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You can use your hands or a brush, whatever feels right for you as long as the hair is fully saturated with mud.
You can use your hands or a brush, whatever feels right for you as long as the hair is fully saturated with mud.
Our colours last in a the range of 4 to 6 weeks. However, this duration can be influenced by factors such as your haircare regime. Elements like swimming and your styling habits can affect the longevity of your colour too.
Our colours last in a the range of 4 to 6 weeks. However, this duration can be influenced by factors such as your haircare regime. Elements like swimming and your styling habits can affect the longevity of your colour too.
Our hair colours provide effective coverage for grey hair, however the result is more natural and translucent compared to chemical-based dyes. Over time, your grey hair will gradually acts as subtle highlights, creating a unique colour.
If you desire maximum grey coverage, we suggest using our colour more frequently. The herbal colour works by staining your hair, so the more applications you have, the deeper and richer the result will be.
Our hair colours provide effective coverage for grey hair, however the result is more natural and translucent compared to chemical-based dyes. Over time, your grey hair will gradually acts as subtle highlights, creating a unique colour.
If you desire maximum grey coverage, we suggest using our colour more frequently. The herbal colour works by staining your hair, so the more applications you have, the deeper and richer the result will be.
Our hair colours are crafted entirely from plants, making them the safest choice among hair colouring options available. Nevertheless, it is recommended to conduct a patch test 48 hours before application to ensure there is no skin irritation.
Our hair colours are crafted entirely from plants, making them the safest choice among hair colouring options available. Nevertheless, it is recommended to conduct a patch test 48 hours before application to ensure there is no skin irritation.
Our herbal hair colours yield a notably more natural outcome compared to chemical dyes. They harmonize with your individual base colour, providing a unique and personalized result. Unlike chemical dyes, which operate through the oxidation of natural hair pigment, revealing inherent warmth and often leading to undesirable brassiness, our herbal colours work by delicately staining the cuticle. This approach eliminates concerns related to brassiness and harsh regrowth effects, as the natural pigment of the hair remains undisturbed.
Our herbal hair colours yield a notably more natural outcome compared to chemical dyes. They harmonize with your individual base colour, providing a unique and personalized result. Unlike chemical dyes, which operate through the oxidation of natural hair pigment, revealing inherent warmth and often leading to undesirable brassiness, our herbal colours work by delicately staining the cuticle. This approach eliminates concerns related to brassiness and harsh regrowth effects, as the natural pigment of the hair remains undisturbed.
We suggest sticking to a single shade, as our formulas have been meticulously crafted to cater to a diverse spectrum of colour shades.
However if you've been a mud head for a while and are in the mood for a bit of adventure, feel free to dive in.
We suggest sticking to a single shade, as our formulas have been meticulously crafted to cater to a diverse spectrum of colour shades.
However if you've been a mud head for a while and are in the mood for a bit of adventure, feel free to dive in.
Yes, we recommend doing a patch test 48h before application to ensure there won’t be any skin reaction.
Yes, we recommend doing a patch test 48h before application to ensure there won’t be any skin reaction.
If you've previously chemically dyed your hair, we suggest waiting 2 weeks before indulging in our herbal colours. Prioritize our clarifying ritual to prepare your hair adequately and remove any synthetic residues or buildup.
If you've previously chemically dyed your hair, we suggest waiting 2 weeks before indulging in our herbal colours. Prioritize our clarifying ritual to prepare your hair adequately and remove any synthetic residues or buildup.
Our hair colours are 100% botanical and entirely devoid of chemicals, establishing them as the safest choice in the market. Nevertheless, we advise consulting with a healthcare professional before incorporating our range into your routine. A detailed list of ingredients is accessible on each product page for your reference.
Our hair colours are 100% botanical and entirely devoid of chemicals, establishing them as the safest choice in the market. Nevertheless, we advise consulting with a healthcare professional before incorporating our range into your routine. A detailed list of ingredients is accessible on each product page for your reference.
Our colours are entirely devoid of chemicals, meaning they do not contain harsh allergens like PPD, resorcinol, or ammonia. Despite their botanical nature, we still recommend performing a patch test 48 hours before application. Allergies can be of natural origin and it's a precautionary step to ensure a safe experience for you.
Our colours are entirely devoid of chemicals, meaning they do not contain harsh allergens like PPD, resorcinol, or ammonia. Despite their botanical nature, we still recommend performing a patch test 48 hours before application. Allergies can be of natural origin and it's a precautionary step to ensure a safe experience for you.
Our colour range is entirely free of chemicals, ensuring safety for individuals with a certain sensitivity. While we strongly recommend consulting your doctor, you can find our ingredients listed on the product page. Additionally, performing a patch test 48 hours before application is advisable.
Our colour range is entirely free of chemicals, ensuring safety for individuals with a certain sensitivity. While we strongly recommend consulting your doctor, you can find our ingredients listed on the product page. Additionally, performing a patch test 48 hours before application is advisable.
Yes, our herbal colours are completely plant based, vegan and cruelty-free
Yes, our herbal colours are completely plant based, vegan and cruelty-free
No, our herbal colour range does not include chemical ingredients such as peroxide, PPD, or ammonia. To convert the dry plant powder into a cream, a simple process involves mixing it with hot water.
No, our herbal colour range does not include chemical ingredients such as peroxide, PPD, or ammonia. To convert the dry plant powder into a cream, a simple process involves mixing it with hot water.
Some of our shades in our colour collection contain henna.
Some of our shades in our colour collection contain henna.
The herbal colours in our product line emanate a distinctly earthy fragrance, with some likening it to the aroma of matcha, while others describe it as reminiscent of fresh grass. The fragrance gradually diminishes over the course of a few days.
The herbal colours in our product line emanate a distinctly earthy fragrance, with some likening it to the aroma of matcha, while others describe it as reminiscent of fresh grass. The fragrance gradually diminishes over the course of a few days.
If you enjoy transitioning between dark to light colours, we advise against using our herbal colours, as they can be challenging to remove, even for professionals. However, if you want to explore different shades within our range, you can experiment within the same depth spectrum of colours, as long as the difference in shades is not too drastic.
If you enjoy transitioning between dark to light colours, we advise against using our herbal colours, as they can be challenging to remove, even for professionals. However, if you want to explore different shades within our range, you can experiment within the same depth spectrum of colours, as long as the difference in shades is not too drastic.
Removing herbal colours, especially darker ones, can be challenging. However, you can combine highlights or balayage with lighter Reciper herbal colours. We recommend conducting a strand test beforehand so that the professional can assess how the hair will lift.
Removing herbal colours, especially darker ones, can be challenging. However, you can combine highlights or balayage with lighter Reciper herbal colours. We recommend conducting a strand test beforehand so that the professional can assess how the hair will lift.
Since our herbal colours don’t contain chemical ingredients for lightening hair, it’s not possible. Nevertheless, certain shades can create the illusion of lighter tones by reflecting light, providing enhanced shine and the appearance of a lighter hue.
Since our herbal colours don’t contain chemical ingredients for lightening hair, it’s not possible. Nevertheless, certain shades can create the illusion of lighter tones by reflecting light, providing enhanced shine and the appearance of a lighter hue.
After proceeding with the colour, please refrain from washing your hair or swimming in a pool or the ocean for 48 hours. This time frame allows the colour to develop and settle properly.
After proceeding with the colour, please refrain from washing your hair or swimming in a pool or the ocean for 48 hours. This time frame allows the colour to develop and settle properly.
Opt for a mild, low-tox shampoo and conditioner to preserve both the colour and hydration of your hair. Prioritize your scalp's well-being by incorporating our array of Herbal scalp treatments, ensuring the preservation of your hair's quality and nourishing it from the roots.
Opt for a mild, low-tox shampoo and conditioner to preserve both the colour and hydration of your hair. Prioritize your scalp's well-being by incorporating our array of Herbal scalp treatments, ensuring the preservation of your hair's quality and nourishing it from the roots.
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This occurrence is common on grey or light hair. We advise waiting for 48 hours to allow the color to settle. If the result is still too bright for your preference, apply DEEP over the undesirable spots. Additional information can be found on our instructions page.
This occurrence is common on grey or light hair. We advise waiting for 48 hours to allow the color to settle. If the result is still too bright for your preference, apply DEEP over the undesirable spots. Additional information can be found on our instructions page.
Nothing to worry about! It's perfect; this indicates effective coverage for your grey hair. Just exercise patience, as the green tint will fade away in the next 48 hours, revealing the desired result.
Nothing to worry about! It's perfect; this indicates effective coverage for your grey hair. Just exercise patience, as the green tint will fade away in the next 48 hours, revealing the desired result.
Transitioning between colours is more straightforward with our lighter shades, while achieving a lighter tone with the darker shades poses a more challenging process.
Transitioning between colours is more straightforward with our lighter shades, while achieving a lighter tone with the darker shades poses a more challenging process.
Kindly exercise patience, as it requires 48 hours for the final result to manifest and the colour to develop beautifully. If the outcome remains too light for your liking after 48 hours, consider applying another round of colour.
Kindly exercise patience, as it requires 48 hours for the final result to manifest and the colour to develop beautifully. If the outcome remains too light for your liking after 48 hours, consider applying another round of colour.
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