Kerala Herbal Hair Colour Result Chart — Henna + Indigo Guide

Kerala Herbal Hair Colour Result Chart — Henna + Indigo Guide

Use this interactive chart to understand exactly what colour result you can expect from the traditional Kerala two-step Henna + Indigo natural hair colour method.

How to read this chart: Results depend on your starting hair colour, the Indigo timing, and your hair’s porosity. Always do a strand test before full application. Results on grey/white hair will be more vivid than on dark hair.
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Warm Reddish-Orange

Henna only — all hair types

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Warm Chestnut Brown

Henna + Indigo 30 min

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Deep Dark Brown

Henna + Indigo 60 min

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Vivid Auburn-Orange

Henna only — on grey/white hair

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Rich Warm Brown

Henna + Indigo 30 min — on grey hair

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Near Black Brown

Henna + Indigo 60 min — on grey hair

🌸 Warm Reddish-Orange — Henna Only

Method: Henna Powder only — no Indigo
Products needed: Henna Powder 100g
Best for: Those who want warm, natural reddish tones
On dark hair: Subtle reddish sheen visible in sunlight
On grey/white hair: Vivid reddish-orange — see Vivid Auburn card
Application time: 1–2 hours
Guide: Henna Complete Guide → | Calculate quantity →

🌿 Warm Chestnut Brown — Henna + Indigo 30 min

Method: Step 1: Henna (1–2 hrs) → rinse → Step 2: Indigo 30 minutes
Products needed: Henna Powder + Neelamari Indigo Powder
Key rule: Apply Indigo immediately after mixing — do not let paste rest
Best for: Warm, natural brown tones with reddish undertones
Application time: 2–3 hours total
Guide: Step-by-step guide → | Calculate quantity →

🍃 Deep Dark Brown — Henna + Indigo 60 min

Method: Step 1: Henna (1–2 hrs) → rinse → Step 2: Indigo 60 minutes
Products needed: Henna Powder + Neelamari Indigo Powder
Key rule: Apply Indigo immediately after mixing — do not let paste rest
Best for: Those wanting deep, rich dark brown tones
Application time: 2.5–3.5 hours total
Guide: Step-by-step guide → | Calculate quantity →

✨ Vivid Auburn-Orange — Henna Only on Grey/White Hair

Method: Henna Powder only
Products needed: Henna Powder 100g
Note: Grey and white hair absorbs Henna more vividly than pigmented hair
Guide: Herbal Hair Colour for Grey Hair →

🍂 Rich Warm Brown — Henna + Indigo 30 min on Grey Hair

Method: Step 1: Henna → Step 2: Indigo 30 minutes
Products needed: Henna Powder + Neelamari Indigo Powder
Note: Grey hair gives richer, more saturated brown tones than pigmented hair
Guide: Herbal Hair Colour for Grey Hair →

🌑 Near Black Brown — Henna + Indigo 60 min on Grey Hair

Method: Step 1: Henna → Step 2: Indigo 60 minutes
Products needed: Henna Powder + Neelamari Indigo Powder
Note: Grey hair with 60 min Indigo gives the deepest, darkest result. Always strand test first.
Guide: Herbal Hair Colour for Grey Hair → | Strand Test Guide →

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Disclaimer: Colour results are illustrative and vary based on starting hair colour, porosity, and application technique. Always perform a strand test before full application. Blueberry Botanicals makes no therapeutic claims.