8 Ingredients To Add In Mehndi For Naturally Black Hair

By Yashika Goel
10 May 2025, 14:00 IST

Are you tired of using chemical hair dyes on your hair? Mehndi is an age-old, natural and homemade remedy to cover grey hair. Tap to read five DIY mendi hair dyes.

Indigo powder

Combine 1-2 tablespoons of indigo, 1-2 tablespoons of mehndi, two tablespoons of coconut oil, and water. Apply this for 2-3 hours and rinse with normal water.

Coffee

Mix one cup of black coffee, two tablespoons of mehndi, half a cup of coconut oil and water. Apply this paste for 2-3 hours for a natural dark hue.

Amla powder

Make a paste of two tablespoons of amla powder, two tablespoons of brahmi powder, two tablespoons of mehndi, and water. Apply this mixture to darken your hair naturally.

Beetroot juice

Mix beetroot juice with coconut oil and two tablespoons of mehndi and apply this to your hair for 30-40 minutes. This will give a reddish hue to your hair strands.

Clove powder

Make a paste of two tablespoons of clove powder, two tablespoons of mehndi, and water. Apply this mixture to darken your hair naturally.

Black tea

Brew black tea and cool it down to room temperature. Mix this with 2-3 tablespoons of mendi and apply it for 2-3 hours. This helps give a darker shade of black.

Information credits

This information is taken from the trusted health website, Healthline. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test before applying anything directly to your hair.