How do I combine Artkolor Basma with henna to get brown instead of reddish hair? — Basma 25 g - Artkolor (hair dye)

The classic herbal way to get brown instead of coppery red is to use henna first and basma over it. Henna adds the warm reddish base, and the indigo pigments in Artkolor Basma layering on top shift that warmth toward brown or near-black. Used on its own, basma is a cool-toned option and is not a bright red dye.

1. Prepare henna as a paste with hot water and apply it to clean hair. Leave it for the processing time that works for your hair or for the henna product you are using, then rinse thoroughly.
2. Mix Artkolor Basma with hot water into a smooth paste. Apply it over the henna-treated hair section by section so the strands are evenly coated.
3. Leave it on until the desired depth is reached, then rinse well. Since this product description does not specify an exact processing time, a hidden strand test beforehand is the safest way to choose that time.

The final shade depends on your base colour, the strength of the henna layer, porosity, and any previous chemical treatment. If the hair is heavily lightened or porous, apply extra care and test first, because the basma layer may be absorbed more strongly.