Basma 25 g - Artkolor (hair dye)

What Is Artkolor Basma?

Artkolor Basma 25 g is a plant-based hair dye made from finely milled Indigofera tinctoria leaf powder, also known as indigo leaf. People usually choose basma when they want a darker herbal hair colouring option with a more traditional ingredient profile than oxidative dyes. On the hair, it creates deep cool-toned brown to dark shades depending on the starting colour, processing time, and whether it is used alone or together with henna.

How the Colouring Effect Works

The colouring effect comes from natural plant pigments released when the powder is mixed with hot water. These pigments bind to the outer layer of the hair shaft and gradually build visible tone, which is why herbal colour often looks more layered and softer than flat synthetic dye. Because basma coats the hair rather than lightening it, the final result is influenced by your own base shade, porosity, and any previous colouring.

What makes this product simple and interesting is its single-ingredient formula: no added oxidant, no developer, and no extra colourants listed. Basma has a long history of use in traditional hair colouring, especially in combination with henna, where it is valued for helping move the tone from coppery warmth toward brown or near-black nuances. Used on its own, indigo powder is generally selected by those aiming for cooler, deeper results rather than bright red tones.

Who Typically Chooses It

This botanical hair colouring is often chosen by people who want to:

• Refresh depth or add a darker cast to their hair
• Blend roots occasionally with a herbal alternative
• Give naturally brown hair a richer, cooler appearance
• Experiment with herbal colour methods at home

Important Notes Before Use

Since plant dyes can behave differently on light, grey, bleached, or chemically processed hair, it is wise to test a small strand first. Keep the product away from the eye area. If your scalp is very sensitive or your hair has been heavily lightened, a patch test is a sensible extra step before full application.