Henna makes a great natural lightener for all you brunettes out there looking to switch up your luscious locks (via Healthline). In fact, henna should only be used as a lightener for those with either dark brown or black hair. If your hair is lighter, henna will actually have the opposite effect and end up darkening your hair. Similar to chamomile, henna will most likely change your overall hair color, not give you highlights. “It doesn’t have the natural capability on its own to lift color; however, it can change the tonality of your hair,” Anita Sun told Ipsy. By using this solution, expect your current hair shade to transform into a redder or more orange hue.
To use henna as a lightening solution, you will need 3 tablespoons of henna powder, half a cup of boiling water, and a shower cap. Stir the henna powder and boiling water together, and allow the mixture to sit overnight. The following day, apply the formula to your hair and allow it sit for two to three hours while wearing your shower cap. Once a few hours have passed, rinse your hair, and you should see results.
