HENNA FOR HAIR -101

If you thought henna can only be used to color hair and give it a hint of brown or rust, think again. There are countless uses of this simple plant, each one aimed at giving you a healthy scalp and strong hair.

1 Henna improves hair growth

Apply Henna twice a month to make hair healthy, Glossy and Voluminous.

The natural properties of henna promote hair growth. The powder can be used to create an essential oil that nourishes and encourages growth.

• Boil 250 ml sesame oil until it starts to smoke.

• Add 5 cups henna powder to the oil and let it boil for 5-6 minutes.

• You can apply this essential oil to your hair 2-3 times a week.

2 It reduces hair fall

The combination of henna powder and Argan and thyme oil is an excellent remedy for hair fall.

• Boil 250 ml Argan oil.

• Add a few henna powder and continue boiling.

• When it cools add thyme essential oil

• Use the oil to massage your hair and scalp 2-3 times a week.

• Use up the oil within a month.

3 How to Apply Henna on Hair for Deep Conditioning

Henna is a deep conditioner that leaves your hair feeling absolutely gorgeous.

• Make a regular tea decoction and let it cool.

• Mix enough henna powder till it forms a thick paste.

• Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice.

• After 30 minutes, add 2 tablespoons curd.

• Now apply this paste to your hair.

• Rinse off with a mild shampoo after an hour.

4 Henna prevents dandruff

Using henna regularly on your hair cures dandruff and prevents it from coming back.

• Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight and grind the next morning.

• Add henna and mustard oil.

• Apply this paste on your scalp and hair.

• Rinse it off after 30 minutes with your regular shampoo. Don’t forget to condition your hair.

5 Henna controls scalp itchiness

Henna has anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties that cool and soothe your scalp. This controls scalp itching.

• Grind a cup of henna leaves, half a cup of neem leaves and half a cup of Basil leaves with water.

• Apply the paste on your hair and wash off after an hour

6 It repairs splits ends

Dry and damaged hair is prone to split ends, which worsen the situation. Henna breaks this vicious cycle and gives you deeply conditioned and nourished hair.

• Make a paste of henna powder, 2-3 teaspoonful avocado oil and an egg.

• Add a little water if it seems too thick.

• Apply this to your hair, and try and get every strand covered.

• Keep it on for at least 2 hours.

• Rinse off with lukewarm water.

7 It makes your hair shiny, soft and manageable

Henna’s nourishing properties make it perfect to turn dry, damaged and unhealthy hair into soft, shiny and manageable locks.

• Soak henna in water overnight. It should have a thick paste consistency

• Add mashed banana to this paste in the morning

• This henna banana conditioner can replace your regular conditioner

• Apply the mixture to your hair and wash it off after 5 minutes with cold water

• This hair pack makes your hair manageable!

8 It can be used for Oily Scalp

This overnight Fuller Earth Clay and henna hair pack ensures that your oily scalp does not cause any hair fall

• Mix Fuller Earth Clay and henna with some water. It should have a paste consistency

• Apply this hair mask and wrap it with a towel

• Keep this overnight

• Wash the hair pack in the morning with a mild shampoo, ideally a sulphate-free one!