EcoHip Hair Colouring Guide
Modern hair colouring owes its very existence to French chemist Eugene Schuller, who in 1909 pioneered the use of the chemical paraphenylenediamine. Colouring hair has become commonplace and it is estimated that in excess of 75% of all women colour their hair but the range of chemicals has increased. Hair colouring works because of the chemical (peroxide, ammonia etc) reactions between the hair and pigments.
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Hair is made of mostly keratin, the same protein found in skin and fingernails. The natural colour of hair depends on the ratio and quantities of two other proteins, eumelanin and phaeomelanin. Eumelanin is responsible for brown to black hair shades while phaeomelanin is responsible for golden blond, ginger, and red colours. The absence of either type of melanin produces white/gray hair.
People have been colouring their hair for thousands of years using plants and minerals. Some of these natural agents contain pigments (e.g., henna, black walnut shells) and others contain natural bleaching agents or cause reactions that change the colour of hair (e.g., vinegar). Natural pigments generally work by coating the hair shaft with colour. Some natural colorants last through several shampoos, but they aren’t necessarily safer or more gentle than modern formulations. It’s difficult to get consistent results using natural colorants, plus some people are allergic to the ingredients.
Tints of Nature produces outstanding results whilst protecting and caring for your scalp and hair as naturally and as gently as possible. Contains organic aloe vera, comfrey extract and roman chamomile to soothe, calm and heal. Maintains hair’s natural moisture and protein balance. 100% grey coverage.
Contains all organic ingredients:
- Aloe vera to moisturise and soothe the scalp during the colouring process
- Comfrey extract for its soothing and healing properties
- Roman chamomile, which is rich in natural azulin, renowned for its calming and healing
- Orange extract to smoothe and boost shine
- Grapefruit extract, a natural anti-dandruff agent
Ingredients:
Colour Gel: PEG-2 Soyamine, Aqua, Cocamide DEA, Alcohol Denatured, Oleic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Ethanolamine, Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Parfum, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Certified Organic Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey Extract), Certified Organic Aloe
Check out our Tints Instruction Leaflet
We also have a very good Self Colouring Step by Step Guide
Author: Steven Chasen
Here at Eco Hip we have a simple philosophyTo offer you the best natural products around, so that you can maintain a chemical-free home, body and spirit.For 15 years we have been striving to give people the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from this lifestyle, using our knowledge and experience to guide you through the process from start to finish. We believe that there is a complete synergy between what is best for you and what is best for the environment.Do you ever stop and think about what goes into the products that we use on a daily basis?Did you know that everyday products such as toiletries and cosmetics are filled with harmful petro-chemicals, parabens, GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), DEAs, MEAs, TEAs, artificial colours, fragrances and fillers. The list goes on…Why aren’t there stricter regulations concerning these products?Are the waste products of industry being dumped and sold in our personal care and cleaning products?Who is stopping this and telling it how it is?We feel that we have a responsibility to both our customers and to the world around us to ask ourselves these questions every day. That is why we only sell the most responsible and sustainable products.Responsibility to ourselves – All our products are free of toxic chemicals wherever possible and endorsed by Ecocert and the Soil Association.Responsibility to others – We promote Fairtrade produce to stop exploitation and benefit those communities.Responsibility to local communities – We use local suppliers and products wherever possible in order to support the local economy and reduce our carbon footprintResponsibility to the environment – All our products use minimal packaging and recyclable materials. Responsibility to the future – We use sustainable materials and ingredients wherever possible.Responsibility to animals – We do not use any products that have animal ingredients or are tested on animals. Our products are certified as cruelty-free and are endorsed by BUAV and PETA.There doesn’t have to be a trade off between affordability and healthy living either. The choices we make now will impact our future, and we want to ensure that the investments you make now will save you money in the long-term.Sustainability doesn’t just have to connote the environment, but your own household too.In the age of information overload that we live in, we know that shopping online can sometimes be overwhelming, so we carefully source our products, selecting only the highest quality ingredients and most innovative designs, so that you don’t have to.Ecohip is more than just another online shopping website. The Ecohip mindset is all about challenging conventional thinking and finding a new way of looking at the world, believing that smalls steps can gradually add up to make a big difference.
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