If you have grey hair or simply wish to experiment with your hair color, the first thought that comes to your mind is box dye. But in this day and age, there are a lot of natural alternatives. One of the best options is using indigo powder for hair.
Indigo is one of the most commonly used hair dyes which is extensively used in the textile industry. The powder is extracted by grinding the leaves of the indigo plant also known as Indigofera. It is also known as blue gold.
What Are the Benefits of Using Indigo Powder for Hair?
Conventional hair dyes let you color your hair with ease but it causes a lot of damage. With an indigo powder, you can color your hair while simultaneously boosting the health of your hair. I am going to share the topmost benefits of using the indigo powder for your hair:
- Premature greying is a common problem, indigo powder can prevent premature greying while covering your existing greys.
- Indigo powder can boost new hair growth and cure the problem of baldness.
- Indigo powder can treat hair dandruff and dry scalp.
- It treats scalp infections.
- If your hair tangles easily, the indigo powder can smooth out the tresses and make it much more manageable.
How to Use Indigo Powder with Natural Henna to Color Your Hair?
So, the indigo powder is inherently blue. You might wonder how can I use it to color my black or brown hair. While the answer lies in henna powder. You can create a mix of henna and indigo powder to achieve the perfect shade for your hair. How to do it? I am going to you right here.
Step 1 – Prime your hair with Henna.
Get your hands on an organic henna powder, some water, and a few drops of lemon juice (this step is optional). Mix all the 3 to achieve a thick yogurt-like consistency. If you are looking for extra conditioning, you can get creating and add a bit of coffee as well as an egg.
Once all the ingredients are mixed well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave the mixture to sit overnight. In the morning, wash your hair with shampoo and apply henna to your clean and dry hair. Leave it for 3 to 4 hours and wash thoroughly using only water. Do not use shampoo and conditioner at this point.
Step 2 – Time to Use Indigo Powder for Hair
You can apply indigo powder on the same day if it seems too tedious, you can wait a day or two. Get your hands on a bowl, indigo powder, and some water to create a paste similar to the henna powder. Avoid adding any additional items such as eggs or coffee to indigo paste. Cover your hands with gloves and apply the mixture to your hair.
Leave it on for 1 to 3 hours depending on the intensity of color required. The longer you keep it, the darker the hair color will get. If you are wishing to achieve a brown shade, 1 hour is enough. Those looking for a stark black color can leave the mixture on for 3 hours. Wash your hair off with the cleansing shampoo the next day. You can repeat this process once a month and it will keep your hair color saturated.
I hope you found this article helpful. If you have any questions, leave them down in the comments section below.
