The best hair oil for transitioning to plant-based hair dyes

If you’re considering leaving behind chemical dyes and entering the world of Plant-Based Colouring, it’s essential to prepare your hair for this transition. Plant-Based Dyes are very different from synthetic ones in terms of use, application, and results. But don’t worry—there’s no need to panic! As specialists in Plant-Based Colouring, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know.

The first thing to keep in mind before starting your journey with plant-based dyes is that your hair must be healthy and hydrated for the pigment to adhere properly. Spoiler: using a repair mask in the shower isn’t enough (although it’s a good start). You’ll need to follow a more comprehensive routine with high-quality, specialised products that deeply hydrate your hair. For us, the essential product is Hair Oil, which, thanks to its “good fats,” repairs the hair cuticle deeply. Among the range of Hair Oils we offer, we recommend the Grape Seed and Petit Grain Hair Oil.

The benefits of Grape Seed and Petit Grain Hair Oil: intensive hydration for your hair

This Hair Oil is perfect for hair that’s been damaged by chemical treatments, frequent dyeing, or even years of using conventional synthetic dyes. It deeply repairs, hydrates, and rebalances your hair—including the scalp—restoring the shine, softness, and strength that define healthy, beautiful hair. And here’s the best part: it’s a 100% natural product with a simple yet powerful formula made up of just two ingredients:

- The Grape Seed Oil is a superfood for your hair. Extracted from the first cold pressing of grape seeds, it’s a powerful antioxidant with anti-ageing effects, which means it combats hair ageing. Thanks to its polyphenols, it prevents hair from becoming dull and lifeless, making it ideal for hair damaged by synthetic dyes.

- Petit Grain essential oil is derived from the leaves and green branches of the orange tree. Packed with vitamins and Omega 6, it regulates sebum production, making it an excellent choice for oily hair. It also reduces irritation and promotes strong, healthy hair growth.

The Complete Routine for Transitioning from Synthetic Dyes to Plant-Based Colouring

As we have already mentioned, it is not enough to use a mask in the shower, but neither is it enough to apply the hair oil alone. The ideal is to follow a complete and structured routine, like the one we propose in The Henna Morena Method. It is not a quick change and needs some patience, but the results are spectacular in just a few months. If you want to follow The Method to go from synthetic to vegetable, you should follow these steps.

Specifically, this product is introduced in Step 2 and you can choose from 5 options of Hair Oils that make up our range. As we mentioned, the Grape Seed and Petit Grain is the most suitable if you want to make the synthetic-vegetable transition, but perhaps for your hair type there is another one that interests you more. Don't hesitate to take a look at all the options.

Tips and tricks for applying Hair Oil

All our Hair Oils, including this one, are used the same way: always apply them to dry hair (it’s fine if your hair is slightly dirty), from roots to ends. Don’t worry—this won’t make your hair greasy. Here’s a video tutorial to guide you. Apply the oil generously, leave it on for at least two hours (or even overnight), and then wash it out thoroughly with plenty of water and two rounds of shampooing.