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I used this in the 2 step process. My henna was the Godrej Nupur Mehendi Powder 9 Herbs Blend, 150-gram mixed with warm Goya coconut milk first. Then I followed up with Zenia Indigo Powder(almost the whole 100g pack), 1 tbsp of sea salt, almost hot water(helps the salt dissolve), 3 tsp of the Nupur henna, and 1 tsp of Guar Gum Powder(this helps make the mixture smoother). Mixed then let sit for 10 min till a blue/deep green glaze formed on the top. Applied to my hair(natural African American hair) and let darken for up to 1 hr 30 min. This was easy to rinse out with water first. Then I did another rinse with moisturizing conditioner. I reached a dark color leaning towards a rich black. It did get darker the next day and I was happy with the color and coverage. My goal is to cover the gray mostly in the front half of my head.
I have applied this at home and recently talked my hairdresser into applying the 2 step so I could get better coverage. It is hard to do by myself and I found I was not getting the back of my head well. I find that in 3 weeks it fades to a brownish red. I do the 2 step to the roots by week 6 because I don't like seeing my gray.
This product arrived in a good timeframe from this vendor. I was using another vendor for Indigo and then their Indigo Powder went up higher than I wanted to pay. After searching I found my Henna(Godrej Nupur Mehendi Powder 9 Herbs Blend, 150-gram 3 PACK) and Zenia Indigo from this seller for less than $15. It seems the price may vary if the stock is low. But overall ordering from this store for these products is fitting my budget. I am pleased with this purchase and will order again.
So I am a male with black hair with some gray at temples and at the nape of my neck. I use henna regularly to give my a hair a nice dark golden brown shade.
I tried a different indigo product 2 years ago and it did not do much to the hair. It could be the product or maybe I did not follow all the instructions.
I decided to giver USAWHR Indigo Powder a try. I first applied henna and then applied Indigo right after washing away henna. I had soaked Indigo for 15 minutes prior to application along with a table spoon of salt.
The results were amazing and beat my expectations ! My hair got a jet black/indigo shade that looked very natural and deep.
For kicks I also applied left over Indigo to my chest (I have some grey there) without applying henna. The results were really good there as well, even though I had not applied henna.
I highly recommend this product. However one must follow proper instructions for applying henna and indigo.
For henna I boil dried pomegranate peels and a black tea teabag in a cast iron wok. I then let it become lukewarm and add henna to a consistency of thick paste and let it soak it overnight.
I am of Indian origin and so I am quite familiar with henna as it has been used widely in India since ancient times.
As for the smell, I like natural smells and to me henna and indigo smells are not a problem. I hate nasty deods & flowery colognes ! Furthermore the natural smell will go away in a day or so.
5-stars all the way ...
This is by far the best method for turning hair black WITHOUT any allergic reaction. I saw that many colors in stores contain chemicals like PPD which is very dangerous. I found that Zenia products don’t contain any chemicals which is why I bought this to dye my hair black. I have tried several henna & herbal products in the market. Nothing came close to what this indigo powder did to turn my grey hair’s black. I purchased indigo powder along with henna powder to achieve black hair.
Here are the steps I followed to achieve black hair:
Step 1: Applying Zenia Henna Powder
I mixed the henna with warm water and lemon juice until I had a pudding like paste. I covered the mixture with a plastic wrap and left it overnight. I started to apply the henna throughout my hair and wrapped hair with a shower cap after. I allowed the henna to sit in my hair for 3 hours before I washed it off. (Did not use shampoo or conditioner)
Step 2: Applying Zenia Indigo Powder
I mixed the indigo powder with warm water until I got a thick paste. I let the paste to sit for 5-10 minutes ONLY (indigo shouldn’t sit for longer than that). I applied the indigo paste the same way I applied henna on my hair. I allowed the paste to sit for 3 hours. Finally I rinsed out the indigo with just water. It is recommended to not use shampoo or conditioner for the next 1-2 days.
The black color took 1-2 days to fully develop. Don’t get scared as your hair might be slightly green at first.
I used this for the first time in conjunction with the 100g Zenaida Pure Henna Powder BAQ Henna Hair Color also sold on Amazon. As an African American male with just a few grey hairs but a head of long (for a guy) hair (about 5") I was looking for something to color my hair without chemicals. I used this after an 8-hour treatment with the henna to great results.
The package does say to leave it on the hair for 3-5 hours. I left it on for 8 hours. I'm waiting to see how long this color lasts for me. However, I already plan on using both products again when the time comes.
it gave me JET BLACK HAIR that was previously auburn. I want to start off by saying in order for this to properly dispose the right color(black) you have to follow the instructions to the T. Prior to using this product, hair must be colored first with a henna powder. Down side of this product is that it doesn't completely wash out the first time, second and maybe third. But it doesn't cause any irritation or damage to your hair(at least i haven't experienced it yet). other downside is it stains your tub(mercilessly). Be prepared for a hard and long scrubbing even with bleach or baking soda. Overall it's an awesome and safe way to get jet black hair:)
Feature Product
- 100% Pure Indig Powder for Hair Indigoferra Tinctoria - 100grams pack
- Natural hair Dye to Color your Hair Black
- Apply Henna to Your Hair First and then Indigo For Better Results
- No Chemicals or PPD
Description
Zenia Pure Indigo is a natural dye used to color your hair and beard naturally, Indigo is safe to use because it is derived from a plant. Our indigo is finely sifted AND is also fresh with no chemicals or ppd.
I color my hair for gray coverage with Henna and use Indigo to tone down the red. When I get ready to apply the henna, I mix a small batch of indigo and let it sit while I take a shower and wash my hair before starting the henna application. After I get out of the shower, I mix the indigo straight in the henna. Then I put the mixture in my hair and leave it in for 2 hours.
I am very satisfied with the results. It looks very natural.
This stuff works quite well. Previously I had been using the Lush henna bars, which are super messy, but decided to try the old school method of hennaing and compare. Well, old school works better and lasts longer! I henna'd my hair with Jamila one week prior, wore my hair in twists and then three days ago untwisted my hair, washed it and then put the indigo on and covered in saran wrap (just indigo, warm water and salt. I was too tired to get fancy with it). I left it on three hours, then rinsed it out with water only. It came out very dark, and my greys (I'm 20% grey) went from flame red to dark brown. It's been three days since and the greys are now dark dark brown, with the rest of my hair almost jet black. Next time I will mix it with the henna because I wasn't aiming for it to be this dark. Looks nice though, and I just ordered three more packets of the 2012 crop (yeah it's a bit old but it works and you gotta go with the crop that works for you).
It didn't dry out my hair at all, and I am prone to dry hair.
I was very pleased with my purchase of the Indigo. I did this as a two step process using another brand henna to achieve a rich black color. I am a relaxed 4b type, african-american with high porosity hair. After using the henna, which sat for an hour on my hair, I rinsed, and mixed together 1 tsp. of sea salt with the Indigo powder and added some green tea that I let steep just long enough while I rinsed out my henna. I added that and nothing else, and let it sit for an hour without heat; then I sat under a hooded dryer for 40 more minutes with heat, and rinsed. I used a cowash, and deep conditioned with a good moisturizing conditioner, glycerin, honey, and full fat yogurt mixed with olive oil. I sat under a hooded dryer for 30 minutes to get a deep condition and rinsed. My hair was incredibly soft and had a nice deep black color. Was so excited to see such wonderful results! Will definitely purchase this indigo again!
I tried this after a henna treatment on my hair in the previous week.I once did try a combination henna(not just mixing the 2 powders since they have different dye release times) but letting the henna sit for 8 hrs, the indigo for 10 min the next day but I wasn't too happy with the way it colored my hair.Not as dark as I wanted it to be. But treating your hair with henna first then washing it off and a week later treating with indigo helps me get the dark color that I'm looking for,
Since it does have a tendency to dry hair, I sometimes apply coconut oil before I apply indigo and that seems to help with not causing dryness.
I have used Zenia indigo for years. It comes well packaged. The powder is fine and consistent so it is easy to use. I combine it with henna to get the perfect Auburn highlights to cover my white. My hair is black so the auburn is much better than the pure henna red.
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