F.A.Q.
Frequently asked questions

It is the only hair dye that can be classified as 100% natural, as it is made exclusively from powdered dye plants and Ayurvedic herbs, to be mixed with hot water. Commonly, vegetable hair dye is mistakenly referred to as henna, but in reality, henna refers to the Lawsonia Inermis shrub, which belongs to the Lythraceae family and dyes hair with a bright red color. The term vegetable dye, however, refers to a mixture of different plants with dyeing and treatment properties.

It is Herbatint's 100% plant-based hair dye with double action of colour and care, made from dye plants and Ayurvedic herbs responsibly grown in India without the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
Thanks to the micro-fine powders ensuring high solubility, Vegetal Color guarantees easy application and an intense, multi-dimensional colour result.
Available in 8 ready-to-use mixes, it colours, nourishes, and restores the hair and scalp with just one simple step.

By covering and sealing the cuticles, Vegetal Color improves the hair’s appearance from the very first application. In addition to colouring, the nourishing active ingredients and their Ayurvedic formulations strengthen and nourish the hair. Thanks to its balancing actions, over time, it has a normalizing effect on the scalp while nourishing the hair, making it shiny, strong, and visibly reducing frizz. It is a true beauty treatment that gives a brilliant and unique colour that adapts to the history of the hair.

Vegetal Color is made only from dye plant powders and Ayurvedic herbs, while oxidation hair colours use pigments and other synthetic additives. Unlike oxidation colours, Vegetal Color wraps the hair, respecting its fibre without penetrating it, colouring, nourishing, and restructuring in one simple step.

The coloured pigments in the Vegetal Color mixtures wrap around the hair cuticle and bond with the keratin, filling in the hair scales. The hair shaft thus becomes much thicker and shinier, with fewer split ends and very natural colour nuances.

Vegetal Color, like all natural dyes, adapts to the hair's original colour without damaging it. The result is therefore a unique colour, tied to the "history" of the hair, its ability to absorb the pigment, and its natural base colour.

Vegetal Color, being a vegetable dye, does not alter the hair structure but sits on the hair fibre like a glove, which is why it covers white hair transparently. To ensure effective coverage of white hair, it is necessary to proceed with the double-pass technique or with close applications over time.

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The colour obtained from applying Vegetal Color does not wash out but fades slightly and progressively. Over time, you will not notice a sharp contrast with the regrowth colour. In the days following application, the colour oxidises on the hair and continues to evolve as it sets. For first-time users, it is recommended to repeat the application after two weeks. To maintain a vibrant colour, it is advised to reapply the dye after approximately 40 days. This interval may vary depending on how many shampoos are done per week. For daily hair washing, more frequent applications may be needed.

Apply Vegetal Color to clean, damp, but not wet hair.

We recommend not using shampoos or treatments containing silicones, as they inhibit the adhesion of the colouring herbs. You can use all shampoos from Herbatint's haircare line because they do not contain silicones.

After approximately 90 minutes of processing time, the plants contained in Vegetal Color have had enough time to bind to the hair’s keratin and deliver the COLOUR&CARE effect. This processing time may vary depending on the hair structure and the desired colour result. Experience with the product will help you determine the processing time that works best for you.

Vegetal Color is a 100% natural colouring product based on henna. There are no specific restrictions on the frequency of application, but frequent applications in close succession may lead to layering and progressive darkening of the colour, especially on the lengths. To avoid excessive darkening, you can follow these tips:

• Sherazade Technique: Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of powder to your usual conditioner, preferably organic, and apply it as a mask for 15 minutes. This technique is usually done with Henna Love Power but can also be used with other mixes. Remember that colouring plants continue to oxidise on the hair for 48 hours after application. Only after that time will the final colour be visible.
• Using Neutral Cassia Power: After applying the desired Vegetal Color mix to the roots, apply the Neutral Cassia Power nuance only to the lengths to maintain the existing tone without altering it, while adding new intensity and brightness to the hair.

Vegetal Color is a 100% natural and organically certified colouring product made from dyeing plants and henna, and it does not contain added picramate.

Vegetal Color is a 100% natural product made from henna and dyeing plants, considered safe when used under normal physiological conditions and according to the instructions. As every pregnancy is unique, we recommend consulting your trusted doctor before applying colouring products.

Favism is a metabolic disorder that causes highly individual and difficult-to-predict reactions. The Italian Favism Association lists Lawsonia Inermis and Indigo among the substances to avoid, as the presence of naphthoquinone (the colouring pigment) can trigger unwanted reactions in those suffering from this metabolic deficiency.

For this reason, we advise against the use of dyeing herbs if you suffer from favism and recommend discussing the issue with your trusted doctor.

All plant-based dyes act externally on the hair, coating it like a glove. Vegetal Color is a 100% natural colouring product based on henna and dermatologically tested. Chemotherapy treatments may cause unexpected sensitivities, which is why we recommend consulting your trusted doctor before proceeding and performing the tolerance test (detailed in the packaging).

Nickel is a metal present in the atmosphere, soil, and water. Since Vegetal Color is of plant origin, we cannot exclude its presence. We recommend that individuals allergic to nickel always perform a preliminary test to check their sensitivity to the product.

Vegetal Color is a 100% natural and organically certified colouring product based on dyeing plants and henna. The absence of PPD and its derivatives is tested in every batch. As a precaution, we always recommend performing a test to rule out any potential sensitivity to colouring products.

Vegetal Color is a 100% natural and organically certified colouring product. For this reason, we cannot exclude the possibility that an individual may be allergic to certain plants. As a precaution, we always recommend performing a test to rule out any potential sensitivity to colouring products.