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How to Choose the Right Indigo Powder

How to Choose the Right Indigo Powder

Similarly to henna powders, indigo powders are not all created equally. There are some simple yet important differences between the indigo powders we carry at Henna Sooq. Indigo is an Ayurvedic herb that come marketplaces call “Black Henna” but it’s not henna at all. Indigo is it’s own plant also known as indigofera tinctoria. It’s used as a natural hair colorant used with henna powder to create reddish brown, brown and up to black tones and cover grey hairs. Naturally coloring your hair with henna and indigo will last 4-6 weeks. Your indigo powder should be fresh, finely sifted and contain no additives, chemicals nor PPD. It’s very important to never use indigo alone without first using henna or adding henna paste directly to your indigo paste. Should you use indigo paste by itself on your hair it will give you a greenish hue. Organic Indigo for Hair This indigo is best used to dye what would be considered easy to color hair strands and greys. Typically porous hair is considered easy to color as it easily absorbs dye. When hair is resistant it will be left without any color from the henna nor indigo or left only orange-reddish tinted from the henna with no visible deposit from the indigo. This indigo is organically certified and comes from the same organic farm we purchase and import most of our Indian Ayurvedic herbs from. We recommend using this indigo for creating those reddish brown to brown tones. Some clients can achieve dark brown to black tones but organic indigo doesn’t always work for this and our other indigo works better...
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Support Small and Shop Local with Henna Sooq

Support Small and Shop Local with Henna Sooq

For a little over a year in collaboration with MBDY Movement Arts Academy, we at Henna Sooq have been able to offer our clients our henna for hair and henna body art products along with henna body art services for vacation trips, weddings, cancer healing, henna belly blessings and to bring people together. We want to thank you for your continued support and trust. We would like to invite you to join us this Saturday to celebrate Shop Local on Small Business Saturday 11/26 from 10am to 6pm. Save 20% in studio on all Henna Sooq products. We’re located at 7060 Oakland Mills Rd, Suite K, Columbia, MD 21046. Our team offers amazing classes. I especially love the Bollywood Fitness class and Yoga. Our kids love karate, wrestling club and time on the mat. We always have special events in self defense and Budokon training weekends. Your first class is free! We’ll be seeing a limited number of clients for henna body art services. Book with us at 443-254-0736 by calling or through text....
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Give Thanks!

Give Thanks!

Thank you so much for being apart of and for sharing your henna journey with us! We are so thankful for you ❤️ Thank you for your trust, love and loyalty of over 11 years. I’m grateful to be the brand owner and founder of Henna Sooq. Because of this I am able to give back to my community through natural henna products and beautiful henna body art. My job is to create happiness and bring people of diverse backgrounds together. I’m building bridges and hope to do so for years to come. I’m thankful for my 6 children that I’ve had with my husband Jamal of over 18+ years. Happy for my warm bed and good food. Blessed to live in a country/place (so far) that allows me freedom and comforts that many do not have. Proud to have chosen my own life’s path to be a Muslim and to have faith in my heart and soul. I like being me. I’m happy with who I am and hope to always be the best me I can be. #GiveThanks. What are you thankful for? Enjoy your time with family, friends and loved...
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Give Henna Give Hope: Community Outreach

Give Henna Give Hope: Community Outreach

Give Henna. Give Hope. Do you or someone you know going through a rough time, medical issue or just needs a pick me up? Khadija and the HS Team are about spreading the Henna Love through our new outreach program. ⠀ We pledge to #GiveHenna to those in need through the beauty of henna. To empower, give hope and create smiles. We call out to all henna artists and henna lovers worldwide to pick up your henna and continue to pay it forward in your own communities and #GiveHenna. You can schedule with Khadija for a session at our studio. The MBDY Movement Arts Academy studio is located at 7060 Oakland Mills Rd, Suite K, Columbia, MD 21046. Please contact us through text or by calling 443-254-0736 to share yours or someone you know’s story with us to receive your henna appointment at absolutely no cost. ⠀ We look forward to being apart of your journey and lifting your spirits. From us to you. <3 Subira is a strong, resilient woman who has braved through breast cancer and survived. She continues to spread her wisdom and love to others. This henna crown that I did for Subira was one of the most treasured henna moments and experiences I have had. It’s a blessing and beautiful adornment that brings about healing energy. Share and spread the beauty of a healing Henna Crown with someone you care...
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