Indigo Powder

Indigo Powder has been used for generations as a natural hair-colouring ingredient, particularly when darker shades are desired. Made from dried indigo leaves, it naturally contains dye compounds that have made it a trusted part of traditional hair-colouring rituals.
Its most familiar role is in creating natural brown and black hair shades. While Henna provides warm copper and brown tones, Indigo is traditionally used to deepen those shades into darker brown and black colours. Together, the two ingredients form one of the oldest natural hair-colouring systems still used today.
Indigo Powder is commonly used for grey hair coverage and is often chosen by those looking for a plant-based alternative to conventional hair dyes. The exact shade achieved can vary depending on how it is used and whether it is combined with Henna.
Beyond colour, Indigo Powder is also traditionally included in hair-care routines for improving the appearance of shine, thickness and healthy-looking hair. It is commonly used in preparations focused on root care, dandruff management and premature greying routines.
Unlike many modern colouring products, Indigo became part of a broader hair-care ritual. Colouring and caring for the hair often happened together, using ingredients that had been trusted and passed down through generations.
What we carry is single-ingredient indigo powder — dried and powdered. No additives. No fragrance. No fillers. Just indigo, the way it has always been used.
Choose Your Mix
Natural Brown Shades
Mix with Henna Powder.
Natural Black Hair Colour
Apply Henna first, followed by Indigo Powder.
Grey Coverage Ritual
Use alongside Henna as part of a two-step colouring process.
Ritual Context
Indigo rarely worked alone. In many homes, it followed henna as the second step in a natural hair-colouring ritual. Together, the two leaves offered a way to colour grey hair using ingredients that had been trusted across generations.