How to Mix & Apply Black Henna
Black henna is a two stage process. First, apply a coat of henna to your hair, wash it out, and dry. This will turn your hair red. Then apply a purely indigo mixture on the recently dyed hair. The indigo will stick to the red, creating black.
Stage 1: Applying henna
Tools:
- Mixing bowl (wooden or glass preferable)
- Mixing spoon (wooden preferable)
- Measuring spoon/cup
- Gloves (vinyl/rubber)
- Plastic wrap -or- plastic shower cap
- Optional: fabric cap (beanie, ski cap, etc.)
Ingredients:
- Black tea, 2 cups strongly brewed and cooled
- Apple cider vinegar, up to 3 tablespoons (use raw, unpasteurized for best results) -or-
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, up to 3 tablespoons
- Black henna package (specifically,1 bag of black henna) *
- Optional: morrocco method euro oil, 1-3 teaspoons
- Optional: clove, ginger, or cinnamon, powdered 1-3 teaspoons (to lessen the smell of
- Henna)
- • Optional: amla powder (this will help prevent the indigo from fading. If amla powder is
- Used, do not use acv or black tea.)
Other liquids: Black tea with apple cider vinegar/lemon juice is the most common liquid used when mixing henna. However, you may replace this liquid entirely with:
- Apple or orange juice, 2 cups
- Herbal tea (chamomile, rosemary, etc.), 2 cups strongly brewed and cooled
- Filtered water, 2 cups warmed
- Filtered water, 2 cups warmed with 3 tbsp lemon juice
Mixing & application
1. Pour bag labeled black henna from packet into mixing bowl. Add clove, ginger, or
Cinnamon to lessen smell of henna (optional). Add apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. The
More you use of either ingredient, the deeper the end results will be, but it will also
