How to use our hair colours.
Look forward to your new hair colour. Here you will find what you have to know so that everything works out perfectly. Plant-based hair dyes work differently from conventional hair dyes. They do not change the inner structure of the hair, but surround every single hair with a shining glaze. This also means the application is easy and uncomplicated.
Before the first application: dye a test strand
So that you can be sure that the result of your hair dyeing is what you want to have, first of all dye a test strand. Ideally, dye a test strand at the lightest part of the hair or the part with the most greyness. Mix a tablespoon of dye according to the thickness and length of the strand and apply as described in the following. Does it look good? Then let’s go…
+ You need:
- Ayluna plant-based hair dye (one package is sufficient for approx. shoulder length hair)
- a bowl for mixing
- approx. 300 ml hot water
- a fork or whisk
- old towels for covering hair and textiles
- a paint brush for applying the dye
- Ayluna shampoo or ghassoul (rhassoul powder or wash cream)
- disposable gloves (included in the package)
- covering cap for the hair (included in the package)
+ Warning notices:
- Do not inhale the fine powder
- Apply plant-based hair dyes only on healthy, intact scalp
- Use only for (scalp) hair, not for eyelashes, eyebrows or body painting
- Do not store mixed plant-based hair dye
Step-by-step
Step 1 — Prepare the hair
Before using the plant-based hair dyes, the hair must be freed from any adhering residues. This means if conventional shampoos have been used up to now, you should switch to natural, organic shampoos. The substances contained in conventional shampoos, parabens, silicones and petroleum derivatives, adhere to the hair and seal it. Also, styling products should be avoided before colouring with plant-based hair dyes since they ususally contain mineral oils, silicones or other film formers.
Step 2 — Mixing
Place the desired Ayluna plant-based hair dye in a bowl. Slowly mix with hot or warm water to a viscous cream (you will need approx. 300 ml for a package). The water temperature will depend on the shade (warm or cool). The dye mixture should be creamy, but not drip. Protect your clothes with a hairdressing cape or an old towel as stains that have arisen can be difficult or impossible to remove.
Step 3 — Application
When the dye is at a temperature that is comfortable for you, begin dying the hair. Using a paint brush, apply Ayluna plant-based hair dye strand by strand and evenly onto all the hair. Always start at the hairline. You can also »knead« the dye in, in order to cover the whole area. Done? Now put on the covering cap and cover it with a »towel turban«. Remove any dye residues from face, ears, and neck.
Step 4 — Let it soak
The optimal process time for the Ayluna plant-based hair dye is between 15 minutes and two hours. By dyeing the test strand you already know how much time you need for your hair. The general rule applies: very light and/or damaged hair needs a shorter time, whereas thick, dark hair and a healthy hair structure probably need more time. Make sure that the plant-based hair dye does not dry during process time.
Step 5 — Rinsing
Now rinse the plant-based hair dye out completely with plenty of warm water until the water is clear. Please do not use shampoo or any care products within the first 48 hours so the plant-based hair dye can develop its fullest potential. A possible tinge of green after dyeing will disappear within this time.
Suitability and process times
No.10
Cassia hair treatment
Suitable for.. Non-dyeing – suitable for everyone
Process time: 15-30 minutes
No.20
Honey blonde
Suitable for.. Light blonde to medium blonde
Process time: 15-30 minutes
No.25
Sahara blonde
Suitable for.. Light blonde to medium blonde
Process time: 15-30 minutes
No.30
Caramel blonde
Suitable for.. Light blonde to medium blonde
Process time: 15-30 minutes
No.40
Copper red
Suitable for.. Light blonde to dark blonde
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
No.50
Maroon red
Suitable for.. Light blonde to dark blonde
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
No.60
Chili red
Suitable for.. Light blonde to brown
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
No.70
Cinnamon brown
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
Suitable for.. Medium blonde to brown
No.80
Coffee brown
Suitable for.. Medium blonde to dark brown
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
No.85
Chocolate brown
Suitable for.. Medium blonde to dark brown
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
No.90
Bordeaux red
Suitable for.. Brown to black
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
No.100
Black brown
Suitable for.. Brown to black
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
No.110
Deep black
Suitable for.. Brown to black
Process time: 30 minutes – 2 hours, depending on hair structure and the desired intensity
Tips, tricks and useful information
+ Concealing grey hair
With Ayluna plant-based hair dyes, a beautiful, natural-looking concealing of grey can be achieved. If your hair is more than 40% grey and you want to dye it a darker shade, it is best to do a so-called pre-pigmentation. First, dye your hair with Ayluna Maroon or Copper red (process time approx. 30 minutes) and directly afterwards with the desired shade of brown. Ayluna plant-based hair dye surrounds the hair with a shining glaze. This means that with regular application the longer hair is dyed more intensively and darker. Whoever wants to avoid this effect, just dyes the hairline more often instead.
+ Mixing dyes
It is possible to mix all Ayluna plant-based hair dyes as desired. Thus, you can create your very own favourite hair dye shade.
+ Extra care
For an extra bit of care you can add a tablespoon of hair oil (e.g. Ayluna Wondertree) to the mixture.
+ Avoiding stains and discolouration
Plant-based hair dye on the skin can be removed by using a mixture of oil and lemon juice. Up to two weeks after dyeing, the hair can still »bleed« (lose some colour) when wet – that’s why you should protect clothes and bedclothes from contact with wet hair.
+ Chemically-dyed or permed hair
Both conventional hair dyes and perms bring chemical substances into the hair and have an aggressive effect on the structure of the hair. This may lead to adverse reactions if plant-based hair dyes are applied shortly after chemical dyeing or a perm. As a general rule: always leave an interval of ten hair washes and/or 3 weeks between these treatments. Plant-based dyed hair should never be bleached.
+ Dyeing blond / bleaching or lightening
Dyeing blond or lightening is generally not possible with natural plant-based hair dyes.
Our natural hair colours
