Do you want to color your hair but are worried about damaging it? Vegetable coloring can be a good compromise to color your hair without damaging it, while having a beautiful, natural and long-lasting color.

The vegetable coloring has a much more refined composition than the classic colors. It is mainly composed of water and pigments extracted from so-called tinctorial plants, such as chamomile, indigo, or henna. Goodbye ammonia, resorcinol and hydrogen peroxide which attack the hair!

Unlike chemical coloring which opens the scales and bleaches the hair before re-coloring it, vegetable coloring surrounds the hair without denaturing it. This does not prevent having a long-lasting coloring, with constantly improved formulas.

The application is the same as with a classic coloring, although the dwell time is a little longer with a vegetable coloring. To speed up the break time and get the vegetable coloring properly, the break is often done under a heated helmet.

The first advantage of organic coloring is obviously to damage your hair less than chemical coloring. Depending on the coloring formula used, it can even act as a mask and make your hair soft and supple.

Vegetable coloring is also the assurance of natural coloring: without too aggressive pigments, the coloring remains in natural tones, there are no chemical pigments that could make the coloring too superficial. It is also a very good plan for those who wish to hide their gray hair: the vegetable coloring covers them very well, with a natural finish.

Organic coloring is also very good news for people with allergies or very sensitive scalp. The gentle formulas of vegetable colors irritate the scalp much less and the risks of allergies are much less numerous. The application is also more pleasant, without too strong odor or chemicals to irritate the eyes.

However, plant coloring has limits. First of all, the pause time is longer, it can range from half an hour to several hours depending on the type of organic coloring used. In the salon, it will take less time than at home thanks to the heated helmet.

Which brings us to the second disadvantage of natural coloring: finding the right salon! Even if the offer of vegetable coloring has expanded, in some cities it can still be difficult to find a salon that offers organic hair colors. Of course, you can do the coloring at home, but you have to have the right knack to apply the color well evenly, and have the eye to choose the right shade for your hair and skin tone.

Finally, the vegetable coloring, by its simple and soft composition, does not allow to achieve more original or artificial colors: the proposed tones remain quite natural, and it is impossible to achieve highlights, a sweep, or a tie and dye. without bleaching with hydrogen peroxide. If you want a big change like going from brown to blonde or from blonde to brown, that won’t be possible either.

Although the herbal color formulas did not hold up very well over time, they improved a lot. Despite everything, they remain more fragile than a chemical coloring. If you wash your hair every day, natural coloring may not be right for you because it will fade quickly. Otherwise, to maintain your color and keep it radiant as long as possible, choose mild shampoos and conditioners.

Sulfate, collagen and silicone can shield the color and cause it to fade more quickly. Opt instead for organic and natural care, and if you have the time, do your own home care: a good way to control the composition of your hair care and pamper your hair!