Dye Hair naturally with Henna and Indigo Powder
Indigo Powder or Indigo leaf powder is an excellent Natural Hair dye for coloring the hair black and shades of brown naturally. It is prepared from Dried Indigo leaves also known as “Neel Patti” in Hindi.
Uses of Indigo Powder for Hair:
Indigo powder not only helps in dying Hair naturally which makes you avoid using harsh chemical dyes and serious damage to hair but is also beneficial for hair in many ways.
- Helps in preventing premature greying of hair.
- It may be beneficial in hair growth.
- Helpful in preventing Dandruff and scalp infection.
- It smoothens the tangles, makes your hair thicker, more manageable, and lustrous.
How to use Indigo Powder for Hair:
Indigo Powder is always used along with Henna powder. There are two ways of applying Indigo according to the hair color required. The two steps are as follows:
1. Two-Step Henna- Indigo process for Black Hair
Henna and Indigo two-step process is used to attain black hair. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Heena Treating the Hair
- Firstly, Prepare a henna paste by mixing the required amount of Elecious Henna Powder (100 grams for Short Hair, 150 grams for Shoulder-length hair, and 200 grams for Longer hair) with lukewarm water in a mixing bowl.
- You can use Tea or Coffee water instead of plain water while preparing Henna paste for a more intense Henna color.
- Leave this paste to sit or a night if possible, if not minimum for 1 hour for best result. Soaking Henna imparts good color when is well soaked with water.
- Apply the paste on your hair and leave it for 40-60 minutes.
- Wash your hair with normal water and towel dry them.
Step 2: Dying Hair black with Indigo Powder
- Mix the required quantity of Indigo powder (100 grams for Short Hair, 150 grams for Shoulder-length hair, and 200 grams for Longer hair) with normal water to make a semi-thick paste in a mixing bowl.
- Then, Add a pinch of salt to it for a more intense color (optional).
- Cover the bowl with help of a Lid/cap/plastic cover, such that the bowl becomes air-tight. Indigo paste starts oxidizing as soon as it comes in air contact and releases dye which we do not want while allowing Indigo to soak.
- After 10-15 minutes apply the Indigo paste to your hair and leave it for 60-90 minutes.
- Rinse your hair with normal tap water and towel dry them
This process is called two-step as Henna and Indigo are applied separately. This is process is more time-consuming and cumbersome than a one-step process but it’s totally worth the results you get.
2. Single Step process for BROWN Hair
- Mix an equal amount of Henna and Indigo Powder (Total of 100 grams for Short Hair, 150 grams for Shoulder-length hair, and 200 grams for Longer hair) and prepare a semi-thick paste in lukewarm water or Coffee water.
- Cover the mixing bowl to cut the air contact.
- Allow this paste to rest for 30 minutes.
- Apply the paste on your hair cover it with a shower cap or polythene and leave it for 60-90 minutes.
- Wash your hair with normal water and towel dry them.
Different shades of Brown Hair using Indigo and Henna powder
You can attain different tones of Brown shade by varying the ratio of Indigo and Henna used in a one-step process. The more Indigo powder you use the darker the brown shade will get. If you want more reddish-brown, you can increase the quantity of Henna in the mixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
However before using, always do a patch test on your skin to check if your skin is not sensitive to these Natural dyes
Depending upon how frequently you wash your hair, the hair color lasts. If you wash your hair weekly then you may need to apply Indigo powder twice a month i.e. in 15 days.
Siva Selvan –
Excellent product.. recommend to others
Nidhi Pathak –
The Hair colour that I got is of henna…
Anonymous –
Fantastic product for my hair
Sreekala Anil Kumar –
The products are on high quality and I received my order well in advance. I got a gift item that is also a quality products. Thank you so much. I will definitely buy more products from the site. I got information about this site from YouTuber Ajitalks. Thanks to her as well.
Anonymous –
Thankyou Elecious
Sanjeev –
This is the first time I am writing about this amazing product. In the beginning I had a doubt whether it will suit me or not or whether this product is totally organic or not but after using this indigo powder I am really spellbound. It’s really a 100%natural product. Thanks Elecious Naturals for this wonderful product which has made my hair look naturally black and has also given a lustrous appearance.
Lakshay –
Elecious Naturals Indigo leaf powder when mixed with henna powder gives a tinge of black or brown shade to your hair. It covers your grey strands giving a natural shine and color to your hair. Henna is known as an excellent natural source of nourishment for the hair and scalp. It is 100% natural and free from all the harmful chemicals. No ammonia, no pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers. Highly recommend this ??
Rathore –
I never used chemicals on my hair. I have been applying henna for my hair. I have grey hair at my front which looks reddish when I apply henna. So I tried Indigo powders and also purchased natural indigo powder from ayurvedic shops. But my hair colour didn’t change to black. I have only option left that is chemical based colours. Before going for Chemical hair dye, i tried ‘Elecious naturals’ pure and natural indigo powder. It gave me very good results at first attempt itself. Now my hair colour is natural black. Iam very happy with this product.
Dheeraj –
Elicious henna powder is an amazing product which gives natural black colour to your hair and can also use for making hair oil.No side effects to me when used.Best quality product
Anusha –
I was waiting for the result both hena and indigo fantastic in first wash not like colouring hair’s it gives natural look iam very happy ??
Lucky –
Very Good Quality Of Henna & Indigo Colour. It Gives Very Good Shine To My Hair And Also Justifie The Price And The Packaging Is Also Good.
Very Natural & Organic.
Manuraj –
I like this very much. It was suggested by youtuber jagadeesh meena. I used it to my husband. Awesome results. Instant black colour.Somany times we used this combo with other products. But we didn’t get instant black colour. Thanks
Ronan –
It is very good for natural dai and it is suited for me with out any reaction
Deeksha –
I recommended for everyone. It is easy to use. It helps my hair to grow and to soften. No side effect for me. It’s smell also very good. It stays in my hairs long last. It reduce dandruff and oily hair. It blackened my white hair very quickly. Thank you so much for the product to bring out young age
Rahul –
It’s a nice product it’s works naturally and good.??
Pallavi –
It’s nice product to use and good for hair
Sonal –
The elecious natural is the best natural hair treat ment.it well helps u to control the gray hair.YOUR hair can easley transform to black hair.suitable for all hair &skin type.gives natural color safe for skin scalp and hair.suitable for all hair types.Long lasting natural colour .triple sifted micro fine indigo.Silver, gray and white hair all require extra care, especially in the shower.But we have to use pure and natural hair colour.elecious natural is best for it.I also reduced my white hair and it is transformed into black. The product is supergood and super fine it the best.i aslo used so many products there no result for.After useing the product i reduced my gray hair.Thanku for elecous natural.
Vishal –
use right amount on ur hair with tea decoction and wait for more than an hour for the right result. use once in 15 days for better result.
Nivisha –
Lved the product….natural ingredients so safe for hair and gives great coverage…thanks. Loved the henna + indigo combo….easy on pocket too compared to the harmful chemical hair dyes. .thank you..
Viji Vijayalakshmi –
Good