Answer: “INDUS VALLEY” 100% BOTANICALHAIR COLOUR is a 100% natural product & hence very safe to use. However, some people are allergic to pollen or vegetables or milk or spices etc. Hence we recommend to carryout the patch test. If you experience any abnormal reaction, i.e. redness, a mild burning sensation, to this product, you are allergic to this product and must not use it.
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- 100% Botanical Hair Colour Indus Black
Shades: Indus Black
Certification: India Organic, USDA Organic, Eco Cert,
Matricaria Chemomilla
ChemomileLawsonia Inermis
HennaRubia Cardifolia
MadderCassia Auriculata
Neutral HennaEmblica officinalis
AmlaBacopa Monnieri
BrahmiIndigofera Tinctoria
IndigoTrigonella foenum-graecum
Fenugreek
Preparing the hair
- Well before applying the colour, shampoo your hair, rinse it well and dry it.
- Wear the supplied gloves. Apply cream or petroleum jelly to your skin along the hairline, ears and neck to prevent these areas from being coloured.
Preparing the colour mixture (1st step)
- Remove all types of jewellery like rings, earrings and necklaces.
- Each box of 100% Botanical hair colour for Gray covering (Indus black ) contains 2 packets marked A & B (Net wt 198g or 7 oz.), Contains dye for one to two applications, depending on your hair length. For short/shoulder length hair: half pack of A & full pack of A For longer hair
- Boil 3 cups (Approx. 300 ml) of pure water. Wear gloves. Place the desired quantity (as per the length of hair) of 100% Botanical hair colour in a non-metal container and pour one/cup of boiled water into the powder, stirring continuously with a non-metallic spoon or spatula to break the lumps. Add enough of the boiled water to obtain a honey like consistency of the paste. It is essential that the mixture is thoroughly blended. The colour of the mixture may vary between yellow to green. Don’t worry about it.
- The mixture should slowly slide off the spoon or spatula used for mixing. Keep the mixture for 1-2 minutes to thicken & stabilize. Add more water if it is too thick. Allow the mixture to cool to the extent that it is safe to touch.
Applying to the hair of 1st step
- Using a non-metallic comb or brush, separate the hair into small sections of 1-2 inches.
- Begin applying mixture at the crown of the head, coating all strands with non-metallic brush (supplied with box) or with ingers. Keep metal hair pins, curlers, etc out of hair. Use plastic clips or string.
- Using your gloved fingers, work the mixture into each section well from scalp to ends. Repeat the process with each individual section until all your hair is thoroughly saturated with the mixture
- Carefully clean the skin around edge of the scalp with a wet cotton pad.
- Cover hair with plastic cap (supplied with box).
Developing the hair
- After application is complete, leave mixture on your head for 45 minutes. Depending upon the results of strand test.
- Add heat if desired. You may use blow dryer, the sun or a sun lamp. Heat is not absolutely necessary, but it will enhance the shades.
- Never use an oven or microwave as a heat source. Be Careful not to melt the plastic cap.
Rinsing & protecting the hair
- When the paste has optimally dried to the desired colour, get ready to rinse it off. Wear the gloves (if necessary). Rinse hair thoroughly in warm water for several minutes, working hair with your fingers or with a wide-toothed plastic comb.
- Rinse & dry the gloves for use in next step
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Rinsing & protecting the hair
- Boil 3 cups of pure water. Wear gloves. Use the same procedure to prepare the colour mixture using packet B as per the length of hair (same as done during the preparation for step 1).
Applying to the hair resulted for after 1st step
- Use the same procedure as done during application of the step 1
- Begin applying mixture at the crown of the head, coating all strands with non-metallic brush (supplied with box) or with fingers
- Using your gloved fingers, work the mixture into each section well from scalp to ends. Repeat the process with each individual section until all your hair is thoroughly saturated with the mixture.
- Cover hair with plastic cap (supplied with box).
Developing the hair
- After application is complete, leave mixture on your head for 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Depending upon the results of strand test.
- Add heat if desired. You may use blow dryer, the sun or a sun lamp.
- Heat is not absolutely necessary, but it will enhance the shades. Never use an oven or microwave as a heat source. Be Careful not to melt the plastic cap.
Rinsing & protecting the hair
- When the dye has optimally dried to the desired tint, get ready to rinse it off. Wear the gloves (if necessary). Rinse hair thoroughly in luke warm water for several minutes, working hair with your fingers or with a wide-toothed plastic comb.
If you experience some difficulty in removing the mixture, take half teaspoon of baking soda in plastic mug full of water and rinse the hair with that water and then continue to rinse with tap water. For best results wait for 24 hours before shampooing with a mild shampoo. Shampooing your hair after 24 hours will give better colour.
Answer: Allergic reactions vary and a skin sensitivity test must be carried out at least 48 hours before application. “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is hypoallergenic and has been dermatologically tested. Once the skin test has been successfully completed, the product may be applied.
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is not recommended for use on facial hair, however, we do know many customers who use it very successfully for this purpose.
Answer: No, “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour does not contain PPD or an type of chemical. This is free from any chemical & contains only natural herbs.
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour does not contain ammonia & people who are allergenic with ammonia can use tit safely. However, we advise performing a skin test prior to tinting your hair.
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour has many customers who have delivered babies safely and have used the colourants quite safely. “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is far safer to use as it contains NO PPD or NO AMMONIA or NO PEROXIDE or ANY CHEMICALS.
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour has many customers who have had cancers and have used the colourants quite safely. “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is far safer to use as it contains NO PPD or NO AMMONIA or NO PEROXIDE or ANY CHEMICALS.
Strand test
Answer: Everybody has different hair types/structures & hence “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour may result to different shades of colour on your hair. This test also determines the length of time “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour remains on your hair to achieve desired colour depth. If after the Strand Test you don't like the colour, you can try some of the Special Effects as given in below question and redo the Strand Test with the changes.
Answer: You can take from your head or use the "leavings" from your brush or comb. The strand sample should include all different colours and textures of your hair.
Answer: If you added heat, it will bring out red tones. Try the strand again without applying heat. You can add black tea to the powder in replacement of the water to tone down the red (redo the strand test)
Answer: - If you want to darken the Gold tones, reapply the same application. - You can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of Vinegar or fresh lemon juice to brown or mahogany shades. This will bring out rich brownish or copper highlights. Redo the strand test if necessary
Answer: Please refer to the colour chart on the back of the box. It is important to note that this product will not lighten your hair as this does not contain any chemical.
Answer: Yes, the strand test determines the length of time you leave the paste on and the colour results.
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Ingredients | Matricaria ChemomillaChemomileLawsonia InermisHennaRubia CardifoliaMadderCassia AuriculataNeutral HennaEmblica officinalisAmlaBacopa MonnieriBrahmiIndigofera TinctoriaIndigoTrigonella foenum-graecumFenugreek |
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FAQ | Q.1 Is a patch test really necessary?
Answer: “INDUS VALLEY” 100% BOTANICALHAIR COLOUR is a 100% natural product & hence very safe to use. However, some people are allergic to pollen or vegetables or milk or spices etc. Hence we recommend to carryout the patch test. If you experience any abnormal reaction, i.e. redness, a mild burning sensation, to this product, you are allergic to this product and must not use it. Q.2 Can “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour be used if the customer has suffered severe allergic reactions to other hair colour in the past?
Answer: Allergic reactions vary and a skin sensitivity test must be carried out at least 48 hours before application. “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is hypoallergenic and has been dermatologically tested. Once the skin test has been successfully completed, the product may be applied. Q.3 Can I use “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour on my beard?
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is not recommended for use on facial hair, however, we do know many customers who use it very successfully for this purpose. Q.4 Does “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour contain Phenylenediamines (PPD’s)?
Answer: No, “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour does not contain PPD or an type of chemical. This is free from any chemical & contains only natural herbs. Q.5 I have had allergic reactions to ammonia tints in the past; will I react to “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour?
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour does not contain ammonia & people who are allergenic with ammonia can use tit safely. However, we advise performing a skin test prior to tinting your hair. Q.6 I am pregnant and I have been told that hair colours can be potentially dangerous for my unborn child.
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour has many customers who have delivered babies safely and have used the colourants quite safely. “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is far safer to use as it contains NO PPD or NO AMMONIA or NO PEROXIDE or ANY CHEMICALS. Q.7 I have had chemotherapy treatment and would like to colour my hair.
Answer: “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour has many customers who have had cancers and have used the colourants quite safely. “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour is far safer to use as it contains NO PPD or NO AMMONIA or NO PEROXIDE or ANY CHEMICALS. Strand test Q.8 Why should I do the Strand Test prior to applying?
Answer: Everybody has different hair types/structures & hence “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour may result to different shades of colour on your hair. This test also determines the length of time “Indus Valley” 100% Botanical Hair Colour remains on your hair to achieve desired colour depth. If after the Strand Test you don't like the colour, you can try some of the Special Effects as given in below question and redo the Strand Test with the changes. Q.9 How do I obtain the sample hair for the stand test?
Answer: You can take from your head or use the "leavings" from your brush or comb. The strand sample should include all different colours and textures of your hair. Q.10 I did the strand test & the result is too red, what should I do to adjust the colour?
Answer: If you added heat, it will bring out red tones. Try the strand again without applying heat. You can add black tea to the powder in replacement of the water to tone down the red (redo the strand test) Q.11 I did the strand test & my colour came out brassy, what can I do to adjust the colour?
Answer: - If you want to darken the Gold tones, reapply the same application. - You can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of Vinegar or fresh lemon juice to brown or mahogany shades. This will bring out rich brownish or copper highlights. Redo the strand test if necessary Q.12 What colour should I use?
Answer: Please refer to the colour chart on the back of the box. It is important to note that this product will not lighten your hair as this does not contain any chemical. Q.13 Do I need to do a strand test?
Answer: Yes, the strand test determines the length of time you leave the paste on and the colour results. |
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