Indigo is a natural dye that is obtained from the plant Indigofera tinctoria. It’s rich, dark blue in color and is mainly used for dyeing clothes, especially denim. In fact, it is known to be one of the oldest dyes to be used for textile dyeing and printing. However, it is now also being used in combination with henna as a natural hair dye. Interestingly, indigo offers some great benefits for your hair when used appropriately. So, let’s take a look, shall we?

What Are The Advantages Of Using Indigo?

• It is an all-natural hair dye that does not harm your hair in any way.
• When mixed with henna, it gives your hair a rich brown color.
• When applied over henna treated hair, it gives a lush black color.
• Regular use of indigo on hair can treat and prevent premature greying.
• Indigo hair oil stimulates new hair growth and prevents scalp infections.
• Indigo hair oil also treats dandruff and conditions your hair.

Who knew this largely obscure natural hair dye could offer such a wide range of benefits, right? Well, now that you do, let’s look at how you can color your hair black using henna and indigo!

• Natural source of vitamin C
• It stimulates hair follicles thus promoting hair growth
• It also helps to straighten and strengthen the hair.
• Stimulates hair growth and enhances hair color.
• It also prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff
• More you use amla, the darker your natural hair color will gradually get.

Shikakai is rich in vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin D and other micronutrients, and nourishes the hair follicles to promote hair growth.

• It is a mild cleanser, it doesn’t strip the scalp of its natural oils.
• It fights dandruff.

• It is beneficial to reduce the burning sensation.
• It also imparts fair complexion to the skin and alleviates the pain and swelling.
• It is extremely useful for smooth, silky and healthy hair.
• The herb exerts calming and soothing effect on mind because of its sattvika attribute.
• It works as a tranquillizer and a mild sedative, hence, is beneficial in mental stress, hypertension, insomnia and headache.
• It is one of the tonics useful in enhancing the memory.

• Improves the skin complexion.
• It also relieves the itching, burning and redness of the skin.

• It is used as a beauty treatment for re-growing hair, fighting dandruff and scalp conditions, Balding and Hair Growth.
• The entire fenugreek plant, also known as methi in India, is useful, but the seeds are especially useful in treating follicular problems. The seeds contain hormone antecedents that enhance hair growth the herb is also a great source of protein and nicotinic acid, which are both extremely important in strengthening and rebuilding hair follicles.
• An excellent dandruff remedy.
• Ability to boost hair follicle growth and even make straight hair look fuller, have more body and even add a little curl to it. This is because the herb supposedly helps reduce breakage and drying, which permits moisture to easily infiltrate the hair and alter its form.
• It makes hair smooth and shiny.

• Cures lice problem due to the smell of Lavender.
• Hair regrowth
• Nourish the hair.
• Lavender helps stimulate growth and balance oil production and improves circulation for hair growth.
• Hair will be shiny and fragrant.

• It gives excellent results in skin diseases and premature graying of hair.
• Boost hair growth and impart black color to the hair.
• The herb is used in various eye ailments.

• Licorice can help prevent hair loss
• Good for Headches