Sayyiduna Abu Rimthah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to dye his hair with henna and katam (a plant), and his hair would reach his shoulders.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الادب / 8201
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح لغيره، أخرجه الطبراني في الكبير : 22/ 726، والبيھقي في دلائل النبوة : 1/ 238 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 17497 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 17636»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: ... and "wasmah": It is a plant found in Yemen, which produces a reddish-black color, whereas the color of henna (mehndi) is...