Difference between gel based hair colour and powder based hair colour—which is better for you and why
The growth of technology and science has resulted in surplus of goods in the market. Today, we find different varieties of the same product wooing the same customer base. And the case is not any different with hair colours too. Words like bio-organic Indigo leaf powder, organic Indigo powder, gel colour black, etc. are frequently being heard of. With this piece, we are, hence, taking a step forward in laying out the differences between gel-based hair colours and powder-based hair colours, and which you should opt for and why.
Powder-based hair colours
It is no secret that a powder based hair colour is always more economical and has been in usage since eons. Formulations like organic henna powder, bio-organic indigo leaf powder, organic Indigo powder, amla powder, etc. are commonly found. The best part about powdered hair colours is the simplicity in their application. You simply need to make them into a fine lump-free paste with warm water and any carrier oil like Coconut Oil or Tea Tree Oil, etc. Leave the paste overnight. And then apply evenly throughout. Thereafter, just washing off with running water suffices, then gently tap dry.
Apart from this, powder-based hair colours are the true and original herbal hair dyes. They constitute the truest forms of herbal hair dyes. And if mixed with other medicinal herbs like Amla, Sunflower, Aloe Vera, Brahmi, etc. they also acquire the form of what we are these days calling “Ayurvedic hair dyes”.
Gel-based hair colours
Now, coming to gel-based hair colours—it is, relatively, a newer concept and is one that was awaited for quite some time. As opposed to its predecessors, the cream-based hair colours, wherein 2 products—a cream based colour and a colour developer were to be mixed together to form a paste to be applied on the hair, a gel based hair colour works either on its own or it has to be mixed with a pigment powder. Both modes are equally effective and beneficial. The main benefits of a gel based hair colour are borne by those who are working professionals lacking enough time to colour their hair. Such people always remain on the lookout for the better, easier deal. The gel based, non-drip, easy to use and apply hair colours, hence, come as a great rescue for them. Since cream based products often end up blocking the pores of the hair shafts and dry up the scalp due to the alkalizing and bleaching elements present in them, the gel based naturalised colours turn out to be far more beneficial health-wise.
Which one you should go for
Hypoallergic people, i.e. those with sensitive and allergy-prone skin, can safely opt for a powdered hair dye, since its chances of being 100% natural and organic are always higher. The gel based hair dyes, on the other hand, are mostly 90% natural. A few gel based hair colours also do not affect the pH balance of the scalp, although some might carry certain chemicals too which the hypo-allergic people might not be able to tolerate. Those looking for a non-drippy, quick and hassle-free hair colouring experience should go for gel based hair colours. The powder based hair colours offer very mild colouration effects although they are very good with treating damaged hair. Apart from these, the gel based and powder based hair colours overlap in their benefits. Both gel and powder based hair colors apply evenly on the scalp and are ideal for limited use like root touch ups. Further, they both allow you to use as much amounts of hair colour as needed and are easy to apply. People with oily scalps can go for both gel based and powder based hair colours, while those with normal to dry scalp should opt for the powder based hair colours. A 48-hour patch test is recommended in both cases.
Indus valley’s gel based hair colours and powder based colours like bio-organic Indigo leaf powder, organic Indigo powder, organic Henna powder, etc., have been giving consistent results as per user reviews.