The biggest factor was that I liked my natural hair color.
You’re left with a few options; one is dying your hair organically.
With fewer chemicals and more natural ingredients, it gives users peace of mindand maybe even healthier hair.
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But how does the color payoff and longevity compare?
Heres what the experts had to say about organic hair dye and whether its truly better for your hair.
Meet the Experts
What Is Organic Hair Dye?
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Organic hair dye is hair color made with organic botanicals (i.e.
those grown without the use of pesticides) and less chemicals.
Whats the Difference Between Organic and Conventional Hair Dyes?
According to Brown, there’s a significant difference between conventional and organic hair dyes.
“There are fewer chemicals and usually no ammonia in organic hair dyes.”
Ammonia is the ingredient that conventional dye formulas use to penetrate the hair cuticle and deposit color.
Is 100 Percent Organic Hair Dye Available?
Brown cautions that not all organic dyes are completely natural.
“They are not chemical-free,” she says.
While chemicals are present, they “rely on botanical ingredients and naturally derived ingredients.”
The only truly 100%natural hair dyeishenna, but even that has some serious drawbacks.
Brown says henna-based dyes are “actually pretty harsh on the hair because they contain metallic salts.”
In other words, natural doesn’t always meanhealthy.
It’s possible other additives or ingredients can still harm the hair.
Who Should Use Organic Hair Dye?
What Are the Best Organic Hair Dye Options?
So what’s the best plan of action, then?
It’s to choose the healthiest option, not only for our hair but for bodies too.
Brown actually sees conventional hair dye as fine unless her clients have damaged or weakened hair.
“In my professional opinion, organic hair dye is less harsh on your hair.
If my clients are sensitive, I use this product,” she says.
At Nori’s Eco Salon, colorists useNatulique, a haircare brand that is certified organic by the USDA.
To Adjory, this is the only organic hair color option.
Natulique is designed for salon use only, so you’ll have to find a professional supplier.
Adjory swears by the intense color pay off it imparts and hair health it maintains.
“The colors tend to be duller,” she says.
On top of that, some might only last as long as a semi- ordemi-permanent dye.
Is Organic Hair Dye Really Better for Your Hair?
There’s not really an answer to whether organic hair color is better.
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