If you've ever tried to cover gray hair with a natural hair coloring product, you know how difficult that can be.  But, finding a safe, effective product you can feel comfortable using at home without damaging your hair has also been difficult.  Now there is Natural-Colors Henna for Gray Coverage.  A 97% natural, henna based product that you can use in the comfort of your own home.

Secrets of Natural-Colors have been cherished throughout the ages,and endure the test of time in ancient lands. Famous beauties such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra used henna to enhance their hair coloring. Today it is used by women and men who want to enhance their appearance, at home, using Natural-Colors.

• 97% Natural Plant Coloring
  
• Provides Shine & Body
  
• Blends Naturally

Natural-Colors coats each hair shaft with natural-looking colors which blend naturally and fade gradually over time. Natural-Colors smooths and seals the hair's cuticle for greater shine and body. Since Natural-Colors coats the hair shaft, it is to be applied after any Natural-Laxer hair spa treatments. Natural-Colors Henna for Gray Coverage has been specially formulated for covering gray hair.

No Ammonia No Peroxide Less than 3% dye content

Ingredients: Pure Henna, Amla, Citric Acid, Bhringaraj, p-phenylene diamine

Before dilution- 97% henna (lawsonia), 3% other ingredients
After dilution- 2% or less dye.

Dyes used:

• Black- 3% p-phenylene diamine, Sodium Perborate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, Amla, Bhringaraj
• Dark Brown- 3% p-phenylene diamine, Sodium Perborate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, Amla, Bhringaraj, 4-amino phenol
• Medium Brown (Chestnut Brown)- 3%: Sodium Perborate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, Amla, Bhringaraj, 4-amino phenol
• Burgundy (Auburn)- 3%: Sodium Perborate, Citric Acid, Matnesium Carbonate, Bhringaraj, Amla, p-phenylene diamine, 1,4-diamine-2-nitro benzene
  
  

What  you'll need:

• Small glass bowl to mix paste in
• Tint brush or fine tooth-comb
• Thin gloves to protect hands
• Apple Cider Vinegar (recommended for best results)
  

Sensitivity Test:

• Cleanse small area of skin behind ear or inner surface of the forearm
• Apply small quantity of paste to the area and allow it to dry
• After 24 hrs wash the area gently
• If no irritation is apparent, it may be assumed that no sensitivity to the dye exists

Strand Test

• Mix 1/2 tsp. Henna with 1/2 tsp of hot water.
• Apply to 1” section of hair or enough to wrap around a finger
• Leave on until dry
• Rinse off
• Shampoo
• Dry

Preparation of Paste:

1. Mix powder (entire contents) gradually adding 60 ml (about two ounces) of very hot water to make the paste.  Hot Apple Cider Vinegar is recommended.  Or you can use two ounces of brewed coffee along with 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar.
   
2. Stir paste thoroughly for at least 5 minutes. While stirring it will become a gel like paste  Use after 10 minutes.
3. Do not use the remaining paste. Discard Immediately.

Application:

1. Use tint brush or thin-toothed comb to apply the paste
2. Apply plastic gloves
3. Part hair into small sections and apply paste from root to tip, working one section at a time.
4. Do not massage paste into the scalp
5. After applying Henna it is important to wait for the color development.  Wait until the paste is completely dry (usually about 45 minutes).
6. Rinse your hair with water until the excess dye is removed and water runs clear
7. Follow-up with our Clear Henna Shampoo and Silk Protein Conditioner.

Cautions

• This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals.  A sensitivity test should be done before use.
• Do not use this product to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.  Doing so may cause blindness.
• Keep away from children.
• For external use only
• Dye contents after dilution is not more than 3%, in powder form, prior to dilution, it is not less than 3%.
• We do not make any therapeutic claim.
• Do not use with peroxide or chemical dyes.
• Discard remaining paste immediately.