60 Cute And Elegant Mehndi Designs For Every Style

Keeping henna stains dark and preventing them from fading too soon is something we’ve all struggled with.

As a Mehndi artist, I’ve spent hours perfecting ways to make the stain last longer and stay bold. Over the years, I’ve stumbled upon a few natural remedies that work like magic. These were my little secrets that everyone used to ask about

‘How do you make your henna so dark and long-lasting?

Well, now I’m finally sharing with you 12 natural ways that work for me especially.

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1. Clove Smoke to darken henna stain

It is the most beloved method that uses cloves smoke to darken the stain for a long time.

Fry some pieces of cloves in the frying pan and let them darken a color by providing medium heat.
When its color is changed to brown, then steam your hands in the smoke of the cloves for 1 to 2 minutes.
Take care of hand-to avoid burning.

2. Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate juice can do wonders for your henna color.

Extract juice from fresh pomegranate seeds.
Soak a cotton ball in juice and dab it into the mehndi that is dried on your hand.
It naturally helps the henna stains to darken the color.

3. Red Cabbage Water

Boil red cabbage in water until its color turns purple.
Let it cool down by removing it from the heat.
Use a simple cotton ball and apply this water to your dried mehndi before washing it.
Let the water soak down
Remove henna with oil, i.e., coconut or simple oil.
Anthocyanin in cabbage helps intensify the color.

4. Tamarind Paste

Mix tamarind pulp with a little water to make a paste.
Apply this paste over your dried mehndi for 10 minutes, then gently wipe it off. Tamarind enhances the natural henna dye absorption.

5. Beetroot Powder

Make the paste of beetroot powder and make a paste
Apply this paste over your henna and leave it for 15 minutes.
The natural pigmentation in beetroot will enhance the color.
Remove henna with oil.

6. Black Walnut Powder

Mix black walnut powder with water to create a liquid dye.
Dab this mixture onto your henna stain once the paste is removed. Black walnut’s natural tannins help deepen the color.
Remove the henna without exposing it to water; use oil to remove it for the best results.
It helps in darker henna stain as a result.

7. Salt and cloves steam

Add salt with the cloves and heat it till the color of the cloves starts to change.
Steam mehndi hand for 1 to 2 minutes
Remove henna using some oil or something else except water for better results.

8. Turmeric and Yogurt Mask

Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 2 teaspoons of plain yogurt.
Apply this mixture to your mehndi stain after removing the dried paste.
Remove the henna stain using oil, i.e., coconut or mustard oil.
Avoid water for 24 hours for better results.

9. Black Tea or Coffee Rinse

Brew a strong cup of black tea or coffee, and let it cool.
Use cotton, soak it in coffee or black tea, and dab it on the henna.
The tannins in tea or coffee enhance and preserve color.
Let it dry for 10-15 minutes
Remove it without using water.

10. Tomato Juice

Extract juice from fresh tomatoes.
Soak a cotton ball in the juice and dab it onto your mehndi stain.
The acidic properties of tomatoes can help set the dye of henna.

11. Alum Water

Dissolve a small amount of alum (phitkari) in warm water.
Dab the alum water onto your mehndi stain using a cotton ball. Alum helps in fixing the henna dye deeper into the skin, making it last longer.

12. Baking Soda and Lemon

Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
Apply the paste gently over the dried mehndi (not too soon after application) and rinse after a few minutes. This can darken and extend the life of the stain.

Extra Tips to Maintain the Stain:

Avoid scrubbing where the mehndi is applied.
Don’t use harsh soaps, hand sanitizers, or hand-covered with henna.
Keep the skin moisturized daily with oils or lotions to prevent the stain from fading due to dryness.