How to make grey hair dark brown with henna and indigo?

If your hair is grey and short and you want to make it dark brown, follow this step-by-step process:
  1. Mix 2 spoons of henna powder with lemon juice and leave it for 8 or 10 hours (24 hours is OK, too) in warm environment. Use plastic or wooden spoon.
  2. After eight or ten hours, mix 4 spoons of indigo powder with boiled (but warm, not boiling) water.
  3. Mix henna with indigo (mix well). Add a little water if necessary. Make it like thick yogurt. 
  4. Apply the mixture immediately to your grey hair. Wear rubber gloves.
  5. Put a plastic bag on your hair.
  6. Leave on your hair for at least three hours (4 hours is better). If you wish, you can leave it overnight. Make sure you that will not stain your pillow. The longer you leave it on your hair, the darker it will become. Put a large plastic bag on your pillow.
  7. Rinse with warm water. Wash with baby shampoo. Henna and indigo mixture will be easily washed out from your skin. Done.
  8. (Optional) When your hair becomes dry, put some (not too much) coconut oil or olive oil on your hair. 
If you applied the above and if your hair is still not dark enough (or it looks a bit orange), repeat the above procedure: prepare henna, wait for 8 hours and mix henna with indigo; then apply for your hair. Wait for three or four hours and rinse well with lukewarm water. Wash your hair with shampoo. If your hair feels dry, apply (rub in) a little bit of coconut oil (olive oil is OK, too).

You should use bowls and spoons made of plastic, wood or glass (not metal).


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