Colour description
(5.0) Medium natural brown
The Natural Brunette, Walnut Shadow will give medium brown tones to grey, light and dark blonde hair. It will even the tone of medium brown hair and give a natural brown tone. This colour is ideal for people with naturally brown hair
*this colour will not lighten the hair as it contains no bleach or peroxide
Colour & treatment in one
Our hair colour products also act as a treatment, helping to repair dry and damaged hair, leaving your hair soft and shiny.
This 100% Certified Organic formula is ideal for those who have scalp issues, sensitive skin and allergies to chemical hair dyes. It is also a wonderful and safe alternative for pregnant mums who would like to continue colouring during pregnancy* as they contain nothing but certified organic goodness.
Me Time required
Organic hair colours need time to deposit colour on your hair. Please allow the following amount of time for your colour treatment.
Non Grey coverage : 1 hr +
Grey coverage : 3 hrs
Amount of product required
Short hair & root touch ups - 1/2 pack
Medium hair - 1 pack
Long hair - 1 to 1.5 packs
Super long hair - 2 to 3 packs
Thick hair - will need to add an extra 1/4 pack for short hair and 1/2 (short to medium) to 3/4 pack (for long hair)
*Please note - repeated use will see your colour become richer and in some cases darker. Once you achieve the colour shade you like on the lengths, simply apply to the roots only and do a full application every 4th or 5th time to boost the colour at the ends. This will save time and product and ensure you have an even colour all over.
Ingredients
Indigofera tinctoria, Lawsonia inermis, Embilica oficialis, Aloe barbadensis.
Important
*We recommend a strand test to determine desired processing time and final colour result. Colour resistant hair will require the longer period for processing time. Not recommended for people who wish to bleach or lighten their hair blonde in the future. Strand test instructions can be found here
How to apply your hair colour at home
Take a look at our application tutorial video here
Liquid measurement for mixing
STEP 1 = 150ml diluted apple cider vinegar (30% ACV to 70% H2O or herbal tea).
STEP 2 = 100ml warm water
20 to 50ml additional warm water (only if required)
For more information about different herbal teas & liquids that can be used to mix your colour please read this article: Hair colour alchemist - beneficial herbal teas & liquids that can be used in your home hair colours
Mixing guide
For a full mixing guide including videos please read this article: Guide to mixing brown shades
Reviews(22)
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Walnut Shadow
I use the walnut shadow to cover my grey hairs. The colour doesn't wash out, but stays in my hair for ages (unfortunately I need to redo the roots frequently, but that's life!) I love Desert Shadow because I'm really sensitive to chemicals, and conventional products make me itch. When I use Desert Shadow I don't get (much) itching. Thank you!
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Walnut shadow henna hair dye
Really nice colour
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I'm a convert!
It's the first time I've tried an organic dye like this. I have psoriasis of the scalp and was just absorbing toxins into my raw skin previously. This is a gentle-feeling and natural alternative and I love it. Effectively covered my greys and the colour is gorgeous on my medium brown hair. I was a bit daunted by the more complicated process of mixung the dye, but after doing it once I know I'll be much quicker next time. I'm definitely going to be using this dye from now on. Thrilled to have discovered it!
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Amazing!
I just have to write this review because I am absolutely AMAZED at the results from this product. I am in my mid 30s and am getting patches of grey hairs popping up (mainly underneath). I am very conscious of toxins in my skincare abs hair care. I usually have a semi permanent dye done at my eco hairdresser and even though it’s lovely, it is very expensive and doesn’t really leave my hair looking very healthy for long. I thought I’d try Desert Shadow although I was terrified the colour would have a red tinge to it (which a lot of henna colours do). To my surprise the colour is stunning and not red at all. I have washed it twice since colouring it and it’s noticeably shiny. I have sun damage which no hair mask was helping. I love the colour, it’s so rich and beautiful. Has covered my greys well (some look more golden now but it’s ok). The only downside is the prep work but once you get the hang in it it feels like a special ritual. Love the me time. What a great product!
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Walnut Shadow
I have started using this product after my hair has grown back after losing it all due to chemotherapy. It leaves my new hair soft and I am so happy that I can colour my hair without using harsh chemicals. I will continue to use it for sure.
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Walnut Shadow
Wonderful product! Have been using it for several years now. It is a more natural-looking colour than the supermarket varieties. Also important to me, most of the packaging is able to composted. Highly recommended.
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Walnut shadow hair colour
Very happy with the colour and the grey coverage (on about 70% white).
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Desert Shadow - Walnut
I love this shade, and find the application of it straight-forward. Could do with slightly better grey coverage, but overall very happy.
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Grey highlights
I found the walnut shadow hair dye quite effective. I am in my mid thirties and have quite a lot of grey hair. I purchased this product as it was a natural alternative to salon hair dyes that are full of harmful chemicals. It is quite time consuming and requires preparation. I followed the instructions, leaving the mixture on my hair for the full 4 hours. The result was not as good as the salon, but it was still lovely. It gave my grey hairs a lighter shimmery brown tone - not completely covered, but not as obvious as stark grey hair against my naturally dark brown hair. It left my hair feeling nice and healthy too and didn't affect the psoriasis on my scalp. I will purchase again.
