This is the best henna I've tried. I even wanted to go back to chemical dyeing because of the poor henna I used before. Light Mountain has restored faith in herbal hair dyes. It is easy to apply, does not run down the neck. I know that henna does not lighten hair, but I have got a beautiful copper shade on dark, previously dyed blends of henna and indigo hair. I would definitely recommend and I will definitely buy another one.