Does anyone use indigo to color hair?

[Mortons]

I have been searching through all the threads about henna, and I have decided to go for it. I want to dye my hair black, and I see that indigo is a safe and natural way to do so? Has anyone ever used indigo on their hair? What was your recipie and how did it turn out?

 

[baglady215]

Check in Sareca's album... She has a FAQ about Henna/Indigo

 

[sareca]

Check in Sareca's album... She has a FAQ about Henna/Indigo

First full-indigo attempt--->http://public.fotki.com/Serica/hair-to-stay/hair_to_stay/2006/august_2006/indigod/

Second full-indigo attemp--->http://public.fotki.com/Serica/hair-to-stay/hair_to_stay/2006/august_2006/2nd_indigo/

Here's stuff I've collected from posts here.
Here's Catherine's henna e-book (the indigo stuff starts on page 28) Notice how bluish-green the indigo looks when it's used w/o doing a henna treatment first. Don't worry (unless you have more than 10% gray). It will have a slight bluish-green cast for the first 24 hours as the indigo oxidizes. After that it's blue-black, but Catherine says it's not as silky.

 

[Candy_C]

this was sooo helpful! thanks Sereca!

 

[Mahalialee4]

First full-indigo attempt--->http://public.fotki.com/Serica/hair-to-stay/hair_to_stay/2006/august_2006/indigod/

Second full-indigo attemp--->http://public.fotki.com/Serica/hair-to-stay/hair_to_stay/2006/august_2006/2nd_indigo/

Here's stuff I've collected from posts here.
Here's Catherine's henna e-book (the indigo stuff starts on page 28) Notice how bluish-green the indigo looks when it's used w/o doing a henna treatment first. Don't worry (unless you have more than 10% gray). It will have a slight bluish-green cast for the first 24 hours as the indigo oxidizes. After that it's blue-black, but Catherine says it's not as silky.

Sareca, does the Indigo fade out from the Boundless Tresses or from your deep conditioners? Thank you, bonjour

 

[sareca]

Sareca, does the Indigo fade out from the Boundless Tresses or from your deep conditioners? Thank you, bonjour

My hair remains dark long after I indigo, but it only has that super-shiny blue-black for about 30 days. I started using indigo around this time last year. I just started BT so it's not BT, but it might be something else I'm using.

 

[BrooklynSouth]

I love Indigo...it looks natural and lasts soooo long. Jazzing cannot compare. My MTG quick pre-poo sometimes strips out the front edges but I don't mind too much; I rarely add MTG anymore.

 

[SplashAtl]

If I keep the Indigo in my hair longer will it come out darker? Right now I leave it in for 3 hrs after having Henna in overnight. Just wondering if I should leave the Indigo on longer.

Thanks!

 

[sareca]

I'm not sure if it will get darker. I usually only leave mine on for 45 minutes or so. I don't think it will hurt your hair to try.

 

[tschizum]

How long does it usually last? I wouldn't mind trying it but don't want to lose my homemade highlights, lol

 

[HERicane10]

How long does it usually last? I wouldn't mind trying it but don't want to lose my homemade highlights, lol

Indigo is EXTREMELY permanent!

 

[Mahalialee4]

I have been getting EXCELLENT results with the double process of henna then Indigo. I am doubly impressed because I no longer have to result to chemicals of any kind. bonjour.