To use Patanjali Kesh Kanti Herbal Mehndi Natural Black effectively, you’ll want to follow a few steps to get the best results for your hair. Start by making sure your hair and scalp are clean. Washing your hair with a mild shampoo and avoiding any conditioner beforehand is a good practice since conditioners can sometimes create a barrier, hindering the mehndi’s absorption.
For mixing, open the Mehndi packet and put the powder into a non-metallic bowl. Add enough lukewarm water to make a smooth and lump-free paste. Let it sit for about 30 minutes – this helps the natural dyes become more effective. While waiting, you can part your hair into sections to ease the application later.
When applying, use gloves to avoid staining your hands. Begin at the roots and work your way to the tips, ensuring every strand is covered. You may want to use a brush or your fingers to apply and distribute the paste evenly. Once applied, gently pile your hair on top of your head or cover with a shower cap to keep it in place.
Keep the mehndi on for about 2 hours. This duration should allow for good color uptake and for the herbal ingredients to benefit your hair. Rinsing can be done with plain water – use lukewarm water and take your time to remove all the Mehndi paste thoroughly. Avoid shampooing immediately; instead, wait at least 24 hours to let the color set better and give the herbal elements more time to nourish your hair.
The natural black shade can indeed darken your hair incrementally, especially with consistent use. It’s important to remember that natural products like mehndi may not give a very strong immediate color like chemical hair dyes, working more subtly.
This Mehndi, apart from staining, provides conditioning benefit, strengthens the hair and may aid in reducing hair thinning over time. It’s friendly to your hair constitution and should not upset your dosha balance, provided you follow the steps accurately and avoid excessive use. If thinning persists or worsens, consulting an Ayurvedic physician might be beneficial as there could be underlying dosha imbalances needing attention.
