FAQs

Know that our Greenleaf Botanical 100% vegetable dyes are formulated with no less than a dozen different dyeing plants such as rubia, roselle, indigo, red beetroot, turmeric, chamomile, amla and many others. So, unless you are allergic to plants, there is little risk of developing skin allergies.

We strongly suggest using Rodolphe & Co.’s D-Tox hair scrub to eliminate all impurities that have accumulated over time on your scalp and along your hair strands. The gentle and natural action of Guerande salt, laminar seaweed, white clay and Damascus rose will cleanse your scalp and hair. Then, you can apply a plant-based hair color to maximize your experience.

To facilitate your experience, we suggest applying your hair color only to the roots, where you have white hair, or where you can see regrowth of a different color than your current lengths. However, if you want a darker color or if you want to revive the color of your lengths, we suggest applying the product over your entire hair using the same color as your roots (same formula) during the last 20 minutes of processing time.

No, because in Greenleaf Botanique’s 100% Organic plant-based hair color, there are no sodium persulphates (metallic salts) that are incompatible with chemical hair dyes. This means that we guarantee the product is totally free of toxic or chemical ingredients. The ingredients are 100% organic and certified by Ecocert, Cosmos Organic and Cosmebio.

Yes, because Greenleaf Botanique’s 100% Organic hair color will enhance your natural color by giving it shine, volume and softness. It will also bring some Ayurvedic benefits as a cosmetic product for your hair as well as your scalp.

This technique is called “juxtaposition” and adds underlying pigment to your white hair. White hair is devoid of pigment, which makes it important to apply pre-pigmentation to give it an underlying pigment before adding a plant-based hair color. This base coat is the key to success with this type of hair color.

Burgundy is a base 6 with an orange-red underlying pigment.

Caramel is a base 6 with a copper-gold underlying pigment.

The purpose of pre-pigmentation is to replace the pigments that are lacking in mature hair. If you see a greenish sheen in the end, it was because there was a lack of red at the base of the pre-color.

If you have less than 30% white hair, you can use the Burgundy shade along with the desired color in a single application. For example, would you like to end up with Deep Chestnut? Mix ½ Burgundy and ½ Deep Chestnut with a 60-minute processing time by applying generously and covering with a cap (plastic bag).

For the same desired color (Deep Chestnut), if you have more than 40% white hair, it is crucial to first apply Burgundy for 30 minutes before rinsing off. As a second step, you can generously apply the Deep Chestnut color with a 60-minute processing time and cover it with a cap.

For cool-toned hair color, use water at 20 °C.

For neutral-toned hair color, use water at 40 °C.

For warm-toned hair color, use water at 60 °C.

At your next hair salon visits, it will be important to let your colorist know that you used an at-home cool-toned hair color like Black, Deep Chestnut, Walnut or Brown that contains indigo. Hair color with indigo could produce an undesirable greenish sheen the next time you get your hair colored, for as long as this pigmented hair is left uncut.

If you have used hair color that contains indigo (Black, Deep Chestnut, Walnut or Brown), you will see a greenish sheen when your hair is bleached.

Cold colors: Black (base 2), Deep Chestnut (base 4) and Walnut (base 5).

Neutral colors: Dark Blonde (base 8).

Warm colors: Brown (base 6), Burgundy (base 6), Golden Blonde (base 8), Red Wine (base 6) and Caramel (base 6).

Thermometer – Kettle – Food scale – Brush – Wood or plastic bowl – Towels to protect your clothes – Gloves and cap (included in the box).

Your plant-based hair color will develop over 24 to 72 hours after applying. Your color will oxidize when exposed to natural air, like a green pear that is left to ripen on a counter. That’s how your hair color will reach its maturity to better cover your white hair.

Yes, absolutely. Your hair will be darker if you allow a longer processing time (up to 90 minutes). However, if you want some light to come through where you have white hair, you simply need to reduce the processing time (45 to 60 minutes). Don’t forget that your hair color will develop for 24 to 72 hours after it is applied. The power of plants and nature works in an impressive way.