Henna is used from hiding white hair to colour hair. Now where is pure mehndi available in the market? In this case, the hair becomes dry by its use. There was a time when henna was prepared at home from henna leaves; its colour was very thick.

In summer, henna is mostly used in hair. If your hair also becomes dry after applying henna, then today we have brought some tips for you, which will not be a problem by trying.

Do this work before applying henna

Applying oil not only keeps the hair healthy, but its use also reduces dryness. Apply oil to hair before applying henna. Applying oil does not make hair dry. Massage the hair with lukewarm oil.

What to mix in henna, so that the hair does not dry

While preparing henna paste, you should mix mustard or olive oil in it. These oils work to reduce the dryness of the hair. In this case, after applying henna, your hair will not become dry. Also, the use of olive oil makes the hair shiny. Add only 3-4 teaspoons of oil to the henna paste. The quantity should not be more than this.

What happens when you apply curd to your hair?

Curd is used on both skin and hair. Hair becomes soft by applying curd. Do you also wash your hair with shampoo immediately after henna? This should not be done. Hair becomes drier with shampoo. Curd can be used to reduce the dryness of hair after applying henna.

How to make a hair mask with curd

  • To make a hair mask, mix coconut or olive oil in curd.
  • If you have oily hair, you can also mix lemon juice.
  • Mix everything well.
  • Now apply this pack to your hair and after half an hour wash your hair with shampoo.
  • The use of curd will make the hair soft.

Mix these things in mehndi

After applying henna, your hair does not become dry, for this, you should add egg yolk to the henna. Egg nourishes the hair as well as makes it soft. An egg is also beneficial for bringing shine to the hair. Keep in mind that applying egg causes hair to smell. In this case, apply curd in the hair, so that it does not stink. Wash the hair at least two to three times after applying the egg. Hair won't smell in one wash.

How to make hair rinse for dry hair

Use a hair rinse to reduce the dryness of hair. After applying henna, you should wash your hair with rice water. Rice water helps in hair growth by making it shiny.

How to make hair rinse with rice?

  • First of all, clean the rice thoroughly with water, so that the dirt of the rice gets cleaned.
  • To make hair rinse, soak a handful of rice in a cup of water overnight.
  • Next morning separate the water from the rice and keep it overnight to ferment.
  • Wash hair with this water after applying henna the next day.
  • When the hair is dry properly, then you can use shampoo in the hair.

Note: Henna should not be applied to the hair for a long time. 1 hour is enough for colouring. Applying henna to the hair for longer than this makes it dry. Also, do not apply henna to hair during winter.

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