According to a study by Nexxus, around 43 million in the United States get their hair dyed every six months. Though it could be a real pain if you hate dyeing your hair at home, you have to do additional hard work. But it’s not that bad in dyeing hair at home. Yes, it does take time to do it at home, but salons are expensive, as we all know very well. So, it would help if you had some valuable tips and adequately explained steps so that dyeing your home can be a breeze. After you have made up your mind to dye your hair at home, there is more to think about before committing. With the vast range of coloring products, techniques available, and shade options, it may be challenging to decide on something specific.Â
A Little Guide To Choosing The Right ColorÂ
If you have blue, brown, or hazel eyes with maybe green or blue dots, you should opt for cool-toned colors for your dye. If you have hazel, blue or brown eyes with brown spots, you should go for warm-toned colors such as auburn red, golden brown, wheat-toned black, or reddish tones over black. It is recommended to leave the more drastic job dyes for the
professional salon colorists, though. Now, maybe you don’t prefer using store-bought dyes; you can dye your hair naturally, too. This article has the answer for it all!
How To Dye Your Hair Naturally?
Traditional, store-bought dyes could contain chemicals like ammonia that could damage your hair. If you are taking the natural dye route, here are some options for you:
HennaÂ
You can dye your hair red by using henna. It comes in powder and is the best, most vibrant, and long-lasting dye option. You would have to mix half a cup of henna in a quarter cup of water. When you have a mixture that matches mashed potatoes’ consistency, let it sit covered in plastic wrap for 12 hours. Wash, but don’t condition your hair before applying it on damp hair. Let it stay overnight, preferably before washing.
Carrot JuiceÂ
If you want a reddish-orange tint in your hair, use carrot juice. Mix it with olive or coconut hair and apply it liberally all over your head. Let it sit for an hour and rinse it out with apple cider vinegar. If you want the color to be brighter, repeat the process the following day.
Beet JuiceÂ
If you want a deeper red tint and cool undertones, beet juice is a great juice. Mix the beet juice with any carrier oil, coconut, or olive. It would be best to wait for about an hour before rinsing it out.
Chamomile Tea
If you are a blonde or want to lighten your hair a bit, chamomile is the way to go. Use boiling water to steep half a cup of chamomile flowers. Let it sit and cool. Strain out the flowers and pour your steeped tea after washing your hair. It would be best if you did this ten times, and you can wash it out only after waiting for 15 minutes. Do this treatment once a week if you want the light, gorgeous color.
Sage
Darkening up your black or dark brown hair is comfortable with sage. Firstly, in boiling water, steep a cup and a half of dried sage. Steeping it longer would result in a darker tint. After the water cools, strain the sage out. Wash and dry your hair with a towel and pour the tinted water on your hair for a long time. Letting the tint develop before rinsing for as long as possible would result in a darker shade.
