Herbatint Hair Color — 1N Black

Herbatint 1N Black is an ammonia-free permanent hair color for a deep, intense black with a natural-looking finish. It belongs to the N, or Natural, series and sits at the darkest end of Herbatint's Natural-series shade chart.

Choosing 1N Black instead of brown

Choose by the full shade code and name: 1N Black is distinct from 2N Brown. Herbatint recommends identifying your natural color at the roots rather than judging only by previously colored lengths. If you are deciding between black and brown, preview the result with a color strand test before applying it throughout your hair.

The N designation describes the Natural shade family, not a claim that the formula contains only natural ingredients. Herbatint describes 1N as a rich black shade rather than a brown or chestnut color.

Natural-series gray coverage and permanent color

Herbatint identifies Natural-series shades 1N through 8N as its full gray-coverage range, which includes 1N Black. Follow its shade-selection guidance and the processing instructions for your hair's starting color and proportion of gray.

This is permanent coloring gel, not a shampoo-out root concealer. For temporary coverage between coloring sessions, compare the Black Root Touch-Up Kit, which requires no developer and washes out with shampoo. The two products have different preparation and application instructions.

Mixing and applying the coloring gel

Mix equal parts color and developer in a plastic or glass container, never metal. Mix with a brush to a gel-like consistency, then apply to dry, unwashed hair starting at the roots. Herbatint's standard processing time is 40 minutes; follow the directions supplied with your package for quantities, full-head or regrowth application, rinsing and conditioning.

Prepare your supplies and protect clothing before mixing. The separate Herbatint Hair Color Application Kit contains a measuring cup, brush and protective cape. Only unmixed color and developer can be stored for another application as directed; do not save a prepared mixture.

Strand testing and skin sensitivity precautions

A strand test previews the color on a section of hair that includes the colors you want to cover. It does not replace Herbatint's skin sensitivity test, which should be performed 48 hours before every use according to the manufacturer's instructions, even if you have colored your hair before.

Ammonia-free does not mean allergy-free, and a sensitivity test cannot guarantee that a future allergic reaction will not occur. Read the current ingredient list and all package warnings before use. Explore the Herbatint collection to compare other shades and coloring formats.