Natural hair dyes

Natural dye

Many of them are the ones who avoid dyeing their hair with chemical dyes because of their great damage to the hair, and they resort to looking for dyes consisting of natural materials to dye their hair with them, as they not only maintain its health and luster, but give the hair a beautiful and rich color, and contribute to its treatment of damage , drought , and embrittlement. In this article, we will talk about natural hair dyes. ^{[1] [2]}

Home recipes to prepare a natural hair dye

henna

Henna is a natural vegetable dye that is usually used in temporary painting directly on the skin, and it can also be used to dye hair red, and henna comes in powder form, and it is one of the most natural dyes that lasts a long time on the hair, and gives it more vitality, where the color can last four To six weeks. The method is: ^[2]

• the ingredients:
  • Half a cup of henna.
  • A quarter cup of water.
  • Plastic wrap.
  • Shower cap.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix the ingredients together; To get the mixture.
  • Stir the mixture until it is completely blended, and its consistency becomes similar to mashed potatoes , and more water can be added if necessary.
  • Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, and leave for 12 hours; To ferment.
  • Wash hair without conditioner , then apply the mixture.
  • Apply an oil like coconut oil to the hair growth line so that the henna does not stain the skin.
  • Divide the hair into parts, then apply the fermented henna paste on small sections of combed, wet hair until all the hair is covered.
  • Wrap the hair in a shower cap, and leave between two to six hours until the hair takes on color.
  • Wash hair with shampoo .

Note: The mixture may need to add more water 12 hours after leaving it to make it easier to apply on the hair.

Lemon

Lemon helps to lighten hair naturally, due to its ability to lighten hair by one or two degrees. The method is: ^[1]

• the ingredients:
  • Two tablespoons of lemon juice.
  • A glass of water.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix the ingredients together; To get the mixture.
  • Apply the mixture to damp hair, and leave the hair to dry naturally.
  • Wash hair.
  • This recipe is repeated once a week; To lighten hair slowly.

Note: It is not recommended to repeat this recipe any more; In order not to cause damage to the hair.

Honey and vinegar

Opens honey and vinegar together hair color naturally. The method is: [1]

• the ingredients:
  • A cup of honey.
  • Two cups of natural vinegar .
  • A tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
  • A tablespoon of cardamom, or cinnamon.
  • Shower cap.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix the ingredients together; To get a paste.
  • Divide the wet hair into sections, and apply the paste starting from the roots to the ends.
  • Wrap the hair using a shower cap, and then leave the mixture overnight.
  • Wash hair in the morning.

Carrot juice

Orange hair can be dyed with carrot juice , and the dye can last for a few weeks, depending on the natural hair color. The method is: ^[2]

• the ingredients:
  • Amount of natural carrot juice.
  • Amount of coconut oil , or olive oil.
  • Shower cap.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix the ingredients together; To get the mixture.
  • Apply the mixture to the hair from the roots to the ends.
  • Wrap the hair in a shower cap, and leave the mixture on for at least an hour.
  • Rinse the hair with a solution of apple cider vinegar and water, and repeat the washing with vinegar if the color is not strong.

Beetroot juice

Beetroot juice is used to obtain a deep red pigment with lighter tufts. The method is: ^[2]

• the ingredients:
  • Amount of natural beetroot juice.
  • Amount of a carrier oil such as coconut or olive oil.
  • Shower cap.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix beetroot juice with a carrier oil.
  • Apply the mixture to the hair, then wrap it in a shower cap.
  • Leave the mixture for at least an hour, then wash the hair.

Coffee

Coffee helps darken hair. The method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • A tablespoon of coffee.
  • Amount of water.
• How to prepare:
  • Add a tablespoon of coffee to enough water to boil for 20 minutes.
  • The water is left to decrease by a third with boiling, and then it is left to cool down.
  • Drain the solution, and keep aside.
  • Wash hair with special shampoo, then apply conditioner well.
  • Pour the solution and spread along damp hair.
  • Repeat this method twice a week. To get a clear darker color.

Note: In the same way, a dye can be prepared using cloves to add red hair color.

Saffron

Saffron gives a golden yellow color to light hair. The method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • A tablespoon of saffron.
  • Two cups of water.
• How to prepare:
  • Boil saffron in water for 20 minutes, and let the solution cool down.
  • Apply the solution to the hair from roots to ends.
  • Cover the hair completely with the solution, and leave it for an hour or two.
  • Wash hair with a mild shampoo.

Nut

Empty walnut shells have properties that colorize hair and give it a dark brown tone. The method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • The amount of walnut husks.
  • A measure of water to boil.
• How to prepare:
  • Grind the peels, and leave to boil for half a minute in water, then leave to cool.
  • Drain the solution and apply to clean hair from root to tip.
  • Leave the solution on the hair for an hour, then wash the hair with shampoo.

References

1. ^ ^{A b v} Laura Martin, "How To To Your Hair Dye ' Naturally" , Www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 28-8-2018. Edited.
2. ^ ^{A b t w} Ana Gotter (3-5-2017), "7 the Natural Hair Dyes: How To To the Color Your Hair At Menu Home" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 28-8-2018. Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b v} " the Natural Hair Dye: 5 colors You Can Make At <br> home" , timesofindia.indiatimes.com A , Retrieved 28-8-2018. Edited.