5 Ways To Use Henna On Hair: My Experience Using Natural Hair Color

I used henna on my hair and it completely changed my hair. Here are 5 ways to use henna for complete hair transformation.

Against all beliefs, henna is much more than just a natural colouring agent. It has amazing hair boosting qualities to offer, when used smartly.

In case, if you want to explore henna’s goodness without adding colour to your tresses, you always have the option to go with colourless henna.

Henna does not just improves hair texture and reduces split ends and hair tangling, it can actually exfoliate the scalp against dandruff, build up, sebum, acne and inflammation.

So, if you shelling out surplus money on expensive products, but are still getting substandard results, it is time to pamper your hair with henna.

You can benefit from the 5 amazing ways we have listed below, by which henna will help you in flaunting damage free glossy hair to the world with utmost confidence.

What Is Henna?

Henna comes from a plant belonging to the loosestrifes family and its leaves are dried and crushed into fine powder to make henna paste. Henna is a natural hair dye that's been used for centuries, and can be traced back to 1200 BC Egypt amongst the pharaohs.

The color will last up to four washes depending on the intensity of the stain. Henna comes in several shades and can be applied to any hair type.

Some of the benefits of henna include reducing frizz, repairing damage, and adding shine. So, if you're looking for a hair dye that's natural, versatile, and has a long list of benefits, henna is the perfect option!

What Benefits Did I See After Using Henna On My Hair?

Henna made the color of my hair rich and added depth to your hair. It improved overall health of my hair
Henna felt very gentle on my hair since it's all natural ingredients. So it can be used for any hair type
Henna also conditioned my hair and reduced split ends. I have usually have frizzy hair. Applying henna reduced my hair frizz and also added shine to my hair.

5 DIY Henna Hair Treatments That Will Improve Your Hair and Scalp Conditions

Henna And Epsom Salt Scalp Treatment

Epsom salt exfoliates the build up and opens the clogged traumatised scalp pores. This gives henna a better chance to absorb impurities like dirt, flakes, sweat, bacteria and extra oil deeply. The resulting hair are dandruff free.

How to use henna and epsom salt scalp treatment?

Step 1: Crush epson salt to get fine granule powder
Step 2: Mix 1 tbsp epson salt with 1 tbsp henna
Step 3: Apply on wet hair and keep massaging your scalp for 15 minutes
Step 4: Wash with mild daily shampoo

Tip: If you have sensitive scalp then you use it on alternate days. If you have a normal scalp, you can use this everyday

Henna And Raw Milk Hair Mask

Raw milk cream increases the moisture quotient by deeply conditioning dry hair roots and scalp. Henna offers coolness that calms down inflammation and itching caused due to dryness.

Overall, the pack makes hair strands stronger that reduces split ends by reducing hair breakage.

How to make the henna and raw milk hair mask?

Step 1: Mix 1 tablespoon henna with 1 tablespoon raw milk cream
Step 2: Grind the mixture to form thick anti-inflammatory moisturizing hair mask for sensitive scalp and fragile hair
Step 3: Refrigerate it for 2 hours before using
Step 4: Wash properly while massaging till the residue is completely removed

Use twice every week.

Henna, Almond Oil And Lemon Hair Pack

Warm almond oil enriches the scalp with Vitamin E, a hair softening antioxidant. Lemon exfoliates the scalp and removes dandruff by making the pH normal.

And henna, rich in scalp enriching minerals, controls oil formation. This reduces acne bumps as well as pain and inflammation caused due to acne.

How to make henna, almond oil and lemon hair pack?

Step 1: Add 1/2 teaspoon warm almond oil to 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and 2 teaspoons henna to form an anti-acne hair mask.
Step 2: Mix the ingredients well to avoid lumping.
Step 3: You can add rose water to get semi liquid consistency.
Step 4: Apply on clean and wet scalp from roots to tips.
Step 5: Leave it as it is for 30 minutes before washing it with tap water.

Use twice a week

Henna, Rosewater And Chamomile Tea Hair Serum

Henna adds a splash of coolness to the scalp and increases blood circulation. It promotes the formation of new hair follicles that adds volume to thin hair and makes them bouncy.

Rose water ensures the pH of the scalp stays undisturbed throughout, so that hair remain hydrated. Chamomile tea removes dirt, free radicals and split ends from the hair strands that makes hair glossy.

How to make DIY hair serum with henna rosewater and chamomile tea?

Step 1: Add 3 teaspoons hot chamomile tea and 2 teaspoons rose water with 1 teaspoon henna to form a hair serum for lustrous hair that are bouncy.
Step 2: You can add more chamomile tea to get thin consistency.
Step 3: Apply on wet hair and scalp while the serum is still hot.
Step 4: Let it rest for 30 minutes and wash with tap water.

Use every alternate day

Henna, Curd And Mint Oil Hair Tonic

Henna reduces scalp irritation and moisturises it so that it doesn’t go completely dry. Mint oil, combined with henna, hydrates hair that make them manageable by reducing frizz. Curd removes dirt, freckles and extra oil from the scalp.

How to make DIY hair tonic with henna, curd and mint oil?

Step 1: Mix 1 tablespoon curd with 1 teaspoon henna and half teaspoon mint oil to form a runny hair tonic for reducing frizz and hair fall.
Step 2: Cover your hair from roots to tips with this henna based hair tonic for 30 minutes before washing it with cold water.

Use thrice a week

What happens to your hair after applying henna?

Henna is a natural dye that leaves a beautiful natural finish on hair. After applying henna, hair will feel soft, smooth, and healthy. Henna is also effective in increasing hair shine, protecting hair from the sun, and adding volume. It's versatile - you can use henna for any type of hair. Whether you have thick, thin, dry, or oily hair, henna is a dye that will work well for you. So go ahead and give henna a try! You won't regret it!

Should henna be applied to wet or dry hair?

Henna can be applied on dry hair as well as towel-dried hair. Just make sure that your hair isn't dripping wet otherwise the henna paste can run thin.

When should we apply henna on hair?

It's best to apply henna on clean hair and scalp. Shampoo your hair to cleanse your scalp and remove any oil, dirt, styling products from your scalp. This will allow henna to get absorbed better by the hair and scalp.

Should I shampoo hair after henna?

You can use a gentle shampoo and conditioner to remove henna from your hair. Or you can also remove the henna using just water and then use only conditioner. Make sure that you leave the henna on your hair for at least 3 hours or more before rinsing. It's best to avoid shampoo for at least 2 -3 days after henna treatment.