Review on Herbal Hair Dye
TLDR Herbal hair dyes are safer and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes, offering natural color and hair benefits.
Herbal hair dyes are emerging as a sustainable and safer alternative to synthetic dyes, which often contain harmful chemicals. This review examines the formulation of herbal dyes using ingredients like henna, amla, and indigo, which provide natural color and therapeutic benefits such as scalp nourishment and hair strengthening. These dyes work by depositing natural pigments that bond with hair keratin without causing damage. The study evaluates parameters like pH, spreadability, and color fastness to ensure efficacy, highlighting the potential of herbal dyes as eco-friendly, non-toxic options and discussing future improvements in their stability and consistency.