How to Dye Your Hair with Henna / Mehndi

Henna has been used as a herbal dye by men and women alike for centuries.

Henna has natural conditioning properties and no side effects. It has a cooling effect so its great for people living in hot countries.

Things You Need

To dye your hair with henna you will need:

• 1 packet henna powder
• Bowl
• 1 tea bag/1 tsp tea leaves
• 1 tsp coffee grains
• 1 cup water
• Saucepan
• Gloves

Method

1. Put henna powder in a bowl.
2. Heat water in the saucepan,when it starts boiling, add tea bag and coffee grains. Bring it to boil. Squeeze the tea bag so as to bring out the colour of tea leaves as much as possible.
3. Mix this mixture with henna little at a time so as to make a paste.
4. Wear plastic gloves and apply the paste to your hair one strand at a time. Leave it on until it gets dry and then wash your hair.

Your hair will have red highlights and a beautiful shine.