Henna & Indigo | one step application

This video is a tutorial of how I mix and apply henna and indigo to cover my gray. I apply the henna and indigo in one step, and have utilized this process for more than a year, with great results. In addition to coloring the gray, henna's benefits include healthier, strengthened hair. I have not seen any loosening of my curl pattern.
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[@gail235]

You blessed me with this video. I was scared but tried it and it changed everything! You’re the first one that I saw 👀 doing this in one step. Now everyone is saying one step. Thank you!😊

[@enekaelements]

Here's a tip: when applying henna start with a small section in the middle of your head and put that into a Bantu knot then take sections around that and work your way outwards and keep wrapping them around that first middle section. You'll prevent mess on your clothes and skin and makes for an easier application 🙂 this is the only way I apply my henna now

[@vaijayantikatochsesodia5248]

👍 good work

[@tracyhall4648]

That is an old method! Its Nothing New!

[@cnhpn2]

It was new to me. Thank you!

[@cnhpn2]

It was new to me. Thank you!

[@tracyhall4648]

@@cnhpn2 I guess you got a lot to learn!

[@janetbrown6354]

I am researching as I want a natural way to color my hair. I am getting more grey growing in and I am not ready to show that much wisdom....yet. Thank you for this.

[@xyzpositive1]

Nice delivered

[@gaiushka]

'Showing wisdom' has got to be my favourite way to refer to going grey 😆😆👏🏻

[@emmaphilo4049]

Did you find a solution?

[@josephvalenti7268]

Great video! I am a 65 year old Italian male who hennas! I like mixing them, equal parts the indigo and henna, it gives a nice dark reddish brown that goes with olive and darker skin tones! Curly Nikki has a few recipes for refreshing henna between coloring that works great for me!

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

Does the combo cover your gray?

[@darchel70]

Extremely helpful. Direct and to the point. I love the one step process. I was not looking forward to applying these products separately. Thank you very much. I know my first application is going to go just fine now.

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

This video was exactly what I was looking for. I used pure henna and dark brown henna for the first time last week to lighten my hair and for gray coverage. The results were less than stellar with the gray coverage because the pure henna turned my gray strands copper. After watching this, I'll add lemon juice to the indigo to bind the color. Thank you for this video.

[@RaksSharki007]

YOU GO, GIRLFRIEND! Absolutely love your video! Having wrestled with various types of henna applications throughout my life, this is without a doubt one of the best henna/ indigo instructional videos I've seen for us and our hair. Thank you again, it's booked marked!

[@loripurdy]

I have been using Henna coloring for a long time now & i am pretty happy about it. because the color last a lot longer than the hair coloring i buy at store. It’s very safe & a natural way to use it! I love it!❤️

[@carikshawn6955]

Years ago I used henna but stopped when the red turned orange. Just today I decided to check it out again and now they use indigo with the henna so I'm off to the beauty supply to get some. Tired of using dye. Think it gets absorbed in our body and isn't healthy so hope Henna works great. You put it on your head like I used to...gloves, grab some and smoosh...looks wonderful and your hair is gorgeous.

[@d24314]

Thanks to your video I have successfully dyed my gray hairs with henna and indigo. I just did the front section but I'm thrilled with the results. Your video was perfect - thank you.

[@kimcashtate]

So good to hear! Thanks for letting me know. :)

[@colleenzoebisch6006]

I use amla with the henna as the acidic component. I also took a plastic dye bottle and cut the tip to a wider opening to apply. Worked great. Thanks for your video!

[@Honey-Bee-25]

I know this comment is a year old but hopefully you still respond. Does the amla and indigo give good results?? I dont want to use henna because it turns the hair brownish red. I wish I could use the indigo powder alone. I'm trying to get as close to jet black naturally without using box dye.

[@serendipitylu9344]

Girl, you've got a heck of a voice there!!! Thanks a lot for sharing this, the results are incredibly natural! 😃

[@blackitikatt533]

Finally! I've been looking for someone that likes a brown color like me using henna, THANK YOU! 😉👍

[@traceylennon1204]

Same! 🙌🏾

[@SMIJX2]

I have henna on my hair as I type, and I thought I'd share some observations / tips . . This is the 3rd time I've tried a henna application. During the previous times I always wondered why my henna paste did not come out a pretty brown color like KimCashTate's or Whitney's. . .I followed directions step by step, using a glass bowl, covering with plastic wrap, etc - -and lettin sit the prerequisite hours. . THIS time, I decided to develop the henna paste in a glass canning jar, the type with the metal clamp, to make extra sure air did not reach the paste, and it made ALL THE DIFFERENCE . . The next morning, the paste developed into a beautiful brown, and the orange tint was much more evident. . If you don't have those type of jars, a plastic zip lock (the double ziplock kind) will work equally as well I'm sure. .

[@pramyabala]

Haha actually henna can be mixed in any vessel. In India where most of the commercial henna powders come from, we don't use glass. Oxidization or air won't affect dye expression. We never cover our henna mix, we mix it in any stainless steel or iron vessel or even plastic. You just have to keep it warm enough.

[@smokebear7637]

🤔. I use (nb)Ziploc bags from start to finish cause im LAZY(1 cap of 🍎 acv added to body art quality w/fine sift and high dye content henna and 1 .oz of honey) 😁 it works tho. Overnight freeze and 🍎 acv works great for dye release. 💚use on dirty hair. Ty for the 📹

[@SunandSunflowers]

thank you getting more greys now..I have done henna before but without the indigo. my job made me wash out the red said polices only do natural hair colors black, blonde, browns etc. thank for showing me the indigo step. I need to go back to it loved the way my hair and scalp felt.

[@sweettee1970]

Thank you for your cut to the chase delivery and your time saving technique. Now I think I can actually apply henna & indigo to my hair stress free. Lol

[@kimcashtate]

So thankful to hear that!

[@nahlaabu-gusseisa6643]

Don’t waste your money on indigo if you don’t want black hair. Just use the henna and mix it with tea and definitely wash your hair before, never use henna or indigo on dirty hair the colour want stick the same. Take it from someone who’s whole country ( Sudan) use this methods for centuries. We also grow some of the best henna in the world.

[@jackiekoh6327]

What want dark brown? Mix hanna with tea or coffee?

[@0485128]

Nahla Abu-gusseisa it works also for gray hair,,,henna and tea? Thanks

[@traceylennon1204]

YASS!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sheej-isms7277]

I Oil my hair before applying henna as it really helps to maintain hair quality …..since you use a conditioner... it helps I guess ….and I rinse it only with water after 5-6hours of application and I use shampoo only a day after the henna application ...Very Well Done Video !!!! Thanks for Sharing 🙏

[@Chesney654]

Do you apply henna to oiled hair? Does it still take up the colour?

[@aishasingleton]

This is amazing & definitely saves time combining the two ingredients! Great instructions thank you 🙏🏾👩🏾‍🦱

[@Maryfamouslady]

I always did it with hot water and it always worked pretty well even if i don't have grey hair, but i will definitely try with lemon juice or coffee

[@mayanandalall3580]

Beautiful outcome. Great video 👍. Been using henna over 5 years now and it's leaving such a transformation ❣️❤️

[@wiolettapierzchot4100]

👍👍👍...Henna 👍

[@lolagena]

Beautiful! I will use your video to apply my henna and indigo. I want the color of your pretty awesome hair. My hair only has henna on it but I bought indigo to insure that my hair isn’t orange. Artists know: add purple to orange to get deep brown. Thank you so much! You are an artist.

[@tabassumiman5531]

Thank you Sister for your perfect instructions! It is a one of kind video, that you did the henna and indigo on yourself, so that we can the how it actually looks when finished. Now I understand and will give it a try. Normally I use the pre-made Brown Henna, but it is not always easy to find and they say it has chemicals in it. I was afraid to do this, because I don't want the orange-red colour.

[@natalie36592]

Watching this in 2017. Thanks this was really helpful as I am looking into ways for colouring my grays more naturally. Your hair is lovely and full.

[@unicornsarereal8484]

Thank you so much. I didn’t know I could mix the henna and the indigo. Until now, I have been using black henna which I recently learn it is very bad because of something called PPD. Mixing henna and indigo is a much better way and more natural. By the way, I love your video and I love your hair! 😊

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

Hi, awesome video, just an fyi, when I use Henna, I use coconut milk to achieve instant dye release..no more waiting for hours...I'm going to try this, very smart way to do this, less steps. Glad I found your video.

[@kimcashtate]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@mariouma21]

Can u please explain how you mix henna and coconut milk together ?

[@HennaSooq]

@@mariouma21 it's generally really easy. Just get your henna in a bowl and you can add a little warm water to start it and get dye releasing really well. Then slowly add enough coconut milk in it until you get a nice smooth paste. It's a nice conditoning and straightening treatment but you may not get as strong as a color since the henna is being diluted.

[@gretchenguichard1623]

Thank you! Thank you! I really enjoyed your video. I have always wanted to see a tutorial like this because i bought henna & indigo but was afraid to use it cause its my first time. U made it look so simple and answered many of my questions👍😁 Your hair os healthy beautiful and strong❤❤❤🙏

[@cyanthonyhickspunt6846]

Thanks for this vid! Most KZbinrs are just applying the Henna/Indigo already mixed. >-

[@glanee5487]

Where do you get it already mixed?

[@freeyule]

You can use hot water to mix the henna powder.. Lemon juice tends to make hair white..

[@lacodasparty3439]

I tried this method for the 1st time today. I brewed black & cardamon tea, about 8 oz of tea water, & lemon juice along with a hint of Alma hair oil so it's not so drying to my hair. I did mix them both in the same bowl at the same time. I only let it sit for about 1 hr. I washed my hair as I always have with prior henna application, let it kinda air dry.....this way it's not as messy when the setting takes place due to the wet hair. I applied the plastic wrap & caps...... let it sit on my hair for about 2.5 hrs. I love the results so much better than henna alone. I do like the red tones from just the henna, but the indigo tones it down a bit. All my grey is in the front hairline, so the red will not be so shocking & look so wild when the grey starts to grow back....I hope......lol I will see the final result in about 48 hrs. I'm glad I remembered watching this earlier last yr. I've been using henna for about 2.5 yrs now. Now I have a new method thanks to you Henna & Indigo. Thank you kimcashtate. Stay Blessed

[@annamari4861]

i love your intonation :) Oh, of course one would not want to apply henna and indigo separately, it is such a job (thinking of lining the floor with newspaper) I wish I had only a few little greys like you :) Thanks for vid!

[@chefmarsoilsandcuisine31]

Thanks for sharing. This was straight to the point and very informative. I usually fast forward to the instructions on most videos. Thanks for getting right to the point

[@geehouse2825]

It's nice to come across more videos featuring women around my age. You have a new subscriber and thanks for posting those links.

[@kimcashtate]

+Gee House thanks so much for subscribing....yes, I'm in the more "mature" category of naturals :)

[@poiurdebey]

Gee House in

[@rachellewalters8111]

The color looks VERY NICE and shiney!

[@ellena858]

Awesome video, it always looks so complicated with the 2 step process.This is so much better. You have a great delivery and you are so informative of the nuances we would need to know to do this. Thank you so much!

[@dee0731]

A great tutorial, I like the background music and you are very articulate, best video I have found for a henna tutorial!

[@naturalsystah]

I've only ever done the two-step process, but I really want to save time. Going to try this method to cover my greys!

[@productionsceo88]

Well done! I use tea or coffee for my mixing!

[@MrThePhilkin]

I love your way of speaking. Beautiful English and pleasure to listen to! Thank you so much!

[@kklafrance]

Oh thank god! I just put henna in my hair and my hair was looking green at this point. I see it looks green as your applying it too. Whew! I thought i was doing it wrong and my hair was gonna stay that green dookey color. Lol.

[@dynamiccomfort8841]

I just love the way you explain things on your video. Would I be able to see the same results on my hair? I have Native American/ Mexican hair. Your hair looks so beautiful and healthy

[@sasszz4367]

Beautiful!! I love your mixing routine and all. Thanks for sharing.

[@dee0731]

I am going to try this tomorrow and can’t wait to see the results!

[@Themoniquegut]

I'm so glad I found your video. I couldn't find one with any woman of color- with dark hair- adding any red to their hair(even if it was just a little bit). everyone kept talking about henna,and indigo....font mix em,watch out for fake ones..ect... I was getting so confused... lol. but after seeing your process/results- I get it now. thank you #new subbie

[@kimcashtate]

+Themoniquegut So glad this was helpful for you!

[@Robinaa26]

Your hair is beautiful and you are very pretty. Thank you for making this video!

[@janonthemtn]

That color is really beautiful on you.I have a lot of gray hair. I decided to only use 1 step as my hair gets too dark on the ends with 2 step, so whatever it turns out that's the color I'll have! It will be ok if it's a little red. I once left henna on my head overnight and I had a reaction of intense itching and a lot of my hair fell out.I'll never do that again. I have no problem if it's on less than 3-4 hours. Thanks for a good video.

[@leaekwubiri4810]

Thank you, i realy like the way you explain everything. You have great hair

[@misssunshine6523]

So far this is the easy and, best video i have seen. Now this one i will try. Wish me luck.

[@KTx-nj8ei]

Thank you so much for this great video with instructions to the point. I’m gonna try this ASAP when I get my ingredients because I’m almost 40 but sometimes I see white hair on me now. Thank You for your video and bless your heart.

[@chandelleross9397]

Very Beautiful instructional video, Love it! And thank you, so important I think to try more natural alternatives when it comes to anything we put on the skin

[@afrizak]

Really been searching for 1 step method for ages. Gonna try this and let you know how I get on. Thanks

[@sunsilks]

Im so ☺ happy to find your Channel I was so scared of dye my hair your instuction was to the point now I can without worries....

[@154angel154]

Finally someone who applies their henna on hair that is NOT freshly washed! I do the same and shampoo (sulphate and yarn/kanekalon box braids to boot YUP!). I have been employing this method since late march 2018 (when I grew .4 in of hair to grip and braid) when I decided to grow (last buzz to bald was mid dec 2017) my hair back from a buzz cut (summer/fall 2017 colors of the rainbow bleached and fun). I stay braided (DIY ONLY) and removed my braids for one week as we had a serious heatwave that had me undoing those long kanekalon braids QUICK! My hair is full, thick from root to tip and growing beautifully! I will stay protective styled (braids) 98% of the year until early mid 2019! My hair is DEF 4 inches or more and doing so well!!! I wash weekly, moisturize daily, use my virgin hair fertilizer daily and henna every 2 to 3 weeks! Currently in some short yarn braids and loving them! Lovely hair sis!!!

[@TrinityGrace]

I prefer putting my henna on unwashed hair , also. It definitely cuts down on dripping. Sometimes, I use a henna gloss. Curly Nikki introduced henna gloss to me. Have you tried a henna gloss? It is much easier to wash out. I recently subscribed to your channel. I love your videos. I watched so many of them today as I did my hair. May God bless your awesome work as you continue to minister His Word!

[@scullyfbi4196]

Amazingly simple & easy to follow video. Thank you for this. Hair looks LOVELY btw 😊👍🏼

[@imaladywith3]

Here in 2020, great video. Your hair is beautiful

[@cherylgriffin9169]

This beautiful! I love this tutorial

[@carolsterling4953]

Now I have seen many videos on this process, I really prefer this one and I have already ordered my hannah and indigo. I am looking forward to trying it out on my grey hair. Thank you so much

[@rosalindwhittaker2030]

Thanks so much for your instructions! I bought some henna but wanted to check out some videos before I give it a try. I like yours the best as it was pretty clear and straight forward and so now I just need to get some Indigo. And I subscribed too; great video, thanks so much lady!

[@22kjs22]

Apple Cider Vinegar works well too instead of lemon juice. I have used it.

[@randygivens8421]

kausar J sameer Yes, that’s what I use.

[@valeriewilliamson1636]

Know good to know thanks

[@yoanamiteva6611]

I know a hairdresser that use lemon juice and vinegar together

[@foxtones6961]

Good thorough video, this was helpful. I've been putting off doing henna /indigo because I didn't feel like I had enough info/technique but thanks to your video I'm finally going to try it out. Thank you. By the way, you have gorgeous hair!

[@shama23817]

Thanks you made the process look really easy, your instructions are excellent.

[@kimcashtate]

Shama Javeed Thank you! So glad to hear that!

[@tahrehale591]

You're so inspirational Kim!

[@ISayToMyself]

Yes. Very helpful. I will be trying this for the first time this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

[@annak3573]

Thank you for simplifying this process. I like that you combine the henna and Indigo in one step, "aint nobody got time to be doing this twice ;), so thanks for this tip!" I tried keeping my "silver" through my braids, but garrrrrlllll. I was looking a hot mess. Time to cover up that gray/silver.

[@classicalsngs6331]

.. MKj

[@rubinanaveed7735]

That's a pretty color. Can you put the proportions in the description box please.

[@farzanaislam3267]

50 grams of henna and 50 grams of indigo (around 10 tsp)

[@scott.joshua]

This video is very well put together and it makes all the difference

[@Rai46149]

Wow, ur hair is beautiful!

[@phairfullymade8582]

like the one step method,less time consuming.I did it the last time n due now,mostly my hairline.I'm hoping it will last again.👍

[@srh14]

You blessed me on today. I'm going to try this later today.

[@yesyeschichi]

I love the way you speak sista girl, do your thing and thank you for the informative great video....

[@bersul3510]

thanks. I've been using henna but never mixed with indigo so the result was orange. I applied twice a month but will try these and update

[@autumnjohnson2127]

Great video. I have been using the two step method for years and it has become too tiring and time consuming for me. I will try your way next time. I also sleep with it in my hair and wash it out in the morning.

[@joycevictoriasmith2236]

Beautiful Hair! I like your video is very helpful, and easy to understand! I want to try it, I don’t want to do harsh chemicals, anymore! I have been dying my hair for about a decade now, I worry about possible cancer from all the chemicals Thank you so much

[@dee0731]

This was the video I needed thank you!

[@sabrinawhite7185]

I really want to try Henna. it looks real moisturizing.

[@napfreedom2153]

Henna isn't moisturizing at all, you will need a deep conditioner after. Works light a protein treatment with the added benefit of color deposit. I love it!

[@suzykaur5832]

Oh wow.........Your ending color is a beautiful brown.I am impressed. thank you for your video.

[@baheejawilliams1651]

WOW FINALLY The color I am seeking easy to do and understand the steps My hair color. Love it. How long does it last I am going to do braids for 2 months

[@rebekahbarrow9174]

so clear! thank you! finally a one step process! the one step process worked for me but everyone says you must do a two step for deep black

[@winniejohnson5559]

I did 2 step and it was a dark black color.. I was pleased

[@cinnamonflan1412]

I love the video and your voice! I’m going to try adding indigo to my henna today

[@kittyskid1]

I love the overnight version; thanks for sharing. It is what I do because of this video and it works out beautifully.

[@icu4life240]

Thank you for sharing your method and you have very healthy hair. Keep up the great work for yourself and others. 👍👍

[@Yash-kf1pf]

Thank you so very much, I've been trying to get that brownish red color naturally for so long and finally, I found your information, thank you very much.

[@donnamaemayers7324]

Hi well after washing so much other videos before yours is the best example video for me and thank you very much i love just how well and color turned out you looked beautiful 😍👍

[@juliettewalker3770]

Loved this video thank you for sharing your hair looked very lovely indeed

[@simplymuffin08]

I love this...thank you!!

[@BranchScience]

Very professional video. Good job.

[@anjulasharma500]

Branch Science

[@sinijomon9627]

Love your presentation dear

[@stephaniey3967]

i came across your tutorial while researching henna use on natural hair. I was very pleased with your video and will use the tips. I was so impressed that I became a subscriber. Thanks

[@leahbrum9971]

After you added the indigo to the henna, how many more hours did you let it sit? Love your video! Your hair is beautiful. Glad to know I can do a one step process instead of two.

[@unicornsarereal8484]

I think she used it straight away ...

[@leahbrum9971]

@@unicornsarereal8484 Thanks Unicorn!

[@debbiebelden4359]

Oh wow, that came out beautiful. I just bought some henna and brown today, here goes, bye bye gray

[@MariaCruz-gp9mb]

I love your video and the music

[@julieramsey1017]

looks gorgeous!

[@freeman3591]

beautiful curl hair out there you have, very professional hands work when applying the dye, admire your work

[@MariaCruz-gp9mb]

It was very helpful and you look beautiful with those curls.

[@astralhealer]

such a lovely voice ... x

[@joyceakrasi8402]

It was very helpful. Thank you!

[@doreenbuc6047]

I love your hair color. How do you keep it from getting darker every time you use color all over your hair? Is it the lemon juice that keeps it lighter? When I use henna all over my hair it becomes black, instead of my natural dark brown. I love the reddish brown color of your hair.

[@nashikarios388]

Left henna in over night😨wow didn't know hair color can stay over night would love to try henna just a little scared. Your hair turned out beautiful

[@williamsj4852]

Cool video. 😎 Love your voice and the music.

[@Sweetbeariesart]

It was interesting to see the way you mixed and applied your henna and indigo.