A natural hair-care line usually draws on a small, well-understood set of Indian botanicals. If you are building or extending a range, it helps to see them together: what each one does in a formulation and how to specify it. Here is a sourcing overview of the core group, all available from one supplier with a COA on every lot.
Colour: henna and indigo
Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is the natural red-to-brown dye; natural indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) is used in a two-step method after henna to reach brown and black tones. For the detail on grades and dye strength, see our guides to henna for export and indigo for hair-care brands.
Cleansing and conditioning: amla, shikakai, reetha
These three are the traditional cleansing and conditioning powders:
- Amla (Indian gooseberry), also available as a dedicated hair-grade powder, widely used in hair oils and powders.
- Shikakai pod powder, a traditional botanical wash ingredient.
- Reetha (soap nut), used as a natural surfactant-style wash powder.
The traditional hair herb: bhringraj
Bhringraj is a long-standing hair-care botanical, available in powder and a hair-grade form. As with the others, specify mesh, purity and any documentation your market requires.
Specify once, source together
For every powder in the range, the specification discipline is the same: a defined sieve mesh, additive-free status, cleanliness limits, and any halal or organic documentation, confirmed on the COA. Sourcing the whole range from one supplier consolidates your documentation and shipping. Send our export desk your product list, mesh and destination for a combined quote.
Frequently asked questions
Which botanicals make up a natural Ayurvedic hair-care range?
The common core is henna and indigo (natural colour), amla, shikakai and reetha (cleansing and conditioning powders), and bhringraj (a traditional hair-care herb). Brands mix and match these depending on their product line.
Can I source all of these from one supplier?
Yes. A.R.T International supplies henna, indigo, amla, shikakai, reetha (soap nut) and bhringraj, each with a COA, which simplifies documentation and consolidates shipping.
What should I specify for hair-care powders?
A defined sieve mesh, additive-free status, and cleanliness limits, plus any halal or organic documentation your market needs. Confirm on the COA.
Do you offer these as powders and extracts?
Several are available as both powder and extract. Tell our export desk your form and application and we will match the grade.
Specifications vary by crop, season and grade. For current lot specifications, sennosides or lawsone levels, MOQ and pricing to your destination, ask our export desk for a live COA.