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What is natural hair color?

Natural hair color refers to the original shade, without chemical coloring or oxidizing treatments. It is determined by the concentration of melanin, the natural pigment produced by hair follicles. Two types of melanin influence color:

• Eumelanin, responsible for darker shades (chestnut, brown, black)
• Pheomelanin, which generates lighter shades (red, blond, golden).

When we talk about natural color dyes, we're also talking about plant-based products, with no ammonia, parabens or synthetic agents. They are often based on henna, indigo, walnut stain or chamomile.

What are the advantages of using a natural color dye?

Opting for a natural dye offers numerous benefits for hair health and the environment:

• Scalp-friendly: with no irritating ingredients, it preserves the skin's microbiota.
• Strengthened hair: the fiber is sheathed, and hair regains its shine and density.
• Zero aggression: unlike chemical colorants, it does not bleach or break hair.
• Ecological: biodegradable, no toxic discharge into wastewater.
• Compatible with pregnancy and breastfeeding, in the absence of medical contraindications.

What's the difference between natural and chemical hair color?

The major difference lies in the mode of action:

• Chemical color penetrates to the heart of the hair by opening the scales of the cuticle. It modifies the internal structure through oxidation, which can permanently weaken the fiber.
• Natural color sets on the hair surface, coating the hair shaft like a protective sheath. It doesn't alter internal pigmentation or damage hair structure.

What's more, natural color fades progressively without a marked root effect, whereas chemical colorations require frequent touch-ups.

Can I cover white hair with a natural color dye?

Yes, vegetable dyes can be used to cover white hair, provided the correct two-step method is adopted for dark bases:

1. Application of pure henna (copper-red) to create a pigment hold.
2. Overlay dark coloring (chestnut, brown, black) with indigo or vegetable blends.

This method guarantees optimal coverage of white hair, with natural, luminous results and no artificial highlights.

How do I maintain natural color after coloring?

To maintain the radiance of your natural color, we recommend :

• Use gentle, sulfate-free, pH-neutral shampoos.
• Avoid anti-dandruff or clarifying shampoos, which dislodge plant pigments.
• Apply nourishing masks with plant oils (jojoba, castor, coconut).
• Space washings 2-3 times a week.
• Avoid hot water, which accelerates natural fading.

With these simple gestures, your natural color will remain brilliant and harmonious for several weeks.

Can I lighten my hair with natural color?

No, natural hair color does not lighten the original shade. Plant pigments do not contain the oxidizing agents (such as hydrogen peroxide) needed to remove melanin from the hair.

However, certain plants such as :

• chamomile
• turmeric
• or heated honey

can add luminous highlights and accentuate golden tones, without actually lightening the base.

For natural lightening, prefer progressive, respectful methods such as lightening sprays based on natural extracts, combined with sunlight.

Which plants can be used to obtain a customized natural color?

Here are the main plants used to create customized natural shades:

• Henna (Lawsonia inermis): coppery highlights, intense red.
• Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria): brown, black, cool highlights.
• Walnut: warm chestnut to brown.
• Chamomile: golden blond.
• Turmeric: luminous golden, honey-yellow.
• Rhubarb: Venetian blond.
• Blackcurrant, hibiscus, beet: red or purplish highlights.
• Amla (Indian gooseberry): invigorating, color-fixing.

Combinations create a rich palette of natural shades, while caring for the hair.

Why adopting a natural hair color is a real hair revolution?

Choosing a natural hair color is much more than a simple aesthetic change. It's an act of care, ecological awareness and self-respect. Free from toxic products and animal testing, vegetable dyes restore hair to its original beauty, while promoting ancestral practices that respect health and nature.

Thanks to a range of powerful tinctorial plants, it is now possible to obtain customized, sustainable, ethical and sublimely natural hair color.