What is Henna Leaves (Mehndi)?
Lawsonia inermis has been used for hair and skin across Pakistan for centuries. Dried leaves are powdered and mixed into a paste for colouring, or used in small amounts in herbal products for conditioning.
What does Henna Leaves (Mehndi) do for hair?
- Coats hair for added body and shine
- Natural reddish colour when used as a full paste
- Conditions hair in herbal washes and oils
- Plant-based alternative to chemical dyes
What does the research say?
Henna’s colouring and coating effects are well understood. It is not a treatment for hair loss.
How do you use Henna Leaves (Mehndi) on hair?
- Find a small amount in OrganicCare Herbal Hair Shampoo and Herbal Hair Oil (not enough to colour most hair).
- For colour, mix pure henna powder with water and leave for 2–4 hours.
- Wear gloves; it stains skin and nails.
Who should be careful?
- Avoid "black henna" products containing PPD, which can cause serious skin reactions.
- Henna can change the result of later chemical colouring or bleaching — tell your stylist.
