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Tints of Nature is a British brand known for ammonia-free permanent hair colour made with a high proportion of naturally derived and certified organic ingredients. Its permanent shades combine the colour pigments and activator needed for lasting results with botanical ingredients such as aloe vera and other plant extracts.

The colour selection spans natural blacks and browns, cool ash tones, warm golds, chocolate, mahogany, copper, red and light blonde shades. Appropriate shades can provide up to 100% grey coverage, with colour typically developing in 30–40 minutes. Manufactured by Herb UK in England, Tints of Nature is vegan and cruelty-free, while its parent company is a Certified B Corporation. Shop Naturally is an Official Australian Stockist of Tints of Nature permanent hair colour.

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Tints of Nature Permanent Hair Colour 5D Light Golden Brown
100% grey coverage with 75% certified organic and 95% natural ingredients. Colour develops in just 40 mins.
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Choosing Your Tints of Nature Hair Colour

A good home-colour result starts with two decisions: how light or dark you want to go and whether you prefer a neutral, cool or warm finish. Your starting colour, previous colouring and proportion of grey will all influence the result, so use the shade codes to narrow the possibilities rather than relying on the picture on the box alone.

The story behind the colour

Tints of Nature has more than 30 years of experience developing permanent hair colour with natural and organic ingredients. The products are manufactured by Herb UK in England’s New Forest, reflecting the founders’ aim to combine the performance expected from permanent colour with a more considered ingredient approach.

Herb UK became a Certified B Corporation in October 2020. Tints of Nature also carries vegan and cruelty-free credentials from The Vegan Society and PETA. These certifications provide useful context about the company and its practices; your shade decision can then come down to the colour result you want.

Permanent colour with botanical ingredients

Tints of Nature uses an oxidative colouring process, so it isn’t a pure botanical dye. The colour gel and Colourfix activator work together to create permanent results, while the formulas incorporate botanical extracts including aloe vera, orange, grapefruit and comfrey where specified.

The brand has historically described relevant permanent formulas as approximately 95% naturally derived and containing more than 75% certified organic ingredients. They’re ammonia-free but still contain the pigments and activator required for permanent colouring, including low levels of PPD. This balance appeals to customers who want lasting colour while paying closer attention to formulation.

How to read the shade codes

The number indicates colour depth: lower numbers are darker and higher numbers are lighter. The scale moves from 1 for black through 2 darkest brown, 3 dark brown, 4 medium brown and 5 light brown, followed by 6 dark blonde, 7 medium blonde, 8 light blonde and 10 platinum or extra-light blonde.

The letters describe tone. N means natural, C indicates cool or ash, CH is chocolate, M is mahogany, D is golden, R is red or copper, RR is earth red, TF is toffee and XL is extra light. For example, 5N Natural Light Brown is a neutral-looking light brown, while 5D Natural Light Golden Brown sits at a similar depth but has a warmer finish. Similarly, 6C Dark Ash Blonde has a cooler character than a golden shade at a comparable depth.

Choosing neutral, cool or warm colour

Natural shades include 1N Natural Black through to 5N Natural Light Brown, followed by natural blonde depths such as 6N, 7N and 8N. These are useful when you want a classic, neutral-looking result, need to maintain an existing colour or want a strong foundation for grey coverage.

Ash shades such as 4C Medium Ash Brown, 6C Dark Ash Blonde and 8C Ash Blonde create a cooler, less golden impression. Golden shades such as 5D and 7D bring more warmth and brightness. For richer colour, 4CH adds chocolate warmth, 4M has a mahogany red-violet influence and 6TF offers a caramel-like toffee tone. Copper and red choices range from 5R Rich Copper Brown and 7R Soft Copper Blonde to the deeper 4RR Earth Red.

Blonde shades and lightening

The blonde family progresses from 6N Natural Dark Blonde through 7N and 8N to 10N Natural Platinum Blonde and 10XL Extra Light Blonde. Regular permanent shades generally provide up to one level of lift from a suitable natural starting colour. They won’t take naturally dark or previously dark-coloured hair straight to platinum in one application, and the final result will depend on your starting depth and colour history.

Planning for grey coverage

The manufacturer states that natural permanent shades 1N–8N can provide up to 100% grey coverage when the appropriate shade and application are used. Grey hair contains less natural pigment, which is why an N shade can provide an important colour foundation.

If you want a fashion tone as well as strong grey coverage, the corresponding natural shade may be mixed with it in the manufacturer’s specified ratio. For example, 7D Medium Golden Blonde can be combined with 7N Natural Medium Blonde, allowing the natural shade to support coverage while 7D contributes warmth. The lightest 10N shade may not provide the same complete grey coverage as darker natural shades.

Permanent colour or plant-based henna?

Tints of Nature develops relatively quickly, offers defined shade codes and can provide limited lift from suitable natural hair. Plant-based natural hair dye, including henna-based colour, deposits botanical pigments instead. Henna results are strongly influenced by starting colour and may involve longer preparation, development or a two-stage application for some darker colours and grey coverage. Both approaches offer lasting colour, but the application and finished effect are quite different.

Applying and mixing your colour

A typical kit includes pre-colour shampoo, colour gel, Colourfix activator, gloves, a colouring cap and after-colour treatments, depending on the kit version. Hair is prepared with the pre-colour shampoo, then the gel and activator are combined and applied promptly. General development guidance is around 30 minutes, extending to 40 minutes for grey coverage, followed by rinsing and the included after-colour treatments.

Permanent shades can also be blended to adjust depth, warmth or grey coverage. Keep the total amount of colour gel in the correct ratio with the Colourfix activator and only mix compatible permanent shades according to the manufacturer’s proportions. Complete the required 48-hour skin sensitivity test before every application, as well as a strand test to preview the result on your own hair.

Compare Hair Colour Shades

The number in each shade code shows its depth, while the letters identify its tonal family. This quick comparison separates neutral, cool and warm shades so you can see why two colours at a similar depth may produce quite different results.

Shade family	Example shades	Colour character	Why choose it?
Natural black and brown	1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N	Neutral-looking colour from black to light brown	Useful for maintaining classic colour and providing a foundation for grey coverage
Ash brown and blonde	4C, 6C, 8C	Cooler and less golden or copper-looking	Suited to customers who prefer an understated, cool-toned finish
Golden brown and blonde	5D, 7D	Warm golden tones	Adds warmth and brightness without moving into a strong copper tone
Chocolate and mahogany	4CH, 4M	Rich chocolate warmth or a red-violet influence	Offers a more expressive brunette result than a neutral brown
Copper and red	4RR, 5R, 7R	Deep red, auburn and copper tones	For noticeable warmth, from copper brown to lighter copper blonde
Toffee blonde	6TF	Warm, caramel-like dark blonde	A warm alternative to ash or neutral dark blonde
Natural and light blonde	6N, 7N, 8N, 10N, 10XL	Progressively lighter blonde depths	Choose according to your starting depth; significant lightening isn’t expected from a regular blonde shade

What is the difference between natural and fashion shades?

Natural shades have an N code and create a more neutral colour foundation. Fashion shades introduce a particular tone, such as ash, gold, chocolate, mahogany or copper. For stronger grey coverage, selected fashion shades can be blended with the corresponding N shade at the same depth.

How do warm and cool shades compare?

A cool 6C Dark Ash Blonde is intended to look less golden, while warm colours at a similar depth introduce gold, caramel or copper tones. Neither is universally better; the useful question is whether you want to soften visible warmth or bring more of it into your finished colour.

Tints of Nature FAQs

What is Tints of Nature known for?

Tints of Nature is known for British-made, ammonia-free permanent hair colour that incorporates a high proportion of naturally derived and certified organic ingredients. Its shade system covers neutral, cool and warm tones, with choices ranging from black and brown through blonde, copper and red. The brand is also vegan and cruelty-free, and its parent company, Herb UK, is a Certified B Corporation.

Does Tints of Nature cover grey hair?

Yes, appropriate shades can provide up to 100% grey coverage. Natural shades 1N–8N are particularly relevant because they provide the neutral colour foundation needed for consistent coverage. If you prefer a fashion shade such as gold, copper or mahogany, the manufacturer may recommend blending it with the corresponding natural shade at the same depth. Results still depend on your starting colour, grey percentage and application.

What do the numbers and letters mean in Tints of Nature shades?

The number shows how dark or light the colour is, with lower numbers representing darker shades and higher numbers representing lighter ones. The letters indicate tone: N is natural, C is cool or ash, D is golden, CH is chocolate, M is mahogany, R is red or copper, RR is earth red, TF is toffee and XL is extra light.

Can you mix Tints of Nature permanent hair colours?

Yes, compatible permanent shades can be blended to customise depth, warmth and tone. Mixing a fashion colour with its matching natural shade can also support grey coverage. Keep the combined colour gel in the correct ratio with the total amount of Colourfix activator, using the manufacturer’s specified proportions. A strand test is especially worthwhile when creating a customised shade because it previews the blend on your own hair.

How is Tints of Nature different from henna hair dye?

Tints of Nature uses colour gel and an activator in a permanent oxidative process, giving it a defined shade system, relatively quick development and some limited lightening on suitable natural hair. Henna uses plant pigments that deposit colour, with results shaped strongly by the starting shade. Henna applications often take longer and may require two stages for certain darker results or stronger grey coverage.

Tips for Beautiful Home Hair Colour

A little preparation makes home colouring much easier, particularly when you’re changing shades or covering grey for the first time.

Start with your current colour

Identify your natural depth before deciding on tone. Someone with medium brown hair may start with 4N Natural Medium Brown for a familiar neutral result, or consider 4C, 4CH or 4M to keep a similar depth while changing the undertone. Previously coloured lengths may respond differently from natural roots, which is why a strand test gives more useful guidance than the box image alone.

Separate depth from tone

Two shades can be equally light or dark while looking quite different. For example, 5N Natural Light Brown and 5D Natural Light Golden Brown share a similar depth, but 5D introduces warmer golden tones. If your priority is reducing the appearance of gold or copper, look towards an ash code. If you enjoy warmth, golden, toffee and copper families offer progressively richer interpretations.

Prepare for even application

Complete the 48-hour skin sensitivity test before every colour application and perform a strand test to preview the result. When it’s time to colour, divide the hair into manageable sections before mixing the gel and activator. This makes it easier to distribute the freshly mixed colour methodically, particularly around the hairline and areas with more grey. Use the included pre-colour shampoo as directed rather than automatically substituting a separate natural clarifying shampoo.

Look after coloured hair

Permanent colour remains in the treated lengths, but new hair growth will gradually reveal your natural shade and may need root maintenance. Between applications, use a natural shampoo and conditioner suited to colour-treated hair, and avoid washing more often than your hair needs. Concentrating shampoo at the scalp and conditioner through the lengths can cleanse new growth while giving drier coloured sections more conditioning care.

Keep your grey-coverage plan consistent

If an N shade or a measured blend of natural and fashion colour gives you the coverage and tone you like, make a note of the shade codes and proportions used. Repeating a successful formula is far easier than trying to recreate it from memory when the roots are ready for their next application.