Henna (Lawsonia inermis) has colored hair, beards and hands for more than 5,000 years. Freegrin henna is triple-sifted, 100% plant-based and always PPD-free — whether you want to cover grays without chemicals, deepen your natural shade, or draw body art for Halloween, Eid, Diwali or a wedding. This page helps you choose the right product and use it well.
Which henna do you need?
Henna Powder — for hair & beard color
Loose, triple-sifted leaf powder you mix into a paste. Coats each strand with color and shine, covers grays, and conditions as it colors. No ammonia, no peroxide, no PPD.
- Pure Red — classic copper-red on light hair, auburn glow on dark hair
- Deep Brown — henna + indigo blend for warm chestnut brown
- Soft Black — henna + indigo for a natural, dimensional black; best gray coverage
Henna Cones — for body art (mehndi)
Ready-to-use paste in a precision cone — no mixing, no waiting. Draw on clean, dry skin, let it set, and reveal a stain that deepens over 48 hours and lasts 1–3 weeks.
- Natural Reddish-Brown — traditional mehndi color, plant-based paste
- Fine tip for line work, mandalas, florals and lettering
- Beginner-friendly: practice on paper first, then your palm
Powder vs. cones at a glance
| Henna powder | Henna cones | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Hair, beard and gray coverage | Hand, arm and foot designs |
| Prep | Mix with warm water, rest 4–6 h | None — snip the tip and draw |
| Time on | 2–4 hours (hair) | 1–4 hours (skin) |
| Result | Permanent color that fades gradually over 4–8 weeks | Stain lasts 1–3 weeks, darkest after 48 h |
| Coverage | 100 g ≈ shoulder-length hair; 2 packs for long hair | 1 cone ≈ 2–3 hand designs |
How to use henna powder on hair
How to use henna cones on skin
Henna guides
Frequently asked questions
Will henna cover my gray hair?
Yes. Grays take henna very well — on Pure Red they turn bright copper, on Deep Brown and Soft Black (henna + indigo) they blend into the surrounding shade. Very resistant grays may need a two-step process: pure henna first, then indigo.
Can I use henna over chemically dyed or bleached hair?
Usually yes — plant henna sits on the hair and does not react with previous color. Do a strand test first, because the result depends on your starting shade. Do not use henna if you plan to bleach within the next few weeks.
How long does a henna body-art stain last?
One to three weeks, depending on skin thickness and washing. Palms and soles stain darkest; keep paste on longer and avoid water for the first day for the deepest color.
Is Freegrin henna safe for sensitive skin and during pregnancy?
Our henna contains only plant powder — no PPD, ammonia or metallic salts — and is generally considered gentle. Sensitivities to any plant are possible, so patch test first. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition, or are unsure, check with your doctor before use.
Why is my henna paste orange, not brown?
That is normal. Fresh henna stains orange and oxidizes to reddish-brown over 24–48 hours. On hair the final shade settles after two days — judge the color then, not on rinse day.