DIY Guide to Organic Hair Dye
By Nmami Life Editorial 27-Jul 2021 Reading Time: 6 Mins
It is a well-known fact that in a lifetime almost every woman changes her hairstyle about 150 times. And no matter how many times you make that change, the most basic thing is that colouring process that further makes the hair dry and dull. All women like playing with colours but chemical hair dyes are also packed with harmful chemicals and with the high usage of it can link you with various skin and respiratory irritations, a low and suppressed immune system and can even lead to cancer.
Hair dyes contain a lot of toxic and damaging chemicals like ammonia and parabens. One great way to avoid the usage of these chemicals is by using natural hair dyes, which are made up of natural ingredients that you might already have at home.
So, here we have come up with various tips and tricks that are natural and easy to make and cover up your whites or dull hair in no time. Forget about those costly treatments and harmful hair colours and dye your hair in these ways and get a permanent colour with shiny hairs.
Try these underwritten natural hair dyes and colour your hair naturally.
- The basics of Amla and henna: Amla is one of the natural and powerful ingredients to colour your hairs naturally. Not only this, it will give a boost to your hair health and make it dark black without even the fear of damage. All you have to do is take a plastic bowl and make a smooth paste from fresh henna and amla powder. You can also add some water if you think the paste is too thick. Apply the mixture on your hair and leave it for an hour. Rinse with lukewarm water and a sulphate free shampoo. Don’t forget to cover all the grey parts and see the magic.
- Everything in Reetha: Since ancient times, Reetha or soap nut was used to colour hair. It works best and can also be used as a shampoo material. Soapnuts can be used all alone without adding anything in it. It is extremely effective and you can see the results from its very first usage. To use it, all you have to do is make a paste of Reetha powder with warm water and apply it all over the hair and scalp. Leave it for approximately 30 minutes. While washing, massage well to create lather and rinse with cool plain water.
- The curry leaves solution: Curry leaves are one of the greatest sources of dying hair. By just using it 2-3 times a week will give a boost in the texture and colour of your hair. It also helps in improvising the scalp health which further prevents the hair from breakage. All you have to do is heat the curry leaves and coconut oil together till it formulates a black residue and let it aside to cool. Once it is done, massage it on your scalp as well as apply it on your hairs. Use it for a month for effective results. This natural oil is very effective in making the hairs black and shiny.
- Boost with coffee: Yes, coffee makes you awake and uplifts your overall mood but it can also do more than that to your body. It can also help in making your hair shade darker. All you have to do is mix about ½ cup of coffee with 2 tablespoons of water and apply the mixture to clean hair. Let the mixture aside to set for at least an hour and wash out with cold water.
Footnote
Try these above written simple yet effective DIYs to colour your hair and bid adieu to those chemical filled hair dyes that only do harm to your hair. Do let us know which one is your favourite.