I prepared an ayurvedic paste for dc:
• 1/3 cup VP Chawla rajasthani henna (Rajasthani henna, amla, shikakai, katha)
• 2/3 cup Hesh amla powder
• 1 cup ayurvedic tea (fenugreek, Brahmi, maka & hibiscus)
• 2 tbspn castor/mustard/gingelly oil infused with henna, amla, maka & Brahmi
• add honey to smooth paste after dye release occurs & apply paste to hair
Update: added 3 tablespoons orange blossom honey and 2 tablespoons gingelly oil infused with maka to smooth the paste before adding to hair. I wet hair with distilled water before applying the paste.