Tints of Nature
Safer More Natural Hair Color

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This time I check out Tints Of Nature Permanent Hair Color.

I last reviewed EcoColors and it is a product that works well for me but I know from past experience that it is only a matter of time before I start experiencing problems. When itching and burning start upon application I know it is time to move on. I don't quite understand it but I can use some products for quite a while before I have any problems.

This time I am preparing myself in advance. I want to find something to use when my present product becomes a problem. Possibly for me alternating products will make a difference too.

It's not easy finding products with my requirements:

• Low chemicals especially ppd's.
• No ammonia.
• No parabens.
• No animal testing

After looking around for awhile I came across Tints of Nature. It fits in with my needs plus it uses a mild form of hydrogen peroxide and even contains some certified organic ingredients.

With 24 colors to choose from it was easy enough to find a color I thought would work. Unfortunately unlike EcoColors which offers sample packs to test their product I have to order a full box of Tints Of Nature. I ordered it from Natural Solutions. They are fast and easy to order from and they offer so much information about their products.

Everything I needed for application was in the box along with a small packet of shampoo and conditioner. After a successful patch test (testing a product behind my ear seems to be the most effective for me) I was ready for a full application. For better gray coverage I left it on for a longer time, about 40 minutes.

Having had so many problems with burning and itching it was so good not to experience any at all and I didn't have any problems with the fragrance which is more pleasant and milder than other products I have tried.

My hair has been previously colored with a platinum shade so I stuck with the same color. I did have some new growth to cover with plenty of gray so I started the color on the roots first and left it on for about 20 minutes before working it through the rest of my hair. The color turned out very nice and my hair was soft and shiny but and this is minor there is a very slight difference in the color of new growth and my previously colored hair. Possibly I needed to apply it to the roots for a longer time and I will try that next time.

Now, down to the nitty gritty. How well did my color with Tints of Nature hold up?

One month later the color has held up well with little fading. This was one of my biggest concerns. Gentler products with low ppd's sometimes don't last which is why I think it is particularly important to protect the color by using products safe for color treated hair and shading the hair from the sun whenever possible.



Bottom line. For a permanent hair color with safer ingredients this was great. It worked for me maybe it will work for you. You are only a patch test away from finding out. You can learn more about Tints of Nature at Natural Solutions.

UPDATE

I mentioned above that I had experienced a slight difference in color between new growth and my previously colored hair. I do tend to wait a long time between colorings and resistant gray hair doesn't help so I wanted to try and see if I could get a more even look.

A little checking in the product FAQ section of Natural Solutions for this product gave me some different options for application that would help achieve better coverage. By the way the FAQ contains so much info and answers about any question or problems you might encounter it's well worth checking out.

I ended up by leaving the product on new growth for about 35 minutes and then applied it to the rest of my hair for the last 25 minutes. It was suggested that product could remain on hair for up to an hour. This worked well for me but it was only one of several suggestions.

Overall, I am very pleased with my results from using Tints of Nature. I love the color and shine and of course the best part is that it is so gentle that I am not sensitive to it.