Application
What is khadi Color Prep & when do I use it?
Very light, bleached, or gray/white hair should be prepped to ensure strong color adhesion and rich, even results. khadi ColorPrep gives your hair a warm copper blonde base, perfect for preparing it for your final shade, whether that’s dark blonde, a
What is the best way to rinse out the natural hair color?
Rinse khadi hair color out using just clear water, this helps the color fully develop its depth and vibrancy over the next 24–48 hours. For added softness, shine, and a light, pleasant scent, you can also follow up with the ColorFinish Conditioner. A
How to cover the hair during processing time?
For the best color results, keep your hair warm during processing and prevent the color from drying out. After applying, you can cover your hair with the cap included in the box, or wrap it in plastic wrap and then a towel or turban, or even wear a h
Should I dye a test strand?
We recommend doing a strand test if you’re unsure how the shade will look on your hair. Follow the same steps as you would for a full-color treatment. Pay close attention to pre-treatment, temperature, processing time, and consistency. Wrap the stran
Can I mix additional Ingredients into my hair dye?
Our shades are designed to develop best when mixed with water only, at the recommended temperature. Common additives like baking soda, black tea, or lemon can significantly change the mixture’s pH, which can also affect the final color. For this reas
How often should I touch up my roots and lengths?
You can adjust your coloring routine to fit your needs. As soon as your roots start to show or your color begins to fade, you can reapply the dye. A common schedule is every 4 to 7 weeks. If you want to refresh the lengths and ends, it’s best to use
Which important role does the watertemperature play in mixing hair dye?
The water temperature affects your results: the hotter the water, the more reddish tones the shades will produce. That’s why we recommend a mixing temperature of 176°F for red shades. For blonde and brown shades, we suggest 140°F, as these colors dev
What happens if I reduce the exposure time to less than 30 minutes?
Soak times under 30 minutes are more likely to produce just a shine and subtle color reflections. Gray hair will only be lightly and transparently covered, and the result will tend to stay in a cooler, ashy color range. .
What could happen if I leave the dye on longer than recommended?
The longer the color is left on, the more intense it becomes, but depending on the shade, it may also develop more red tones. Our red shades develop best after 120 minutes of application ( please do not exceed this time). For brown shades, we recomme
How long should khadi blonde tones be left on?
The recommended processing time for all Khadi blonde shades is 30–60 minutes. In general, the longer the color processes, the warmer, darker, and more intense the result will be. If you want just a subtle golden tone for medium, light, or sun blonde,
How long should brown and dark shades be left on?
The recommended processing time for all khadi brown and black shades is 60 minutes. For a particularly intense result, you can increase the processing time to up to 90 minutes. Ash brown, dark brown, black, and pure indigo require ColorPrep as a pre-
How long should khadi reds be left on?
The recommended processing time for all red shades is 60–120 minutes. In general, the longer the color processes, the darker, redder, and more intense the final result will be. .
For how long could the khadi hair dye powder be stored?
The powder can be safely used for up to 6 months after opening if stored in a dark, airtight place at room temperature. Unopened, it can usually be kept for 3 to 5 years after purchase. If you notice that it has become damp or that the powder has cha
Does khadi coloured hair need special care?
For best results, use natural hair dye together with certified natural cosmetics. Traditional hair care and cleansing products can affect the color’s durability, shine, and coverage. Hair that has been strengthened and protected by plant-based hair c
Can I store leftover mixed dye?
Once mixed with water, natural hair dye powder should not be stored, as it will no longer develop the desired color intensity and may not be safe to use after a few days. .
Does herbal hair dye also colour the skin or scalp?
Immediately after rinsing out the dye, you may notice slight skin discoloration, but this will disappear by the next hair wash at the latest. Otherwise, any dye stains can be easily removed with your toner or a little lemon juice mixed with baking so
My hair turned out darker than expected, what should I do?
If your color result is too dark, try to remove some of the color. First, wash your hair with an alkaline shampoo (khadi Neem Balance is ideal, but a certified natural shampoo bar with kaolin will also work). Then gently heat coconut oil and/or olive
How do I achieve maximum grey coverage with natural hair dye?
To achieve optimal gray hair coverage, follow these instructions:. .
I don't want my hair to become much darker, but want to cover a few grey strands - which shades work best for me?
Please note that your natural hair color determines the final result. If you don’t want to go darker, choose a shade that is two shades lighter than your natural color. If you pick a shade that matches your natural color, pigmented hair may become da
Can I use any shampoo between colorings?
All types of film formers (not only silicones, but also natural substances) prevent the color from adhering and reduce the conditioning effect of our products. Therefore, if you use the color regularly, we recommend choosing natural and mild hair car
How long do I have to wait, before I can apply the color after using ColorPrep?
Your desired shade can be applied directly after you have rinsed the ColorPrep with clear water! 😊
My scalp is a bit itchy after I have been using natural hair dye, what could be the cause for that?
A slight itching sensation after applying the herbal hair dye is nothing to worry about, as the heat and the intensely effective herbs it contains stimulate blood circulation. In addition, the weight of the herbal hair dye can cause a slight “muscle
What kind of product can be used if I want to avoid the scent of the natural hair dye?
Our herbal hair dyes are 100% natural and contain no artificial additives. This makes them particularly gentle on the hair and guarantees the best color results. That's why our natural hair dyes smell like the herbs they contain. However, this natura
Can I dye cool, unnatural shades such as blue or violet with natural hair dye?
According to current research, there are still no skin-friendly plants that can produce a lasting blue or violet tint. So far, this has only been possible with traditional hair dyes. However, we are continuing to experiment with natural dyes—if we di
What can I do about a green cast?
A green hue immediately after rinsing out the hair dye is completely normal, and if you have followed the instructions, it will disappear on its own within 48 hours. Please do not shampoo your hair, as this will lock the current color. Even if you ca
Is it true that hair can turn greenish when coloured with herbal hair dyes?
With some colors, especially dark or cool shades, a slight greenish tint after rinsing is not unusual. Since plant-based hair dye continues to develop for 48 hours after rinsing, this will disappear on its own, and the correct shade and coverage of t
My result has become very ashy, cool. What can I do about it?
First aid for a result that is clearly too cool can be provided by a vinegar rinse within the first 48 hours: Mix approx. 300 ml of water with 6 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and leave the mixture in your hair for about 5 minutes before rinsing
My lengths are getting darker with every coloring, how can I prevent that for the future?
To avoid an accidental darkening of your lengths, it is recommended that you only dye the roots when coloring your hair regularly. The lengths should be refreshed as rarely as possible, and then with a lighter shade. This also applies to hair that ha
Can I dye my light hair darker using natural hair dyes?
Depending on whether your hair has been chemically lightened or otherwise treated, and what your hair care routine was like before using our color, you may need two, or in rare cases even three, color treatments to achieve the desired result. For ric
Could I mix my desired color with ColorPrep pre-coloring?
In principle, you can mix all shades together. It is also possible to mix a dark shade with a warm shade, but the result will not be quite as dark as two colors that you have dyed one after the other. Likewise, the color mixture will be warmer, i.e.,
How much water do I use for mixing the hair dye?
Since the ingredients of each shade differ from one another, you can add water to the color powder until the consistency is creamy and smooth. Dark shades usually require a little more water and thicken more quickly. If the color has thickened consid
Sometimes I get a slight headache after dyeing my hair. What could be causing this?
Headaches can occur when the weight of the dye presses on the cervical spine. In this case, it is advisable to lie down or lean back during the application time to relieve the spine. In addition, especially during longer application times, a slight “
How do I remove a purple hue from my hair?
A violet, rosé, or aubergine tint is caused by the cool, dark dye indigo, which is usually the result of incorrect application of the dye. The most common cause is that no pre-pigmentation was carried out before dyeing with dark blonde, ash brown, da
My result has become very warm or reddish, how can I neutralize it a bit more?
If your color has turned out too warm (i.e., too reddish), you can simply tone down the red shimmer with an indigo rinse. To do this, mix 1 tablespoon of khadi Blue Black with 300 ml of warm (50°C) water and pour it over your hair. After 5 minutes, r
How do I apply khadi natural hair dye?
You can apply khadi herbal hair dye with a brush or by using your hands. With a brush: Part your hair into separate sections and apply the color with a brush to clean, towel-dried hair. If you only want to color your roots, apply the color with a bru
Do I need pre- and post-treatment?
For optimal results, we recommend both: our khadi DeepCleanse Shampoo as a pre-treatment to remove residues from the hair that prevent the color from adhering. For dark or ash shades, we recommend pre-coloring white or light hair with our ColorPrep
Is every hair type suitable for khadi natural hair dyes?
Plant-based hair colors can be used on any hair type. Please follow the instructions for use for each shade, depending on the structure and original color of your hair. Plant-based colors offer more than just color: they stimulate hair growth, promot
How can I make my hair more manageable after rinsing out the hair dye?
Our ColorFinish Conditioner is designed for exactly this situation. 😊. It is so light that it does not interfere with the development of the plant pigments, but still makes your hair easier to comb and style and leaves it with a fresh scent immediat