Henna Recipe for Hair

For copper reds to reddish brown colours

A variety of shades can be achieved by using henna alone or by combining it with indigo.

• 50g henna powder (50g for short hair – up to 300g for waist length hair)
• Enough hot water to make a paste (the consistency of creamy yogurt)
• 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (more for brighter strawberry blonde)
• 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon or ground ginger (optional - for scent)
• 1 tsp oil (olive, coconut, or almond)

Always do a strand test

▶ Mix henna, hot water, lemon juice and (optional) cinnamon or ginger.

▶ Stir well until there are no lumps and consistency is smooth.

▶ Add the oil and mix well. Cover paste with plastic wrap—pressing it against the paste so there are no air pockets. Let sit for 2-4 hours in a warm place. Stir well before using. Before applying the consistency should be that of creamy yogurt or pancake batter.