I mix half of the banks of the henna and a half cans of light brown because I do not need a bright red color. On my brown hair slightly below the shoulders, I use the whole capacity of the jar. I brewed with hot water and add a couple of tablespoons of oil (jojoba or avocado or macadamia what you have or like), this in order to not henna has dried scalp and hair. I hold a half-hour and wash off. color happy))))