Premature hair greying is greatly seen nowadays. Instead of using harsh chemical products and hair dyes henna works best for you. When used in the proper way henna naturally dyes your hair and gives nourishment to the scalp as well.

Today will be 2 remedies for henna application which will not only dye your hair but will also impart strength to avoid hair fall. Read also: ALOE VERA GEL AND COCONUT OIL FOR HAIR GROWTH.

Remedy 1: (To strengthen hair)

How to prepare:

Take one cup of henna powder or according to the length of hair. In that add fenugreek seeds powder to about 2 teaspoons. Now prepare a concoction with tea leaves. For that in the saucepan add 1 cup of water. To that add 2 teaspoons of tea leaves. After reaching boiling point strain off and keep aside.

Now add this concoction mixture to henna powder along with fenugreek seeds powder. Mix well and leave overnight.

Benefits of ingredients:

1. Henna powder:

Henna has natural properties which stimulate faster hair growth. It repairs and strengthens damaged hair. It’s a great natural conditioner that prevents hair fall. It regulates oil secretion on the scalp and prevents dandruff as well.

2. Tea leaves:

Tea leaves are rich in theaflavins and thearubigins which give a characteristic dark colour to hair. This dark pigment gives a dark colour boost to hair which hides premature hair greying.

3. Fenugreek seeds powder:

It’s well known for imparting strength and arrests hair fall naturally. It revives damaged hair, moisturises and conditions the scalp. It adds shine and controls scalp inflammation.

How to apply:

Always apply henna on a clean scalp. Detangle your hair and then part your hair. Then apply henna into different hair sections and keep it good for 2 to 3 hours until dries up. Then wash off with normal water. Shampoo the next day.

Remedy 2: (for brown and burgundy hair)

How to prepare:

Take one cup of mehndi powder. Now prepare a concoction with coffee powder. Add 2 teaspoons of coffee powder to one cup of water. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes and strain off. Add this coffee water to the hair along with 6 to 8 drops of clove oil. Mix everything and leave it overnight for colour development.

Burgundy hair:

In henna powder add beetroot powder instead of coffee to give beautiful red colour to hair. Read also: RICE WATER FOR HAIR: A REMEDY FOR HEALTHY AND STRONG HAIR.

Benefits of ingredients:

1. Coffee:

Coffee helps in stimulating hair roots or follicles that lock strength and get rid of excessive hair loss. It also gives natural hair growth as well.

2. Clove oil:

Clove oil is highly beneficial. It arrests hair fall and adds good strength and volume to the hair. It prevents premature hair greying and eliminates dandruff. It also adds shine to hair and makes hair look lustrous.

3. Beetroot:

Beetroot gives a beautiful colour to hair. It’s rich in nutrients and vitamins which strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair loss. It relieves itchy scalp and promotes hair growth.

How to use:

Detangle hair and apply the prepared henna paste into different hair sections. Spread evenly and leave it for 2 to 3 hours and wash off with plain water.