A stand-up kraft paper pouch of Radico Organic Methi Powder, featuring a white and brown label with a green tree logo and various certification badges.
A clear glass bowl filled with tan powder, surrounded by green methi leaves, loose seeds, a wooden spoon with powder, and a small label reading 'Trigonella (METHI / FENU-GREEK SEED)'.
A stand-up kraft pouch of Radico Organic Methi Powder is shown on a light neutral surface with a bowl of loose powder, a wooden scoop of seeds, and green plant leaves in the background.
A stand-up kraft paper pouch of Radico Organic Methi Powder, featuring a white and brown label with a green tree logo and various certification badges.
A clear glass bowl filled with tan powder, surrounded by green methi leaves, loose seeds, a wooden spoon with powder, and a small label reading 'Trigonella (METHI / FENU-GREEK SEED)'.
A stand-up kraft pouch of Radico Organic Methi Powder is shown on a light neutral surface with a bowl of loose powder, a wooden scoop of seeds, and green plant leaves in the background.

Organic Methi Seed Powder For Hair

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🌿 Organic Methi Seed Powder

100% Organic Fenugreek Seed Powder

Net Weight: 100g (3.53 oz)

Organic Methi Seed Powder is milled Trigonella foenum-graecum seed, grown and processed on our own certified organic farms. One ingredient in the pouch and nothing else.

Stir it into warm water and within a minute the mixture goes slippery. Unmistakably, in a way none of the other single herbs we make do. That is the whole of what methi does — and everything it is used for in hair care follows from it.

 

🌱 What is actually doing the work

The slip is galactomannan: a soluble polysaccharide the seed is unusually rich in. It is a chain of mannose sugars with galactose branches, and its density of hydroxyl groups is what binds water. It belongs to the same class of molecule as guar gum and locust bean gum, both of which you have almost certainly eaten.

Three things follow from that, and they are physical rather than biological:

  • The paste has slip. It spreads under the fingers and moves between sections instead of dragging.
  • It holds water. A methi paste stays damp longer than a leaf paste of the same thickness.
  • It leaves a film. Galactomannans are used across food and cosmetic science as thickeners, emulsifiers and film-formers.

You can verify all of this in a bowl before it ever reaches your hair.

 

💧 It drinks more water than anything else we make

One part powder to five parts water, by weight. That is nearly twice what the rest of the range needs, and it is not a rounding difference — at the one-to-three ratio that turns a leaf powder into a workable paste, methi comes out like peanut butter and is genuinely difficult to spread.

Mix at 1:5, wait five minutes, and judge the consistency then — not immediately. The polysaccharide needs a moment to hydrate fully, and a mixture that looked right at once will have set firmer by the time you come to apply it. If it does go too stiff, add water a spoonful at a time; it takes it readily.

 

🔬 What we measured

We measured the pH of the paste at the consistency we recommend. The reading was 5.61.

pH measurement of methi seed powder diluted at a 1:5 ratio. pH5.61

Hair's own surface sits at roughly pH 4.5 to 5.5, so methi lands just above the top of that range — essentially where hair already is. It is not acidic enough to flatten the cuticle the way shikakai is, and it is nowhere near alkaline.

That number rules something out rather than supporting it: whatever you feel after using methi, the pH is not the explanation. Which leaves the polysaccharide.

Our own reading, on a handheld meter calibrated against pH 4.00 and 7.00 buffers. Water hardness will move it.

 

🎨 Methi and colour

Methi contains no lawsone and no indigotin. It is sometimes described as a dye plant; it isn't. It will not colour hair and will not shift a herbal colour you already have.

That is exactly why it can sit inside a colour recipe: methi is one of the herbs in 11 of our 24 Colour Me Organic shades — not for colour, but because a mix with methi in it spreads more easily and stays damp longer, and staying damp is what a plant colour needs.

Those eleven are the browns, the reds and the warm blondes. Methi appears in none of the ash shades.

One caveat: on white or very pale blonde hair, a long application may leave a faint warm cast. If your hair is in that range, strand test first.

 

⚖️ What we do not claim

Search fenugreek and hair together and you will find DHT, 5-alpha-reductase, and comparisons with hair loss treatments. We have read that material, and it is not on this page. Three reasons:

  • The hormone connection is a factory process, not a biological one. Diosgenin, the seed's marker compound, is genuinely the industrial starting material for the commercial synthesis of steroids. That conversion happens in a chemical plant, through multiple steps with reagents a body does not have. The human body does not perform it, and neither does a scalp.
  • The 5-AR work is computational and preclinical — docking simulations and animal studies using concentrated extracts, not milled seed in a water paste on a human scalp.
  • In the United States, that claim would make this a drug. We sell a cosmetic.

We are not claiming this powder promotes hair growth, reduces shedding, or treats dandruff or any other scalp condition. What we can tell you is what is in the pouch, what the paste does in your hands, and how fenugreek has been used in Ayurvedic hair care for a very long time.

 

⚠️ Before you use it

Trigonella foenum-graecum is a legume. It sits in the Fabaceae family alongside peanut, chickpea, lentil and soy, and cross-reactivity between fenugreek and other legumes — peanut in particular — has been reported. If you have a legume or peanut allergy, speak to your doctor before using this powder, and do not use it if you are unsure.

For everyone else: patch test on the inner forearm 48 hours before a full application, and stop use if irritation develops.

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If you are unsatisfied with the result, please contact us for a free replacement of the color of your choice. Returns within 30 days receive a full refund.

Ingredients

This product contains 100% Organic Methi Seed Powder — nothing else. A single-ingredient hair mask milled from organically certified fenugreek seed. Free from additives, chemicals and synthetic ingredients. What it contributes is physical: a polysaccharide gel that gives the paste slip, holds water, and leaves a film on the strand.

100% Organic. Made in India. Trigonella foenum-graecum is a legume, in the same family as peanut, chickpea and soy — if you have a legume or peanut allergy, speak to your doctor before use. Always perform a patch test 48 hours before full application. Methi carries no lawsone and will not dye hair, though on white or very pale blonde a long application may leave a faint warm cast.

FAQ

It is a mask for the lengths rather than a scalp treatment. Mixed with water it forms a slippery gel that coats the strand, which is what makes hair easier to comb through afterwards.

Methi absorbs far more water than other herbal powders. Use one part powder to five parts water by weight, and let it stand five minutes before judging — it keeps thickening as the polysaccharide hydrates. At one to three it comes out like peanut butter.

No. Methi contains no lawsone and no indigotin, so it does not dye hair and will not shift a herbal colour you already have. On white or very pale blonde hair, a long application may leave a faint warm cast — strand test first if your hair is in that range.

We do not make that claim. You will find fenugreek discussed in connection with DHT and 5-alpha-reductase; that work is computational and animal research using concentrated extracts, not milled seed on a human scalp. In the United States a claim of that kind would make this a drug rather than a cosmetic.

Yes. Methi is colour-neutral, and it is already one of the herbs in 11 of our 24 shades. A teaspoon or two blended dry into the powder before you add water will loosen the mix and help it stay damp. Allow a little extra water, since methi drinks it.

Trigonella foenum-graecum is a legume, in the same family as peanut, chickpea, lentil and soy, and cross-reactivity with peanut has been reported. If you have a legume or peanut allergy, speak to your doctor before using this powder, and do not use it if you are unsure.

Once or twice a week suits most people. Nothing accumulates, so using it more often is not harmful — it simply stops making a difference.

  • ・100% Pure Plants, No Synthetic Chemicals
  • ・Free from Additives, Artificial Fragrance & Harsh Preservatives
  • ・Crafted with Traditional Ayurvedic Herbs

We create products rooted in nature and tradition.
Made with certified organic plant ingredients and no synthetic chemicals, our formulas support naturally healthy hair and skin—without compromise.

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Anonymous (Lawrence, US)
I was a little disappointed, I purchased wheat

I was a little disappointed, I purchased wheat blonde and followed the instructions and did not get the results I was looking for , it did not cover my gray but it did make my hair softer , I have less than 30% gray hair mostly on my hair line and I having light brownish blonde hair with a little gray , what color would you recommend, that was my first time.

Thank you for trying our Wheat Blonde and for sharing your experience. We’re sorry that it did not provide the gray coverage you were hoping for on your first application.

Because our hair color is made entirely from organic herbs without chemical additives that force the color into the hair, results can vary depending on hair porosity, natural color, and the condition of the gray hair.

Since this was your first time using our hair color, we would be happy to help you find a shade that works better for your hair. Please email us at **customer-service@radicousa.com** with a few details about your hair and how you prepared, applied, rinsed, and dried the color. Our Customer Support Team can review the information and recommend a more suitable shade and application method.

We truly appreciate that you gave our natural hair color a try, and we would love the opportunity to help you achieve better gray coverage.

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NORMA MARTINEZ (Peoria, US)
Love it! Great results, I need to order my 2nd

Love it! Great results, I need to order my 2nd one👍❤️

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! 🌿❤️ We’re truly happy to hear that you love the results and that you’re ready for your second order. Knowing that our organic hair color works beautifully with your hair makes our entire team very happy. Thank you for choosing Radico again! 💚

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Anonymous (Marietta, US)
Does not dye grey hair whether I leave dye on for 1 hour or 3 1/2 hours

I have very short hair, much shorter on the sides than the top as I have a mohawk and I let the hair on the sides grow in a bit between haircuts. I have only used the dark brown color and I have dyed my hair 4 times. While the color is pleasing to me, the dye will do nothing to color my grey hair. The first time I used it I left the dye paste on my hair for 1 hour. The last time - today-I left it on my hair for 3 hours and twenty minutes and it still didn't even touch my grey hairs which are all near my hairline. Each of the four times I used the product, I blow dried around the edges of my hairline for 1-2 minutes as instructed every 15 - 20 minutes and still nothing. I loaded up the paste along the edges every time. During the second and third hair dye experiences, I even sat under a steamer cap hoping the hot steam would keep the paste moist. There was no difference in my grey hair. I love how principled the company is and love their comprehensive website with all the instructions and how to tell if hair is porous , and how incredible clean and healthy and humanely sourced their products are. I wish I could continue patronizing their company but if the product doesn't work for me and doesn't do what they say it will do, I'll have to move on. Very disappointing!

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We especially appreciate your kind words about our ingredients, sourcing, and the information we provide on our website.

We’re truly sorry that Dark Brown did not cover the gray hair around your hairline, even after four careful applications. In some people, newly grown gray hair at the roots has a particularly tight, healthy cuticle structure, which can make it difficult for 100% herbal pigments to penetrate. While this does not happen to everyone, we do hear from a small number of customers who experience difficulty coloring this specific area.

Your experience is very important to us. We will continue researching better preparation and application methods specifically for resistant gray roots so that customers with this hair type can achieve better results with our completely additive-free herbal color.

We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put into trying different application methods, and your feedback will help us improve both our instructions and our products. Thank you for giving Radico such a fair and thoughtful evaluation despite your disappointing results. 🌿

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Lori De La Cruz (Westminster, US)
100% Satisfied!

I am absolutly sold on this company and their products. Professional and true to their word in delivery and what the product actually does and does not do. Thank you

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌿💚 We’re truly grateful to hear that you are 100% satisfied not only with our products, but also with our service and delivery.

Being honest about what our 100% organic herbal products can and cannot do is very important to us, so your words mean a great deal to our entire team. Thank you for trusting Radico and for taking the time to share your experience.

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Carol Dotson (St Louis, US)
For natural looking graying brunette hair long

For natural looking graying brunette hair long (mid back) this product is perfect for providing color and shine naturally. The outcome after 90 minutes is wonderful. My daughter helped and it was easy and kind of fun. I am 75 with long graying hair. This product perked my look up right away. Perfection in a pouch:) Thank you

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! 🌿 We’re truly delighted to hear that our herbal hair color added beautiful, natural-looking color and shine to your long graying hair.

We especially loved hearing that you and your daughter enjoyed the coloring process together! Knowing that the result made you feel refreshed and brought out the natural beauty of your hair makes our entire team very happy.

And “Perfection in a pouch” absolutely made us smile. Thank you for such a lovely compliment and for choosing Radico! 💚

And “Perfection in a pouch” absolutely made us smile. Thank you for such a lovely compliment and for choosing Radico! 💚

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janti ishak (New York, US)
Does not cover

Does not cover grays!

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the product didn't meet your expectations. Please reach out to us so we can assist you further or suggest a better option. We appreciate your input!Thank you for trying our Dark Brown, and we’re sorry to hear that it did not provide the gray coverage you expected.
Because our hair color is made entirely from organic herbs without chemical additives that force the color into the hair, the results can vary depending on each person’s hair structure and porosity.
For first-time customers whose gray hair does not color as expected, we are happy to send another shade free of charge or provide a refund. Please contact us at customer-service@radicousa.com, and our team will be happy to assist you.
We appreciate you giving our 100% organic hair color a try. 🌿

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Anonymous (Robbinsville, US)
Great coverage and pleasant scent.

Tried other henna brands but none of them worked. When I discovered Radico I was not sure how the color will come out. First I tried Champagne Blonde which covered my grey hair well but the all over color was a little too light. Next I tried Beige blonde and it came out just the way I wanted to. The greys are light blonde and the rest of my hair darker beige and golden. The color smella very pleasant ( my cats are very attracted to it ). I am very happy to have discovered Radico colors since they are natural and none irritating.

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! 🌿 We’re delighted that you found the right shade for your hair and that Beige Blonde gave you the natural combination of lighter blonde grays with deeper beige and golden tones you were looking for.

We’re also very happy to hear that you enjoyed the natural herbal scent — and that your cats seem to enjoy it too! Since our colors contain only herbs with no added fragrance, the scent comes directly from the plants themselves. We know that the natural grassy aroma isn’t for everyone, so it’s especially nice to hear that you found it pleasant.

Thank you for discovering Radico and giving our organic herbal colors a chance. It means a lot to our entire team to know that you found a color that works beautifully for you. 💚

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Adriana V. (Houston, US)
Love it! Natural 100% organic my hair feels and

Love it! Natural 100% organic my hair feels and looks great!!

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re truly delighted to hear that you love our 100% organic herbal hair color and that your hair feels and looks so healthy. Helping our customers bring out the natural beauty and strength of their hair using only pure, plant-based ingredients is exactly why we created Radico. Your kind words make our entire team very happy. Thank you for being part of the Radico family!

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Geno, IL (Homewood, US)
This hair color DOES NOT WORK!!!!

This hair color does not break me out but is terrible and doesn’t color my hair at ALL! I wouldn’t recommend this product to anyone or ever buy it again. I’ve tried it 3 times and haven’t had good results in turning my grey black!!!

Thank you for trying our Men's Soft Black and for sharing your honest feedback. We're very sorry to hear that it didn't color your gray hair as expected.

Because our hair color is made from 100% natural herbs with no chemical additives, the final result can vary depending on individual hair type and the condition of the hair during application.

For first-time customers who do not achieve the expected results, we offer either a complimentary replacement (the same shade or another shade) or a full refund. Please contact us at customer-service@radicousa.com, and we'll be happy to help you find the best solution.

We sincerely appreciate that you gave our product a try and look forward to making this right for you.

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Tina Small (Buckeye, US)
I like that this product is all natural, but the

I like that this product is all natural, but the color is not brown enough. I left my color on for an hour and 20 minutes and followed directions with the boiling water and using the hair dryer a couple times during application. I also reapplied a couple days after first application. My color faded quickly even though I have rinsed and not washed my hair.

Hi Tina, thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad you appreciate the natural ingredients, and we're sorry the color didn't meet your expectations. Feel free to reach out if you'd like any tips or assistance with your next application!hank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate our 100% natural ingredients.

We’re sorry that the color wasn’t the shade you were hoping for. Because our herbal hair color contains no chemical additives, the final result can vary depending on each person’s hair type and how well the herbal pigments are able to penetrate the hair. Some hair types also hold the color differently.

Since this was your first purchase, we’d be happy to either send you a darker shade at no charge or issue a full refund. Please contact us at customer-service@radicousa.com, and we’ll be happy to help you find the shade that works best for your hair.

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Joffrey Galarza (Fort Worth, US)
Muy bueno y al natural 👌

Me funciono muy bien... lo volveré a repetir

Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re delighted to hear that our product worked well for you and that you enjoyed the natural results. Knowing that you plan to use it again makes our entire team very happy. Thank you for trusting our organic herbal products, and we look forward to being part of your healthy hair journey for years to come. ✨

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Anthony Cusimano (Wylie, US)
Color that lasts

It's a nice product, when applying I noticed it doesn't have any harsh chemical smell. Be prepared to commit two hours for the process. After the first application your hair will turn orange but during the second you will achieve your desired shade. Trust the process.
They did recommend wrapping the beard in plastic but I didn't have any at home. It would have been nice if it was included with the packet. Something form fitting that contours to the jaw line.
Overall I would give it 4.5 out of 5.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!

We're delighted to hear that you achieved the color you were looking for and appreciated the fact that our beard color contains no harsh chemical odors. You're absolutely right—natural herbal coloring is a process, and trusting that process is often rewarded with beautiful, long-lasting results.

We also appreciate your suggestion about including a beard wrap or form-fitting cover for the jawline. Feedback like yours helps us improve our products, and we will certainly consider it as a future product enhancement idea.

Thank you again for sharing your experience and for helping us make our products even better.

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Darrin Faulkner (Sevierville, US)
did not receive the gloves with the package

no gloves ?

Thank you for your comment. The disposable gloves and other application items are packed inside the product package, not in the outer shipping envelope.

However, because the kits are packed by hand, there is a small possibility that the gloves were accidentally not included. If your Dark Brown package did not contain the plastic gloves, please contact us at customer-service@radicousa.com and we will send you a replacement Dark Brown package right away.

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Pam (Huger, US)
Do your research and NO IT DOESN'T FADE

As much as they may have tried to help, customer service that answered my questions were wrong about this key piece of information - this DOES NOT FADE as I was told several times. I never would have tried had I known. The colors no matter what I have done after the initial color has come out red. And when I checked back I was told they could not help me anymore and I was referred to the director but I never heard back (as of yet). It is a bummer because I was growing out my gray and now I have to start again BUT I also have hair that looks terrible.

Thank you for your honest feedback, and we’re very sorry for your experience.
We sincerely apologize that our explanation about how the color develops and fades was not clear enough. Because our hair color uses natural plant pigments that bind inside the hair, it can behave differently than expected, and in some cases may not fade as easily as anticipated.
Thanks to your feedback, we have updated our website—especially the top page—to include more detailed information so future customers can better understand how the color works before using it. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
We’re also very sorry that you did not receive a follow-up response as expected. Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us improve and better support our customers.

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Bel (Toronto, CA)
Available in India ?

Is this available in India ? I reside in India How can I buy this product

Radico is based in India, so it is available for purchase.
https://radicomall.com/

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Barbara (Portland, US)
Different browns

I do love the products but I am struggling with the colors I purchase and they all turn my hair to a reddish color. My natural color is brown although the grey has taken over. I started with light brown and it turned out almost all red. I contacted Radico and they suggested go to brown which I did. I had mostly brown hair but then it turned to a lot of red. I contacted Radico again and they suggested dark brown. I loved the color and had a little red but after a few weeks I had a lot of red again. I don't like the red streaks in it. Any suggestions as how to achieve just brown hair. I am okay if it turns out a lighter brown or dark brown, I just want brown with no red in it. I love how natural your products are I have also used the conditioners and bar soap, I just need help in obtaining a color without any red in it.

Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience and for your continued support of our natural products—we truly appreciate it.

When using plant-based hair color, red tones can sometimes appear more strongly if the henna develops more intensely, or if the indigo component does not fully oxidize. Indigo needs moisture in the hair during the first few days after dyeing to complete its transformation into deeper brown or black shades. If the hair tends to dry quickly, the color may shift toward red more noticeably.
To better help you achieve your ideal shade of brown without the red tones, we would love to know more about your hair’s texture and porosity (for example, whether your hair holds moisture well or dries out quickly). This will help us provide you with more personalized guidance so that we can get closer to the rich, natural brown you’re looking for.
We’re here to support you until you find a color you truly love.

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Yeon S (Torrance, US)
Five stars at least!

Absolutely love this product. Love the color and it conditions the hair beautifully.

Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! We’re truly delighted that you love the color and that it also helped condition and smooth your hair. Knowing our product supports both beauty and hair health makes our entire team very happy. We deeply appreciate your kind words!

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Laura Ana
Champagne blonde

This did not work for my hair at all. I am a light blonde and this provided no gray coverage at all for me.

Thank you for sharing your experience with Champagne Blonde.
We’re sorry to hear that it didn’t provide the gray coverage you were hoping for. Because our 100% organic herbal hair color contains no chemical additives, the results can vary depending on individual hair texture and tone—especially for first-time users.
We’d be happy to send you a complimentary shade that’s one level deeper to help improve coverage.
Please contact us at customer-service@radicousa.com, and we’ll assist you right away to ensure you find a natural color that works beautifully for your hair.

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Sha (Plano, US)
Headache after applying - soft black color

The color worked and it covered my greys and turned my hair black. But I developed a headache after applying the hair color and only reduced after I washed my hair off with soap the next day. I have applied henna and indigo before with other brands, but never developed a headache before. Would not apply again.

Thank you for sharing your experience with our product. We’re sorry to hear that you experienced a headache after using our herbal hair color.

While we have received reports of allergic reactions such as skin redness and eczema from customers with indigo allergies, this is the first time we have received a report of headaches occurring without any associated dermatitis from our products. We understand that similar headache-only symptoms have been reported with other herbal hair color products as well.

For first-time customers, if the product does not suit you, we offer a refund. Additionally, if you experience a reaction to indigo, we will provide an indigo-free hair color free of charge.
[Without Indigo]
https://radicousa.com/collections/without-indigo

Your feedback is very important to us, and we will continue to monitor these experiences closely. If you have any further concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Kelly K (Minneota, US)
Leaves a film

I wanted to love this shampoo bar, but it just isn't right for my hair. I really wish I hadn't bought five bars, as now I have five bars of shampoo I won't use. I tried an apple cider vinegar rinse, using hardly any shampoo, Hot water to rinse, and Warm water to rinse. It left my hair heavy, limp, and with a film. I have used different bar shampoos over the last few years, and this one is definitely not right for me.

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Lindsey (Fielding, US)
Fresh new look!!

I loved the fresh lift of color it gave me. It also covered my grays pretty well. I will definitely use this again!!