Hello Nikki! Here are the pics you requested along with the Henna/Indigo mix I used and step by step instructions.
I used:
- 50 grams of Jamilla 2008 Crop
- 50 grams of Amla powder (to prevent my curl pattern from loosening) mixed with a tea made from Distilled Water infused with Chamomile Leaf, Nettles, Horsetail, and Marshmallow.
I let the Henna mix sit for about 12 hours. I washed my hair with Kalpi Tone and Shikakai powders. Right before applying the henna, I added organic honey. I left the mix on my hair for 4 hours and rinsed with Nature’s Gate Aloe Conditioner.
Then, I mixed Indigo powder with warm water and a teaspoon of salt and applied it to my hair. I wrapped my hair with plastic wrap and then a towel and let that sit for an hour. I rinsed the Indigo with warm water (which took forever!) and deep conditioned with Aubrey Organics White Camilla Conditioner and Kokum butter. I then rinsed the conditioner out with an herbal rinse made from distilled water infused with Rosemary, Irish Moss, Nettles, Hibiscus, and Horsetail. Then followed that up with an ACV rinse.
I moisturize with my own herbal spritz mixed with aloe vera juice, glycerin, and panthenol. Add some whipped shea (or whatever butter I have whipped) and seal with Jojoba oil. I love the dark color from the Indigo. I almost gave up on Henna but after I contacted Catherine she suggested using Henna and Amla in a 50:50 mix because I had alot of curls loosening on prior Henna treatments. I love jet black hair but refused to use chemical dye. Overall, Im happy with the results!
Thanks!
MochaTai
I was wondering where you purchased the Panthenol or did you crush a vitamin b5 tablet?
I'm having a really hard time finding the Indigo on Mehandi.com, I would like to order it, I've tried calling, left voice mail…In the mean time, can someone point me in the right direction on the site ? Your hair looks Great Mocha Tai!
Thanks !
Is there a product to permanently color dark hair (with lots of grey) without indigo? Mehandi.com does not know and I am highly allergic to it as well as conventional hair dye.
I didnt know they had a forum… must check it out.. thanks.
To InTransition_RN: I would suggest posing that question on the mehandi.com forums. There is so much information there. Im not really good when it comes to mixing henna for a color other than reds and jet black. But I do know the people on that forum have alot of experience and knowledge with that sort of stuff.
I’m curious…. if anyone can answer this please do so… I am ready to experience the benefits of henna, but am afraid of the reddish tint I may get (my hair is auburn, so I’m hesitant about the redness I will see with just henna alone) so I purchased henna and indigo (from mehandi.com of course). Can I mix a bit of the indigo with the henna, or do I have to make this a 2-step process? Should I mix the indigo paste first and then add it to my henna mixture just before application? Thanks for your responses.
Tina: mehandi has the best henna and Indigo so you’re good there.
Maria! I used 100 grams of Indigo as well because my hair is so thick.
Ayomide: I agree with you on that. Some ppl may be allergic to Indigo and not even realize it.
Thanks for the comments ladies!
Looks great! I would just suggest that anyone wanted to do the indigo do a test first on their skin. I tested it on my skin but then found out that I was allergic to the indigo after I applied it to my hair. Had to wash it out early. I still got the dark color though.
I like it! I went to an organic store in my area, and saw an entire section of pure henna. Jars, color rings, etc. Amazing! Can’t wait to try it out =)
I just ordered some henna and indigo today from mehandi.com and plan to start with weekly henna/indigo glosses.
How funny this is the post today. This past weekend, I applied a Henna Indigo treatment. This was the first time that I added Amla powder to my treatment. My hair is sooooooo soft. I always add my Indigo mixture to my Henna mixture right before applying. This elements the extra step and produces the same results.
I’m due for my next indigo treatment and just need to buy some more henna. I used the entire 100g of indigo because my hair is thick and BSL.
What an amazing recipe! Thanks for sharing MochaTai!! Keep on with it.
That looks great. My hair is the same length and I wondered if I should use 50g or 100g. I’m going my an Indian store to see what’s what…hopefully I can get a lot and cheap too!
That looks great! I love that deep, jet black too, maybe I should try finding some henna around here.