Frequently Asked Questions

Color that comes only from plant pigments — henna, indigo, cassia and botanical infusions — instead of synthetic dye. There is no ammonia, no peroxide and no PPD. The pigment sits on the hair and coats it, so hair usually feels thicker after a few applications.

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) gives copper tones. Cassia (Cassia obovata), sometimes called neutral henna, adds shine and body with very little color. Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) gives cool, dark tones and is blended with henna for browns and near-black.

No, and that is deliberate. Plants deposit pigment over the color you already have, so the same pouch gives a different result on every head. Our shade finder asks about your base and your gray hair and points you to the right blend.

Never. Plant color only adds pigment. If you want to go lighter than your natural base, plant color cannot do it.

It depends on your starting shade, your hair's porosity, how much gray you have, any previous chemical treatment and how long you leave the paste on. On dark hair, henna reads as a warm reflection in the light rather than a change of color.

It tints gray and turns it into highlights. With scattered grays, one application is enough and the brighter tone settles after two or three washes. With more than half gray, use the double-coloring method below.

Two passes in the same session, for dark hair with more than 50% gray. First a henna blend, then Indigo with Henna on top. Without the second pass the grays come out copper instead of brown.

No. Plant color fades gradually and evenly across the whole length, so there is no hard regrowth line like with synthetic dye.

Each pouch holds 130 g of plant powder. Medium-length hair usually takes one pouch; thick or long hair, one and a half to two. The dose calculator on our site works it out from your length, density and whether you are doing roots or the full length.

Plants are astringent. Oil keeps hair hydrated and helps the pigment settle. About three tablespoons per preparation.

As often as you like — plant color does not damage hair. Once a month is the usual rhythm.

Freeze it for up to a month. Kept at room temperature it loses its coloring power.

If your dye had no ammonia, you can apply it straight away. If it had ammonia, wait about two weeks. On bleached or highlighted hair the result is unpredictable and usually much more intense, so test on a hidden strand first.

Yes. Our plant color is pure plant powder with no metallic salts, so it does not react with dye. Tell your colorist you have been using plant color, and have them do a strand test.

No. Once the color has set and you have rinsed, you can swim without turning the water.

Yes, 48 hours before every application, even if you have used the product before. Full instructions are on our Plant Color and Patch Test Notice.

Our blends are pure plant powder with nothing added, and many people use them at both stages. We are not doctors, so check with your physician or your child's pediatrician first.

Every product lists its full ingredients on the pouch and on its page. The formulas use organic or wild-harvested plants.

No. It goes against everything the brand stands for.

Recyclable PET for oils and cosmetics, and paper or plant-based cellophane for the rest.

No. Our products are cosmetics for hair and scalp only, and that is how they are tested and labeled.

Within the United States. Orders are processed in 3 to 5 business days and you get tracking when the package leaves. See the Shipping Policy.

Yes, within 30 days of delivery, unopened and unused, with a written return authorization from us first. See the Refund and Return Policy.

We are the U.S. home of Henna Morena, the Spanish brand that has been making these formulas for years. Same mill, same recipes, now shipping from within the United States.

Email info@fromearthtohair.com. Every message is answered by a person.