Indigo Leaf Powder (Neel)
Pure indigo leaf powder for natural brown to black hair colour. Applied after henna, in the classic two-step method.
- 100% indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) leaves
- No PPD, ammonia or chemical dye
- Brown to black with henna
- About 100 g for shoulder-length hair
- For external use only
Incl. of all taxes · 100 g
- Ships across India
- UPI and cards
- FSSAI licensed
About Indigo Leaf Powder.
Indigo (*Indigofera tinctoria*), known in India as neel, is the plant that gave the world blue dye. Its dried, ground leaves are also one of the oldest natural ways to colour hair dark brown to black, used together with henna.
Our indigo powder is 100% indigo leaves. No PPD, ammonia or chemical dye is added.
How natural hair colour with henna and indigo works
Henna stains hair red-orange. Indigo stains it blue. Applied one after the other, the red and blue combine into brown to black. That's why indigo is almost always used after henna.
The two-step method (for dark brown to black)
Day 1, henna:
- Mix henna powder with water into a yoghurt-like paste and rest it for 4 to 6 hours.
- Apply to clean, dry hair. Leave for 2 to 3 hours, then rinse with water only.
Same day or next day, indigo:
- Mix indigo powder with lukewarm water and a pinch of salt into a smooth paste. Use it straight away: indigo loses strength if left standing.
- Apply over the hennaed hair, roots first. Leave for 1 to 2 hours.
- Rinse with water only. Don't shampoo for 48 hours while the colour settles.
How much indigo do I need?
About 100 g for shoulder-length hair and 200 g for long or thick hair. Use the same amount of henna.
Good to know
- The colour deepens over 2 to 3 days. It may look slightly blue at first.
- Indigo alone, without henna, can give a blue-green tint.
- Indigo stains skin and surfaces. Wear gloves and apply oil along your hairline.
- Do a patch test 48 hours before first use. For external use only.
How to use it
Mix with warm water, apply to henna-coloured hair for 1 to 2 hours, rinse. Do a patch test first. For external use only.
Product details
- Ingredients
- 100% indigo leaves
- Net quantity
- 100 g · 200 g · 400 g
- Best before
- 12 months from the date of packing
- Storage
- Cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
- Packed by
- Kabisa Organics, 230 Avadh Viceroy, Sarthana Jakatnaka, Surat 395006
- Country of origin
- India
- FSSAI Lic. No.
- 20725031004161
- Customer care
- help@kabisa.in · +91 90990 00489
Questions
How do I use indigo powder for black hair?
Apply henna first and rinse. Then mix indigo with lukewarm water and a pinch of salt, apply straight away for 1 to 2 hours, and rinse with water only. Avoid shampoo for 48 hours.
Can I use indigo without henna?
Indigo alone can turn hair blue-green, especially on grey hair. It is meant to be used after henna.
Can I mix henna and indigo together?
Yes, mixing them in one paste (for example 1 part henna to 1 part indigo) gives a lighter brown. The two-step method gives the darkest colour.
How long does indigo colour last?
It fades slowly over 4 to 6 weeks, mostly at new growth. Many people touch up the roots monthly.
Why does my hair look slightly blue?
Indigo colour oxidises over 2 to 3 days. It usually deepens to brown-black. Avoid shampoo for the first 48 hours.
Does indigo powder contain chemicals?
No. The only ingredient is dried indigo leaves. There is no PPD or ammonia.
Do I need a patch test?
Yes. Apply a little paste behind your ear or on your inner arm and wait 48 hours before colouring your hair.
How should I store it?
Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, and always use a dry spoon.
Who packs it?
Kabisa Organics in Surat, Gujarat. FSSAI Lic. No. 20725031004161.
Known across India as.
Indigo Leaf Powder (Neel) has a name in almost every Indian language. Here is what people call it.
- English
- Indigo powder, Indigo leaf powder, Natural indigo
- Hindi
- नील (neel), नील पत्ती पाउडर (neel patti powder)
- Sanskrit
- नीलिनी (nilini)
- Marathi
- नीळ (neel)
- Tamil
- அவுரி (avuri)
- Telugu
- నీలి (neeli)
- Kannada
- ನೀಲಿ (neeli)
- Malayalam
- നീലയമരി (neelayamari)
- Bengali
- নীল (neel)
- Botanical
- Indigofera tinctoria
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