Homemade Hair Dye
If you are looking to color your hair; especially to cover the grays but are concerned about damaging them by using commercial hair dyes, then homemade hair dye is the perfect alternative for you. They are safe, easy to make and can be made from ingredient right from your kitchen!
Coloring your hair with commercial hair dyes can be a hassle and quite expensive too. You also need to use special kind of shampoos and conditioners to maintain the texture of the hair after applying so many chemicals to your hair. So making your own hair dye is a much safe option.
Homemade hair dye can be a bit time consuming but it’s worth your time and effort as they will not only color your hair but also guarantees you healthy hair without having to use excessive chemicals.
If you just want to cover your gray hair then the classic homemade hair dye is a mixture of rosemary and sage. Mix them with water and place it on low flame for about half an hour. Now remove the mixture and keep it in room temperature for few hours. Then apply this mixture to your hair and let it dry completely.
Now rinse and wash your hair with ordinary shampoo. You will be amazed with the results. All the gray hair is covered and your hair looks more lively and gorgeous. If you want a darker effect then repeat the same procedure.
Walnut husk is another option to cover gray hair. If you have brown hair then walnut husk is a great homemade hair dye to cover grays. This mixture too needs to be simmered in low flame for about half an hour. Then let it cool in room temperature. Apply this mixture to your hair and dry. Then wash and shampoo. You will get a cool brown tint to cover all your grays.
For a more fancy look, like a blonde highlight (that’s right, you can make highlights at home!) you need 1 cup lemon juice, 3 cups brewed and cooled chamomile tea. Now mix these ingredients and pour over damp hair. Let it sit for an hour. Make sure you are sitting in the sun. Now wash your hair and use a good conditioner.
The important thing about making homemade hair dye is to do a patch test before applying it to your hair. Use of gloves is essential if you don’t want the color on your hands.