Henna and Benefits of Using Henna for a Healthy Hair

BENEFITS OF USING HENNA FOR A HEALTHY HAIR 




Henna, popularly known as Mehndi is a hair coloring dimension from hundreds of years. It is a symbol of modern fashion to many women and men lately.

There are many benefits of using henna for a healthy hair and it is one of the best natural remedies for hair growth, but people still go with the chemical products for quicker results.

It has always been a bit difficult to color your hair with chemical products because there is a possibility of getting skin problems and itching. Usage of Henna for coloring hair has indulged from many decades, as ancients kings, queens used to mix up with some powerful herbs to color their hair.

Henna is a natural herbal powder which is not only used for coloring hair, but also helps to prevent dandruff and scalp itching. It acts as a good conditioner for your hair and helps to grow your hair.

Benefits of Henna for Hair: Henna is a good source for people who wanted to get rid of their gray hair, and for people who are allergic to chemical crèmes. Generally most of us use Henna for protecting our hair from sun and dust. Henna can make your hair strong and nourish it from roots for a silky and shiny hair.

  • Applying henna pack twice a month makes hair glossy, healthy and voluminous.
  • It repairs the damaged hair strands and restores the acid-alkaline balance of the scalp.
  • It is an amazing conditioner for hair that protects the hair strands by building a protective layer and locking the nutrients and moisture.
  • It is the best and safest way to color your hair that has no ammonia, chemicals, and toxins.
  • Henna can be used to treat dandruff and scalp infections effectively.
HAIR COLORING WITH HENNA

Henna is mostly used to color your hair in a natural way. Henna hair color is not only safe and quick, but also without any harmful side effects. Here is little useful homemade henna for hair coloring.


HENNA POWDER + AMLA POWDER + MUSTARD OIL + LEMON JUICE + TEA or COFFEE DECOCTION (for mixing)

Benefits of henna for hair are well known, but all the rest of the ingredients used in this pack are also extremely beneficial for hair growth and healthy hair and are widely used in Indian System of Medicine (Siddha & Ayurveda) for treating hair and scalp problems.

Ingredients
  • Henna powder - 2 cups
  • Amla powder - 1/2 cup
  • Lemon juice - 2 spoons
Procedure: Mix all these ingredients before night with tea or coffee decoction and apply this mixture next day morning completely to your hair and rinse after 45 minutes – 1 hour. Cover your hair with your desired hair cap. So that it keeps your hair moist so that color will absorb quickly.

HENNA, COFFEE AND BEETROOT PACK

This is one of the best henna for hair and a side-effect free grey hair solution that provides a natural burgundy color to the hair that looks exactly like salon coloring. It is also recommended for people with grey hairs who want to dye their hair. This hair pack recipe gives a nice burgundy look to your hair. Remember that if you want healthy and gorgeous hair using henna hair pack then you should select good quality henna powder. Any henna powder will not be that effective.

Ingredients
  • Henna powder – 2 Cups
  • Tea Decoction for mixing
  • Lemon Juice – 1 Whole Lemon
  • Corn starch – 10ml (Optional)
  • Coffee Powder – 2 teaspoon (10gms) 
  • Beet Root Juice – 1 cup

Procedure: The most important thing to have gorgeous hair with henna is to select the right quality henna from a good brand. Now, pour the henna in an iron bowl and start pouring the tea decoction and mix continually, so there are no lumps. 


Next, add the coffee powder. It is preferable to use iron vessel because it allows the henna to oxidize and provide a rich and deep tint. Soak the mixture overnight. The following day before applying the henna, add the cornstarch, lemon juice, and beetroot juice. Mix well and apply the henna on hair evenly. Keep the pack for 2 to 3 hours, Wash away the henna with plain cold water and then wash hair with a mild vegan shampoo.



HENNA FOR HAIR GROWTH

The next important and popular use of henna is for hair growth. Henna for natural hair is really useful that provides a healthy glow and volume to it and makes it shine with all its might.

Henna Hair Growth Oil - 
Henna can be used to make your own essential oil, to get rid of hair fall, white hair, and pollution. This oil also promotes hair growth naturally.

Natural Henna Hair Oil - Ingredients
 
  • Henna powder-5 cups
  • Gingelly oil – 1/4kg
Procedure: Boil gingelly oil until it gets heat, and add the henna powder to boil for 5 to 6 minutes. Wait until the mixture cools down completely, and store this mixture in a bottle for future treatment. Make sure to apply this oil every 2- 3 times in a week for 2 months.

HENNA, MUSTARD OIL & FENUGREEK SEEDS - This is one of the most effective healthy hair remedies that contain the goodness of fenugreek and mustard oil – both of which are well known for their benefits for promoting healthy hair growth. It is one of the most nourishing natural masks for dry hair treatment. Fenugreek is a rich source of protein that supplies essential nutrients to the hair follicles, whereas mustard oil encourages blood circulation in the scalp.

Ingredients:
  • Henna powder – 2 cups
  • Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 cup
  • Mustard oil – 2 tbsp. 
Procedure: 

1. Soak the henna and fenugreek seeds separately in water overnight and in the morning grind the fenugreek seeds to form a past.
2. Add the fenugreek paste and mustard oil to the henna powder; mix thoroughly and apply the pack on scalp and hair. Keep the pack on for 2 hours; wash off with water and following up with a mild vegan shampoo.
3. Within 6 weeks you can see a drastic change with your hair fall.
Henna, Amla and Hibiscus Pack - This is undoubtedly the best DIY natural hair conditioner for smooth and silky hair. All the ingredients used in this pack are time tested remedies that have been used for ages to treat hair problems and providing healthy hair.

Ingredients:
  • Henna powder – 2 cups
  • Amla powder – 1 cup
  • Hibiscus flower powder – 2 tbsp.
  • Fenugreek (Methi) powder – 2 tbsp.
  • Orange peel powder – 1 tbsp.
Procedure: Mix all these ingredients with a sufficient amount of curd before 1-2 hours of applying it to hair. Wash and rinse the hair after 1 hour, and make sure to cover your hair with your desired hair cap.


GREEN TEA AND HENNA POWDER TO CONDITION HAIR

Soak henna powder overnight in freshly brewed black or green tea. Add a hint of essential oil or a before you apply the mixture to your hair.

Leave it for about an hour and then wash off with plain water. Then use mild shampoos to wash your hair. It improves the texture and ads shine to them.

Henna, Amla Powder and Fenugreek seeds - 
Both Amla and Methi are widely used in Indian system of Medicine (Siddha & Ayurveda) and natural remedies for treating hair fall problems. Methi or fenugreek is loaded with proteins that nourish the hair follicles and prevent hair fall.

Ingredients:

  • Amla powder – 1 cup
  • Mehndi powder (henna) – 3 spoons
  • Fenugreek (Methi) powder – 2 spoons
  • Cornstarch – 10ml
  • Lemon – 1
Procedure: Mix all these ingredients 1 hour before applying to your hair. Rinse your hair after 45 minutes. Apply this pack weekly once. Within 6 weeks, you can see a drastic change with your hair fall problem.

Henna, Coriander and Black Pepper - Although henna for hair benefits are well known, but the uses of coriander and black pepper for preventing hair fall is rarely known. In reality, both coriander leaves and freshly ground black pepper powder are good cures for averting hair fall.

Ingredients:

  • Henna powder– 2 cups
  • Coriander powder – handful
  • Black Pepper Corn powder – 1 tbsp.

Procedure: Soak the henna in water overnight. Crush the coriander leaves to form a thick paste and grind the peppercorns. Add both the ingredients to the henna mix thoroughly and apply on the hair roots and hair strands evenly. Wait for 1 or 2 hours, wash the henna off with water and then use a mild shampoo.

Henna is the best relief you can offer for your hair. Use it in the best way possible to get the hair you always wanted. Use henna regularly to keep your hair and scalp healthy and beautiful.



GENERAL TIPS ON USING HENNA PRODUCTS

Here are a few general tips that will help you to use henna is a more effective way and derive the best results.

1. You can use henna even after hair is damaged with chemical crèmes, but you need to wait 45 to 60 days to apply henna because it won’t stick or give a better result on colored hair.

2. Henna prevents you from brittle hair, split ends, and hair fall.

3. Avoid henna usage if you have severe scalp infections and extra dry hair.

4. It is important to select henna from a good brand. Good quality henna with has olive green color and sweet smell.

5. It is best to avoid henna that is light green or gray in color.

6. It is best to soak henna in an iron vessel that helps in oxidizing the henna.

7. If you want to apply oil to your hair, then you can apply it about 1 hour before applying henna.

8. If you think Henna doesn’t suit your hair type, then it’s better to maintain a natural diet for healthy hair.

9. These are the benefits of using henna for a healthy hair. Combine the henna treatment with a healthy and balanced diet and also opt for juicing for healthy hair.

We Hope these henna packs will help you in maintaining your hair in a positive and healthy way. Please leave your queries in the below comment sections.



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Note: Information and statements made are for educational purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor.

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