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Natural hair dye

Type

Active Ingredient

Chemical Info.

 

EcoColors

Permanent
13 shades

Antibacterial lavender, lemongrass, and rosemary; castor and flax oils to condition

No coal tars; only small amounts of peroxide and ammonia

 

Tints of Nature

Permanent
24 shades

Scalp-soothing aloe vera, comfrey, and chamomile; citrus extracts for shine

Few petro-based pigments; no ammonia, resorcinol, or parabens

 

Rainbow Henna

Semi-permanent
10 shades

Henna

None

 

Surya Henna Cream

Semi-permanent
14 shades

Henna, Brazil nut, açai, and aloe vera

None

 

Jason's Color Enhancing Temporary Shampoos

Rinse
4 shades

Blackberry, walnut, and marigold extracts

None

 

Shikai's Color Reflect Natural Highlighting

Rinse
4 shades

Sunflower extract; avocado oil and shea butter to soften

None


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