I've used different henna, all messy and not work very well. This one doesn't need to mix up; it is ready to use right in the bottle. And you can save it for later use if you can't use it all at once. The Amazon reviews said it is not 100% natural, but close. http://www.amazon.com/Surya-Henna-Light-Brown-Ounces/dp/B0007DHMEW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373987938&sr=8-2&keywords=henna+hair+color