Formulation and Evaluation of Natural Hair Colour

This study details the formulation and evaluation of a herbal hair dye composed of natural ingredients: beetroot, hibiscus, black catechu, alum powder, banana pulp, and rosemary oil. Both powder-based and paste-based dyes were developed. The formulations underwent organoleptic, physicochemical, and preliminary phytochemical screening to assess their suitability as natural hair dyes and their potential as safer alternatives to synthetic colorants. The dye exhibited favorable sensory characteristics, standard pH, moisture, and ash content. Phytochemical screening indicated the presence of carbohydrates, proteins, tannins, anthraquinones, and mucilage, validating the use of herbal constituents. This research suggests that this herbal hair dye presents a potential alternative to synthetic hair colorants, potentially minimizing adverse side effects