Ingredients
Cassia (Senna italica)Sometimes called Cassia Obovata, this plant contains moderate levels of Chrysophanic acid, which both gives a golden dye and has anti-fungal and anti bacterial properties. Often, this golden color fades in 4-8 weeks. More, Senna (Senna alexandrea)This plant contains high amounts of Chrysophanic acid, which both gives a golden dye and has anti-fungal and anti bacterial properties. Often, this golden color fades in 4-8 weeks. More, Henna (Lawsonia Inermis)The powdered leaves of this desert plant creates a permanent red-orange dye that both colors and strengthens hair. Henna also deposits a natural, moisture-permeable plant wax that helps reduce moisture loss and smooths the cortex. More, Chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita)A plant with a long-standing reverence as a beneficial herb for both hair and skin. Chamomile flowers sooth itching on the scalp and smooths the hair cuticle, giving shine, conditioning, and, to very pale hair, weak golden tones. More, Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)The most widely used and available herbal remedy on the planet, ginger helps to promote circulation and detoxification and thus may aid in hair growth. This herb also adds a pleasant scent to the herbal blend. More, Horsetail (Shavegrass, Equisetum arvense)One of the most abundant sources of silica in the plant kingdom, it is an essential building block of hair, adding strength and encouraging growth. More, Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus)Soothing to the scalp, this herb has been used for centuries to heal inflamed, weeping, irritated skin conditions. More, Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)Contains mucilage and starches that soothes irritated skin and membranes and is one of the most effective herbs for promoting hair growth and reducing the amount of hair shed. More, Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)Soothes both the skin and scalp, it provides excellent relief from skin and scalp irritation while leaving hair soft and shining. More, Aloe Leaf (Aloe Vera)Soothing and nurturing, aloe leaf provides many of the elements effective in fighting hair loss: Biotin, b-vitamins, zinc and inositil. It also contains anti-bacterial properties that keep the scalp healthy by controlling scalp infections that can prohibit hair growth. More, Hibiscus Flowers (Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis)An emollient (meaning it helps the cuticle of the hair lay down) and a demulcent (meaning it leaves a light soothing film behind) this herb has a cooling effect. It is also an excellent natural conditioner that may impart a warm reddish color to hair. More, and Stinging Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)Often called nature’s conditioner, Stinging Nettle is natural deep cleanser useful for oily skin and hair that promotes hair growth. More.
Amount
10g packets are ideal for strand testing and allergy testing. Use the chart above to find how much you’ll need. Round up 50g if your hair is very curly or thick.
Instructions
Your order will come with a full color instruction brochure, but you can also download it here!
Totally new to herbal hair coloring? Read the Quickstart Guide!
Caution
Herbal hair colors with henna and/or indigo are permanent and will not come out with conventional dye removal methods, if at all. Be smart and strand test.
Storage
Additional Resources
Fire Genasi is our go-to color for natural redheads whose color has faded, or those who want a natural ginger look.
Henna darkens with every application, but there’s hope if you went too far! I lightened my too-dark henna to natural ginger copper without damage.
Anna (verified owner) –
I’ve tried henna and other herbal hair colors for many years by many different brands, but this is the first and only one that I’m really happy with. Barely any clumps, easy application, no dripping, minimal staining and almost no color-bleeding in the shower (which is so rare with henna!). My scalp is very, very, VERY sensitive but I havent had any issues with this color yet. the color itself is absolutely stunning, too. Very natural and ginger-y. I’m very happy with the product and customer service & will always come back to this beautiful color. 🙂
Aimee (verified owner) –
I switched from full-strength henna to Genasi using a graduated mix of the two for a series of root applications, and I have to say–I’m really excited to finally be using just Genasi 🙂 I really love the subtler color I now have at my roots, and this is such a high-quality mix. It always leaves my hair feeling conditioned, and not as dry as henna alone. It also smells delightful!
Jessica G. (verified owner) –
As always, this is a great mix for my hair. Love it!
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LeslieR –
I’ve henna-ed my hair for literally decades and this is by far the BEST henna ever. I’ve used pretty much every brand, from straight henna to blends. This one (Genasi) gives me the terra cotta/coppery color I had as a kid, it is always beautiful, and I get tons of compliments. At this point I only do the outgrowth and can get two treatments from each packet.
Tara (verified owner) –
Always the best!
Cecilia (verified owner) –
I’ve been using Fire Genasi for awhile and this time decided to add Amla to it, using the Night Blooming directions. I love the slightly toned down color I got. The consistency and quality of the product is amazing, as always.
Alena v. (verified owner) –
I’ve been using this henna for over three years now and it never disappoints! I read Melissa’s ebook (which I highly recommend) before taking the plunge, and I’d never go back to commercial color now. It took a few tries before nailing the right shade down, but Melissa was always extremely helpful when it came to trouble shooting.
Pictured here is a 50/50 blend of the Fire Genasi and the Kitsune Firefox. I usually make a tisane using the Sunlit Meadow herbal tea and use that for my added liquid, but I have used water and a little apple cider vinegar with success, too. I leave it on for three hours, along with my eyebrows (I tried many different methods for keeping my brows covered and moist, from using cling wrap to squares of ziploc bag taped down, and finally decided to use packing tape. Works like a charm, haha, and I’ve had no allergic reactions.)
For reference, my natural color is a light sandy blonde (as shown in the first picture) and my complexion is fair with both pink and yellow undertones. I tried to get a few pics in different lighting to show some color variation, I hope it helps!
Melissa has answered countless questions in the time I’ve been shopping from Nightblooming, her heart is in everything she does and it shows in every correspondence. I will buy this magical mud for life! Haha
Shawnee (verified owner) –
This is the first henna I’ve ever used and I’m hooked! The sun makes my naturally red hair turn blonde and this brings the red back.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Plenty of product for a proper strand test and the scent was so much better than synthetic hair dye! The color on my dark brown hair was beautifully subtle and brightened up my natural copper undertones in the sunlight.
Alena v. (verified owner) –
CamelotRavenheart (verified owner) –
My very first time I coloured my hair was with Fire Gensai henna….and I’m spoiled, no other will do now!
The application is such fun! Slap on mud, chill for awhile, wash and presto: new self! XD
My hair LOVES henna, it gets so soft and it solved my split end problems for good. No split ends since I hennaed that first time.
The extremely cool thing that no salon or box colour can ever do? Henna works WITH your present colour, so you get this special, personal colour no one else can replicate. It looks natural — because it is! — and gives lifelong dividends you’ll fall in love with.
Thank you so much for making this product, Melissa!! I’ll cry if you stop making it
Melissa P. (verified owner) –
I have never had any issues buying from this company and never had any issues with shipping. Great products, I will not use henna from anyone else. I would recommend this company.
Jeannie Coutu-Marcotte (verified owner) –
I have always dreamed to change my medium brown hair to a beautiful copper color, but could never achieve the color I wanted with a henna-only mix. I found Nightblooming from reading henna forums and decided to jump back on the henna ship after 5 years without. The color I got from this mix is breathtaking! I got a beautiful deep copper red from dye releasing in the crockpot for 3 hours with the Selkie Detangler and leaving it on for three hours. I am sold and will only use this henna from now on!!
Renée F. (verified owner) –
Such an amazing and perfect natural red! I love my new color so much! So easy to apply and Melissa is so helpful and answered all my questions! <3 <3
Veronica (verified owner) –