What can I mix with Mehndi for hair? If you are one of those people who like to apply henna on their hair, then you must be facing some problems. Like some hair falling out after applying henna, white hair turning orange after applying henna, hair becoming dry etc. Now, if cheap dye is used to colour white hair, it becomes the cause of hair fall and many other problems. If expensive hair colour is applied in its place, then it is difficult to understand that apart from applying chemicals to your scalp, it is also very expensive.

In such a situation, it is not easy to get the desired colour from mehndi. In such a situation, if you want a solution to these three problems related to Mehndi, then we tell you some hacks. These hacks will make your work much easier.

What to do if hair falls out after applying henna?

If hair keeps falling out while applying henna to your hair, then you have to keep some things in mind.

  • Start applying mehndi from the middle of the head where the bun is made. Most people start applying henna from the front due to which the hair at the back does not get proper coverage.
  • Do not keep the henna solution too thin or too thick. Its consistency should be the same as that of dosa batter.
  • Always start applying henna from the roots. Mehndi does not cause any harm to the scalp, so do not apply it leaving the roots. There should be complete coverage of all the hair on the head with henna.

What to do if hair becomes dry after applying henna?

While mixing henna, also add a little curd. This is so that the hair can be protected from the dryness of henna. Curd nourishes the hair and its lactic acid is always considered good. Many people mix oil in mehndi which is wrong. Due to the mixing of oil, the colour of the mehndidoes not get absorbed properly in the hair. Along with this, some people apply lemon juice to the hair. This also should not be done. This spoils the health of the hair in the long run. Lemon juice is acidic and hence can damage the scalp. It would be better to add agents like Curd in Mehndi.

What to do if the red colour comes after applying henna?

We tell you two or three different methods with the help of which the colour of mehndi can be changed...

What to do if you want burgundy colour in your hair?

  • If we talk about the colours available in the market, then burgundy colour remains quite popular. In such a situation, this colour can also come from henna.
  • You should always use an iron pan to dissolve henna.
  • While mixing henna, boil 1 teaspoon of tea leaves, two teaspoons of coffee and half a cup of grated beetroot in water.
  • After boiling this mixture for 5 minutes, filter it and then after cooling this water, dissolve the henna.
  • You have to let it soak for at least 5-8 hours and then apply it to the hair.

What to do if you want brown colour in your hair?

  • If you want brown colour in your hair along with henna, then just mix coffee powder.
  • While boiling water, add two spoons of coffee powder and add some catechu along with it.
  • Filter it, then cool it and dissolve henna with that water.
  • You also have to let it soak for at least 5-8 hours.

What to do if you want black colour in your hair?

  • If you want black color in your hair then mix indigo powder along with henna powder.
  • Mix henna with tea leaf water.
  • If the mehndi is 3 tablespoons, add two tablespoons of indigo powder.
  • Mix it well and apply it to your hair.

If you use henna to colour white hair, then you can experiment with different colours in this way.