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4 Simple Remedies to Make Mehndi Dark and Long-Lasting Without Chemicals

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: August 26, 2025 18:04 IST

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Mehndi is applied on the hands on any occasion, be it a wedding or a special festival. Many people apply mehndi on their hands on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. If the mehndi applied on the hands gets a good dark color, it stands out. We apply mehndi to make our hands look more attractive.
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But often, no matter how beautiful the mehndi is applied on the hands, it does not leave stain. In such a case, we have no option but to use chemicals. If you also want to bring darkness to your mehndi, then follow these 4 easy tips. (how to make mehndi color Dark)
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If you want to make the mehndi dark, let the mehndi stay on your hands for at least 6 to 8 hours or overnight. The longer the mehendi is applied, the darker its stain will be, and it will not come off easily.
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Before applying mehendi, apply a little eucalyptus oil on your hands and spread it well. The amount of oil should not be too much. Oil helps to darken the color of the mehendi even more.
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A mixture of lemon and sugar helps to darken the mhendi. After the mhendi dries, mix one spoon of lemon juice and one spoon of sugar. Apply this mixture on your hands with the help of cotton. This will help to get a dark color.
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After applying mehendi, heat 4 to 5 cloves on a pan. Inhale its smoke on your hands. This will help the mehendi to color better.
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Avoid soap, shampoo, or any chemical product immediately after washing off mhendi. Do not scrub or bleach the area. Once the mhendi is dry and the color has set, apply cream, lotion, or oil.
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