We are in Massachusetts. Herbatint is in New York. We are able to order the freshest stock that way. Our stock is changed nearly every two weeks.

THESE ARE HERBAL, PERMANENT HAIR DYES.

Herbatint contains NO AMMONIA. This is why when the product is mixed there is no smell. This means a safer, and more pleasant experience. Instead of ammonia Herbatint utilizes plant-based alkalines such as Cinchona, Chinese Rhubarb and Black Walnut which have pH levels of no more than 8.5. This results in no structural damage to the hair shaft and also means that the cuticle can be completely reclosed once the pigments have been deposited. By closing the cuticle the pigments become properly trapped resulting in far less color fade, the hair feels softer to the touch and looks shinier.

Ammonia is extremely alkaline (pH 12.5) and is used to open the cuticles of the hair in order to deposit the artificial color pigments within the cortex. Such a high pH is particularly damaging to the hairs’ natural protein structure. Ammonia treated hair can become very dry and coarse. This is because the cuticle has been forced to open so far it cannot completely reclose. These highly alkaline tints also contain silicones which coat the outside of the hair shaft initially making it feel soft, look shiny and trapping the color pigments. However, with subsequent shampooing these silicones are removed leaving the cuticle partially open, allowing pigment to escape and resulting in a deterioration of the condition of the hair.

Why Herbatint is the most Natural Alternative for hair color?

• It contains no ammonia, which is known to damage hair.
  
• The developer is hydrogen peroxide in a very diluted, pure pharmaceutical grade, which helps preserve the hair structure. Herbatint gel contains 3% peroxide.
  
• Herbatint uses herbal coloring agents (Rhubarb, Cinchona, Walnut) plus Aloe, Echinacea, Birch, Meadowfoam, Hamamelis (witch hazel) for hair and scalp health.

HERBATINT® has a natural translucent property which provides your hair with natural gloss and shine. This natural translucence infuses your hair with a light-reflecting, healthy shine. It doesn’t create the ‘block color' look often associated with chemical colorants
Herbatint is a carefully balanced formula. Decades of experience and research has refined the synergy between the herbal color and the chemical ingredients, allowing for the best possible result with the smallest amount of chemical.

GMP standards ensure the raw materials are of the highest quality. They are selected and constantly inspected to ensure a lasting color, always consistent with the original shade. Herbatint’s equipment and processing conform to GMP standards ensuring quality and consistency.

How does Herbatint avoid damaging the hair structure?

• It does not force the cuticle open to allow penetration of the color. Because Herbatint has very small color molecules it uses the natural porosity of the hair to get the color into the hair shaft.
  Some products use larger color molecules and it could be argued that they attach more permanently. However, Herbatint has proved the small molecules are no less effective in achieving last color. The Herbatint formula achieves lasting penetration due to the carefully balanced combination of small molecular structure and plant extracts.
  
• The small color molecules allow for the very low concentration of hydrogen peroxide, reducing the chemical weight of the formula.
  
• The plant extracts stimulate and improve the manageability of the cuticles while preserving their structural integrity.
  
• Herbatint contains plant extracts which along with providing color are beneficial to scalp and hair.
  
• Walnut is an astringent
  
• Rhubarb is an anti-inflammatory
  
• Cinchona helps regenerate the hair structure
  

We offer lighting-fast turnaround, good service and always fresh product.