5 natural dyes to dye your hair at home

Some plant extracts, such as chamomile, henna and hibiscus, serve as hair dye, enhance color and natural shine, and can be prepared and applied at home, often being an option for pregnant women who do not want to expose themselves to chemical components of conventional dyes.

However, it is important to note that solutions made at home with these natural plants do not always produce a color as strong and intense as industrial paints, as they are more prone to oxidation, color changes and fading. Therefore, before any application it is necessary to keep it as hydrated as possible so that the coloring becomes more evident. See some more homemade mask options to hydrate your hair.

1. Beets

Beetroot contains a substance called beta-carotene, which has an antioxidant function and has a reddish pigment that can be used to enhance the reddish color of hair strands and is also recommended for adding shine. To make natural paint with beetroot, just follow the instructions below.

Ingredients

• 1 chopped beetroot;
• 1 liter of water;

Preparation mode

Place the beetroot in a pan and let it cook for approximately 30 minutes. Then, use the reddish water from cooking the beets to apply to your hair after washing and do not rinse. The water in which you cooked the beetroot can be stored in a container and always applied to your hair as the last rinse.

2. Henna

Henna is a natural dye extracted from the plant Lawsonia unarmed and is often used to make temporary tattoos and to thicken the eyebrows. However, henna has substances that help balance the pH of the scalp and because of its pigments, it can be used to leave a reddish color in the hair. The ideal is to do the painting with this product, with the help of a professional hairdresser.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of henna powder;
• 4 tablespoons of water;

Preparation mode

Mix the water with the henna powder until it becomes a paste, place plastic wrap on top and let it rest for about 12 hours. Then, apply coconut oil around the hairline so that the henna does not stain the skin and, using a glove, apply the product to the strands of hair. Let the henna act for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash and moisturize your hair.

3. Chamomile

Chamomile is a plant used in many cosmetic products, such as shampoos and moisturizing masks, as it contains substances such as apigenin, capable of lightening hair strands, leaving them brighter and with a golden and yellowish-brown color. The effects of chamomile are not instantaneous, so several days of use are necessary to verify the effects of use.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of dried chamomile flowers;
• 500 ml of water;

Preparation mode

Boil the water and add the dried chamomile flowers, cover the container and wait for it to cool. Then, strain the mixture and rinse your hair, leaving it to act for 20 minutes. Afterwards, you can wash your hair normally, with moisturizer or conditioner. See more options for homemade recipes with chamomile to lighten your hair.

4. Hibiscus

Hibiscus is a flower with flavonoid substances that has a reddish pigment and can therefore be used as a natural hair dye. This plant is also capable of controlling dandruff, reducing the effects of ultraviolet rays on hair strands and helping with hair growth. Hibiscus tea can enhance hair color and make strands redder.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of water;
• 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus;

Preparation mode

Place the dried hibiscus in boiling water and let it rest for 15 minutes. Then, you need to strain the solution, apply the tea to clean hair, leave it to act for 20 minutes and wash your hair as usual. Some places sell hibiscus powder, which can be mixed with henna and this gives a redder effect to the hair strands.

5. Black tea

Another good natural hair dye is black tea which can be applied to brown, black or gray hair. To make this natural ink with black tea, you must follow the following instructions.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of water;
• 3 tablespoons of black tea;

Preparation mode

Place the water in a pan and let it boil. After boiling, place the black tea and water in a container, letting it rest for half an hour. Then, wash your hair normally and apply this mixture to your hair, leaving it to act for twenty minutes, finally rinsing with cold water.

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