I’m a long time henna and indigo user, I am a hairstylist who became very allergic to the chemical ppd in regular hair colour. Henna and indigo have been life savers. I use the two step process to achieve a dark rich black colour. I know this takes a lot longer than regular hair colour but if you do it correctly the colour should be long lasting until you need your roots re touched. I always start with freshly washed hair, I use a clarifying shampoo before I even apply the henna. Also make sure you let the henna sit for at least 6 hours so the colour can come out. Cover the bowl of henna with plastic wrap so no air is exposed to the top layer. I also like to let the henna sit in a warm place, by the window or with a towel tucked around the bowl. You can mix the henna with tea or lemon juice to help the colour come out even more, I also always used distilled water when making the henna.
Let the henna sit on your hair for a good 2-4 hours.
When mixing Indigo you will get the best results if you use it immediately after you rinse out the henna. Remember that indigo releases it’s dye immediately so can not sit in the bowl or be saved! You can add some salt to the indigo powder before adding water to help deepen your desired black colour. Mix the indigo and apply immediately! I let it sit for at least 2 hours on my hair. I cover with a plastic cap then wrap a towel around it to keep warmth in.
When removing indigo from your hair it’s imperative that you do not use shampoo for at least 24 hours and try to avoid conditioner or oil based hair products for up to a week. This will help the colour stay. Remember indigo gets darker over the next few days once applied. So rinse out the best you can in the shower only.
Hope this helps anyone struggling with the application process, this product is amazing quality and if used accordingly you will love the results!
| Manufacturer | Drishti Herbals |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer reference | Y2Comb |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 10 x 4 cm; 410 g |
| ASIN | B01LXZBFXM |
