How to make henna hair pack
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firstly, to prepare the tea decoction, in a saucepan take 2 cup water.
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add 2 tbsp tea powder, 1 tsp methi, and 5 cloves.
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boil for 5 minutes or until the strong decoction is attainer.
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cool the decoction slightly, and strain into iron kadai.
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add 1 cup henna powder, 2 tbsp shikakai powder, and ½ lemon juice.
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mix well making sure there are no lumps.
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cover and keep aside for 8 hours.
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after 8 hours, the hair pack has changed color to a darker shade. mix well.
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add 2 tbsp curd and mix well forming a smooth consistency.
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you can use gloves to apply the henna hair pack to your hair.
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make sure to rinse the hair in warm water after 2 hours for best results.
How to make henna hair oil
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firstly, in a large iron kadai take 2 cup of coconut oil.
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add 1 tsp methi, 2 tbsp kalonji seeds, 5 cloves, and a few curry leaves.
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stir and get the oil to boil keeping the flame on low.
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the curry leaves will turn crisp and all the flavors will be infused into the oil.
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now add 2 tbsp henna powder and continue to stir.
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simmer until the dark color is attained without burning.
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cool completely, or rest in iron kadai for 8 hours to get better results.
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now strain the oil using a clean muslin cloth.
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finally, henna hair oil is ready to apply to the hair.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to use iron kadai for best results. as iron interacts with the henna and helps darken it, so when you apply it onto your hair, the mixture will help darken grey hair naturally.
- also, make sure to rinse in warm water without using any shampoo.
- additionally, the hair oil can also be prepared using mustard oil or sesame oil.
- finally, henna hair oil and henna hair pack is very good natural hair nourishment.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/mehandi-hair-pack-recipe-henna-hair-oil/