Walnut Husk Hair Dye

100% pure and natural
Foraged

Derived from the fleshy husk surrounding the walnut shell, walnut husk is used as a natural hair dye for making masks that deliver beautiful brown highlights or deepen the natural colour of fair to chestnut hair. It is often combined with Egyptian henna to create a palette of shades with warm undertones. The micronised quality we have selected ensures a fine powder, making hair masks easy to prepare, apply and achieve effective colouring.

Blonde or white hair

Coloured hair

All hair types

£5.00

1 item = 250 g

Price per kg = £20

Blonde or white hair

Coloured hair

All hair types

Features

Properties and uses

In practice

Colours Obtained

Storage and precautions

Find out more

Features

Our commitments

Culture

Foraged

Quality

100% pure and natural
Pure plants
Micronised

Production process

the walnut husk is dried and reduced to a powder using the micronisation process.

Part of the plant used

The fleshy envelope surrounding the shell of the walnut

Function

Ingredient for plant-based hair dye

Country of origin

Morocco

INCI name

Juglans regia seed coatmeal powder

Particle size

Micronisation, a process that renders powder extremely fine, facilitates the preparation and application of the paste, so the powder adheres well to the hair, for optimal results. What's more, this powder is made exclusively from natural 100% plant-based ingredients, and is guaranteed to be pure and additive-free. So you can use it without any risk before or after a chemical dye.

Presentation

Brown micronised powder with a dried herb odour, packaged in Zip-lock bags.

Main active ingredients

Juglone and tannins (dark brown pigment).

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference

00908 - Powdered walnut husk 250 g

Main packaging material

Paper bag

Recyclability

Most packaging can be recycled

Instructions for packaging disposal

Properties and uses

Applications: Hair dye

Difficulty level: Normal

Cosmetic recipes: Yes

Hair dye

Properties

As a hair dye ingredient, plant-based walnut hair dye is renowned for its properties:

Natural hair dye
Brings a very natural colour to white hair
Makes hair supple and shiny.

Indications

Chestnut brown, red and brown

Uses

The different forms that can be used:

As a macerate (leave to macerate for 24 hours in water at 4°C in the fridge) or as an infusion (10 minutes in water at 70°C) then filter through a coffee filter. This macerate can be used in rinsing lotions, shampoos or haircare treatments.
In powder form: in hair dye pastes, in hair mascaras, in dry shampoos, in shampoos bars.

In practice

General characteristics

Insoluble in water

For use dispersed in hot water

oil-insoluble

Use in homemade cosmetics

Hair masks, shampoos

How do you prepare your hair dye paste?

Preparation advice

Do a trial on hair from your hairbrush, wait 24 hours to assess the final result.
Wear gloves
Avoid using metal utensils to make your paste
Protect your clothes (especially the shoulders) with an old T-shirt, for example
Apply a thick layer: the thicker the paste, the richer and deeper the colour.
After applying the paste, wrap your hair in cling film to keep it warm and comfortable. The paste should remain moist throughout the application.
The longer you leave the paste on, the more intense the result.

Application of colour paste

Step 1

Comb through clean, dry hair and divide into 2 sections. You can use a piping bag, bottle, brush or your (gloved) fingers.

Step 2

Start at the back of the head, applying the henna in strands and working it through to the scalp.

Step 3

Continue with the top of the head, applying in thick layers, working in strands.

Step 4

Massage to ensure all the hair is well covered and pull it into a bun.

Step 5

Clean the area around your face and ears, then wrap your hair in stretch film. Leave on for 1 to 3 hours, depending on the intensity you want, then rinse thoroughly.

Colours Obtained

What results will you see in your hair?

Warning: using plant-based colouring powders on bleached hair produces more intense colours!

Recommended synergies

For more intense results, we recommend mixing 50% walnut husk with:

50% Egyptian henna
50% Rajasthani henna
50% Yemen red henna

For a 'treatment dye', we recommend adding non-colouring plant powders. Select according to your hair's needs (see 'Plant-based dyes' section).

On ginger hair

Bluish black

Before and after

70% Katam
30% Walnut

Bright red highlights

Before and after

50% Egyptian Henna
50% Walnut Husk

On light brown hair

Natural light brown

Before and after

100% Walnut Husk

Natural very dark chestnut

Before and after

70% Katam
30% Walnut

Brown with copper highlights

Before and after

50% Egyptian Henna
50% Walnut Husk

On dark brown hair

Bright dark brown

Before and after

100% Walnut Husk

Dark chocolate brown

Before and after

50% Egyptian Henna
50% Walnut Husk

On white hair

Before and after

Bright orange

50% Egyptian Henna
50% Walnut Husk

100% Egyptian Henna
then 100% Walnut Husk

Storage and precautions

Storage

Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

Powdery product, do not use near a source of ventilation.
Staining product, protect clothing when using.
Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Keep out of reach of children.
This powder is highly active. We recommend that you always test in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before application.

Find out more

Derived from the fleshy husk surrounding the walnut shell, walnut husk is mainly used in combination with other plant-based dyes in hair masks to give hair beautiful warm chestnut highlights.

As far as haircare is concerned, walnut husk adds elasticity and shine.

Don't hesitate to use this plant in your colouring masks, shampoos and conditioners, and rinse-off lotions…

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