Mehndi for hair is different from mehndi for hands, know which one is right + how to apply it
- bySudha Saxena
- 01 Jan, 1970

Herbal henna for hair coloring : Color and condition your hair with natural henna instead of chemical henna. Know which henna is best for hair and the right way to apply it.
Best henna for hair: Many people do not use chemical colours to colour their hair, but use natural henna. This not only colours the hair, but also conditions it. It also gives a natural shine to the hair, but often people have a question that which henna should be used for hair? So let us tell you that the henna that is applied on hands should not be used on hair, for this many other types of henna are available, which nourishes the hair and also colours it. So let us tell you which henna is right for hair.
How to apply henna on hair 100% Natural Henna
Always use pure henna without any chemicals for hair . It should not contain any artificial colour or preservatives. It gives a natural brownish tone to the hair and also cools the scalp.
Try Herbal Henna
Apart from henna, herbs like amla, shikakai, brahmi, bhringraj, fenugreek, reetha etc. are added to herbal henna, which not only gives color to the hair but also provides nourishment. You can buy herbal henna from the market or prepare herbal henna at home by mixing all these things in henna powder.
Indigo Powder
Nowadays indigo powder is also available in the market, it gives a natural black tone to the hair. You can mix indigo powder with henna and apply it to the hair. This gives a natural black color to the hair.
The right way to apply mehndi (Natural henna for hair)
Material
100 gms henna powder
1-2 tsp curd or lemon juice
1 teaspoon coffee or tea water
1 tsp fenugreek powder
A little coconut or mustard oil
Water
Plastic or glass bowl
Make mehndi like this
- Mix henna with tea/coffee water, curd/lemon and some water to make a smooth paste.
- Cover it and leave it for 6–8 hours (overnight)
- Apply coconut oil on the head so that henna does not dry the hair.
- Make sections in your hair and apply henna using a brush or hand.
- Cover the entire head and tie it with a plastic cap or an old scarf.
- Wash off with plain water after 2–3 hours. Do not shampoo immediately, shampoo the next day.
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