All answers to your questions about our products. You have questions that are not answered here? Just contact us by email.
- Are Hennatura henna based hair dyes 100% plant based? Yes, all our products are 100% plant based. No chemicals.
- Are Hennatura products organic? Yes, all our products are 100% natural, plant based, free of chemicals, tested for impurities and heavy metals, and comply to EU safety regulations for cosmetic products.
- Are Hennatura products fair trade? Yes, we source to manufacturers which comply to good manufacturing and employment practices, as from official certifications (GMP, ISO) and audits.
- Are Hennatura henna based hair dyes permanent or temporary? All our dyes are permanent. The advantage is that they give a reliable color that does not washes away. The disadvantage is that the only way to remove it is to let it grow out.
- Do Hennatura hair products improve hair health and texture? Yes, this is noticeable from the first application and improves application after application.
- Can henna based dyes cause hair and scalp dryness? In most cases, not at all. Using acidic substances (like lemon juice, coffee or vinegar) mixed with henna powders can cause dryness to some people. We do not advice to use these substances, at least not in large amounts.
- Are henna based dyes 100% safe for everyone? People with G6PD deficiency (which is an extremely rare condition) should avoid using henna and henna based products. Children should not use henna and henna based products. These are products for external use, do not ingest. We do not advise henna and henna based products for pregnant women as there is insufficient data regarding its safety during pregnancy. Otherwise henna and henna based products (that are 100% chemical free) are much safer than chemical hair dyes.
- If I have dark hair, can I dye my hair blond or lighter shades with Hennatura products? No, it is not possible to lighten your hair with our henna based products. You can lighten your hair with hydrogen peroxide (which is a chemical dye that we do not advise to use often) and apply our products after.
- Can Hennatura products damage my hair? No, not at all. On the contrary, your hair will become visibly healthier and more voluminous already from the first application.
- Can Hennatura products be applied on previously chemically dyed hair? Yes, however If you hair was chemically treated, the color outcome might be unpredictable. In this case red shades may result more brown than red. After a second application of the henna based dye, you will be more likely to achieve the desired color. An exception is when your hair has been treated exclusively with hydrogen peroxide. In this case you may use henna based dyes with predictable results from the first application.
- Can I use chemical dyes after having used Hennatura products? Typically not. You can use them, but the results will not be predictable.
- How do I avoid my henna color from becoming darker and darker? Apply the henna product on your hair for a short time (30 minutes to 1 hour) using our short application method, and also apply it only on the growth and not on the entire length. For extremely light and bright results, you can also apply it for just 10 minutes. Do a full-length application only after 3-4 months. The beneficial effects are very long lasting, so frequent full length applications are not necessary.
- How do I obtain a light and warm red color (natural red/ginger/orange) with henna? To start with your base color should not be too dark. Medium-Light brown, red or blond. Then use our fast application method: mix henna powder with boiling water, immediately apply on hair and do not keep it longer than 1-2 hours. During hot summer days 1 hour will be sufficient.
- How do I obtain a darker, deeper red color that is not too orange with henna? You use our long application method: mix henna powder with lukewarm water, let it release dye for 4 hours in a warm room, then apply on your hair for 4 hours. Alternatively (and advised), mix with hot water, apply immediately and keep on hair for 6 hours.
- Why you do not advise to let henna dye release too long before applying to hair? This is because dye release is strongly affected by temperature. If you let the henna mix release dye in a cold room (in the winter), it may not release at all or very little. While in a hot day in summer it will release a lot more. This can lead to different results depending on your house temperature. On the contrary, if you apply henna on your hair immediately and cover it with a warm beanie in the winter, your body temperature is constant and the dye release will be more predictable. The room temperature will of course have some influence, that is why we advise to cover with a beanie especially in the winter.
- Do Hennatura dyes cover grey hair? Yes, all Hennatura hair dyes cover grey hair. We advise long application time (6 hours) and keeping your head as warm as possible for maximum dye release. If you do not want to pull off bright red/ginger hair, choose the darker shades, like burgundy or dark brown.
- Will I obtain the exact color as on the product page or box? Only if you have very similar hair color as the hair stand used for the photo. If your color is darker, you will obtain a very similar but darker tint.
- Can I return a product? Yes, but only if it is not opened and in the original package.
- Can I get advise from Hennatura on how to obtain a shade that I like? Yes, you can and we will be happy to help you. Contact us by email.