Black henna has been used in the East since ancient times. Today, using this tool, you can apply traditional oriental patterns to the body, as well as dye your hair in a rich black or chocolate color.
It is necessary
- - natural henna powder
- - gloves
- - porcelain or glass bowl
- - water
- - basma
- - lemon juice
- - ground coffee
Instructions
Step 1
Henna for drawing on the body (mehndi) and for dyeing hair is different. The natural color of henna is deep red with copper or terracotta tint. As a rule, black henna is already sold ready-made, with all additives and preservatives.
To make black henna yourself, use regular henna powder. It should be greenish in color, not too bright, without lumps and impurities.
Step 2
Depending on what exactly you plan to make black lemon and strain it, making sure that there are no pulp particles left in it. Add the juice to the henna powder in small portions, stirring constantly and rubbing until it becomes a thick gruel. Add a teaspoon of finely ground coffee, a little sugar and a pinch of basma to the mixture. As a result, the mixture will acquire a rich dark color and will fit well on the skin. Wrap the container with pasta in plastic wrap and leave to infuse for a day.
Step 3
To make black henna for hair coloring, you need to mix it with basma. To get a rich black color, mix henna and basma in a ratio of 1 to 2. First mix the powders dry, then gradually add hot, but not boiling water. Let the mixture cool and start applying. To obtain a black tint on the hair, the mixture must be kept on the head for 1, 5-2 hours.
