Henna and Indigo Combo Organic Pure and Natural

Ingredient: Organic Sojat Henna Rajasthani – 100g, Organic Indigo Powder – 100g, Total = 200g.

LaDeez Essentiale Indigo powder is 100% Natural, SLS, Paraben-free, Ammonia Free and made from pure Indigo Leaves. Indica Powder does not contain any chemicals, Perfumes or dyes. Indigo Powder is used as One Step Process or Two step process to achieve desired colours from Black, Brown to Dark Brown. Following regimen should be followed to achieve Black, Brown to Dark Brown tones.

LaDeez Essentiale Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is obtained from Henna leaves from trees of Sojat in Rajasthan. Henna from Rajasthan is regarded as one of the best natural plant based hair dye, as these trees are rich in colouring pigment which impart dark brown colour when this pigment comes in contact with Keratin. Henna is used as a body art designs or as a bridal tattoo by henna artists on both front and rear hands, nails as a nail polish, or legs.

Benefits of Indigo Powder.

• No Synthetic COLOURS but a natural hair colour:
  Indica Powder imparts rich, deep colour to the hair. Indigo Powder when used with henna, creates a range of shades, from Black to Dark Brown.
• Perfect Grey Hair Coverage:
  Indigo Powder binds to a pigment found skin Keratin imparts deep Black colour to hair strands. This gives a natural shade to hair.
• Perfect Conditioner:
  Indigo powder conditions hair naturally by smoothing the hair shafts.

Benefits of  Henna Powder.

• Helps prevent Premature Greying: Henna powder contains tannins thus when applied on hair, improves natural pigments present in hair,  thereby protecting our natural colour of hair. Henna makes hair more shiny and thicker.
• Perfect Hair Conditioner: Henna is rich in Vitamin E. Mixing Henna powder in egg, yogurt or aloe-vera gel nourishes the hair shafts, hence improves elasticity and strength of hair.
• Henna has anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties: Henna treats various scalp conditions like fungal infections and irritations of scalp and treats various hair fall related concerns.
• Henna Powder prevents Dandruff: Mixing Fenugreek powder, Mustard oil with Henna powder prevents Dandruff.
• Henna Colour lasts longer: Henna offers long lasting colour as compared to other hair colours. Henna starts fading away after about 4-6 weeks. Various strategies can make Henna last longer than usual.

Henna and Indigo Powder One Step Process:

• Take 1/4 cup of Henna/Mehendi powder in a bowl.
• 40 to 50 grams of Henna powder will be enough for short hair.
• 70 to 80 grams of Henna Powder for shoulder length hair.
• 150 grams is recommended for long thick hair.
• Boil black tea leaves in water, strain and let the solution cool. Now add  this black tea toHenna powder and mix to form a smooth paste.
• Try apple cider vinegar and lemon juice along with black tea, to change the colour of the hair lightly.
• Cover this Henna mixture in a plastic wrap, and leave it for overnight.
• Next day, henna paste would have released the red dye. You will able to see reddish tint around the edges. Mix well to get a smooth paste.

Take equal amount of indigo powder in a glass containers. Using equal amounts of henna powder and indigo powder will result in black color.

• If you want reddish brown hair color, use 2 part henna powder and 1 part indigo powder to make the dye.
• Now add a big pinch of salt to indigo powder, this will help indigo powder release the blue color faster.
• Now add warm water to indigo powder and mix to form a smooth paste without any lumps.
• Mix the ingredients using a whisk, it will ensure a smooth paste.
• Let it rest for 30 minutes.
• Partition your hair into small sections using a comb and secure them with a clip.
• Apply the henna mixture from the roots to the end either with a brush or with your gloved hands.
• Cover your head with shower cap and let it sit for 5 to 6 hours.
• After 5 to 6 hours, wash your hair with plain water. Don’t use shampoo, use shampoo only after 48 hours.

Henna and Indigo Powder two Step Process:

HENNA APPLICATION

• Take 1/4 cup of Henna/Mehendi powder in a bowl.
• 40 to 50 grams of Henna powder will be enough for short hair.
• 70 to 80 grams of Henna Powder for shoulder length hair.
• 150 grams is recommended for long thick hair.
  Add the juice of 1 lemon to henna powder. Now add enough water mix to form a smooth paste without any lumps. Let it sit in an iron skillet overnight. This will help us get a dark colour.
• Now mix well and apply to clean dry hair.
• After 4 to 5 hours, wash the henna paste out of the hair using just plain water.

INDIGO APPLICATION

• Take required amount of indigo powder enough to cover your hair in a glass bowl.
• Now add warm water to indigo powder and mix to form a smooth paste.
• Let it rest for 30 minutes, powder will release the dye and apply indigo dye all over the hair after washing off henna.
• Cover with a shower cap and leave it on for 2 to 3 hours and wash it off using plain water.
• Dry your hair naturally, if you are using this process for the first time, you will find that your hair is not completely black.
• Continue using this dye and it will turn black with subsequent use.
• Indigo powder will be easier to wash off the hair when compared to henna powder.
• Don’t use shampoo for the next 48 hours to fix the dye in your hair

Common names of Indigo Powder – Indica powder, Neel patti, Neelpatti, Neli Aku, Neela Patte, Avuri powder, Indico, Indigofera Tinctoria, Neeli Avuri Ilai Podi, Black Henna Powder, NeelaAmari, Neela Amari, Neelayamari, Madhuparnika, Gnymina, Neelini, Neelinee, Charatika, Nilavrikshaha,  Neeli Chettu, Konda Nili, Hennu Neeli, Mahaaneeli, Neeli Gida, Nili-Gida