1. Mix the indigo powder, henna powder, and hot water (this must be done in a separate dish).

• Mix the indigo powder, henna powder, and hot water (this must be done in a separate dish).

To make at least one tablespoon of the mixture:

• 1 tablespoon indigo powder

• 1 tablespoon henna powder (or less if you have fine hair)

• Enough lukewarm water to make a thick paste that will clump when you squeeze it between your fingers

2. Let the paste sit for a few minutes.

Let the paste sit for a few minutes.

After you have mixed all of the ingredients together, let the paste sit for a few minutes so that it can soak in the henna powder and hot water. Letting your henna powder sit will create a more even color on your hair, and also help to prevent any staining of surfaces or clothing near where you are mixing your paste.

3. Apply the mixture to clean damp hair.

• Apply the mixture to clean damp hair.

The recipe calls for mixing the indigo powder, henna powder, and hot water. After doing that, apply it to your hair as a shampoo/conditioner (it’s fine if it gets on your scalp). Wrap your head with plastic wrap and let it sit for two hours before washing out thoroughly with warm water.

4. Wrap your hair with plastic wrap.

• Wrap your hair with plastic wrap.
• Use a towel if you don’t have any plastic wrap handy, or look for a shower cap in the bathroom cabinet and use that instead.
• If you like to keep things natural, then wrapping your head in a plastic bag will work just fine too!

5. Let the solution stay on your hair for 2 hours and then wash out thoroughly with warm water.

You can leave the solution on your hair for as long as you want, but 2 hours is the minimum recommended time. If you’re using this method to achieve a deep blue color, it is best to let it sit for at least 4 hours.

If you have thick or curly hair, allow more time for processing since there will be more surface area of hair touching the dye mixture.

After leaving indigo in your hair, wash out thoroughly with warm water. You may also use conditioner after washing out all traces of indigo powder if desired.

You can use indigo powder on your hair!

You can use indigo powder on your hair!

Indigo powder is a natural dye that’s been used for centuries. It’s made from the leaves of the indigo plant and has been used by many cultures over time to dye fabrics and even food items. But did you know that it can also be used as a natural hair dye? With this knowledge in hand, you can apply indigo powder to your locks and enjoy a new shade (or two) of blue. Here are some tips for getting started:

• Mix up a batch of indigo powder solution using warm water, lemon juice or vinegar (to help with pH balance), and salt (to help with lather). Put this into an old spray bottle or something similar that won’t leak all over your bathroom floor when you’re mixing up the mixture.
• Spray this mixture onto clean dry hair until it’s saturated but not dripping wet — more like damp than soaked through — then massage gently from roots down through ends until everything feels saturated evenly throughout your head of tresses.* Let sit for 30 minutes before rinsing out well with cool water; repeat if desired.* If needed, shampoo well afterwards so there’s no lingering residue left behind on strands after washing away excess dye.* Enjoy those beautiful blues!