Pure Henna Mehndi

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 in Uncategorized

Pure Henna Mehndi
Best way to apply henna / mehndi to hair?

I wish to colour my hair with henna paste /mehndi and have managed to source pure henna from Yemen.

I understand that henna can dry the hair and make it more brittle. Can anyone recommend what I can add to the henna paste in order to counteract this without compromising on colour?

Also, when I apply the henna, how can I stop it colouring my scalp and around the hairline?

Thank you so much!

Some people will tell you that henna can dry the hair and make it brittle but that isn’t true. Sometimes after the first few days of using henna, your hair may feel a little dry but this may be because you didn’t wash it out well and some dust remained. Henna generally makes hair lush, silky and shiny and you can use it as often as you like.

I assume you have henna powder form yemen. You have to mix the powder with a natural acid to release the dye. Use lemon juice or orange juice for acid. Use equal parts of juice to powder. Mix the juice and powder, then let it sit, covered with plastic in 75-80 degree setting for 12 hours to release the dye.

Some people don’t care for the earthy, grassy smell so you can add a few drops of essential oil to the mix.

After the henna is ready to apply, put it in ziplock baggy (strong and larger than sandwich) then snip the corner to use as an application device. Wear plastic gloves as the henna will stain your hands. Wrap your head in plastic. Leave the henna on for several hours. Wash out using water and conditioner. Do not use shampoo after you have first hennaed, it may reduce the effect a little.

Henna Mehndi From Arabic Design Book