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Henna alone turns grey hair bright copper-orange, not brown or black. To colour greys naturally, apply henna first to lay a warm base, then indigo on top: the two-step method. Greys take colour slowly, so the shade deepens over the first two or three applications, then you only touch up roots every 3 to 4 weeks.
Want both powders in one set? The Natural Henna + Indigo Combo packs them separately for exactly this method.
Shade chart: henna and indigo timings for grey hair
| Shade you want | Henna | Then indigo | Rounds on greys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm to medium brown | 2–3 hours | 30–45 minutes | 1–2 |
| Dark brown | 3–4 hours | About 1 hour | 2 |
| Near black | 3–4 hours | 1.5–2 hours | 2–3, a few days apart |
| Root touch-up | 2–3 hours, roots only | About 1 hour, roots only | Every 3–4 weeks |
These are starting points, not guarantees. Hair texture, how much white you have and your water all change the result. Note what you did each time and adjust the indigo time in the next round.
Why greys need henna and indigo, not henna alone
Henna is a leaf powder that stains hair with a warm red-orange pigment. On dark hair that shows as a subtle reddish glow. On grey and white hair there is no natural pigment underneath, so henna shows its true colour: bright copper. Our guide on whether henna turns hair orange explains this in detail.
Indigo is a different plant with a deep blue pigment. Layered over a henna base, the blue combines with the orange and moves the shade towards brown or black. Indigo on its own tends to look patchy or greenish-blue on white hair because it has no warm base to sit on. Henna lays the base; indigo deepens it.
Both are plant powders. Our henna and indigo contain no PPD, no metallic salts and no synthetic dyes, a common concern with box dyes and so-called 'black henna'. How the plant route compares with other options is in PPD-free natural hair colour for grey hair.
The two-step method for grey coverage
Do a patch test on a small area 48 hours before your first full application.
Step 1: Henna
1
Mix. Mix Natural Henna with warm water (or a mildly acidic liquid such as lemon water or tea) to a yoghurt-like paste. Cover and rest it a few hours so the colour releases. Ratios are in how to mix henna.
2
Apply. Work section by section on clean, dry or slightly damp hair, covering every grey strand fully.
3
Wait. Wrap your hair and leave 2 to 4 hours. Greys usually need the longer end.
4
Rinse. Plain water until it runs clear. No shampoo at this stage.
Step 2: Indigo
1
Mix fresh. Mix Natural Indigo with warm water to a smooth paste and use it straight away; indigo loses strength quickly once mixed.
2
Apply. Same day, over the rinsed, still-damp hair, section by section.
3
Wait and rinse. Leave 1 to 2 hours, then rinse with plain water. Skip shampoo for 48 hours while the colour deepens.
For the full black-shade routine, read henna then indigo for natural black.
How many applications greys really need
| Application | What greys usually look like |
|---|---|
| First | Copper or warm brown. Most greys are coloured, but not yet deep |
| Second and third | The shade deepens and evens out as more pigment layers on |
| After that | Fairly stable; refresh roots and any faded patches only |
Colour keeps darkening for a day or two after you rinse as the pigment oxidises. Judge the result on day two, not at the sink.
Root touch-ups between colours
- Apply henna to the roots only, leave 2 to 3 hours, and rinse.
- Follow with indigo on the same roots for about an hour.
- Pull the mix through the lengths only occasionally, when the shade has faded.
Most people touch up roots every 3 to 4 weeks, depending on how fast their hair grows and how much white they have. If your hair carries box dye from before, read henna on chemically coloured hair first, and if you are still choosing a product, see which natural hair colour to choose.
Quick answers
Does henna cover grey hair on its own?
Henna colours grey hair, but the result is copper-orange. For brown or black, follow henna with indigo.
Can I use henna and indigo on white hair?
Yes. White hair takes henna strongly, which is why the orange is so visible, and indigo on top moves it to brown or black. Expect it to build over a few applications.
Can I mix henna and indigo together?
You can, for brown. On greys the two-step method usually gives a deeper, more even result than one mixed paste.
Will my grey hair turn black after one application?
Not usually. Greys colour gradually, so the shade deepens over the first two or three applications.
How is this different from chemical hair dye?
Henna and indigo are plant powders that coat the hair with pigment, with no PPD, ammonia or peroxide. Our powders are pure leaf, triple-sifted and batch-coded, and our henna is single-origin from Sojat.
Everything for grey coverage, in one kit
Single-origin Sojat henna and pure indigo, packed separately for the two-step method. No PPD, no metallic salts, no synthetic dyes.
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