Desert Shadow Red Shadow is a 100g plant powder hair colour in a rich medium copper red, shade 6.4, made from just henna, cassia and aloe. With plant powders only, it deposits colour rather than lifting it. Mix the raw powder with warm water or herbal tea and apply it at home for a copper red on grey, light and blonde hair, a red glow on light and medium brown, and a subtle red reflex on dark brown and black.Product Strengths Shade 6.4, medium copper red. Three ingredients: henna (Lawsonia inermis), cassia (Cassia obovata) and aloe (Aloe barbadensis). Plant powders only, so it deposits colour and will not lighten hair. Mixed at home with 250ml of warm water or herbal tea at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius. One hour for non grey coverage; for grey coverage, follow the processing time printed on the pack. Once the lengths are the shade you want, apply to roots only and do a full application every fourth or fifth time. Suitable For / Not Suitable ForSuitable for: Home colouring on grey, blonde, light brown, medium brown, dark brown or black hair, where a copper red deposit is wanted.Not suitable for: Anyone with an allergy to the listed ingredients; anyone whose 48 hour skin sensitivity test brings up a reaction; the eyelashes and eyebrows, which it must never be used on; and anyone who plans to bleach or lighten their hair blonde later, which is not recommended after using it.IngredientsLawsonia inermis, Cassia obovata, Aloe barbadensisSuggested Use Do the skin sensitivity test 48 hours before you colour. Mix the contents with 250ml of warm water or herbal tea at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius, adding another 20 to 40ml of warm water only if you need it. Non grey coverage: leave on for one hour. Grey coverage: follow the processing time printed on the pack. Short hair and root touch-ups take half a pack, medium hair one pack, long hair one to one and a half packs, and super long hair two to three packs. Thick hair takes an extra quarter pack on short hair, or half to three quarters of a pack on long hair. Do a strand test first to settle the processing time and the final colour. AllergensNo allergen statement is published for this product, so read the ingredient list on the pack before use. What follows is what the ingredient list itself shows.Contains henna, cassia and aloe as plant powders. Plant dyes, henna in particular, can cause allergic contact dermatitis, which is why the 48 hour skin sensitivity test comes before every application.No may contain statement and no shared facility statement is published.Always review label for full list of ingredients.WarningsCarry out the skin sensitivity test 48 hours before every application, including repeat applications. Mix a 1/4 teaspoon of powder from your hair colour pack with water and leave it to stand for 5 to 10 minutes, then apply it to the inside of your wrist, or behind your ear or on the back of your neck. Cover the spot for 30 minutes, rinse it off, then wait 48 hours. If no reaction occurs, you are clear to use your hair colour.Two step colours are tested separately, 72 hours apart, in different spots.If a reaction occurs: 'Wash the area immediately under cool running water. If symptoms persist, worsen or if you are worried please consult a health care professional immediately.'Not for use on eyelashes or eyebrows.Carry out a strand test to determine the processing time and the final colour.Keep out of reach of children.This colour will not lighten the hair as it contains no bleach or peroxide.Not recommended for people who wish to bleach or lighten their hair blonde in the future.Colour resistant hair needs the longer processing time, and repeated use will see the colour become richer and in some cases darker.StorageStore the sealed pack in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light.DisclaimerFor external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If irritation occurs, stop use. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.