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More than 5,000 years ago, henna (or lawsonia inermis) was used in various nations for many a purpose. The plant, which some consider as a shrub, grows and blooms in hot, dry desert areas.

Henna is also called "hina", "hena", "mehndi", or "mehendi". The plant is used for ayurvedic hair dyeing. Its red dye is usually used as a deposit-only hair dye with an active ingredient called lawsone that combines with keratin, which causes it to become semi-permanent. The dye can also become permanent, depending on the person’s type of hair.

Compared to other synthetic and commercial dyes in the market, henna has a different effect on hair, for it coats it with a deep red colouring. Since the dye is natural, it colours as well as conditions your hair in a natural and safe manner.

In applying the henna dye to the hair, here are a few pointers to get effective results :-
- To prevent the dye from staining the hands or shoulders, wear gloves and drape shoulders with a towel.
- Before applying the dye, test it on a few strands of hair.
- Start dyeing hair from the bottom layers until reaching the top layers.
- Apply the dye to thin strips of hair each time. Repeat this step until the entire hair is covered with the henna dye.

When using a plant-based color like the lawsonia inermis, it is advisable not to do a perm or any permanent hair coloring afterwards as it can cause some hair problems.

The henna hair dye has turned into one of the best solutions for colouring hair. Since it is made from natural components, there are no harmful chemicals that may cause damage to your hair while you are trying to achieve that deep and rich red colour. Using the red dye will additionally make your hair more manageable and soft.

It comes as no surprise that women from India have such thick and beautiful hair; they apply henna to their hair frequently. The Egyptian henna hair dye was the earliest hair colouring treatment that reached as far as the United States and also contributed to the term "hair dye". In the earlier days, the henna hair dye was the only dye utilised in salons and bath houses, but was later substituted after chemicals were discovered in henna.

At present, henna that is used for the body and hair is first tested before it is distributed in the US.