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• What you need
• Warning
• Advice

Henna is a non-harmful plant-based dye that you can use to dye your hair a reddish brown. The process of applying henna powder to your hair can be a bit messy, and care should be taken to make sure not to dye the forehead or the surrounding skin. After applying Henn Powder, you have to wrap plastic around your hair and let the powder soak in your hair for a few hours before rinsing. The important step in dyeing your hair with henna powder is the preparation step as the powder must be mixed and left for a few hours before applying. So you need to mix the dough first.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Prepare to apply the powder

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   Mix henna flour. Henna comes in powder form and you must mix it with water before applying it to your hair. Mix 1/2 cup (50 g) of Henna with 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm water and mix well. As needed, add in teaspoons (15 ml) of water until the henna has a texture similar to a mashed potato.
   • After mixing the flour with water, cover the bowl with plastic and let the mixture at room temperature for about 12 hours.
   • When you're ready to apply the powder, add a little more water to create a thick paste that can still be applied to your hair.

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   Wash your hair and then dry your hair. Hair should be clean before applying henna powder. During the shower (shower or bath), you can wash your hair with regular shampoo to remove dirt, oils and styling products. Rinse off the shampoo. After showering, use a towel to dry your hair, use a dryer or let your hair dry naturally.
   • Do not use conditioner because the oils in the conditioner can perfectly prevent the henna powder from penetrating the roots of your hair.

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   Protect hairline with oil. If your hair is long, tie it back so it doesn't stick to your face and your shoulders and neck. If your hair is short, you should wear a headband so it doesn't stick to your face. Use your fingers to apply a little coconut oil, body butter or fat wax to your hairline, including your forehead, neck, and ears.
   • The oil creates a barrier between the henna powder and the skin, preventing the dough from dyeing the entire skin around the hairline.

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   Comb and part hair. Drop your hair and use a wide tooth comb to brush it. This step helps to untangle the hair and does not cause it to be messy. Turn your hair in the center and let it fall evenly to the sides of your head.
   • There is no need to split your hair into sections as you will be dyeing your hair in layers.

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   Protect the skin. Henna can stick everywhere, so it's best to wear old clothes and wear an old towel or rag to protect your skin. Put a towel over your shoulder. Pull the towel over your shoulder and neck, then use a pin or hairpin to hold the towel in place. Since Henna can stain your skin, you need to wear rubber gloves or Latex gloves to protect your hands and nails.
   • You can put on a nylon, poncho or robe when cutting your hair.
   • Place a damp rag next to it to wipe the powder from the skin immediately.
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Part 2 of 3: Apply the Henna powder mixture

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   Comfortably apply the mixture to a small portion of hair. Start with the outermost layer of hair. Grasp a portion of hair about 5 cm thick from the center, behind the head. Remove this hair from the rest of the hair. Use a large hair dye brush or finger to apply 1-2 teaspoons (2-4 g) of Henna powder to hair roots. Apply the powder mixture to the ends of your hair and add more powder if needed.
   • Henna isn't as spreadable as regular dyes, so make sure your hair is applied evenly from base to tip.

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   Curl your hair on top of your head. After you've applied the powder all over the first part of your hair, you can twist your hair a few times and then wrap it in a bun on top of your head. The henna powder mixture is quite sticky, so the bun will stay in place. You can use a hairpin if you want.
   • For short hair, you should twist and clip the bun at the top of your head to avoid interfering with the application of the powder to the next section.

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   Apply the mixture to the next part of your hair. Continue with the outermost hair. Grab a new section of hair 5 cm thick next to the first part of hair. Use your finger or a hair color brush to apply the henna paste to the roots of your hair. Spread the mixture down to the ends (add more powder if needed) until all of the hair is covered with the henna powder.

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   Twist and wrap the new hair over the first part of the hair. Twirl the dyed hair a few times, then wrap it around the first bun. Since the henna is sticky, the bun will rest, but you can use a forceps to fix it.
   • For short hair, twist your hair and use a fixed clip over the first bun.

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   Continue to apply the mixture to the rest of your hair. Apply the powder to small sections of hair like before. Continue to spread the spread towards the head and up the sections on the sides. Apply Henna over thin sections of hair about 5 cm to ensure even coverage. After applying the dye to the outermost layer of hair, you can repeat the same procedure with the hair below until the hair is completely powder coated.
   • Continue to twist and wrap each section of hair around the original bun.

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   Press the powder around the hairline. After each section of hair has been powdered and wrapped into a bun, you can start stomping around the contours and apply more mixture for areas where the powder appears thin or needs to be covered. Pay special attention to hairline and hairline. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Help the dough harden and wash it off

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   Wrap nylon around hair. After your hair is completely powdered, you will need to use a long nylon pad to wrap your hair. Wrap nylon around the hairline and cover all of the hair and the top of the head. Do not cover the ears.
   • Wrapping your hair in plastic will keep the henna powder warm, moist and firm.
   • If you have to go outside while incubating your hair, you can wrap a shawl to cover the nylon.

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   Keep the henna dough warm and hard. It usually takes about 2-4 hours for the henna powder to harden. The longer you leave the powder on your hair, the darker and brighter your hair color will be. You can keep Henna warm to stimulate the color. Stay indoors if it is cold outside or wear a hat when you must go out.
   • Henna can be left on your hair for about six hours if you want your hair to be as bright as possible.

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   Rinse with conditioner. Once the henna has hardened, you can put on gloves to remove the plastic. Stand in the shower to rinse the henna powder from your hair. Apply conditioner to your hair to help soften the mixture.
   • Continue to apply conditioner, rinsing until the conditioner is clear and hair is free of powder.

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   Wait a few days for your hair color to show. Hair color dyed with Henna usually takes 48 hours to show up. Initially, dry hair will be a bright orange color. After a few days, the color will darken and become less orange.

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   New hair grows out. Henna is a permanent dye, so you don't have to worry about it fading or leaching over time. You can reapply henna powder for a darker, brighter hair color, or simply press on the newly grown roots.
   • When stomping on the roots of your hair, you can leave the henna powder on your hair for about the same amount of time you did the initial powder coating to give your hair the same color.
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What you need

• Henna powder
• Towel
• Coconut oil
• Brush
• Old clothes
• Old towels
• Hairclip
• Gloves
• Wet rag
• Comb
• Nylon to wrap
• Conditioner

Warning

• It is not recommended to apply Henna powder to hair for 6 months after perming, stretching or dyeing with other dyes. You should also avoid these products for 6 months after applying henna powder to your hair.
• If you have never used henna powder to dye your hair, you should try it on a strand of hair a few days before to ensure the color you want. Apply dye powder to a small, inconspicuous strand of hair. Leave the dye on your hair for 2-4 hours and then rinse it off. Wait 48 hours and see if the hair color is satisfactory.

Advice

• Protect your floors and kitchen shelves with cloth to avoid staining.
• Henna always produces a reddish color. If the hair is initially black, it will be reddish brown after dyeing. If the hair is initially yellow, after dyeing it will be reddish orange.
• Sometimes henna powder can drip down after being applied to the hair. You can add 1/4 teaspoon of Xanthan Gum thickener to make the henna powder paste glue.