I ABSOLUTELY use henna to cover my grays! I use a myriad of moisturizing products afterward (DC, leave in, stylers). Then the next go round on wash day, I use products that are protein-moisture balanced.
@Songbird Wow, that sounds like a great routine. I have yet to try the one step method on myself but I might give it a try in the near future. My hair has really done well with henna and indigo so far though. Thanks for the comment and for watching! ☺️
Hey sis I just did a full henna and indigo treatment today. I love the color payoff just not all the time it takes. It always takes time for me to get motivated to do this process because it's an all day situation.
Isn’t the color payoff bomb!!! And, i agree the time it takes kinda sucks but i’ve learned to enjoy the process 😂 plus i feel like I’m doing something extra special for myself since its natural 🤣
I want to use henna again but I want to make this process a one step process mixing henna and indigo. Have you tried did that? I will use aloe vera powder for a moisturizer, etc. A while back I used only henna for color ...now stubborn grays (or whites) need help.
@@sweett2459 I have tried one step on my mom's grey hair her whole hair was orange she only used henna, after doing 50/50 henna and indigo it's a beautiful light brown colour
Out of all the videos I've watched you had the best results... I'm definitely going to try this out... I'm so glad I stumbled upon your page will be subscribing...
Just found your channel today and I love it! I've been making my own face cream for years and I'm ready to learn about body butters, the henna hair dye, and more!
Your hair turned out great ! Are you using a shampoo conditioner after the indigo or just water ? If so can you please tell me what kind to use. My grey hair reappeared like it didn’t stick when I used my twisting butte a couple days later.
Thank you for the info. I will try it the way you did with a 2 step process. I have tried henna before with just a one step process & it did not cover my grey hairs after leaving the mixture in for 3 hours. It could have been the henna product I used.
I noticed you used Henna Sooq products in the video but the links are to different products. Have you used the ones you linked before?…Thank you so much for the useful tips in the video and actually showing your results! Looks great.
I tried henna and indigo today for the first time. I let the henna release for about 6 hours and then I mixed the indigo in the henna after letting it sit for just 20 minutes. I left them on for 2 hours and I still can see my gray although not as much. Next time I will let it sit for at least 3 hours
@@s.c4146 Good morning you add the salt to the indigo. Also if you really stubborn greys add 2tbsp of salt and let the indigo sit for 4-5hrs. Deep condition with a moisturizing deep conditioner like shea moisture Manuka and before and honey deep conditioner.
Great video, I've been doing henna/indigo on my locs for many years and my greys are at the front and are very very stubborn, lol. So I have to do the 2 step method.
I will detail my process, I use warm coconut milk and I mix the henna in an iron vessel. The iron vessel makes the henna more dark instead of red/orange. Coconut milk also gives you almost instant dye release (got this gem from a blog years ago, it was a happy accident discovered when experimenting). I add amla to the mix and for moisture aloe vera powder with a little oil. Once the dye releases, I add indigo. I usually mix it first, but I just saw someone add it directly to the henna mix and cover it for 15 minutes, so I'm going to try this method. I leave the mix on for 4-6 hrs depending on the time of day. I rinse until the water is clear, then I rinse again with a dilution of conditioner and water. For the 2nd step, it's indigo mixed with warm water, salt and aloe vera powder. You can actually apply it to your hair without waiting for the dye release because the colour will release on your hair. I leave this on as long as I'm able, sometimes more than 6 hrs (because, I have very stubborn greys) and it also depends on the quality of the indigo. I rinse until the water is clear, I sometimes use exfoliating gloves to ensure all the powder is off my scalp. I learned a lot from hennasooq and also Indian women because they've been doing Ayurveda for centuries. Hope this helps
It last about 6 weeks for me before i saw grays again but if u don’t have grays and ur just looking to color your hair with a natural product the color could last from 3 to 6 months 😊
Hi! My grays stayed covered for about 6 to 8 weeks before i started to any fading or new little gray hair pop up around my edges. But over the rest of my hair has maintained the color and i just recently did a touch up just on my edges. 😊 Thank you for watching!
@@ReneeBarnettTV can i use henna for my 12yr dreadlocks?I wanna switch to natural products but scared maybe the paste will not come out have very thick afro hair 🤔🤔 🤔 Plz advice n thanks in advance.
Why did you add ACV instead of water? ACVinegar will itch your scalp even more. I add water to henna, it releases the colour well,then I soak it overnight. Next morning I add water to indigo powder, let it soak 30minutes--1hour. Then combine the two, henna mixture + indigo mixture, mix well. Colour. I like the dark hair colour.
Can you please give us information regarding what type of Aloe powder you used & where you can purchase all of the products you used in this video? Thank You
Here is a link of hennasooq that can help you: ua-cam.com/video/A_lY9A_Dm-s/v-deo.html You can found all what she's using at hennasooq website and the owner of this reliable brand have a UA-cam channel that explains and demonstrate everything about how to use henna, aloe vera and others Ayurvedic herbs and oils for hair care. And she (hennasooq's owner) made recently a video on that one and comment on Renée using henna. I have very long curly hair (black mixed woman) with a lot of grey hair now and I've been watching many videos on hennasooq that teach me a lot about how to take care of my hair in a very gentle and natural way. Hope this was helpful.
Hi Regina! I did get the results i wanted with henna I’m learning that i have to moisture my hair about every 2 to 3 days with a butter cream or by putting a light oil on my scalp but so far i love how my hair has reacted to henna its much stronger and i have seen a good amount of growth 😊
Hello Renee, pls the apple cider vinegar you added to the henna dye, did you warm up in the microwave? Or did you just pour out straight from the bottle?
I love your video. I've used henna and indigo before but I did it all at once. I think I will get better results the way you did it here. Did you wait or dry your hair before applying the indigo or did you apply right after the henna? Can you do it on separate days? I know it's a long process and I have 3 crazy kids so I have to manage my time before I start this myself. Thank you in advance 😊
Hi! I did it on the same day in this video and let my hair dry in between applications (my hair actually dries quick lol) I’ve also waited a day or two and it still worked great, yes its a long process but so worth it to me. I probably wouldn’t wait longer than 3 days though 😁
Madeline, you can still use your method, just add the 2nd step of applying indigo. If you have stubborn greys, this method works best. So basically the first step will darken the henna with the indigo and the 2nd step of just indigo will hopefully give you dark black.
@@Amatullah.574 In order to get the most benefits from the herbs, the hair needs to washed/clarified of any buildup. Apply the henna, cover and let it sit for however long you’re going to. Then rinse it and do a couple of conditioner applications and rinses as well to get most of the henna out and your hair rinses mostly clear. If you’re concerned about tangles, then I recommend detangling and loose twisting the section prior to washing. You won’t be able to detangle with the henna because it’s going to clump your curls together. You could also detangle afterwards while you’re conditioning, but it’ll be easier to apply the henna to the roots on mostly detangled hair. That may not be important to you if you’re not doing a color touch up. To each their own.
Hi! I rinsed it out several times then used a co-wash. Now that I’ve done henna twice since this video i like to shampoo 1 to 2 days later to let the color settle. ☺️
Hi! Henna is a permanent plant dye and over time the color will start to fade. It's very vibrant for about 6 weeks and you only have to touch up the gray new growth with henna and indigo after that time unless you just want to completely color all of your hair again but for me it hasn't been necessary. Thanks for commenting and for watching!
The whole process took about 8 hours, 4 for the henna and 4 for the indigo but you can leave each on for as little as 2 hours each for a total of 4 hours, I normally have time to spare when I use both henna and indigo on the same day 😁
Hi yes I have tried that, but for me i got the best color payoff doing it separately. But both ways work, combining the henna and indigo is less time consuming though. ☺️
Be bold and confident 😀…….try embracing the gray. Love and accept yourself at each stage of life. Who says gray hair is unacceptable? Be who you are 👍🏾
Question of the Day 🌟Would you try Henna on your hair? What steps did you take to moisturize your hair afterwards? Let me know 💛
Yes,,with a hair mask of avocado, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a teaspoon of Hong. your hair will be soft and shiny in just a few hours
I ABSOLUTELY use henna to cover my grays! I use a myriad of moisturizing products afterward (DC, leave in, stylers). Then the next go round on wash day, I use products that are protein-moisture balanced.
@Songbird Wow, that sounds like a great routine. I have yet to try the one step method on myself but I might give it a try in the near future. My hair has really done well with henna and indigo so far though. Thanks for the comment and for watching! ☺️
Sitting here with my first ever henna and indigo application 🫣
Please what is another name for indigo
I dye my hair with both as well. One thing that I do differently is that I add Amla to the henna as well and that reduce the tone of the red
I will have to try adding Amla, thanks and thanks for watching ☺️
You can also mix henna (after it sets) separately and indigo (+salt) water, mix both and apply to hair and leave in up to 4 hours. One and done.
Hey sis I just did a full henna and indigo treatment today. I love the color payoff just not all the time it takes. It always takes time for me to get motivated to do this process because it's an all day situation.
Isn’t the color payoff bomb!!! And, i agree the time it takes kinda sucks but i’ve learned to enjoy the process 😂 plus i feel like I’m doing something extra special for myself since its natural 🤣
How long should I wait to da a protein treatment after a full henna and indigo treatment
I want to use henna again but I want to make this process a one step process mixing henna and indigo. Have you tried did that? I will use aloe vera powder for a moisturizer, etc. A while back I used only henna for
color ...now stubborn grays (or whites) need help.
@@sweett2459 I have tried one step on my mom's grey hair her whole hair was orange she only used henna, after doing 50/50 henna and indigo it's a beautiful light brown colour
Out of all the videos I've watched you had the best results... I'm definitely going to try this out... I'm so glad I stumbled upon your page will be subscribing...
So happy you found the video helpful. I really loved my results. Thanks for watching ☺️
I absolutely love your hair! Great color and healthy look.
Thank you! And thanks for watching! ☺️
Just found your channel today and I love it! I've been making my own face cream for years and I'm ready to learn about body butters, the henna hair dye, and more!
And I subscribed 😀
Welcome!! So happy you found the channel. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Thanks so much for subscribing! 😊
Your hair turned out great ! Are you using a shampoo conditioner after the indigo or just water ? If so can you please tell me what kind to use. My grey hair reappeared like it didn’t stick when I used my twisting butte a couple days later.
Black mascara done!
How long does it last before grey reappearing
Do I need to clarify my hair to remove DIY hydrolyzed wheat protein before dying my hair with henna and indigo powders?
Thank you for the info. I will try it the way you did with a 2 step process. I have tried henna before with just a one step process & it did not cover my grey hairs after leaving the mixture in for 3 hours. It could have been the henna product I used.
Love your video.. I’m gonna try this 👌🏾
The looseness of curls could be the nourishment
I noticed you used Henna Sooq products in the video but the links are to different products. Have you used the ones you linked before?…Thank you so much for the useful tips in the video and actually showing your results! Looks great.
I love Ayurveda! Amla can probably define your curls back if that was a concern for you. The final result was gorgeous! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you! Yes isn’t Ayurveda great! I love Amla too I will be doing another Amla treatment soon. Thanks for watching ☺️
That looks nice even without indigo!!!
how long does the dye last?
Thanks for showing this process! My sister mentioned doing something like this and I was curious to see what was involved.
Thanks for watching ☺️
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
You said you wash your hair? Do you shampoo your hair?
I tried henna and indigo today for the first time. I let the henna release for about 6 hours and then I mixed the indigo in the henna after letting it sit for just 20 minutes. I left them on for 2 hours and I still can see my gray although not as much. Next time I will let it sit for at least 3 hours
Yes letting it stay in for 3 to 4 hours is ideal 😊
If you have stubborn greys just add 1-2 tablespoon of salt then just let it sit 3-4 hours
@@sherriokere1192 where do i add the salt? To the henna or indigo? Thank you
@@s.c4146
Good morning you add the salt to the indigo. Also if you really stubborn greys add 2tbsp of salt and let the indigo sit for 4-5hrs. Deep condition with a moisturizing deep conditioner like shea moisture Manuka and before and honey deep conditioner.
Very well done 👍
Pls can this be used on relaxed hair. Thanks
your hair look so amazing
Thank you Barbara!
Awesome... I do have a question though. I saw someone suggest amla powder. What is the ratio you would use with the henna and aloe vera powder?
Did you wash your hair first before adding to henna
Hw many month will the henna and indigo last
Great video, I've been doing henna/indigo on my locs for many years and my greys are at the front and are very very stubborn, lol. So I have to do the 2 step method.
I will detail my process, I use warm coconut milk and I mix the henna in an iron vessel. The iron vessel makes the henna more dark instead of red/orange. Coconut milk also gives you almost instant dye release (got this gem from a blog years ago, it was a happy accident discovered when experimenting). I add amla to the mix and for moisture aloe vera powder with a little oil. Once the dye releases, I add indigo. I usually mix it first, but I just saw someone add it directly to the henna mix and cover it for 15 minutes, so I'm going to try this method. I leave the mix on for 4-6 hrs depending on the time of day. I rinse until the water is clear, then I rinse again with a dilution of conditioner and water. For the 2nd step, it's indigo mixed with warm water, salt and aloe vera powder. You can actually apply it to your hair without waiting for the dye release because the colour will release on your hair. I leave this on as long as I'm able, sometimes more than 6 hrs (because, I have very stubborn greys) and it also depends on the quality of the indigo. I rinse until the water is clear, I sometimes use exfoliating gloves to ensure all the powder is off my scalp. I learned a lot from hennasooq and also Indian women because they've been doing Ayurveda for centuries. Hope this helps
@@JahleeyahKalonji so first day u apply henna+indigo n next day only indigo right? Can u gv the ratio of henna n indigo please?
Can't wait to try this!! Thank you!
Thanks for watching! ☺️
Can MICA be added to henna /indigo for color other then black ?
How long did the coloring last?
The color last for about 4 to 6 weeks before my grays start to peek through again 😊
Nice! Does this work on beards as well...
Yes you can use this on a beard. ☺️
Did you used shampoo after all
I think vinger make strong / break hair.
I haven’t had any problem with breakage but everyone’s hair is different 🤓 you can also use just water or black tea.
My grays are super stubborn. They only disappear for a week... how long did it last
Hi! Lol mine too! It last about 6 weeks it was worth for me ☺️ Thanks for watching!
How long did the color last????
It last about 6 weeks for me before i saw grays again but if u don’t have grays and ur just looking to color your hair with a natural product the color could last from 3 to 6 months 😊
Thank you for this. May I ask how long the colour lasted before the greys came back? Thank you
Hi! My grays stayed covered for about 6 to 8 weeks before i started to any fading or new little gray hair pop up around my edges. But over the rest of my hair has maintained the color and i just recently did a touch up just on my edges. 😊 Thank you for watching!
@@ReneeBarnettTV Thank you so very much for responding. Very much appreciated. New subbie💕
Thank you for subscribing 🎉
@@ReneeBarnettTV can i use henna for my 12yr dreadlocks?I wanna switch to natural products but scared maybe the paste will not come out have very thick afro hair 🤔🤔 🤔
Plz advice n thanks in advance.
Why did you add ACV instead of water? ACVinegar will itch your scalp even more.
I add water to henna, it releases the colour well,then I soak it overnight. Next morning I add water to indigo powder, let it soak 30minutes--1hour. Then combine the two, henna mixture + indigo mixture, mix well. Colour. I like the dark hair colour.
Here is a link on hennasooq :
ua-cam.com/video/A_lY9A_Dm-s/v-deo.html
Hope it will help you.
Hello did the henna stain your shower or sink? Thanks in advance
No I didn't have any problems with staining the sink or shower 😊
@@ReneeBarnettTV thank you so much for the response🙏💕
Can you please give us information regarding what type of Aloe powder you used & where you can purchase all of the products you used in this video? Thank You
Here is a link of hennasooq that can help you:
ua-cam.com/video/A_lY9A_Dm-s/v-deo.html
You can found all what she's using at hennasooq website and the owner of this reliable brand have a UA-cam channel that explains and demonstrate everything about how to use henna, aloe vera and others Ayurvedic herbs and oils for hair care.
And she (hennasooq's owner) made recently a video on that one and comment on Renée using henna.
I have very long curly hair (black mixed woman) with a lot of grey hair now and I've been watching many videos on hennasooq that teach me a lot about how to take care of my hair in a very gentle and natural way.
Hope this was helpful.
Hello, your link for the henna says Red henna is that correct? I would like to color my hair black.
I use red raj henna first followed by indigo to get black hair
@@ReneeBarnettTV why did you use red henna , instead of regular henna?
When you use it how it stays on your hair.
Did you get results you wanted
How long were your greys/white stay hidden
My hair hates henna and nothing I could do helped moisture.
Hi Regina! I did get the results i wanted with henna I’m learning that i have to moisture my hair about every 2 to 3 days with a butter cream or by putting a light oil on my scalp but so far i love how my hair has reacted to henna its much stronger and i have seen a good amount of growth 😊
U are not alone I know a few ladies that use henna it ruined their hair
She says her hair is strong, which we can see here. Perhaps their hair was not healthy enough to begin a new type of process....
Can this b done on my colored red hair
Hi honestly i'm not sure. I have read that you can use henna on previously color treated hair but you would have to research it. ☺
@@ReneeBarnettTV ok thank u for replying
Hello Renee, pls the apple cider vinegar you added to the henna dye, did you warm up in the microwave? Or did you just pour out straight from the bottle?
Hi…I did not warm it up 😊
Thanks so much for response
Does this color it permanently? Or does it wash out?
I love your video. I've used henna and indigo before but I did it all at once. I think I will get better results the way you did it here. Did you wait or dry your hair before applying the indigo or did you apply right after the henna? Can you do it on separate days? I know it's a long process and I have 3 crazy kids so I have to manage my time before I start this myself. Thank you in advance 😊
Hi! I did it on the same day in this video and let my hair dry in between applications (my hair actually dries quick lol) I’ve also waited a day or two and it still worked great, yes its a long process but so worth it to me. I probably wouldn’t wait longer than 3 days though 😁
Madeline, you can still use your method, just add the 2nd step of applying indigo. If you have stubborn greys, this method works best. So basically the first step will darken the henna with the indigo and the 2nd step of just indigo will hopefully give you dark black.
Were can i get it to buy ples
Hi check the description box above there is a link to where you can get the product 🤓 Thanks for watching.
I definitely enjoyed your video👍🏾👍🏾😍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Give Thanks
Thanks for watching ☺️
What are the Products you used?
Products are in the description box.
Did you shampoo and condition your hair after the first application or the last one
Rinse out the henna, then let ur hair air dry a bit but it can still be damp then apply the indigo then u can wash and condition
Je vous remercie pour vos conseils 💗 parce-que henné c'est ma teinture préférée 💯❤️💯🎗️💐
Can I use the henna only because I love the red colour?
Yes Henna can he used alone.
It's usually advices not to use iron spoon or utensils.
Why? What do you prefer then.
@@rehaboth203 I think it lessens the potency of henna. I use plastic
So do you wash and condition your hair before or after the henna?
I rinse after the henna application
Wash, yes. Condition, no. You’ll use the conditioner to help rinse the henna out of your hair after you’ve colored it.
@@denyshadials5702Please explain further dear?
@@Amatullah.574
In order to get the most benefits from the herbs, the hair needs to washed/clarified of any buildup. Apply the henna, cover and let it sit for however long you’re going to. Then rinse it and do a couple of conditioner applications and rinses as well to get most of the henna out and your hair rinses mostly clear.
If you’re concerned about tangles, then I recommend detangling and loose twisting the section prior to washing. You won’t be able to detangle with the henna because it’s going to clump your curls together. You could also detangle afterwards while you’re conditioning, but it’ll be easier to apply the henna to the roots on mostly detangled hair. That may not be important to you if you’re not doing a color touch up. To each their own.
@@denyshadials5702 Thanks so much💓
After you do henna “Do you used shampoo and conditioner to wash your hair? “ I just did today and I still see my gray. Something is wrong?:(
I just ordered all these products from amazon by clicking your links. Cant wait to try this right before Mothers Day!!! 🤗 tfs
Hi Angela. Thats great and thank you! I hope you like your results let me know how it turns out for you! Thanks for watching 😊
Hello sis. Pls one more question, after you did the henna and indigo dye, did you moisturize your hair after or no.
Hi! No not right after, i rinsed really really well and then didn’t actually shampoo and deep conditioned until 2 to 3 days later
Ok . Sis thanks so much I appreciate your response
Did you wash your hair after the indigo?
Hi! I rinsed it out several times then used a co-wash. Now that I’ve done henna twice since this video i like to shampoo 1 to 2 days later to let the color settle. ☺️
@@ReneeBarnettTV Thank you!
I just found your channel and subscribed
Thank u for watching 😃
How long before you reapply the henna in your hair again?
6 to 8 weeks
U got new subscribers keep shinning 👸beutiful content
Thank you for subscribing 😊
Do you have to use the aloe vera powder?
No you don't it's completely optional. I like to use to for added moisture.
This looks lovely! How long does it last though? And does the touch up require the same process all over again?
Hi! Henna is a permanent plant dye and over time the color will start to fade. It's very vibrant for about 6 weeks and you only have to touch up the gray new growth with henna and indigo after that time unless you just want to completely color all of your hair again but for me it hasn't been necessary. Thanks for commenting and for watching!
How long did the whole process take? Did you do over 2 days?
The whole process took about 8 hours, 4 for the henna and 4 for the indigo but you can leave each on for as little as 2 hours each for a total of 4 hours, I normally have time to spare when I use both henna and indigo on the same day 😁
Can I dye my dreadlocks
Im actually not to sure how this would work on dreads
Hi Renee how long did you leave the henna in?
I left it in for 4 hours u can leave it for leas but i like to get the maximum benefit 🤓
Nice video
Thanks sis
Thanks for watching. ☺️
I like the red tones. They are very faint. It looks good. You can barely see the red! I will do one not both. Beautiful!
Thank you so much! It can be time consuming to do both ☺️ Thanks for watching!
Ayurveda is the best way!
Have you ever tried adding the indigo directly to the henna? Just don’t want this to be an all day process😅
Hi yes I have tried that, but for me i got the best color payoff doing it separately. But both ways work, combining the henna and indigo is less time consuming though. ☺️
This is an all day process, thats the only annoying thing about it.
It definitely is. Sometimes two days. But it's worth it.
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Be bold and confident 😀…….try embracing the gray. Love and accept yourself at each stage of life. Who says gray hair is unacceptable? Be who you are 👍🏾
You can still be who you are and cover your grey hair at the same time.
Goid stuff
Your title says indigo also. I did not hear you say this is the Indigo, this is hope you add the Idigo. Oh ok. you said it's the next step.
Because you have such little grey, you don’t need to do the indigo.