Henna Hair Treatment for Strength and Color + Photos

GuideHennaApplying to the scalp

Henna application on hairHenna has been a traditional method used by grandmothers to strengthen and beautify their hair. The full and thick appearance of their hair likely comes from using henna. Nowadays, more people are becoming aware of its beneficial properties for hair.

Henna makes hair fuller, softer, shinier, thicker, and stronger, so it’s best to use henna for hair strengthening because it’s natural and packed with benefits.

Benefits of henna for hair

Henna is very different from hair dye; it gives hair a copper, orange, or red color depending on your natural hair color, and the longer it stays on, the redder it gets. Henna is natural and doesn’t damage hair like chemical dyes do; instead, it strengthens the hair.

Instructions for preparing henna:

Mix henna powder with tea orcoffeeand add a littleyogurtto it. Then cover the container and let it sit in a warm place for a few hours.

Henna forstrengthening hairand beautifying it

First, apply petroleum jelly to the hairline and parting areaPetroleum jellyto prevent staining your face. Then, wear gloves and start applying henna to the hair. Divide your hair into small sections and start from the front.

Begin by applying henna to the roots of the hair and the scalp, then extend it through the lengths of your hair. Ensure that every part of your hair is saturated with henna, so take a generous amount and apply it carefully. Repeat this patiently until the entire head and hair are completely covered in henna.

Guide to henna application on hair

After applying henna, cover your head with something like a plastic bag and wear a cap on top to prevent henna from dripping. Henna should stay on your hair for at least 4 hours; if possible, you can let it remain overnight.

Coloring hair with henna

Important tips for henna application

• Wear gloves when applying henna to your hair
• Apply petroleum jelly to the areas near the roots before applying henna
• To darken the hair, usemustard oilas well