{"title":"Hair Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenna, indigo and the two together. No ammonia, no PPD, and a method that takes patience rather than chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hair-dye-for-black-hair","title":"Natural Black Hair Dye – Henna \u0026 Indigo Based, No Ammonia or PPD","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural black hair dye made from plant powders — henna and indigo — with no ammonia, no PPD and no peroxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical dyes work fast but damage the hair shaft and can cause scalp burning and allergic reactions. Plant dyes take longer but condition the hair while colouring it, and you can repeat them every few weeks with no cumulative damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy natural dye:\u003cbr\u003e- No ammonia, PPD or peroxide\u003cbr\u003e- No scalp burning or allergic reaction\u003cbr\u003e- Conditions and strengthens hair while colouring\u003cbr\u003e- Safe to repeat every 3-4 weeks\u003cbr\u003e- Fades gradually with no harsh regrowth line\u003cbr\u003e- Covers grey effectively when used correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use:\u003cbr\u003eMix the powder with warm water into a thick paste. Apply to clean, towel-dried hair section by section. Leave for 2-3 hours. Rinse with water only — do not shampoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not shampoo for 48 hours after. The colour deepens over the following two days as it oxidises. Do not judge the result on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor deeper black and full grey coverage, use the two-step henna-then-indigo method. See our blog on henna and indigo for the full process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso works on beards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Henna (Lawsonia inermis) and indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) powders. No PPD, no ammonia, no metallic salts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740155527465,"sku":"","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/100_Gram_1.png?v=1748932737"},{"product_id":"rajasthani-mehndi-powder","title":"Rajasthani Mehndi Powder – Triple Refined Henna | 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTriple refined henna from Rajasthan — the same mehndi used for hands at weddings, sifted fine enough to go through hair without grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenna strengthens hair better than almost anything you can buy. It coats and binds to the keratin, which is why hair feels thicker after, and the colour is a by-product of the same chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much You Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort hair\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder length\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong hair\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200g or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the powder with warm water in a \u003cstrong\u003enon-metal bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e to a thick, yoghurt-like paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover and rest it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hours minimum, twelve hours maximum. This is the dye release and skipping it is why henna sometimes does nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply to clean, dry, product-free hair in sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with a shower cap. \u003cstrong\u003eLeave 60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, longer for a deeper colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse with water only. No shampoo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shampooing the same day strips the colour before it has settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampoo the next day if you need to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a Deeper Colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour keeps developing for 48 hours after rinsing, so judge it on day three, not on the day. For a richer result, mix with strong black tea or coffee instead of water, and add two tablespoons of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amla-powder\"\u003eamla powder\u003c\/a\u003e — which also takes the dryness out of a henna session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor black or dark brown rather than red, you need \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rajasthani-indigo-powder\"\u003eindigo\u003c\/a\u003e in a second step. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hair-dye-for-black-hair\"\u003eready henna and indigo dye\u003c\/a\u003e does both in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHonest Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenna is permanent. It does not wash out and it grows out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use it over chemically coloured or bleached hair without a strand test first — the result can be unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure henna gives red to copper. Anything sold as \"black henna\" that colours in one step contains something that is not henna, and that something is often PPD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g · Triple refined, no GMO, no additives\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso used for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hands and feet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strand test and patch test before first use. Use a non-metal bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airtight and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740195963177,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/43_b5246459-8803-4090-840c-1f44f6985904.png?v=1748931384"},{"product_id":"rajasthani-indigo-powder","title":"Rajasthani Indigo Powder for Natural Black Hair – 100% Pure","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndigo powder is the natural way to get black hair without ammonia, PPD or peroxide. Ours is pure Indigofera tinctoria, finely sifted, with strong dye release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigo on its own produces a blue dye that will not hold on hair. Used after henna, it turns henna's orange into a rich, natural black. This two-step method is what gives full grey coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy natural dye:\u003cbr\u003e- No ammonia, no peroxide, no PPD\u003cbr\u003e- No scalp burning or allergic reaction\u003cbr\u003e- Conditions hair instead of damaging it\u003cbr\u003e- Safe to repeat every 3-4 weeks with no cumulative damage\u003cbr\u003e- Fades gradually with no harsh regrowth line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use — the two-step method for black hair:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 1 — Henna. Mix henna powder with warm water into a thick paste. Cover and leave 6-8 hours for dye release. Apply to clean, towel-dried hair. Leave 2-3 hours. Rinse with water only, no shampoo. Your hair will look orange at this stage — this is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 2 — Indigo. Mix indigo powder with warm water and half a teaspoon of salt into a paste. Use it within 15-20 minutes — indigo loses its dye quickly once mixed. Apply to the damp henna-treated hair. Leave 1.5-2 hours. Rinse with water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not shampoo for 48 hours. The colour deepens to black over the next two days as the indigo oxidises. Do not judge the result on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor brown instead of black, mix henna and indigo together — 2:1 for light brown, 1:1 for medium, 1:2 for dark brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso works on beards using the same method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 200g\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: 100% pure Indigofera tinctoria leaf powder. No PPD, no metallic salts, no chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740208316713,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/100_Gram_3.png?v=1748933058"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/collections\/hair-colour.oembed","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}