Everyone wants healthy hair that grows fast. One way to have healthy, long and strong hair is to pick products that are free of harmful chemicals. Or better yet, you could make your own products. Henna is a simple plant with countless uses for your scalp and your hair. It can also be used to color your hair.

Here is a list of seven henna hair growth treatment recipes, but before that the article looks at how henna helps boost hair growth.

Benefits Of Henna For Hair Growth

1. Maintains Scalp Health

Henna can be quite cooling to the scalp. This, in combination with it antimicrobial properties, helps maintain scalp health. It helps fight off scalp conditions like dandruff.

2. Balances Oil Production And pH Levels

Not only does henna keep issues like dandruff at bay, it is also an excellent ingredient for balancing oil production and the pH of your scalp. It removes the excess oil from your hair, helping unclog follicles, and also restoring normal functioning of the sebaceous glands.

3. Boosts Hair Growth And Stops Hair Fall

The boosted scalp health, unclogging of pores, and balanced pH levels put a stop to hair loss and promote healthy hair growth. Not only will henna help your hair grow faster, but it will also improve hair texture.

4. Repairs And Strengthens Hair

The nutrients in henna help nourish your hair while also repairing the damage. The balancing of the pH levels also helps seal the hair cuticle, leading to locks that are more lustrous. This helps improve hair elasticity.

5. Conditions Hair

Henna builds a protective barrier around each one of your hair shafts, locking in moisture and keeping your hair conditioned. It can be especially beneficial when used in hair packs in combination with other hydrating ingredients. Henna helps minimize issues such as hair breakage and split ends.

Henna For Hair Growth - Side Effects And Precautions

It is crucial to ensure that the henna you are using is 100% organic. This is because most henna powders available on the market include harsh chemicals such as PPD (Paraphenylenediamine) to improve the color results. These chemicals can cause the following problems:

• Paraphenylenediamine is an allergen that can cause adverse reactions upon contact with skin. You might not have a reaction from the first couple of uses, but the more your skin comes in contact with the chemical, the more likely you are to have an allergic reaction.
• The chemicals added to henna powders can also be extremely drying. The chemicals may end up overprocessing your hair, causing it to become rough, dry, and unmanageable. This leads to issues like breakage, bad hair texture, and extremely unmanageable hair.
• If henna comes in contact with your eyes, it can cause redness, irritation, watery eyes, and itching. If this happens to you, rinse your eyes with cold water immediately. If problems persist, visit an eye specialist as soon as possible.

With this out of the way, let us look at the different ways in which you can use henna to promote hair growth.

How To Prepare Henna For Hair Growth

You Will Need

• 1/2 cup henna powder
• 1/4 cup warm water
• Gloves
• Coconut oil
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap

Prep Time
12 hours/5 minutes

Processing Time
2-3 hours

Process

1. In a glass bowl, mix the henna powder and water until you get a thick, smooth, and spreadable consistency.
2. Set this aside for about 12 hours for the color to develop. If you do not want the color to develop, you can simply start applying the mixture to your hair.
3. Apply some coconut oil to your hairline, ears, and neck to keep them protected from the color.
4. Throw on some gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. Start from the roots and make your way to the tips.
5. Wrap each section around the top of your crown as you apply the henna so that you end up with a bun.
6. Once all of your hair is covered in the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait for a couple of hours.
7. Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Skip conditioning.
8. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
Once a month.

Why This Works
This henna hair pack will not only boost your scalp and hair health, but it will also help color your hair and cover grays. While the henna colors your hair, it unclogs your pores, removes excess oil, balances pH levels, and strengthens your hair. If you do not want to use henna to color your hair, do not let it develop overnight and start applying soon after mixing it with water.

Henna, by itself, is an excellent ingredient for hair growth. However, using it in combination with other ingredients can improve its efficiency. Here's a list of seven henna hair treatments that help boost hair growth.

How To Use Henna For Hair Growth

1. Amla Powder And Henna

You Will Need

• 1/2 cup henna powder
• 2 tbsp amla powder
• 1/4 cup warm water
• Gloves
• Coconut oil
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap

Prep Time
12 hours/5 minutes

Processing Time
2-3 hours

Process

1. In a glass bowl, mix the henna powder, amla powder, and water until you get a thick, smooth, and spreadable consistency. You can add more water if the mixture seems too thick.
2. Set this aside for about 12 hours for the color to develop. If you do not want the color to go too deep, you can simply start applying the mixture to your hair. Amla powder helps neutralize the warm tones that henna imparts onto your hair.
3. Apply some coconut oil to your hairline, ears, and neck to keep them protected from the color.
4. Throw on some gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. Start from the roots and make your way to the tips.
5. Wrap each section around the top of your crown as you apply the henna so that you end up with a bun.
6. Once all of your hair is covered in the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait for a couple of hours.
7. Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Skip conditioning.
8. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
Once a month.

Why This Works
Amla has high vitamin C, iron, and carotene contents that help it stimulate and boost hair growth. The vitamin C helps boost collagen levels which, in turn, results in faster hair growth.

2. Aloe Vera And Henna

You Will Need

• 1 cup fresh henna leaves
• 1 aloe vera leaf
• Gloves
• Coconut oil
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap

Prep Time
5 minutes

Processing Time
30 minutes

Process

1. Wash the aloe vera and henna leaves.
2. Using a knife, slice off the thorns that are on the sides of the aloe vera leaf. Chop the leaf into small pieces, with the skin still on.
3. Grind the aloe and henna leaves together until you get a smooth green paste.
4. Apply some coconut oil to your hairline, ears, and neck to keep them protected from the color.
5. Throw on some gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. Start from the roots and make your way to the tips.
6. Wrap each section around the top of your crown as you apply the henna so that you end up with a bun.
7. Once all of your hair is covered in the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait for a couple of hours.
8. Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Skip conditioning.
9. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
Once a month.

Why This Works
Aloe vera is another excellent ingredient that can be used for hair growth. In this pack, it helps condition your hair and keeps it from drying out. It also boosts scalp health, fighting off issues like dandruff and scalp irritation/aggravation.

3. Coconut Milk And Henna For Hair

You Will Need

• 2/3 cup henna powder
• 1 can coconut milk
• 4 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
• Gloves
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap

Prep Time
12 hours/5 minutes

Processing Time
2-3 hours

Process

1. In a glass bowl, mix the henna powder and coconut milk until you get a smooth mixture.
2. Set the mixture aside for about 12 hours so that the color develops. If you do not want to color your hair, you can skip this step.
3. Optionally, you can add coconut oil to the mixture once you've let the color develop. But, keep in mind that this is only for dry hair types and that it inhibits the color from transferring onto your hair.
4. Apply some coconut oil to your hairline, ears, and neck to keep them protected from the color.
5. Throw on some gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. Start from the roots and make your way to the tips.
6. Wrap each section around the top of your crown as you apply the henna so that you end up with a bun.
7. Once all of your hair is covered in the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait for a couple of hours.
8. Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Skip conditioning.
9. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
Once a month.

Why This Works
This henna and coconut milk hair pack is an excellent deep conditioning treatment. Not only does it boost hair growth, but also repairs your hair and makes it super manageable. This treatment tackles dryness, prevents split ends, and adds shine to your hair.

4. Beetroot And Henna For Hair

You Will Need

• 1 cup grated beetroot
• 1 cup henna powder
• 2 cups water
• Coconut oil
• Gloves
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap

Prep Time
20 minutes + 2 hours

Processing Time
2-3 hours

Process

1. In a pot, bring the grated beetroot to a boil in two cups of water. Once the water is boiling, lower the heat and let the water reduce to half of its quantity. Set aside to cool.
2. Once cooled, blend the grated beetroot with water to get beetroot puree. To this, add the henna powder and mix well.
3. Set this mixture aside for at least 2 hours to let it develop.
4. Apply some coconut oil to your hairline, ears, and neck to keep them protected from the color.
5. Throw on some gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. Start from the roots and make your way to the tips.
6. Wrap each section around the top of your crown as you apply the henna so that you end up with a bun.
7. Once all of your hair is covered in the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait for a couple of hours.
8. Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Skip conditioning.
9. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
Once a month

Why This Works
Beetroot contains vitamins and minerals that are essential for hair growth. It nourishes your follicles while also boosting the color that is being imparted onto your hair from the henna.

5. Egg And Henna For Hair

You Will Need

• 1 Egg
• 1 cup henna
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• Coconut oil
• Gloves
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap

Prep Time
1 hour + 10 minutes

Processing Time
2 hours

Process

1. In a glass bowl, mix the henna powder, egg, and water until you get a consistent mixture. Let this develop for about an hour.
2. After an hour has passed, add the lemon juice to the mixture and mix well.
3. Apply some coconut oil to your hairline, ears, and neck to keep them protected from the color.
4. Throw on some gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. Start from the roots and make your way to the tips.
5. Wrap each section around the top of your crown as you apply the henna so that you end up with a bun.
6. Once all of your hair is covered in the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait for a couple of hours.
7. Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Skip conditioning.
8. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
Once a month

Why This Works
This henna hair mask also doubles as a protein treatment. It efficiently cleanses the scalp while imparting color and nourishment onto your hair shafts. The lemon juice nourishes your scalp with vitamin C, which, in turn, gives it a collagen boost, promoting faster hair growth.

6. Curd And Henna For Hair

You Will Need

• 1/4 cup henna
• 2/3 cup curd
• Heat pack
• Coconut oil
• Gloves
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap

Prep Time
1 hour

Processing Time
2 hours

Process

1. In a glass bowl, mix the henna powder and curd until you get a consistent mixture. Let this develop for about an hour.
2. Wrap a heat pack around the bowl for added heat while the mixture develops.
3. After the hour has passed, apply some coconut oil to your hairline, ears, and neck to keep them protected from the color.
4. Throw on some gloves and start applying the mixture to your hair with an applicator brush. Start from the roots and make your way to the tips.
5. Wrap each section around the top of your crown as you apply the henna so that you end up with a bun.
6. Once all of your hair is covered in the mixture, cover your head with a shower cap and wait for a couple of hours.
7. Rinse the henna out of your hair with shampoo. Skip conditioning.
8. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
Once a month

Why This Works
Curd has a slightly acidic pH, which helps seal the hair cuticle. This helps calm frizz and lock in hydration. It also has probiotic properties that help maintain scalp health and boost hair growth.

7. Castor Oil And Henna For Hair

You Will Need

• 2 cups henna leaves
• 500 ml castor oil
• Gloves
• Shower cap
• Hot towel

Prep Time
2 minutes

Processing Time
1 hour

Process

1. In a glass jar, combine the ingredients and shake well.
2. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and heat it for a couple of seconds until it is slightly warm. Store the rest away in a cool, dark place for later use.
3. Wear your gloves and start massaging the mixture into your scalp. Slowly work it through the length of your hair.
4. Massage your scalp for about 15 minutes and leave the oil in for an additional 45 minutes.
5. Cover your hair with a shower cap while you wait. Wrap a hot towel around the shower cap for added heat.
6. Shampoo your hair and condition.
7. Let your hair air dry.

How Often?
1-2 times a week.

Why This Works
Castor oil is an excellent hair growth ingredient. Not only does it boost hair growth, but it also stimulates new growth from dormant follicles. This treatment also conditions your hair and fights off issues like dryness and breakage.

Why buy expensive hair treatment products when you can make your own? These henna treatments not only promise faster hair growth, but also healthy hair with vibrant color.