4 Ways To Darken Mehendi Naturally
Instead of using dye or other chemically infused Mehendi, try using these kitchen ingredients to darken it naturally.
Mehndi is a huge part of the Indian festivities and culture. The 'Mehndi Function' is considered to be a crucial function among others. Mehndi adds to the glow of the bride and makes her more beautiful. It is believed that the darker the Mehendi, the more you are loved and adored by your husband. Well, this may or may not be true. We have found some natural ways to darken your Mehendi. These kitchen ingredients may help you get a deep hue. Instead of using dye or other chemically infused Mehendi, try using these ingredients to darken it naturally
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Lemon and sugar: Take a bowl pour some lemon juice and mix it well with some sugar. Do not put water as it may reverse the effect. Now, when your Mehendi has dried off, just take a cotton ball soak the mixture in it and dab lightly on the Mehendi; make sure you are not rubbing the cotton ball on your hand as it may scrape off the dried up Mehendi. This mixture helps the Mehendi to stick for a longer period, giving it a darker colour. Do not overuse this mixture as excess usage of acid may make it discoloured.
2. Cloves: Once you remove the Mehendi, take a small-sized saucepan and heat at least 8-10 pieces of cloves until they start to release fumes. Now, place your hand over the pan; be careful so it may not hurt your hand. Place your hands for a few seconds let your hands be exposed to the fumes and then remove them. Repeat this process at least four times in order to get a good colour. The heat of the cloves is believed to give you a darker colour or if you have clove oil, you can use that too.
3. Tea or coffee mix: You can add some tea or coffee soaked in water to the liquid Mehendi before applying it. It is believed that the dark brown and black colour mixes in the Mehendi, giving it a beautiful deep hue.
4. Balms: After scraping off all the henna from your hands, apply balms like Vicks Vapour Rub or Tiger Blam all over your hands just like you apply hand lotion. make sure all of your henna design is covered. Leave it overnight and you'll wake up to a beautiful and dark henna design.
