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Using henna powder is a great way to dye your hair red without using chemical dyes. Natural henna powder thickens hair, protects scalp from sun damage and keeps hair and scalp healthy. Compared with the chemical dyes that surround the hair, henna powder gives the hair its natural color.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparation of henna powder

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   Buy pure natural henna powder. You will need about 50-100g for short hair, 100g for shoulder length and 200g for long hair. Don't be too nervous about getting the right amount of ingredients as this process doesn't need the exact number. When buying henna powder, there are a few things to keep in mind:
   • Some henna powders add additives. If you are buying henna powders in a specific color, do not add other additives unless you are experienced in using henna powder. Additives should only be added to pure henna powder.
   • The henna powder should be green or brown in color, and smell like dry plants or grass. Don't buy purple or black henna powders or have a chemical smell.
   • If you have frequent allergies or sensitive skin, test it on a small area of ​​skin before using it. Apply a little henna on your skin and wait a few hours to see how your skin reacts.

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   Find out what you're about to do. Dyeing hair with henna powder is not an exact scientific experiment. There will be a lot of difference and sometimes you may not get the desired results the first time. The results are always different and the hair will be unevenly colored. If you want the perfect haircut then this procedure isn't for you.
   • Pure henna powder only gives a red tone.If the product "henna powder" is dyed for dark hair, it contains indigo. Some henna powders make the hair blond but will always be blond with a red tone.
   • Instead of covering your natural hair color, henna powder will combine with the hair color. Keep this in mind when mixing colors. Choose the color you want to combine with your natural hair color, not the one you want to have. Remember that light hair will need to be dyed several times to be dark.
   • Since the gray hair is a bit translucent, it feels like a clean cloth to dye henna. This means that the hair will not have the same color effect as other hair colors and the hair will be the correct color. In addition, you will easily notice that your hair has become uneven because it takes a little more henna to make your hair darker.

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   Prepare materials. You can combine a lot of ingredients with pure henna powder to create a different effect. The ingredients list is long and cannot be exhausted in one article, but here are some things you can try.
   • For orange-yellow, add lemon juice, vinegar or red wine.
   • For a deep red color, combine with brandy.
   • For a deeper color like sepia, use black tea or coffee.
   • If you don't like the smell of henna powder, you can add scents with essential oils, rose water or cloves.
   • You do not need to add anything to change the color of pure henna powder. Water is effective enough, but you should add a little lemon juice, orange juice or grapefruit juice to oxidize the henna powder. If you are using henna for the first time, you should try combining the pure powder with your hair so that next time you know what ingredients to add.

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   Mix henna powder. This is a fairly simple process. Pour henna powder into the bowl. Slowly add water and stir.
   • Use ceramic, plastic, glass or stainless steel bowls.
   • It is impossible to say the exact amount of water you will need. Therefore, add only a little at a time, stirring until the mixture has a yogurt-like consistency.
   • Mixture looks quite dirty and leaves color if it sticks to a surface. It's best to put on gloves and wipe off the mixture right away if you accidentally get it stuck somewhere.

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   Let the mixture rest. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and wait at least a few hours or overnight for best results. The henna powder is ready to use when you see a darkening color as you turn from green to dark brown. That means the henna powder is oxidized and ready to be applied to the hair. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Preparing to apply henna powder

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   Don't wash your hair the day before dyeing your hair. Your body's natural oils will aid in henna powder. You can take a shower, as water cannot remove the oil from your scalp, but don't use shampoo.

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   Have your ingredients ready. Have everything in a place that you can easily get so you don't have to get up and move when you need to grab something while dyeing your hair. Have a trash bag, some oil wax (Vaseline cream), pre-mixed henna, a towel you don't fear getting on it, and a pair of nylon gloves.

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   Cut a hole in the bottom of the bag, big enough to pass through the head. This will be like a full body jacket. Please wear it so that it does not stain the body. Or you can wear old clothes or use extra old towels.

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   Apply Vaseline cream to your skin. If you are uncomfortable with this step skip it, but sometimes you will accidentally dye some areas of your skin by mistake. This is mainly to apply Vaseline cream to areas that are close to the edge of the hair, such as hairline, around the ears so as not to discolor those areas. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Apply henna powder

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   Apply henna all over your hair. Remember to wear gloves first. It is important at this step to apply the henna powder evenly over the entire hair.
   • Focus on the ends and roots, especially around the hairline.
   • Apply more is better.
   • Once your hair is evenly coated with henna powder, wrap the entire hair over the top of your head with a towel.
   • Wipe off excess henna with a wet cloth.

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   Leave the henna powder in your hair. It's best to leave your hair overnight and you need to cover your pillow with a trash bag or something you don't fear getting dirty.
   • If you don't want to go to bed with henna in your hair, just let it sit for a few hours. However, the longer it is left, the more visible the hair will be.
   • If you want to notice a noticeable difference, you'll need to leave the henna powder on your hair longer.
   • Making light-colored hair dark is easier than lightening dark hair. If you have dark hair, leaving the henna powder on overnight will not give your hair an orange color.

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   Rinse off the henna powder. Gloves are required for this step to prevent the skin from turning orange. Be very careful as you may inadvertently discolor things that you do not want to dye. Depending on the length of your hair, this step will take anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour.
   • Lean into the tub to rinse your hair instead of standing up so you don't dye your body.
   • Carefully remove the scarf wrapped around the hair.
   • Rinse hair until the water is clear.
   • Step under the lotus. Wash your hair with shampoo and rinse it off.
   • Apply a deep moisturizing conditioner and let it sit for about 10 or 15 minutes before rinsing.

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   Let your hair dry. Look in the mirror to see what new hair color looks like. Do not wash or wet your hair for the next 24 to 48 hours. advertisement

Advice

• Excess henna powder can be stored for up to 6 months in the freezer or 1 week if kept in the refrigerator.
• The instructions that come with buying henna powder are often ineffective. It's best to look at multiple tutorials before doing so to really understand what you're about to do.
• Be prepared because this is very messy. It will be beyond your imagination.
• Don't dye your hair with henna if you dyed it with chemicals 6 months ago. Likewise, don't chemical dye for 6 months after dyeing your hair with henna powder.