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HENNA & INDIGO POWDER

Can I use this to cover grey hair?

Yes you can. Will cover grey hair an orange red almost copper brown colour. To get various shades of red use henna only but to get various shades of brown (light, medium, dark) and black use with indigo powder.

How long do you keep henna on for?

As long as time permits but at least 2 hours. The longer the more beneficial to hair and colour.

Is Henna black or red colour?

This is pure natural henna powder which turns grey hair orange red or existing brown hair into auburn.

What colour does Henna give?

If hair is:

Blonde – vivid or bright red

Black – black with red glow (over time)

Gray – copper red

Medium Brown – auburn

Dark Brown – dark auburn

Red- vibrant red

What can I mix Henna with?

Any acidic liquid for longer lasting colour such as lemon, apple or orange juice (all can be diluted with water), tea (preferably chamomile) or coffee. Some people use apple cider vinegar.

Does colour run when hair gets wet?

Only initially when rinsing out but not noticeable over time.

Can you use this for nails?

Not advisable. 

Where does henna come from? Is it Asian or African?

It is Asian from Henna City, Rajasthan, India

Can I mix henna and indigo to cover 10% greys?

Yes you can but if doing a one step process
where both powders are combined together will give shades of brown depending on
proportions for:

Light brown - 70% henna and 30% indigo

Dark brown - 70% indigo and 30% henna

Medium brown - 50% henna 50% indigo

Nearly Black (very dark brown) - 90% indigo 10% henna

How do I get black hair with henna?

Use with indigo in a two-step process of putting henna on first, after required time on hair, wash out and apply indigo for at least an hour to get black hair, 1.5 to 2 hours to get jet black

Can you make mehndi paste for designs?

Yes, it is body art quality henna.

Is this body art quality henna?

Yes it is, triple-sifted.

Is this company cruelty free?

Absolutely, all our powders are made from plant, flower or fruit, organically grown, cruelty free and vegan

How do I make the red more of a dark brown or black colour?

Make henna up as directed and leave for dye release. When you are ready mix indigo and add together using the correct proportions, so 70% indigo and 30% henna will give you dark brown (66% indigo 33% henna also works - the more percentage of henna to indigo the lighter the colour towards light browns and the more percentage of indigo to henna the darker the colour towards dark brown). To get an almost nearly black you can mix 90% indigo to 10% henna this works if you have no grey hair but to get grey hair black, it is a two-way process, you will need to put henna on first, wash out and then apply indigo to hair.

Is this natural henna?

Yes, no colour or chemicals added

How do you apply henna to hair?

Comes with detailed instructions sheet. If missing please email info@davisfinest.com

Instructions: How to Apply Henna (permanent hair dye)

1. Mix Henna with enough lemon juice in a non-metallic bowl (or any acidic liquid such as apple or orange juice) to make a thick paste (like extra thick set custard or yoghurt) cover with cling film and rest overnight to release dye. Will be lumpy but smooth after resting.

2. Next day or after a few hours (3-4 if short of time) uncover and mix into smooth paste. Apply to hair (washed or unwashed) with cone or simply using fingertips which is far easier (make sure you have gloves on!)

3. Start from the back of the neck upwards applying generously from roots to hair ends until hair completely covered.

4. Wrap hair with plastic wrap and leave in for as long as you can but for at least 2 hours.

5. Wash henna out with shampoo or rinse out thoroughly if you washed hair before applying. Finish hair off as normal OR, if using Indigo after Henna to achieve black hair, towel dry hair and apply
indigo.

6. Hair colour will get darker within 2-3 days. 

Can I use on chemically treated hair?

Yes you can. However, if hair is bleached after using henna or indigo then hair colour will be affected.

Is henna a permanent dye?

Henna is considered permanent because although it appears to fade over time because it's a transparent dye that coats hair it will still leave red colour which can grow out; hair colour gets redder with each application of solely using henna. However it does appear to fade much quicker on gray hair depending on individual hair.

Can this be used for dying eyebrows?

There is no reason why you cannot as it is body art quality which is the same quality for hair, eyebrows or beard as it can only be one henna powder, although there are cheaper less sifted (and altered with chemicals) henna on the market. Unfortunately to get black will be the same process as hair but if eyebrows are already black then indigo only can be used to darken brows (10-15 mins and test otherwise brows might get jet black). Having said that, it depends on existing colour of eyebrows and intending colour i.e. nearly black using 90% indigo to 10% henna, light brown 70% henna to 30% indigo, dark brown 70% indigo to 30% henna and medium brown 50% each. Dye release henna as usual and add indigo to henna. Be careful to wipe off the excess from surrounding skin area before leaving to develop. Best to use an eyebrow stencils/shaper which would make the job a lot easier and better.

How do I get an ash brown colour instead of bright red color?

Amla powder can be added to henna to tone down red

Does this henna contain any metallic salts in it?

No.

Can you use on beard?

Yes.

Do I have to use lemon juice to mix?

No, tea or coffee can be a substitute or just water (but does not give a longer lasting colour as acidic liquid).

Can I use on African hair?

Absolutely, covers all hair types.

Is henna and indigo organic?

Yes, we are not certified organic but henna and indigo are grown and processed organically in organic fields by certified organic growers and suppliers.

Can I refrigerate mixed henna?

Yes you can for a few days but henna can be frozen until ready for use so no need for wastage. Can re-freeze too without affecting colour.

Can I mix indigo with lemon juice?

No just water as indigo will lose its dyeing capabilities easily.

Can I lighten hair using henna and indigo?

No henna and indigo do not contain bleach or ppd to lighten hair

How much henna or indigo powder do I need?

Depends on length and thickness of hair but as a guide:

 Cropped 30g-50g

Short 50g-100g

Neck 150g-200g

Shoulder 250g-300g

Waist 350g-500g

If I mix henna with cassia what is resulting colour?

Depending on proportions a range from light blonde to copper/vibrant red colour. Bright copper red would be 50% henna 50% cassia. The more percentage of cassia the lighter the colour towards light blonde and the more percentage of henna to cassia the darker and redder the colour towards vibrant red.

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