Loving that Dark Brown Shade with Henna?
Here's your quick guide to achieving it
By Nat Habit
Are you also looking for a way to achieve that highly sought-after dark shade with Henna?
Well, it's just around the corner, because we're about to take a turn to the street that has all the secrets of turning those tresses into a luscious, deep-hued masterpiece.
Follow these steps and you'll be flaunting the darkest shades in no time!
- It all begins with the RIGHT henna paste:
Begin by selecting pure, finely sifted henna preferably from Sojat, Rajasthan. Boost the henna’s properties with herbs like amla, manjistha, tea/coffee water and rosemary for deeper stain. Mix the henna in an iron container for effective dye release and robust pigment. Or you might leave it all on to us with our Ready To Apply Henna.
Before you start the process, remember to cleanse your hair thoroughly, or else any oily residue, dirt and impurities sitting on tresses will prevent henna penetration and staining.
Remember, time is your ally. After application, let the henna sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours. Applying henna can’t be hurried if you want a dark shade. You must be patient enough for henna to work its magic. Also, don’t exceed the timings as well. Or else not only taking henna off will become difficult but it will also lead to dryness.
When it's finally time to say goodbye to the henna, resist the urge to reach for that shampoo bottle. Instead, wash your hair with only water. Using shampoo will open up your cuticles and the stain imparted will rinse away.
To enrich and intensify the shade, warm oils can work as a game changer. Choose oils that resonate with your hair – Sesame or mustard oil work wonders. Apply them post-henna procedure, as it gives your strand proper nourishment and helps in locking in the stain for a longer period.
Achieving a dark shade with henna is not just a routine; it's a hair revolution in which you have a committed role to play.
As you start your hair colour journey with henna, always remember – patience, precision, and persistence are your allies!
All the best for your perfect henna experience!
Also Read: The Herbal Enhancement of Henna
