From synthetic colouring to natural colouring

The unknown usually frightens us. However, it's ironic that the unknown is, in this case, nature. Taking care of yourself through plants is one of the oldest rituals in existence, so overcome your brakes and discover the benefits of caring for your hair in the most natural way there is.

Switching from synthetic to plant-based hair colouring requires, first and foremost, a change of heart. They are the truth, because they don't disguise your natural state of hair, but expose it and provide you with essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients, as well as, in some cases, tannins that give you colour. Once the plants are in action, the change has begun. Do you want to know how the process works? Let's get started!

1. Prepare and Recover

It’s important to prepare your hair before each application to achieve the best results with plant-based coloring. One week before, apply an Oil mask. Distribute it on dry hair from the scalp to the ends. Let it sit for about 2 hours, then wash your hair with your usual shampoo and plenty of water.

If you need to restore your hair and create a complete hair care routine, you can follow the Henna Morena Method.

2. The Perfect Formula

Once your hair is well-hydrated and prepared for the transformation, it’s time to choose the best color combination. Keep in mind that plant-based dyes don’t work like synthetic dyes. Plants do not lighten your base color; instead, they stain by depositing pigment. This means they don’t penetrate the hair cuticle as synthetic dyes do but instead coat the hair’s surface. The effect is similar to a tinted varnish, making your base color crucial to the final result.

The more you use plant-based dyes, the more pigment you will deposit on your hair, resulting in better coverage. Over time, you’ll become an expert in understanding which color each plant provides, what to choose based on your base tone, and the result you want to achieve.

Our plant-based color range consists of 10 formulas that dye in 7 different shades. Chamomile gives golden tones. Henna provides coppery hues. Indigo creates dark brown shades. By combining these with other plants, you can achieve intermediate tones.

If you want to find the best plant-based dye for your hair, we recommend reading our Coloring Guide.

3. Raising Awareness

This is the key step in breaking a habit we once believed was our only option: the use of synthetic chemicals on our hair. It’s time to discover a new way to care for our hair and skin. Like the rest of our body, our hair acts as a container for chemicals. Some of these are naturally eliminated over time, but others continue to damage our hair fibers.

Hair is composed of 28% protein, 2% lipids, and 70% water, salts, and other substances (urea, amino acids, etc.). This strong and fibrous protein, which is also found in nails, is called keratin. Keratin is responsible for giving hair its structure and strength, while moisture and water keep it hydrated.

Hair is a strong and elastic fiber. But what happens when we expose it to synthetic and aggressive treatments? Excessive use of blow dryers, flat irons, highlights, and straightening treatments that alter the hair’s natural structure—these all take a toll. You know what happens, right?

Additionally, hair’s porosity level can vary: it can be porous, slightly porous, or extremely porous. When hair is damaged, the cuticle becomes compromised, losing layers of its protective barrier, making it more porous.

4. Patience

It’s important to take action, yes, but also to understand nature’s timing and adapt to it. Consistency is key for meaningful results. That’s why, before deciding on the hair color we want, we must first restructure the hair fibers and restore hair health. If the hair isn’t healthy, there won’t be a beautiful color.

Trusting in nature is trusting in yourself.