The Best Natural Hair Dye For Grey Hair [DIY Guide]

That is why the strand test cannot be neglected, no matter how natural the product is. It will help know if you’re allergic to henna or Indigo.

Strand testing will also help you figure out how long you will let the mixture sit on your hair. The final result you get after the strand test will help you decide if it is what you want.

The Prep

• If you are new to henna hair dye, make sure you do the mixing and application outside the house or protect the surface of where you want to sit and apply. Its stain anything it comes in contact with; without mercy.
• Wear old cloth that can protect and cover your body very well.
• Make sure your hair is chemical-free and clean before you apply this hair dye.

Note: This method is two times processing (i.e., you will apply, wash, apply again, then rinse). I know you are confused but don’t worry, you will understand when very soon.

Here’s a list of what you need to get started.

• An old ceramic or plastic bowl (small-sized, because it’s just for mixing)
• A spoon or anything that can help steer the contents very well (no metal).
• An old toothbrush or dispenser bottle.
• A pair of gloves.
• Hair clips and comb or brush.
• Essential oil.
• Most importantly, your henna and indigo powder.
• Old cloth or towel.

Step 1: Use of Henna

1. Warm 1½ cup of water (distilled would be great, but not compulsory), just make sure it’s not too hot.
2. Pour into the bowl 50-80g box of henna for short hair, 100g for medium length hair, and 200g for shoulder-length or long hair. If you are only covering the roots, just use a few tablespoons that will be enough. (depending on your hair thickness or volume).
3. After getting the exact quantity, add warm water into the bowl containing the henna powder ( Make sure it feels creamy, not too thick, not too watery, just something in between). Then stir the mix very well with your spoon until you get a paste-like mixture.
4. Pour the mixture into the dispenser or squirt bottle ( You are free to skip this step if you can apply the mixture to your hair very well).
5. Divide your hair into four sections; this makes it easier for the henna creamy mixture to penetrate every part of the hair starting from the root.
6. Run Vaseline or essential oil around your hairline to avoid skin stains.
7. Apply the henna mixture to your hair, starting from your root down to the ends. If you want to cover an area with grey hair, just apply the mixture to that area. Then cover the hair up very with any disposable plastic heat cap. Shower cap, for example.
8. Let it sit for at least 3 hours or even more.
9. Rinse off with only water. There’s no need for shampoo or conditioner now.
10. Towel dry hair, but make sure to leave it damp for the next step.

The First Step, Expected End Result: Orange or blending red highlights.

Step 2: Use of Indigo