- Henna and Indigo
Application
- By EveryDay Mehndi
Using henna and indigo for hair
coloring can result in black, raven black, blue-black, purplish
black or burgundy black hair. The exact color result depends
upon your original hair coloring as well as how you use your
henna and indigo in this process. Henna and Indigo application
can be done in either a two-step or one-step process.
For a two-step process, your
first step is to follow the instructions provided for using natural
henna powder.
Mix your indigo with water 4
to 8 hours before using. Cover and allow the paste (about the
consistency of yogurt) to sit for the 4 to 8 hours.
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Always wearing plastic gloves, apply
the indigo to your previously henna'd hair. I have my indigo
ready to use immediately following rinsing the henna from my
hair in a back to back process. You can do it this way or wait
and apply your indigo later. Apply the indigo to your hair making
sure to cover hair from roots to ends. Separating our hair into
smaller sections will aid in this. When your hair is covered
with the indigo, cover your hair with a plastic cap. Then cover
with a towel or scarf. Allow the indigo to remain on your hair
until desired color is achieved. Performing a harvested hair
test will help you determine how long this will take. |
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Repeat applications of your henna
and indigo will deepen the color results over time.
You can apply your henna and
indigo in a single step. I recommend this for people who are
not wishing to color gray hair and people with dark brown or
black hair.
Mix your henna paste in a bowl
and allow it to develop. Mix your indigo paste at the same time
in a separate bowl. The longer your henna paste sits and dye
is released, the more red the outcome will be. Allow your henna
paste to sit for between 2 and 6 hours depending upon your desired
results. When your henna paste and your indigo paste have each
been allowed to sit a sufficient amount of time, mix the two
together. Apply to your hair and allow to remain on your hair
maximally 8 hours. A harvested hair test will allow you to determine
if less time is required. For most people, fewer than 8 hours
is required. The timeframes range from 1 hour to 8 hours depending
upon the individual. The timing has to do with your desired color
results and how well and how fast your hair takes color. A 50/50
henna and indigo mix will typically create the black shades described
above. Different people will get different results in terms of
blue-black or burgundy-black or black.
The one-step process creates
a more gradual coloring of the hair and with each application,
your hair will deepen and darken in color. If you chose the one-step
process to cover gray, understand that your white hair may not
become completely black with the first application. But with
patience and repeat application, all of your hair will darken
to the desired color.
Enjoy!!!
EveryDay Mehndi
www.everydayhenna.com
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