Formulation of Natural Hair Dye by Using Natural Herbs and Their Characterization

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 03 | Page : 08 16
    By

    T. Sudhamani,

  • L. Lathamani,

  • J.Dhanasekar,

  • M. Selvakumar,

  • S.Nandhakumaran,

  1. Professor & Head, Department of Pharmaceutics, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for women, Sankari, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for women, Sankari, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for women, Sankari, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for women, Sankari, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Vivekanandha Pharmacy College for women, Sankari, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

The development of herbal hair dyes using natural herbs offers a safer alternative to chemical-based hair coloring products. This study investigates the development of a herbal hair dye formulated from a blend of natural ingredients renowned for their hair care benefits. The selected herbs include black catechu, henna, indigo, bhringraj, aloe-vera, amla, jatamansi, black cumin seeds, charcoal, alkanet root and extract of black tea, pomegranate & logwood. These herbs were carefully processed and combined to create a paste-like formulation, with solvents like aloe-vera gel or tea decoction used for preparation. The herbal hair dye was assessed using various parameters, including organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemical, and micrometric characteristics. Additionally, the dye’s coloring effects, retention capacity, and safety were assessed through patch tests and microscopic studies. The findings suggest that the formulated herbal hair dye provides a natural, effective solution for hair coloring, with added benefits such as conditioning, nourishment, and scalp care, while minimizing the risks associated with synthetic dyes.

Keywords: Herbal hair dye, Natural hair dye, Herbal constituents, Hair colorants, Natural herbs.

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy ]

How to cite this article:
T. Sudhamani, L. Lathamani, J.Dhanasekar, M. Selvakumar, S.Nandhakumaran. Formulation of Natural Hair Dye by Using Natural Herbs and Their Characterization. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy. 2025; 12(03):08-16.
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T. Sudhamani, L. Lathamani, J.Dhanasekar, M. Selvakumar, S.Nandhakumaran. Formulation of Natural Hair Dye by Using Natural Herbs and Their Characterization. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy. 2025; 12(03):08-16. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjopc/article=2025/view=224928


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Volume 12
Issue 03
Received 10/08/2025
Accepted 25/08/2025
Published 26/08/2025
Publication Time 16 Days
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