A colouring herb, not a neutral treatment

Radico Organic Hibiscus Flower Powder is milled from certified organic Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower and contains nothing else. It is worth knowing before you buy that hibiscus is one of Radico's pigment-carrying herbs, not a colour-neutral care powder.

It will tint. Used on its own or blended into a plant colour, hibiscus contributes soft violet-red undertones and adds depth and shine. On light or grey hair the tint shows more clearly than on dark hair. If you want a treatment powder that leaves your colour untouched, choose brahmi, neem or bhringraj instead.

How to use

1. Weigh 15-20 g for short hair, around 30 g at shoulder length, or 50-60 g for long or thick hair.
2. Add warm water gradually at three to four times the powder's weight in millilitres and stir until smooth.
3. Let the paste stand five minutes, then check the consistency.
4. Apply from roots to ends, or blend the dry powder into a Radico shade before adding water to warm the tone.
5. Cover, leave 45-60 minutes, and rinse with warm water.

Strand test first if you are unsure how much colour it will give on your hair.

What's in it

100% organic hibiscus flower powder (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). Made in India. Net weight 100 g.

Patch test on the inner forearm 48 hours before a full application and stop use if irritation develops. This is a cosmetic product for external use on hair and scalp. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Questions

Will hibiscus colour my hair?
Yes, to a degree. It gives a soft violet-red undertone rather than a full colour change. The effect is most visible on light, fine or grey hair.

Can I use it as a weekly treatment?
You can, but the tint is cumulative on lighter hair. If you want something you can repeat freely without any colour shift, pick a colour-neutral herb.

Can I mix it into my Radico shade?
Yes. It is often added to warm a shade up or deepen a red. Blend the dry powders before adding water.

How long do I leave it on?
45-60 minutes for the tint to develop. Keep the paste damp under a cap — a dried paste stops working.