How to Get a Gorgeous Indigo Hair Color - L'Oréal Paris (2024)

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How to make indigo more effective? ›

Mix: Gradually add hot water to the powders until you achieve a thick, consistent paste. Apply & Wait: Once the mixture cools to a lukewarm temperature, apply it evenly to damp hair. Leave it for 1 to 1.5 hours to develop the colour. Rinse: Wash your hair thoroughly until the water runs clear, then gently towel dry.

If you only use indigo alone it will give your hair a green hue. Please make sure to do indigo within 72 hours of henna application (right after or next day included). Indigo does not always work the first time for clients and repeated application(s) may be necessary.

Putting henna (and any herbs) onto damp hair really helps it go on much easier. Also applying indigo onto damp hair (with a dash or so of salt) has gotten the indigo to absorb better and give even darker, richer black color results.

The primary colors that combine to make indigo are red and blue. To make indigo, blue must be the dominant pigment in the equation. The exact equation to produce indigo is to mix one-third red and two-thirds blue.

Remember, you can always darken your hair by adding more indigo to your mix the next time you dye, but you can't go lighter again. Start at least a shade or two lighter than you want to go, or better yet, do some strand tests to determine the exact mix for the color you want.

Don't soak indigo for too long. Otherwise, it turns blue and cannot stick to hair. Apply indigo to hair within 20 mins after mixing with water. If your are applying henna, indigo together at once, soak henna for 8 hours, add indigo to that paste just before applying the mix to hair.

Leave it on for two to three hours and wash it off with plain water. Do not wash with shampoo as it can wash off the dye. Wait 48 hours before using shampoo and conditioner on your hair. Air dry your hair to lock in the dark black colour and avoid moisture loss.

Almost always, an indigo treatment is done in conjunction with a henna treatment. Indigo alone can impart unpredictably bright and typically not desirable colors, such as green, purple or bright blue, depending on the base hair color.

When to oil hair after applying indigo for grey? ›

We suggest waiting for a few days, as oiling has cleansing properties & may strip the Indigo from the hair. We suggest waiting for a few days, as oiling has cleansing properties & may strip the Indigo from the hair. We suggest mixing Organic Indigo Powder with luke warm water and applying immediately.

Mixing indigo with henna creates beautiful natural brown and black hair colour. Whether you apply henna and indigo together or separately, in a one step or two step process,depends on your starting colour and what hair colour you want to achieve.

Regular use of indigo as a hair treatment can dramatically soften even very brittle 4c hair. The colouring effects also create multi-tonal 'lights' through the hair that promote a thicker, healthier 'look'.

Once your hair is rinsed and dry, it's time for the indigo. Create a smooth paste by mixing indigo powder with water. Apply the indigo paste section by section, from roots to ends, leaving it on for 45 minutes- 2 hours for a rich black tint. Wear a shower cap to avoid any potential spills during the process.

Don't soak indigo for too long. Otherwise, it turns blue and cannot stick to hair. Apply indigo to hair within 20 mins after mixing with water. If your are applying henna, indigo together at once, soak henna for 8 hours, add indigo to that paste just before applying the mix to hair.

Can I set indigo using vinegar to avoid crocking? No, the only way to set indigo is during the dyeing process as done with these goods. Crocking is part of the process.

Add a pinch of salt with the indigo powder paste to release the dye faster and better. Always apply indigo hair dye on clean hair. A greasy mane can inhibit the dyeing process. While you can add other ingredients like egg and honey in the hair mask, it might hinder the dyeing process.

We suggest waiting for a few days, as oiling has cleansing properties & may strip the Indigo from the hair. We suggest waiting for a few days, as oiling has cleansing properties & may strip the Indigo from the hair. We suggest mixing Organic Indigo Powder with luke warm water and applying immediately.