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Amla powder can be used with henna to enhance the darkening and browning effect of indigo. For cooler shades of brown using a 1-step hendigo, the addition of ¼ amla to ¾ henna can minimize reddish tones, and help indigo bind better with hair for darker, more permanent color.
Amla powder can be used with henna to enhance the darkening and browning effect of indigo. For cooler shades of brown using a 1-step hendigo, the addition of ¼ amla to ¾ henna can minimize reddish tones, and help indigo bind better with hair for darker, more permanent color.
Prepare your henna to paste as usual with the acidic liquid (add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to henna), let it sit until dye release occurs (about 24 hours), then mix separately amla powder (¼ as much amla as henna) with warm water, and add to the henna paste. Separately, mix indigo with warm water and add it to the henna/amla mix; stir thoroughly and apply immediately. Do not add amla directly to indigo as the acidity of amla inhibits indigo's dye release.
Make sure the amla paste is mixed separately with the indigo paste, and add each separately to the henna paste.
Make sure the amla paste is mixed separately with the indigo paste, and add each separately to the henna paste.
Recipe for Men
Recipe for men whose hair is gray (to make it medium brown):
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of henna
- 4 tablespoons of indigo
- 1 tablespoon of amla
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