Priyanka Chopra’s Mom Reveals Her DIY Mehendi Hair Mask for Silky, Strong Locks

It’s funny how the most effective beauty tricks often sit on a kitchen shelf rather than a salon shelf. Dr. Madhu Chopra – the 73‑year‑old cosmetology veteran and mother of Priyanka Chopra Jonas – proved that point on Instagram, where she walked us through her weekend hair‑care ritual.

At the heart of the routine is a classic Indian hair‑colorant: mehendi (henna). While henna is celebrated for strengthening the hair shaft and soothing the scalp, many of us have noticed that it can leave strands feeling a little dry. Dr. Madhu’s answer? A quick follow‑up oil massage that re‑hydrates the hair without weighing it down.

Here’s the mask she uses, broken down into everyday ingredients you probably already have:

• Henna powder – the base of the mask.
• Adiwasi oil (or any lightweight carrier oil).
• Rosemary essential oil.
• Castor oil.

First, she mixes the henna with enough Adiwasi oil to create a smooth paste. Once the texture is right, a few drops of rosemary oil and a splash of castor oil are folded in. The blend is left to sit for a few minutes, then applied from roots to ends. After about an hour – just enough for the henna to set – she rinses it off.

The secret step comes next. While the henna is still on the hair, a helper (her housekeeper, in the video) gently massages a warm concoction of rosemary and castor oil into the strands. Dr. Madhu lets this oil sit for roughly 30 minutes, then gives the hair a gentle shampoo. The result? Soft, glossy locks that feel moisturised from the shaft down to the tips, not just the scalp.

If you’re tempted to try it yourself, the routine looks like this:

1. Make a fresh henna paste and spread it evenly.
2. Let it dry for about an hour.
3. Massage the rosemary‑castor oil blend into the hair.
4. Leave for half an hour, then wash with a mild shampoo.

Dr. Madhu swears by doing this once a week. Over time, she says, the hair becomes noticeably stronger, shinier, and less prone to breakage.

Beyond the mehendi mask, her everyday regimen leans on other kitchen heroes: coconut oil for deep nourishment, fenugreek seeds to combat hair fall, a sprig of rosemary for growth, rice water for shine, and soaked chia seeds that give the mask a jelly‑like slip. She usually mixes a spoonful of each, applies the blend, lets it sit for an hour, then rinses.

In a world of pricey serums and endless product shelves, Dr. Madhu’s approach is a refreshing reminder that nature, patience, and a bit of DIY spirit can still deliver salon‑worthy results.