Overview

Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) is a herb that belongs to a species of the bean family. It is one of the oldest known dyes that was used extensively as a natural colouring agent and medicine. It is an indigenous plant to Asia and parts of Africa. Indigo powder is obtained from the crushed leaves of the plant that serves as organic dye not only for hair but for all types of fabrics. Indigo was valued as a precious good and referred to as ‘blue gold’. Over the time, people discovered the use of indigo to colour hair naturally and the dye became famous as Indigo hair colour.

Benefits

Indigo powder serves as a powerful natural remedy for hair fall, helping to strengthen hair follicles and reduce hair loss. With regular use, it can address baldness, enhance hair volume, and encourage growth. When mixed with hair oil, it nourishes the scalp, preventing issues like dryness, greasiness, and dandruff. Additionally, it fights scalp infections and helps avoid fungal problems, contributing to a healthier scalp.

Indigo powder also revitalizes dull and brittle hair, bringing back its natural shine and thickness. It provides a soothing effect on the scalp, delivering a cooling and refreshing sensation, and is particularly effective in reversing premature greying. Unlike chemical dyes, indigo powder safely enhances hair color without causing harm. When combined with henna, it offers a range of shades, such as brown, mahogany, and light brown.

How To Use

As indigo powder is a blue dye, applying it directly to the hair will leave a bright blue tint. Thus, to get darker shades like brown or black, you need to prime hair with henna treatment before using indigo powder.

Follow the below steps to colour your hair black:

Treatment With Henna.

In a bowl soak henna powder with black tea or black coffee concoction overnight
Add yogurt or egg for additional conditioning
Apply the henna paste on clean hair and let it stay for 45 minutes
Rinse thoroughly with water, do not use shampoo.

Step 2 Treatment With Indigo

After rinsing the hair, allow it to dry
Mix indigo powder in water to form a fine paste
Apply on the hair with one section at a time, right from the roots to the ends and apply the remaining paste all over the head. Allow it to stay for 45 minutes to 2 hours to get a rich black tinge.
Wear a shower cap to avoid spilling of the dye
Rinse thoroughly with water
Wash your hair with a mild shampoo the next day.