Our plant-based dyes contain nothing but plants. No ammonia, no oxidizing agents, no chemicals. Just carefully ground leaves, grown in India, sun-dried, and hand-ground.
And if you’ve ever wondered exactly what’s inside each sachet… this post is for you.
Today, we’re telling you about the plants that make up our plant-based dyes, so you know exactly what you’re applying to your hair. Because when you trust nature, understanding it is also a way of taking care of yourself.
Blonde Henna
INCI: Cassia Obovata Leaf Powder, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Powder (Camomile), Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna)
Creates a golden blonde in one step. You can apply a second step of Blonde Balance for a more ash-blonde shade.
Find out more about Blonde Henna on our website.
Beige Henna
INCI: Berberis Vulgaris Root Powder, Arnebia Nobilis Root Powder (Ratanjot), Althaea Officinalis Root Powder, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder (Indigo) Juglans Regia Shell Powder (Walnut Shell Powder), Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder, Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna)
Creates a cooler beige blonde than Blonde Henna.
Find out more about Beige Henna here.
Caramel Henna
INCI: Cassia Obovata Leaf Powder, Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna) Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder (Indigo) Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder (Amla), Ziziphus Spina-Christi Leaf Powder (Sidr)
Creates a honey blonde shade. Combined with Cocoa, it gives a medium or light-medium brown.
Find out more about Caramel Henna here.
Burgundy Henna:
INCI: Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna) Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder, Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder (Manjistha), Acacia Catechu Bark Powder (Katha), Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder (Amla)
Creates an aubergine shade when applied in two steps.
Find out more about Burgundy Henna here.
Hazel Henna:
INCI: Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna) Haematoxylum Campechianum Powder, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder (Indigo) Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder (Manjistha) Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder.
Provides a mahogany brown color.
More information about Hazel Henna here.
Cocoa Henna:
INCI: Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna) Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder (Indigo) Juglans Regia Shell Powder (Walnut Shell Powder), Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder (Amla), Ziziphus Spina-Christi Leaf Powder (Sidr), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder (Aloe Vera), Curcuma Longa Root Powder (Turmeric).
Provides a medium brown color. Combined with Brown Henna, it can tone down reddish highlights. It does not cover gray hair on its own; it must be combined with another shade as a first step (Brown Henna, Caramel Henna, or Pure Henna).
More information about Cocoa Henna here.
Brown Henna:
INCI: Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna) Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder (Indigo) Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder (Amla)
Provides a medium brown color with reddish highlights. To avoid reddish highlights, you can apply Cocoa Henna as a first step.
More information about Brown Henna here.
Black Henna:
INCI: Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder (Indigo) Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Powder (Henna) Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Powder (Amla)
Provides a very dark brown color. To cover gray hair, you must first apply Brown Henna or Pure Henna.
More information about Black Henna here.
Real Earth Color Palette
🌿 Why is it important to know which plants are in each dye?
Because with plant-based hair color, everything depends on the blend.
Each plant has a purpose: some provide color, others balance the blend, and others care for the scalp.
Knowing about them helps you:
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Choose the best blend for your needs.
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Understand color highlights and variations.
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Know how to care for your hair between applications.
Remember: your hair dye is also a treatment
Every time you choose a Real Earth plant-based hair dye, you’re not just changing your color or covering gray hair. You’re caring for your hair with real plants. You’re avoiding chemicals. You’re giving it strength and shine from the roots.
And if you’re not sure which one to choose, remember you can message us on WhatsApp or Instagram.
We’ll help you find the one that suits you best.