
Preparing the henna dye:
- Pour 1 can of coconut milk in a bowl, then add 150 to 200 grams of henna powder and 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- With a spoon, mix the ingredients well into a thick paste and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Allow the mixture to sit overnight at room temperature for best results, or at least let it sit for 4 to 5 hours for the dye to release.
- Part your hair down the middle of your scalp into two sections, bringing each section to either side of your shoulders.
- Put on a pair of gloves for applying the henna to protect your fingers and nails from staining.
- Starting with the right side, lift a 2-inch section of your hair from the crown and begin coating your hair with the henna.
- Once the section is completely coated, twist it with your fingers and coil it into a bun on the top of your head.
- Start moving down from the crown, parting a 2-inch section each time, repeating the coating and twisting process, and each time coiling them around the same first bun.
- Repeat the process with the left side of your hair. When done, you should have one big henna mound on the top of your head.
- Wrap a plastic wrap on your head (or use a shower cap for shorter hair) and keep it on for at least 5 to 6 hours. For best results, sleep with it overnight.
- Rinse your hair with plain cool water.
- Do not wash your hair with shampoo or conditioner for the next 32 hours.
- Your hair will initially come out tinted with color and darker than it was, and the color will become deeper within 2 to 3 days. The color, along with the quality, will only grow richer when you start applying henna to your hair regularly.
- Always use organic henna, preferably one that also contains herbs like bhringraj, amla, shikakai and brahmi.
- Thoroughly wash and brush your hair before application. Henna sticks better to detangled and clean hair.
- If you have an excessively oily scalp, forego the coconut milk, which can exacerbate the oiliness. Simply add water.
- If you have an excessively dry scalp, you may add ¼ cup of hemp seed oil or olive oil to the mixture for extra moisture.
- Apple cider vinegar is a suitable alternative to lemon juice.
- One can of plain whole milk is a suitable alternative to coconut milk.
- Add 1 to 3 teaspoons of clove, ginger or cinnamon powder to the mix to eliminate the smell of henna, if you so desire.
- Cover your pillow with a towel for the next 2 to 3 days as the henna might stain your covers.
- Avoid using chemical-based hair products in your day-to-day routine. They can hamper the efficacy of natural products, like henna.
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