Add 3-4 drops of lime juice to the henna paste before applying and mix well.
Apply henna paste on hair and keep for minimum 1 hour
Wash of henna from the hair with water. Do not apply shampoo
Henna applied hair after washing.
A good henna will give a bright orange color. Any other shades like Brownish, Reddish orange can be assumed that the henna is adulterated. Indigo works only on unadulterated henna.
* Clean a small area of skin either behind the ear or the inner surface of the forearm.
* Apply a small quantity of the indigo paste.
* After about 2 to 4 hours gently wash the area with soap and water.
* If no irritation or inflammation is apparent, it is safe to use.