Black Henna Indigo Powder

Description

Indigo is a plant used for coloring and one of the oldest known dyes. The dye is obtained by grinding the leaves of the Indigofera Tinctoria plant, indigo is considered a valuable product, it is also called “blue gold”. Over the years, people have found indigo to be effective for natural black hair coloring, as the name of the plant gives its name to black hair color. Natural Indigofera Tinctoria powder is not mixed with any chemicals, you don’t need them to give hair a natural and shiny black color and to cover hair completely white. Natural and organic indigo powder differs significantly from its synthetic alternatives. It does not contain ammonia or PPD or other chemicals like most hair dyes. How to Make Indigo Hair Powder from the Indigofera Tinctoria Plant To obtain a natural indigo powder, the leaves of the indigo plant are soaked overnight, resulting in blue water. This mixture is then dried in the sun until the leaves dry out and become brittle. When the leaves are completely dry, they are pulverized to make indigo powder. This way, through fermentation, the green leaves are transformed into a bright blue dye. Since no chemicals are needed in this process, the latest indigo dye obtained is not only completely safe, but also useful for the hair in many ways. What are the hair benefits of indigo powder?
• Reduces and prevents premature aging;

• It can cause new hair growth and reduce baldness;

• Permanently eliminates and prevents dandruff and moisturizes dry hair;

• It prevents infections and calms the scalp;

• Smoothes tangles, makes hair thicker, more manageable and shiny;
Since indigo is blue in color, the secret to getting black or brown hair and permanent color is to use it in combination with natural Mehndi henna. Mehndi is a reddish henna with copper tones, but in combination with Indigo you can achieve the full range of brown tones. Because natural henna blends with your natural hair color and there is a lot of variation from hair to hair, the color you use will always look natural and not as dyed in as a highlighter that you get when using chemical dyes. How to use henna and indigo to dye your hair black? Prepare a creamy mixture of 200 ml. warm water and 50 g of indigo 45 minutes before use. This is the standard ratio, but keep in mind that you will need 2.5 parts Mehndi henna and 1 part Indigo. For a brown color you can use the following recipe. – 35 grams of Mehndi henna mixed with 150 ml. of hot water and activated for 8 hours. – 15 grams of Indigo mixed with 70 ml of hot water 45 minutes before use. – Unite and remove the two mixtures – Apply the mixture to the hair from the root to the ends. Leave to act for 2 to 4 hours. Rinse with conditioner. For a bright and long-lasting color, in a glass mix two fingers of apple cider vinegar and fill with water, pour plenty of hair. After 48 hours, wash your hair with shampoo. Is it safe to use henna and indigo powder on hair? Yes, it is safe to use henna and indigo on your hair if you have ensured that the products are 100% natural and chemical free. Can henna and indigo powder be used on chemically treated hair? Yes, it is safe to use natural henna and indigo on chemically treated hair. However, it is recommended to wait 5-6 weeks between chemical treatment and natural hair coloring. How long does indigo hair dye last? On its own, the color that indigo gives is not as long lasting as Mehndi henna for hair. For this reason, it is recommended to use a mixture. The color can last up to 4 weeks, after which it will begin to fade. Henna color, on the other hand, is permanent and is not affected by washing the hair, from and until the next dyeing it is the same. Natural henna is used not only for dyeing, but also for nourishing and moisturizing hair. It is recommended to use them at least once a month.