How To Apply Henna on Hair At Home professionally for Maximum Colour?

In this blog, you will find the simple steps of how can you apply henna on hair at home. Henna has been the Hero in the industry of hair colour for a long time. Even after the launch of hair dyes, people tend to use Henna for colouring or covering their greys. Henna has not only covered the ages of people but in Indian weddings, girls are crazy for Mehendi (henna) as the imprints of it leave a good colour and design which stays put for 10 days or longer. Henna does not only cover your greys but also helps your hair by nourishing them and providing nutrients to them, which makes your hair stronger.
Are you not sure of Henna yet? But you know what, you can apply Henna at home EASILY! You just need to make a paste, For the paste, you need the Henna powder and some hot water to go with it. Leave it for 12 hours or overnight to get a dark stain.

How to Apply Henna (Mehendi) on Hair at Home:-

1. Wash your hair with shampoo just as you do on a regular basis.
2. Pat dry your hair with a towel or cotton T-shirt.
3. Make a few sections for the easy application of henna.
4. Do not forget to apply some petroleum jelly or some oil on your forehead and ears to prevent colouring over unwanted areas.
5. Start applying Heena from roots to the length.
6. Wash it off when it dries and starts to come off.

Henna is a plant-based substance that makes it safe for everyone as it does not contain any harmful chemicals. The natural colour a Mehendi holds is reddish-brown but you can change it by adding a few things.

Preventive tips to avoid staining & damage during Hair Application at Home

When you are applying henna on hair at home so you should be taking care of every little thing. Thus, below are the preventive steps you should follow to avoid any negligence & issue.

1. The paste must be thick and ensure whether you have put it aside for a couple of hours,
2. Applying it on washed hair is better for great results so use a mild shampoo but not a conditioner as it prevents Mehendi from penetrating,
3. Apply it on dry hair, and if you are sweating, then I would advise drying your hair first,
4. Apply some petroleum jelly or oil on your hairline, forehead, neck, and ears to avoid any kind of staining,
5. Apply Mehendi evenly on your hairs, when you are applying on a section you can add more paste if necessary,
6. Wear old clothes and cover your skin perfectly so that your Mehendi can’t stain your skin,
7. To protect your hands & nails from staining, gloves are advisable.

There are a few tips and tricks to change a bit of a shade of Henna according to your preference.

1. If you want a burgundy shade on your hair you can add the juice of beetroot to it as the colour of the juice is dark red which will give a shade of Burgandy to your henna.
2. To have a shade of dark reddish-brown you can add lemon juice, curd, or tea decoction( the leftover of tea left in the stainers).
3. If you want to get a dark black shade you can add black coffee to it and leave it for 2 -3 hours.

Best listed Mehendi for your hair

• Shahnaz Husain Henna Precious Herb Mix
• NatureBay Naturals Henna Powder
• Biotique Bio Henna.

Always try to choose the right brand for the Henna as some brands use chemicals to provide a darker shade which can affect your growth and can also lead to hair loss. If you feel like your forehead is getting red or anything wrong on your face is happening that means that the Henna is not of good quality and has some preservatives which are damaging your hair and skin.
To prevent any damage you can stain your finger to check the shade and the quality of the Mehendi so that you can be sure of what you are putting yourself into.

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