Henna guide · Sun Henna recipe
How to Mix Henna Paste, Step by Step
A great henna stain starts with a smooth, potent paste and fresh henna powder. Here is the Sun Henna recipe for one batch: 25 g of henna powder and 80 to 100 ml of fresh lemon juice sweetened with dates.
Make the brew. Squeeze fresh lemon juice, sweeten it with dates instead of white sugar, and strain it well so no pulp blocks your cone. Avoid plain water: it gives a flat orange stain.
Mix the paste. In a wooden or plastic bowl, or a zip-lock bag, add the brew little by little to the powder. Start with 80 ml: it is easy to thin a paste, impossible to thicken it. Avoid metal bowls and spoons.
Knead for 10 minutes until smooth, like toothpaste, pressing out every lump.
Let the dye release. Close the bag and keep it at room temperature: about 8 hours in warm weather, up to 12 hours in cold weather. Do not rush it.
Add the essential oil. Knead in 3 to 5 drops of a skin-safe essential oil per 25 g, rest one more hour, then fill your cones.
Skip the oils for children, pregnancy and sensitive skin, and always do a small patch test first.
Comment préparer la pâte de henné. 25 g de poudre de henné, 80 à 100 ml de jus de citron frais sucré aux dattes, 8 à 12 h de repos, puis 3 à 5 gouttes d'huile essentielle.
