Grey Defense Hair Dye (2-Step System)

Natural hair dye in two steps: Grey Defense is a herbal hair colour system. A henna-based Primer lays the base and an indigo-based Colour Finish deepens the shade, with no PPD, no ammonia and no peroxide.

Why choose this natural hair dye

• Herbal 2-step system: Primer (Step 1) and Colour Finish (Step 2)
• Free from PPD, ammonia and peroxide
• Henna and indigo colour base with amla, bhringraj and hibiscus
• Each pack contains 100 g Primer and 100 g Colour Finish

Key ingredients

• Step 1 (Primer): Henna (Lawsonia Inermis) Leaf Powder: the natural colour base
• Step 1 (Primer): Amla, Bhringraj (Eclipta Prostrata), Hibiscus and Aloe Powders: traditional herbs for hair care
• Step 2 (Colour Finish): Indigo (Indigofera Tinctoria) Leaf Powder: deepens the shade
• Step 2 (Colour Finish): Bhringraj and Aloe Powders: conditioning herbs

Who it is for

Anyone looking for a herbal way to colour greying hair.

How to use

STEP 1 – PRIMER: 1. Mix: Combine with warm water or tea. 2. Soak: Keep in an iron vessel for 2 hours (optional). 3. Apply: Coat clean hair thoroughly. 4. Wait: Leave for 45 minutes to 2 hours. 5. Rinse: Wash with water only. PROCEED TO STEP 2. STEP 2 – COLOUR FINISH: 1. Prep: Towel dry hair, keeping it damp. 2. Mix: Mix with water; do not soak the paste. 3. Apply: Apply immediately, within 10 minutes of mixing. 4. Wait: Cover with a shower cap and leave for 30-45 minutes. 5. Rinse: Wash with water only. Oil your hair at night and wash it off with shampoo the next day.

For a complete routine alongside this natural hair dye, pair it with Botanique Damage Repair Shampoo and Hydra-Silk Conditioner, or explore the full Anti-Greying range.

For everyday hair-care habits, read the American Academy of Dermatology’s dermatologists’ tips for healthy hair.

Full ingredients (INCI)

STEP 1 – PRIMER: Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Leaf Powder, Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Shell Powder, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Powder, Terminalia Bellirica Fruit Powder, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Powder, Acacia Catechu Heartwood Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Powder, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Powder, Sucrose, Syzygium Aromaticum (Clove) Flower Powder, Sodium Benzoate. STEP 2 – COLOUR FINISH: Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Powder, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate.

Caution

IMPORTANT: Carry out a patch test 48 hours before every use, even if you have used this product before, by applying a small amount to the inner elbow and washing hair with warm water. Do not use on scalp that is broken, irritated or sunburnt. This product is 100% herbal and free from PPD, ammonia and peroxide, but natural ingredients can still cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Not intended for use on eyebrows or eyelashes. Wear gloves during application. Discontinue use immediately if redness, itching, swelling or irritation occurs and seek medical advice. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufactured by Forresso, No 26, Apurva Insuburbia, Next to Vakil Garden City, Thalaghattapura, Bengaluru – 560109.