Mehndi (Henna)
Also called: mehendi, henna
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Mehndi for Hair Colour: Pure Henna Recipe and Indigo Two-Step
Mehndi for hair colour with a pure henna paste recipe, patch test, the indigo two-step for brown or black, and the black henna PPD danger.
Uses, amounts and cautions are in the full guide; always check the cautions before trying something new.
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Hair Care
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