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Read about the history of mehndi.
Mehndi History
For millions of people in India and Middle East,
mehendi is the preferred way of dyeing hair. It makes the color of the
hair reddish and also conditions them. A natural dyer, it never harms
the hair like synthetic dyes. It helps in getting hair getting rid of
dandruff, making them easier to manage and strengthen them.
Adding More Colors
Mehendi is naturally red. Addition of walnut plant dye or coffee can
make it brown. You can ad chamomile, saffron, or senna to dye your hair
blonde. Pure mehendi helps one gain a natural red color. Those who
already have red hair will have a boost of color. Brunettes will get an
auburn color, thanks to mehendi, but those with a full head of grey hair
will get orange hair.
How Much to Buy
You need to buy 100 grams of mehendi if you have short hair, 200 grams
for collar length hair, 300 grams for shoulder hair, and 500 grams for
waist length hair. Mehendi is available in prepared form or in a powder
which comes with directions on how to prepare.
Take Assistance
Applying mehendi yourselves could be messy. So you better take someone's
assistance. Put a towel on your shoulders. Ask your aid to wear plastic
gloves. It will keep her clean.
After Applying
Cover your hair in saran wrap or a shower cap. Wait for a few hours.
Then wash your hair with cold water and a good conditioner. This will
make your hair glow.
Keep Away From Synthetic Products
When you are through with mehendi, you must avoid any chemical
processing and products, such as chemically straightening them or
perming or putting dye in your hair. This could damage the hair.
Tips
- Avoid wearing light colored clothes while applying mehendi, as it
could spoil your clothes.
- Don't using mehendi on perm hair because mehendi coating does not
allow perm to work well on hair.
- Never use synthetic products on your hair for it could be harmful
for them.
Mehendi in Tradition
In India, mehendi is a way for a bride and groom to get ready for the
marriage. Traditions underlie the use of Mehandi, including wedding
games and legends. A dark mehandi design for both bride and groom
signifies that the two will have a strong relationship. Now Indian
marriage is possible sans mehendi. Fashion-centric ladies even wear
dresses to match their mehendi. Mehendi is considered the symbol of
fertility and prosperity.
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