There are so many different henna powders, how do we choose the one that will work best for us?
There are a few things that are a must when choosing any henna powder:
–Fresh. You must always buy fresh henna powder. If you want a great stain, don’t just grab henna off the shelf (since who knows how long it may have been sitting there) Even from crop to crop you will notice that the freshest henna powder gives the best stain results. After all, doesn’t a chef use the freshest ingredients in the preparation of our meals?
–Body Art Quality. This means that the henna powder is the best quality since they take the leaves from the top of the plant with the most dye content. It also means that it is 100% pure and natural. This term is usually used to describe henna that is also used for body art.
(Please remember that not EVERY henna powder nor herb is body art quality. Ask yourself this: Is this henna powder or herb used as a body art product or really for hair usage? This term is sometimes only used for marketing purposes. Always be well informed.)
–Finely Sifted. None of that dirt, grit, sand, nor sticks help with getting a great staining henna paste. Even if you try to sift it yourself, you lose most of the henna powder you purchased.
–Pure. Must contain no pesticides or chemicals. No PPD nor any other powders or ingredients. Only get 100% pure henna powder.
Now that we have the basics down, now comes the individual henna powders.
Ultimately the highest dyeing henna powder on the market. For both henna for hair clients, and henna artists, by far the best choice of all henna powders for those wanting gorgeous red tones, grey coverage and long lasting henna body art tattoos. This organically certified henna powder is ready to use within 3-4 hours.
Khadija’s personal favorite: Supreme Blend Henna Powder
This henna powder blend was created by Khadija herself bringing the best henna powders together for a creamy, smooth, yet flowy henna paste. She uses this henna powder on all of her clients. We love this powder especially for body art temporary henna tattoos. Can be used on hair as well. Dye release is only 3-4 hours.
Jamila Henna Powder 
Jamila henna powder yields great stains results and comes conveniently packaged in 100 grams foil packages in sealed boxes (when it is stamped with summer crop for body art usage, and is also used for hair). As of more recently dye release is only 8-12 hours for body art tattoos, and 3-4 hours for use on hair, before ready to use. It is a reliable henna powder, but not great if you need henna quick. It has the ultimate best sift of ANY henna powder. It is very popular amonst professional henna artists, and for hair dyeing. It washes out of the hair very easily, and the texture pf the paste is similar to melted chocolate. It yields deep reddish-brown tones for body art and for hair orange-red tones. This henna comes from Pakistan.
Please read our more detailed article on Jamila henna powder.
Organic Rajasthani Indian Henna Powder
In ever increasing popularity, the organic indian henna powder from the Rajasthani Region, is very well balanced. You get dye release in 8-12 hours for body art. So you can start a batch in the morning and have it ready by the evening. The stains results are some of the darkest I have ever seen. Typically reddish tones (burgundy/mahogany) and sometimes near cherry black on skin. For hair it yields a reddish-burgundy tone. For hair usage, this powder we recommend you allow it to sit from 3-4 hours, and then apply onto your hair. It is triple sifted and through nylon cloth. On lighter hair it may come out more orange-copper toned.
Yemeni Henna Powder
Note: Sadly this has been out of stock for quite some time due to political issues within Yemen. Our yemeni henna powder comes from the Sana’a region. It takes 8-12 hours to achieve dye release for body art. For hair, we recommend you allow this henna powder to sit from 3-4 hours before applying it. It is well known for being one of the stringy hennas. This henna powder is now much better sifted (since the 2009 crop), since the company has upgraded its henna processing facilities. Now many more henna artists are using this henna powder. It is absolutely one of the most popular henna powders for hair dyeing, and covers grey very well. It gives the most gorgeous, deep red tones of any other henna powder currently.
A very popular henna powder for both body art and hair, this henna is found in the Western Sahara. It has the quickest dye release. It is best to let this henna sit at least 2-6 hours for body art. For hair usage, only allow to sit for a maximum of 1 to 2 hours and then apply it. The dye can demise quickly if left out too long. It’s not a good henna to freeze as a henna paste. It is also a stringy henna. It has great color, usually very bright and becomes quite dark suddenly (on skin). We usually recommend this henna powder for achieving brown to black tones along with indigo, when used in hair dyeing because the least amount of red tones will show through on your hair. We recommend it because it has a fast dye release, and alone on hair it gives orange to red tones.
We do hope that this guide has been helpful to you, please let us know if you have any concerns or further questions by contacting us directly at info@hennasooq.com. Please shop with us online at : Henna Sooq
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Thank you Subash but we’re based in the USA and henna doesn’t really grow well here. Thanks so much 🙂
Thank you Belle.
I hope we can help. I think I’m replying to two of your replies so I’m sorry if there is any confusion. You can also call us if you prefer at 410-579-4543. To do several tones at once you have to treat your hair as if you’re doing highlights. So by sections is how you’ll have Tok color your hair with varying recipes more then likely.
Hello Claudia!
I believe we spoke via email. I’ll continue with your there. Thanks so much. Speak soon!
Hello! I need some help since I am new with henna … my hair is wavy/curly, dark brown almost black. I would like to dye with henna to obtain a color a little lighter than mine, I would love a chocolate color with reddish tones, I tried once with a mixture of henna and indigo (light mountain medium brown) and my hair got super black . Would it be better to try only with henna? Is it true that I would lose my waves over time? What should I do to avoid this and the dryness? Because my hair is already a bit on the dry side. Thank you!
Hi Denisse. I’d have to say probably only using henna alone would help the color appear lighter tremendously. With indigo it’s going to darken your hair some. Add amla powder to your recipe to maintain volume/wave/curls. Add our aloe vera powder to add moisture to your recipe. We hope this helps.
Welcome! We recommend our Moroccan henna and indigo for hair. You can add the amla and aloe vera powder directly to the henna powder and mix well and then add your liquid. The recipe for this hair tone you’d like can be found here: https://hennablogspot.com/newly-updated-how-to-henna-and-indigo-your-hair/
We hope this helps.
Hello Rosey. What color would you like to achieve on your hair?
I want jet black hair. And to cover grey. My hair is brown. What combination is the best?
The best way to get black tones is to use henna and indigo. With those you would do a two step process. There are instructions right here on our blog as well. Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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Yes but I used just henna and my roots turned orange. When I just do my roots should I use indigo mixed with burgaundy 50/50?
Yes at least 50/50 for a more browner tone.
Hello Layla. Do you usually use body art quality henna powders? Maybe the henna you’re using has dye in it or something else? Is it for skin or hair use?
Hi Khadijah, I have been using henna on my hair, but now after reading your blog it has not been 100% henna, but sold in stores in a box. Moving forward, I would like to use the 100% henna. How long should I wait before I put the henna in my hair after using the store bought? I have 30-40% gray hair and would like for my hair color to be dark brown with reddish brown highlights for the gray. What should I use? Last will I have a problem with the color fading if I use oil or gel in my hair?
Hello Ellen!
You don’t have to wait. Our henna products are safe even with chemical hair treatments. For that tone you could use our organic Rajasthani and indigo for hair. It shouldn’t fade but it’s possible it may if your hair doesn’t hold the henna really well. If your hair is very porous you’ll be good.
It’s primary use was by henna artists. It can be used on both skin and hair as it’s 100% pure henna. It is different then Red Raj. Red Raj is the henna we have yielding the strongest dye content.
Hi, I used the Rajasthani henna ( from henna sooq) on my hair but the color wasn’t red at all. It was more ashy blond. I have black hair with lots of grey. I had used a different henna in my hair that gave it wonderful burgundy highlights before i switched to the one from henna sooq and was disappointed. Is there a particular way to mix this henna to get the burgundy highlights?
Hello Wasima. Our henna powders do require mixing according to the instruction tab found on the products individual page when you added it to cart. It sounds like the henna sat out either overnight or just too long. Can you tell me a little more about your recipe and steps? Please also make sure you use our instructions when using our products to ensure best results. Not all henna is created equally 🙂 Ours has a very strong dye release.
Hello. Yes that would be perfect! You could use henna and it will still give you a little boost and highlight in red tones. Is that okay for you?If so you could use our Jamila henna or Moroccan henna.
Hello Aparna! Our Organic Rajasthani Indian henna would be amazing for you. You may need a little indigo possibly. But maybe not because you only have 30% greys.
Thank you so much Alessandra. So sorry for my delayed reply. I didn’t realize our blog was so backed up with comments. You may need the Moroccan henna. That would be really beautiful. Let me know how its going with your henna hair coloring.