The invention relates to a composition including: a) at least one ortho diphenol derivative b) at least one oxidising agent c) at least one clay and d) at least one alkalising agent； to a method for dyeing keratin fibres by treating said fibres using the ingredients a) b) c) and d) and to the use thereof for dyeing keratin fibres. Said hair dyeing method provides better dyeing results which are more uniform chromatic long lasting and do not affect the cosmetic properties of the keratin fibres using mainly natural ortho diphenol extracts.
