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== History ==
The origins of the initial human uses of henna are uncertain; however, there are records that the plant was marketed in [[Babylonia]],<ref>{{cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=qulwDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA65|page=65|title=The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia|author=R. Campbell Thompson|publisher=Cambridge University Press|date= 27 September 2018|isbn=978-1-108-08461-1 }}</ref> and was used in [[Ancient Egypt]] on some [[mummy|mummies]] to dye their hair, skin, nails, or funeral wrappings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The henna plant: Transcending time, religion and culture |url=https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/the-henna-plant-transcending-time-religion-and-culture.html |access-date=27 November 2023 |website=www.nhm.ac.uk |language=en}}</ref> It arrived in [[North Africa]] during the [[Punic people|Punic civilization]] through [[Phoenicia|Phoenician]] Diasporas where it was used as a beautification tool.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Henna in North Africa and the Middle East {{!}} CSDT |url=https://csdt.org/culture/henna/middleeast.html |access-date=27 November 2023 |website=csdt.org}}</ref> [[Pliny the Elder]] wrote about its use in the [[Roman Empire]] as a medicine, a perfume, and a dye.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hennabysienna.com/henna-in-the-ancient-world.html|title=Henna In The Ancient World|work=Henna by Sienna}}{{cite web|url=https://www.loebclassics.com/view/pliny_elder-natural_history/1938/pb_LCL370.79.xml?readMode=recto|work=loebclassics.com|title=Natural History }}</ref>
Modern Era:
Rise of Synthetic Dyes: In the 20th century, synthetic hair dyes gained popularity, especially among urban populations. These dyes offered convenience and variety but often at the cost of hair health due to their chemical composition.
Return to Naturals: Recently, there has been a resurgence in the use of natural and organic hair colorants in India, driven by a growing awareness of the potential harm caused by synthetic dyes and a trend towards natural beauty products.
Fashion and Trends: Today, hair coloring in India is not just about covering greys; it has become a fashion statement. Global trends influence hair color choices, with younger generations experimenting with bold colors like blondes, reds, and even unconventional shades like blue and green.
==Preparation and application==
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