What does the cryptic crossword clue "Layer not applicable in hair dye (5)" mean?

The definition is "dye". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEN (synonym="Layer") + N (first_letter="not") + A (first_letter="applicable") = HENNA; definition: "hair dye" The answer is Henna.

Layer not applicable in hair dye (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3054 | 26 Across | 2020-05-03 flower

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