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Read this handy page for good information on natural hair dye and for some recipes to make at
home.
Many women dye their hair to cover up grays or enhance the beauty of their natural hair color. The fact is
that many of the dyes on grocery, beauty, and drug store shelves contain harsh chemicals that cause lasting damage to the hair and scalp. There are
natural hair dye products available that achieve the same look without the adverse effects.
Most people who buy hair dye at their local retail store do not read the ingredients on the box. Even if
they do, they probably do not realize how harmful they are. One alternative to these products are hair color kits that use pure plant dyes. They are
available in many shades of red, brown, blonde, and black. They implement technologies that allow the color to bond to the hair without needed
chemicals to do so.
There are home-based options for coloring hair that many women probably do not realize. People who are into
the natural way of life should be able to change or enhance the color of their hair just like anyone else. Natural ingredients that help people
achieve a new color are cranberry juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, tea, and coffee. They can be applied at home for convenient, cost-effective, and
healthy results.
Hair dyes made from natural ingredients are also healthier for the environment. They do not contain animal
products, and they are not tested on animals. When adding all natural pigment to the hair there is no way it can be broken down and damaged like it
is with chemicals in other dyes. This causes hair to become stronger after the dyeing process has ended.
The health effects of using conventional hair dye range from mild to serious. Many people are allergic to
the ingredients in these products, so they may experience swollen eyelids or skin rashes. More severe reactions include cancer from the toxic
ingredients in permanent hair color. Natural hair dye is an effective way to cover up gray hair or subtly change hair color without the damaging
effects to the person's body.
How to Make Your Own Natural Hair Dye
You will be pleased to know that it is quite possible and easy to make your own organic hair dye. There are
many recipes available to darken or lighten hair naturally.
The only consideration you need to make when deciding to use homemade hair dye is that the results are not
instant. It may take several applications over a period of time before you can achieve the desired effects. As you can see, natural hair dye will not
work when you are in a hurry to achieve a certain look.
Hair Lightening
One effective recipe you can use to lighten your hair involves mixing 4 tablespoons of cinnamon powder with
1 cup of yogurt. Scoop out the mixture with your fingers and massage it in to your hair. Wash it away after half an hour and observe the results. For
a more intense or lighter shade, repeat the process several times a week until you get the desired effect.
Red Tinting
For a reddish tint, try using boiling Hibiscus tea leaves. Take 2 cups of plain water and add 3 teaspoons
of Hibiscus tea leaves. Boil until you have only half a cup of liquid left. Once cool, massage it in to your hair. Let it dry and style as usual.
Repeat until you get the right intensity.
Darker Shades
Using coffee has been known to darken hair. All you need to do is brew as strong cup of coffee. Let it cool
before massaging it into your hair. Rinse the coffee out after 15 to 20 minutes fee. Leave it black and allow it to cool. Massage into hair and let
sit for 15 minutes. Rinse hair with warm water.
When trying out one method, remember that what works for some people may not work for your hair. There are
numerous recipes available online. You may have to try several before you find one that is suitable for you.
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