F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions

It is an ammonia-free permanent colour that covers grey hair for a natural, intense result rich in reflections.

It contains no ammonia, resorcin, alcohol, parabens, or fragrance, and has a very low concentration of hydrogen peroxide. Its formula is dermatologically tested on sensitive skin and allows lightening of your natural colour by up to 2 shades. It is sold through natural food stores, natural product stores, and pharmacies in over 45 countries.

Inside the Permanent Hair Colour Gel package, you will find:

• 1 bottle of colour 60 ml
• 1 bottle of developer 60 ml
• 1 Royal conditioner 50 ml
• 1 pair of gloves

The instructions are printed inside the package.

Can I keep the bottles after opening? They can be kept for a period of 12 months if properly sealed (without mixing up the caps) and stored in good conditions, away from moisture and at normal temperature. We recommend storing the bottles in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

No. Once the dye and developer are mixed, the permanent colour gel is ready and must be used immediately. After application, the remaining product must be discarded as it will no longer be effective.

The Herbatint colouring gel is not suitable for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows and is not intended for use on beards and moustaches. Improper use of the product is strongly discouraged.

As a permanent dye, the permanent colouring gel does not wash out. However, the colour may lose intensity if aggressive products or treatments are used.

The regular use of Color Safe shampoo and Royal conditioner after applying the Herbatint permanent colouring gel ensures that the colour remains intense for longer.

The products from the Herbatint hair care line are specifically designed to gently cleanse, restore the hair’s natural balance after colouring, and deeply nourish the fibre, giving back the tone, elasticity, and shine typical of healthy hair.

While a plant-based colouring coats the hair with pigments like a glove, the permanent colouring gel gently penetrates the hair without damaging it, providing a natural and luminous colour, and is compatible with other treatments such as highlights.

The Herbatint permanent colouring gel is available in 28 mixable shades, whereas plant-based colouring offers a limited choice of colours.

During the permanent hair colouring process, the hair cuticles open and close at the end of the processing time, which can affect the condition of the hair differently depending on the hair type and the product used. The Herbatint permanent colouring gel has a formula tested on sensitive skin and uses a very gentle developer with a minimal amount of cosmetic ingredients. The 8 plant extracts it contains help with hair restructuring, enhancing the intensity of the hair colour for a natural and long-lasting result.

PPD (p-Phenylenediamine) is currently an essential ingredient in permanent hair colouring due to its proven effectiveness. This ingredient is highly regulated in Europe and globally, allowing concentrations that pose no risk to consumers. According to Regulation EC 1223/2009 and its amendments, the maximum permitted concentration of PPD in the ready-to-use mixture is 2% (after mixing the colourant part with the oxidising part, i.e., colour bottle and developer bottle).

The amount of PPD in Herbatint gel after mixing is six times lower than the European limit. We have chosen to continue using an ingredient that has been tested over the years, keeping its concentration well below the limits.

When a permanent hair dye does not contain PPD, it contains an equivalent ingredient, such as Para-Toluenediamine (PTD), for which allergic reactions cannot be excluded, just as with PPD.

The Herbatint permanent colouring gel is not tested on animals, in compliance with the European Regulation (EU 1223/2009), and is produced in Italy in accordance with the highest international standards (GMP).

Herbatint opposes animal testing anywhere in the world and does not use ingredients of animal origin. Its formulas are suitable for vegans.

IDENTIFY YOUR NATURAL TONE

Start by identifying the shade of permanent colouring gel that best matches your natural hair tone, ranging from 1N (Black) to 10N (Platinum Blonde). Your natural tone is the colour of your hair at the roots, not the lengths. This will help you determine your starting tone. If you're unsure, you can also rely on your eyebrow colour, which is usually quite similar.

DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO LIGHTEN, KEEP IT NATURAL, OR DARKEN YOUR HAIR

If you're undecided between two colours, we recommend always starting with the lighter shade. It will be easier to darken later if you don't like the result, whereas lightening will be more difficult.

Note: If your hair has already been artificially coloured, you cannot lighten it further, only maintain the same tone or darken it.

CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR

Herbatint offers 28 colours to help you find the one that's right for you. Try the Colour Finder (link) to discover your perfect match! All shades of the permanent colouring gel are mixable, allowing you to personalise your colour by combining different tones and nuances. The only rule to follow is the 1:1 mixing ratio between the total colour and the developer.

It is not recommended to use the permanent colouring gel on hair treated with henna. Henna creates a coating around the hair, preventing the colour from penetrating. It is advised to let the henna grow out completely before proceeding with the Herbatint permanent hair colouring gel. In any case, we recommend performing a strand test to assess the colour result before proceeding.

It is not advisable to colour hair immediately after a perm. It is better to wait about two weeks, and after this time, remember to reduce the processing time on the lengths by 10 minutes. This is because the porosity of the hair may be greater after the perm, and therefore the colour may require less time to take effect.

There is no permanent hair dye that can lighten previously coloured hair. The only colour result that can be achieved on already coloured hair with this type of product is darkening it or playing with tone-on-tone highlights.

Yes, there are no issues with doing highlights on hair coloured with the Herbatint permanent colouring gel.

Over time, the natural undertone of the hair may sometimes emerge, tending towards red or orange. To neutralise these, we recommend mixing your usual colour with a shade from the C=Ash series.

Put on gloves and mix a small amount of the colour bottle and developer bottle in a small bowl. Take a small section of hair (from a hidden area of your head) and apply the gel along the entire strand. Use a piece of aluminium foil to cover the strand and leave it on for 40 minutes. Remove the foil, rinse, dry, and check if the colour is what you desire.

You can protect the hairline along the face by applying a barrier cream, which can be substituted with a thick cream such as hair wax or an ointment.

The permanent colouring gel is a gentle formula without ammonia, tested on sensitive skin. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to perform a sensitivity test 48 hours before using the product (further instructions are in the packaging). For more information on how to perform the sensitivity test, click here.

We have heard many positive reviews from women who used the Herbatint permanent colouring gel a few months after completing a chemotherapy cycle. However, hair dyes are considered safe when used under normal physiological conditions. Chemotherapy is a special condition, and for this reason, we do not recommend use unless under medical consultation.

We have heard of many women choosing Herbatint to colour their hair during pregnancy. However, hair dyes are considered safe when used under normal physiological conditions. Pregnancy is a special condition, and for this reason, we do not recommend use unless under medical consultation.

The Herbatint permanent colouring gel does not contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde releases, so our formulations are completely free from this ingredient.