Henna is an age-old remedy to cover and colour grey hair. It also strengthens and nourishes hair follicles. Tap to read DIY henna mask to cover grey hair at home. .
Ingredients
Four tablespoons of natural henna powder, a few black tea leaves, and lemon juice
Soak henna
Soak some natural henna powder overnight. This will give henna its natural colour.
Boil black tea
Take a pan and add a few black tea leaves with water. Let this simmer for a few minutes until water is half left.
Make henna paste
Take the henna paste that has been soaked overnight and add black tea leaves and lemon juice. Combine all of the ingredients to form a smooth paste.
Apply
Section your hair and apply the mask to your tresses using a brush. Leave this for 30 minutes to dry completely.
Rinse
Rinse your hair gently using lukewarm water and a sulphate-free mild shampoo. Nourish your hair with coconut or argan oil.
Information credits
This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Henna can help prevent premature greying of hair.
Conclusion
This is a DIY henna mask to cover grey hair at home. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test before using.