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I talk about henna often on Minimalist Beauty for healthy, strong, and shiny hair. I wanted to break down my henna process step by step from choosing body art quality henna, mixing and applying henna, rinsing henna, and styling my hair afterwards. For all those new to henna, this article is especially for you. For those who have been doing henna for years like myself, I hope that you will enjoy the article and maybe even add a few tips of your own. The process of using henna for hair can seem tedious at first, and almost too much work than it is worth, but believe me that it gets easier the more you do it, and is definitely worth the time that it takes.
Choosing Henna

It is so important to pick a henna that is body art quality. Pure henna comes in one color… red. Although henna can be mixed with other natural ingredients to create other natural colors, it cannot lighten your hair. When you see henna that has “color modifications” make sure that it is only mixed with cassia, indigo, or other natural ingredients such as coffee, hibiscus petal powder, amla etc. Otherwise it is possible that the henna is mixed with chemcial hair dyes or even worse metallic salts.

You are best off going with henna specifically for body art because it is chemical free and safe for both skin and hair. Body art quality henna is also finely milled which makes the application to hair as well as rinsing the henna out very easy. You will get the best color results from body art quality henna.

I’ve tried a few different brands of henna. I have noticed that because henna is a plant, depending on the crop, where it is grown, and how fresh the henna is can all be factors to determine the color of dye release as well as if the henna process is enjoyable. When I first began using henna I started with Karishma henna. Karishma henna is premixed with some amazing Ayurvedic herbs for hair strengthening and conditioning. My new favorite is Nupur 9 henna which has nine Ayurvedic herbs. Next are some brief descriptions of a few body art quality hennas.

Jamila henna sold in a shiny box with the date of the summer crop on the bottom of the box is body art quality henna. This henna gives a rich burgundy color release especially when adding hibiscus petal powder to it. The other Jamilla henna sold in a matte colored box is simply henna for hair without the dramatic color results and not as finely shifted. Jamilla Henna For Hair still provides good conditioning results just not equal color results. “This popular henna from Pakistan yields a wonderfully dark color for both hair and in body art.” ~ayurnaturalbeauty.com

Nupur 9 is my favorite body art quality henna made from 100% pure Rajasthani Henna and containing nine Ayurvedic herbs.

Shikakai – Leaves hair clean & shining
Aloe Vera – Moisturises hair & makes it silky
Methi (Fenugreek) – Conditions, nourishes and revitalizes hair
Bhringraj – Makes hair luxuriant
Amla – Darkens hair colour, adds shine & luster
Neem – Fights scalp infection and prevents dandruff
Hibiscus – Rejuvenates hair, making it silky and shiny
Jatamansi – Prevents graying of hair
Brahmi – Promotes hair growth

Karishma contains “pure henna, amla, shikakai, aritha, bhringraj, and selected herbs as described in century old Indian Vedas. Regular use of Karishma Herbal Henna darkens hair, acts as natural hair conditioner, controls dandruff and prevents hair loss. Due to natural cooling effect of the herbs used it improves eyesight and gives sound sleep. Karishma henna gives a warm red brown color release.” ~ayurnaturalbeauty.com

Reshma henna naturally produces a dark brown color with hints of dark red. I found Reshma henna at my local Indian grocer and felt pretty good with the conditioning and color results.

Rajasthani is “100% pure henna, grown in Sojat, Rajasthan, an Indian region thought by many to be the source of the world’s best henna…Expect bright copper red hues when used on light hair. Darker hair will experience varying tones from reddish brown to deep coppery tones depending on the usage.” ~ayurnaturalbeauty.com

I’ve only use Rajasthani henna in the Nupur 9, yet believe it will also give amazing results expected from quality BAQ henna.

Dulhan is another great option for hair color and conditioning properties. Dulhan is probably the most reasonably priced henna I’ve ever seen with a golden coppery red color release. I was suprised how finely milled this henna was for the price. It has more coppery tones than any other henna that I’ve used.