and want them to turn black!! the point is very simple.. I do not want to change the color of my hair.. just that i want black hair!!! so is applying henna going to help?? i have read an article that henna and indigo are to be applied to obtain black hair!! is it so?? or will henna alone solve my problem??
thnx in advance for the reply 🙂
maria says
Hi Kalyani Henna will give deep red color if mixed with beetroot juice Or 1 tbsp clove powder. I have no idea about Indigo. Hope this helps you 🙂
Eresha says
How do you mix henna and indigo for your hair? First, mix your henna.
o Mix henna with enough lemon juice to make a paste as thick as mashed potatoes. If your skin is sensitive to lemon and is itchy after using henna, use orange juice, grapefruit juice, or some liquid less acidic than lemon juice.
o Cover your henna with plastic wrap and let it sit overnight at room temperature, 70 F or 21 C. As your henna rests, it will release dye. The dye must be released from the plant leaf so it can migrate into your hair. This slow, acidic release will get you the best results. If you’re in a hurry, put it in a warm place, but not a hot place! Your henna will be ready in two hours at 95F or 35C.
o When you’re ready to dye your hair, mix the indigo, put your indigo powder into a bowl. Stir enough water into the indigo to make a paste as thick as mashed potatoes.
o Mix the henna paste and indigo paste together. Add some water or fragrant tea or other herbs to make it as thick as stirred-up yoghurt.Indigo has to be used immediately. Do not wait for dye release. Mix your indigo with water just before you’re ready to use it. Do not add lemon juice to indigo. Just use water.
o Comb clean, dry hair and section it. You can use squeeze bags or squeeze bottles to apply the henna/indigo mix, but you can also smear it in by hand.
o Wrap your hair in plastic and clean off your ears and hairline. Keep the mix on your hair a few hours.
To make a medium brunette color mix equal amounts of henna and indigo. You can make a warm brunette color by mixing 2/3 henna and 1/3 indigo. You can make a dark brunette color, by mixing 1/3 henna and 2/3 indigo.
Hope this helps:)
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maria says
Thanks Sanjay for highlighting have already messaged them thanks a ton 🙂
Khurshid says
Dear Maria,
I have a great hair fall problem, please advice me what to do, applying heena will solve my problem.
maria says
Khurshid henna is for conditioning and coloring. You could use castor oil mixed with coconut oil and apply to you hair. Best would be to consult a doctor as hair fall can be caused to various reasons.
pallavi lokhande says
hey hiee dear,
actually i hv sm doubts ….today i brought heena black mehndi n mixd it wid simple cold water n lemon n curd bt at d tme of dis mix.it produces very hot fumes lyk acids fumes..so wnt to knw dat sholud i still use it for dyng or nt??n wat abt dat fumes its genral or cuz of sm mistakes it produced…plz reply soon..
maria says
Pallavi I don’t know anything about Black Mehndi I have written only about Green Mehndi. Also the fumes and acids please avoid applying else it appears to be a chemical reaction. Please check with the Doctor before applying this.
poonam says
hi maria
i m 26 n i have hell lot of grey hair. i have been applying henna for about 10 yrs now…. i apply it every month… i have light brown-black hair too.my hair turns orangish (esp where thr r more greys)…… i will try ur way soon…… which z good for grey hair, lime or curd??? n can i add clove or make it into a paste and add???/
ne other suggestion regarding hiding grey….vl be highly obliged.
thanks
maria says
Poonam you could use clove powder grind cloves into processor and make powder. Also curs is better than lime. Use soaked methi seed and make their paste use hibiscus flower paste for hair pack for curbing grey hair. Hope this helps you 🙂
Pathma says
Hi Maria,
Your henna recipe for hair seems to be very interesting esp. clove powder. I can’t wiat to try it on my hair. Applying oil before henna paste on hair sounds new to me ‘cos here in Singapore, hair salons don’t practise that. The hairdressers’ advice to us is by doing so, the henna will not stick to hair and it serve no purpose. Your advice, please on the above. Thank you. Pathma
maria says
Pathma I always apply oil before henna application would request you try both ways and check out the difference.
Indrani Kapoor says
Hi maria,
You advise to oil the hair before applying henna. But if I want a rich colour, will oiling not prevent henna from rich colouring?
maria says
Thanks Indrani 🙂 I always put oil as I have dry hair. You could apply henna directly if you wish. With oil also it gives nice color 🙂
Deepak Patel,Gujarat,India says
Hi, Superb information given about how to use or apply mehndi(heena). I use mehndi (Heena) 10 yrs ago.During this 10yrs.i applied four times. By use of heena hair become Too much Dry .Mehndi is hiding only white hair..but according to my opinion mehndi is better then Hair color.Mehndi has no side effect on eye and skin..strictly apply oil on hair before apply mehndi.in oily hair mehndi can’t give you more color on hair.. Thanks
Ilene says
Hi Maria:
Thanks for your website. I am now allergic to chemical hair dye so I did some research on using henna instead. I got some body art quality henna and mixed it with tea, coffee, and beetroot juice. However, since I have a lot of gray hair, the coverage was not good at all. The gray hairs became an orangeish-red color. Do you have any suggestions for me? I would appreciate it very much. Thank you!
maria says
Hi Ilene you could add some clove powder to it which helps in giving rich dark color. Mix some curd to the henna just before applying to hair. Oil you hair before applying henna. Try using mild shampoo for washing hair. Also using aloevera pulp to your scalp will reduce your greying hair. Have lot of almonds daily also amla juice is good for hair. Hope this helps if its not giving you satisfactory result please consult a doctor Or hair specialist.
janet says
Hi Maria…Just wanted to say thank you so very much regarding henna for my hair,it completely covered my grey and gave me beautiful high as the same time,just one question.Do you think it would be too much to do the henna evey other week since it so good for the hair.
maria says
Janet I am not sure about the time gaps as some say it should be applied after 30 days. The reason could be as henna tends to make hair dry. if you put every week it would be at your own risk so regular oiling, add curd in henna might help.
kusum says
Hii,
i ried henna for a couple of times and my grey hair turned out to be red and these grey hair turned out to be red can be seen very prominently..is there any way that i can make my hair to my natural color like deep brown or something like that? I greatly appreciate your response.and can you pls tell me the intervals between henna applications.
Thanks,
kusum.
maria says
Kusum I am not sure about the gaps as guess it should be 30 days atleast. Deep brown color not sure which ingredient will help. But adding lots of yogurt before applying henna may help in highlights. Also have mentioned in the post for highlights. Hope this helps you 🙂
Subha S says
Hi mam,
Nice to see your valuable info about henna…….
how many days gap will have to apply henna for hair?
can you………
maria says
Subha I am not sure about this but I guess atleast a month gap is required. But you can confirm with a beautician as it depends on hair type. thanks
janet says
Thank you Maria I am mixing it right now,I will let you know how it trun out…Have a bless day.
maria says
Great Janet will await for your feedback!
janet says
Hi Maria
I have grey hair and woud like to obtain the highlights what do I use to bring it our even more
maria says
Janet I have described in the post how to get highlights. Also you could add some clove powder and curd for dark red color. Good Luck have a crowning glory!
xyba says
maria i have long thin hair so can u advice to increase its volume with the help of henna
maria says
Xyba start oiling your hair every week also henna can be applied with curd and wash off in an hour’s time. As the longer you keep henna it will dry and make your hair brittle. So just apply henna once a month..
xyba says
thanks for ur valuable n helpful posts
maria says
You are welcome Xyba 🙂
Kavitha says
Hi Maria,
I am not sure if my previous msg reached you so re-posting my msg 🙂
I am really glad to find one good recipe to start with henna. Thank you for the post. Will have to try soon. But, I still have few questions. Please please do let know for sure 🙂
1. I do not have any iron vessel other than aluminum and steel ones. Can I use a aluminum one?
2. I dont want to change the color of my hair. I have black medium curly hair. How do I retain the black color after using henna?
3. I have increased hair-fall these days.. do you any tips for this?
4. I use hair straightener occasionally. Will that do any harm to my hair or decrease the henna’s affect?
will wait for your reply 🙂
maria says
Thanks Kavitha for coming here 🙂
1) You could use a steel vessel but iron vessel yields better results.
2) If your hair is jet black henna will just give a red tinge color but if you have greys then it will give dark red color if you follow the instructions mentioned.
3)Hair fall has a lot of reason try oiling your hair with castor+ coconut oil.Sleep well don’t take stress. Avoid harsh chemical shampoos use mild shampoos. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, almonds and loads of water. Hope this helps you.
4) You could use hair straightener but once in 4 months is fine. Straightener Or blow dryers always harm as it provides artificial heat so the lesser we use the better for us.
Thanks,
Maria
Mrs. S says
Dear Maria
Thanks for sharing your tips.
I’m planning to follow your instructions for henna application. Yesterday, I purchased Indian and Yemeni Henna powder. Planning to mix a little of both. I checked for iron utensils but I believe I don’t have any, all of them seem to be either aluminium or stainless steel, and teflon-coated ones. Before I apply henna, I would love your advice regarding what ingredients to add or avoid from the list above with regards to my hair type.
I possess dry and weak hair, and that has been splitting and falling more than usual since the last month or two. I also have a very mild dandruff condition throughout. I would apperciate your advice asap especially with regards to ingredients like curd, egg and coffee powder or if anything else need to be added.
Regards
Mrs. S
maria says
Thanks Mrs S however henna application will further dry your hair and make them brittle. You can try applying henna with curd but please seek help from Doctor.
Alisha says
Hey,
How can I remove the colour of henna (mehndi) from hair.
Please help!
maria says
Hi Alisha,
Henna color doesn’t comes out easily. Only after several hair wash with shampoo it will go away. So be patient!
Hussaina says
Hi Maria,
its really nice tips i’ll surely try it…. Can i take Brite henna mehendi instead of heena???
maria says
Thanks Hussaina I don’t know about Brite brand use any brand which is genuine and good quality.
Vidya says
Hi Maria, I applied the henna hair pack you had given and I’m very happy with the results. My hair has become beautiful and more thick. I’m eager to try out your honey face pack soon. Thanks once again. Please keep me updated with your suggestions.
maria says
You are welcome Vidya 🙂 I am glad you got better results. I will keep you posted! take care have a nice weekend.
anindita says
Thanks.
anindita says
Thanks Maria. But many years ago I had tried Johnson’s Baby shampoo…it made my hair horribly dry. I am too old rather my hair is too old for it to work, huh:) So…I think I should stick to Dove or..what else do you suggest? I am 43!!
maria says
Anindita I am not sure about Dove as I don’t use it but you could use any mild shampoo of goof brand and dilute shampoo in water before applying.
anindita says
BTW, is Dove regarded as a mild shampoo? I use that.
maria says
Hi Anindita,
I am not sure about Dove but Johnson Baby shampoo is a mild shampoo 🙂 ………………..
Love,
Maria
Anindita says
Thanks Maria:)
maria says
You welcome Anindita 🙂
Anindita says
Hi Maria, I followed this recipe today:
Hi Maria, If I crush thinly sliced beetroot, squeeze out the juice and add it to henna powder + plus water in an iron bowl and leave this mixture overnight, and then apply it in my hair and scalp for one hour next morning, will I get a burgundy hair color instead of orange?
Kindly advise.
But my hair is still orange:( Please suggest recipe for BURGUNDY HAIR.
Thanks.
Anindita
maria says
Hi Anindita,
I will advise you to use curd instead of lime as lime tends to make hair further grey. Also don’t slice the beet root chope them into small cubes and put in the processor with some water. Mix this water with henna powder. Add 2 tbsp instant coffee powder + 2 tbsp clove powder. Leave overnight into iron bowl. Put 2 tbsp curd before applying to your hair. Apply next day leave for 2 hours and rinse with a mild shampoo else your hair will get orange again. Apply some oil to your hair before putting henna. If this is not helping yout then you try the other one.
Boil 3 tbsp tea leaves with 3 cup water. Place on low heat. Once its starts bubbling. Strain the tea. Allow the water to cool down. Once it cools down mix henna, amla whatever you wanna add. Add 2 tbsp instant coffee powder to it. rest you can follow the insructions mentioned on my blog…take care.
Love,
Maria
maria says
Hi Anindita,
I will advise you to use curd instead of lime as lime tends to make hair further grey. Also don’t slice the beet root chope them into small cubes and put in the processor with some water. Mix this water with henna powder. Add 2 tbsp instant coffee powder + 2 tbsp clove powder. Leave overnight into iron bowl. Put 2 tbsp curd before applying to your hair. Apply next day leave for 2 hours and rinse with a mild shampoo else your hair will get orange again. Apply some oil to your hair before putting henna. If this is not helping yout then you try the other one.
Boil 3 tbsp tea leaves with 3 cup water. Place on low heat. Once its starts bubbling. Strain the tea. Allow the water to cool down. Once it cools down mix henna, amla whatever you wanna add. Add 2 tbsp instant coffee powder to it. rest you can follow the insructions mentioned on my blog…take care.
Love,
Maria
Anindita says
Hi Maria, If I crush thinly sliced beetroot, squeeze out the juice and add it to henna powder + plus water in an iron bowl and leave this mixture overnight, and then apply it in my hair and scalp for one hour next morning, will I get a burgundy hair color instead of orange?
Kindly advise.
maria says
Thanks Anindita for visiting here 🙂 My advise would be do all except putting lime juice add little dahi to the henna mixture just before applying to your hair. Also grate the beetroot Or make its puree otherwise juice won’t come out easily. Leave on you hair for atleast 2 hours and then wash. Ensure you just wash once with shampoo and then rinse with conditioner else henna will start losing it’s color and start becoming orange. Hope this helps you regular application will make it red in color.
georgia says
how long can i keep henna after its been mixed
maria says
Hey Georgia keep them for 4 to 5 hours Or overnight then apply to your hair. Keep on your hair for 2 hours then wash.
Ash says
Hi,
I got grey hairs here and there and it just started. Does this help me to stop the hair greying. Is there any tip to get black shade instead of red and orange.
Thanks.
maria says
Hi Ashu,
Henna curbs greying Try using castor oil with coconut oil. Keep it for 1 hour then wash. Also aloevera pulp if applied on hair scalp curbs greying. Try eating almonds, sesame seeds, nuts to increase your vitamin. Also sleep well eat well and take less stress. Black shade is difficult to get in henna. However it can give you deep burgundy and rich red color. Try the method given in the post. Also boil beetroot grind into processor with water. Soak henna in this water and add little curd. This will give you deep red color. Also clove powder gives red color. DO conduct a patch test before experimenting what I just shared with you. Good luck and have beautiful lustrous hair.
Love,
Maria
Rupal says
For face pck,,heena mehndi pwder or which heena pwder to b used??
maria says
Rupal you could use henna from ayurvedic shops as they are genuine ones 🙂
sangita says
hey I tried applying henna on my face and must say it brightens my face clears it thanks for wonderful tips
maria says
Great Sangita you are welcome 🙂
Mamatha says
Hi maria,
Thank you for your suggestion. I will try the henna paste and let you know the result. Once again thank you very much.
maria says
Mamatha you are welcome do try and lemme know how was it?
Mamatha says
Hai Maria,
I read about your henna hair pack. I want to try this. You have mentioned that, manjista powder to be mix with the paste but this powder, as I know, is used for the skin problem in the form of decoction. will this not effect to the hair? and tell me how this benefits to the hair? Please clarify me.
maria says
Hi Mamatha,
Manjishta is good for increasing iron content hence for the hair. You could always skip it if you don’t wish to add. Have great hair 🙂
Love,
Maria
madhurya says
hey maria, thanks so much…im definetely gonna try this.. 🙂
maria says
Thanks Madhurya do try and lemme know your views!
madhurya says
hi maria,
im 20 years old and my hair is ‘thick and jet black’, but i have dandruff and my hair tends to split easily. so i just wanted to know if i have to mix coffee powder and tea powder in the pack??, will it suit my hair??…
maria says
Hi Madhurya,
You could soak methiseeds in water overnight. Grind to a paste next day. Mix methi paste along with 2 eggs and combine with soaked henna. Don’t add tea coffee powder instead add beetroot juice. Have a lovely beautiful crowning glory.
Love,
Maria
neha says
hi maria, i tried henna recipe and the result is very good. i also added beatroot juice before applying got burgandi tint .thanks a lot.
neha says
hi maria;
i want to know whether i should use same measurment of herbal powder mentioned in the recipe[ henna hair pack ] for hundred gms of henna powder.
maria says
You could use this meaurement for 250 gms.
Manmeet Kaur says
Please give suggestions for acne marks..?????
maria says
Thanks Manmeet however I am not sure anything about acne marks?
myrtle says
hi Dear,
I quite don’t underdstand applying heena on face. Will not become colored or stain,
as u know it stain n it’s quite difficult to remove. Just for 1 min will not stain is it true…
Pls reply.
Thks/Myrtle
maria says
Hi Myrtle,
When I say Henna on face I mean Henna Pack. Just mix henna with some multani mitti (fullers earth). Apply this pack for 5 to 7 mins. Don’t keep for a long time. Also alternatively you could just apply henna pack on acnes, pimples and was out after 5 mins. This will not give color to your skin.
Thanks,
Maria
Sami says
Hi
You have described everything so nicely.
It really helped
i am doing heena treatment myself after a long long time, your tips helped me catch up with my long ago left routine.
I love heena.
Thanks a lot
maria says
Hey Sami,
Thanks a ton! yeah Henna is a good resource for hair. DO try them and lemme know if it helped you.
Love,
Maria
Kats says
Thanks, Maria.
I had oiled my hair and then applied the mehendi pack. I didn’t leave it on for 2-3 hours, but for only 45 minutes. It didn’t cover my greys.
It was my first time and I was a little apprehensive seeing the dark color on my hands. I wanted my greys to be covered, but didn’t want my hair to turn orange like few people I see (why does this happen?). 🙂 Silly me, but I have no experience. 🙂
If I apply oil and then apply and leave the mehendi pack for 2-3 hours, will it cover my grey hairs? Will my hair get highlights? Please advise. Thanks!
maria says
Hi Kats,
I know the orangish color …actually all hair color is different. If you have lots of grey it tends to give orange color. However if you use good quality mehndi and soak in iron vessel. The mehndi would get nicely oxidised and give a deep red color. Also if you need more richer deep red color add clove powder Or katha powder to your mehndi. Also as I have described in the post follow that. For highlights just 5 to 10 mins before applying mehndi add 1 lime juice, 2 tbsp curd this will give you highlights. I don’t have grey so this doesn’t highlight my hair. However if your hair is light brown Or grey your hair will get the highlights. best of luck and keep me posted. Try to keep mehndi for a longer time for better color.
Love,
Maria
Kats says
Hi Maria,
I applied Mehendi for the first time using your recipe and I’m very happy with the results. Thanks!
Please let me what should be time gap to apply this pack.
maria says
Hey Kats,
Great you are the first one to reply on this! I am happy you happy withe outcome. You could apply once a week if covering grey hair. If using just for conditioner just apply once in 15 days. Take care and have beautiful, lustrous hair.
Love,
Maria