How to darken your hair at home? It may seem like a difficult task, but there are easy methods, which can include tools like coffee.
Changing hair color is not always an easy decision for women, after all, that is where much of a woman’s self-esteem is concentrated. Whether they are short, medium or long, having hydrated, beautiful hair with a vibrant color is the goal of anyone who likes to take care of their locks. However, to have black hair, many women resort to chemicals through dyeing processes, which can damage the hair. So, how to darken your hair naturally at home?
Darkening your hair at home may seem like a difficult task, but many tips make this process easier. Natural ingredients such as coffee and cocoa are great allies both for hair health and for helping them achieve darker tones.
Knowing this, we’ve put together eight tips that won’t weigh on your pocket and will speed up your hair darkening process:
How to darken your hair naturally at home
1 – Café
Coffee is one of the best ingredients for those who want to have black hair naturally, as its power to strengthen growth combined with coloring makes it a favorite among women. So, here’s how to use it to darken your hair:
First wash your hair and dry it well! Meanwhile, prepare a very strong, sugar-free coffee, you will literally rub the finished coffee through your hair. When you finish preparing the coffee, let it cool and, after that, apply the drink along the entire length of your hair.
In the meantime, wrap your hair and protect it with a cap for 30 minutes, long enough for it to take effect. After that, rinse your hair and condition it, to avoid the strong smell and repeat the process every week until you get the desired color!
However, remember to use the amount you think will reach all of your hair.
2 – How to darken your hair using Sage and Rosemary
Who knew, sage and rosemary saving your hair! These two natural ingredients, when together, become extremely powerful for toning hair.
In a pan of boiling water, add four tablespoons of sage and two of rosemary. Let them boil for about ten minutes and, after that, separate the liquid and let it cool for the next step.
When the liquid is cold, strain the tea into another container and add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Then apply it to the entire length of the hair and, once done, wash your hair and condition it as usual. Repeat the process in the next washes until you achieve the result you want.
3 – Black Tea
This powerful ingredient helps your locks become darker, but this power can be extended to your skin and clothes. Therefore, great care is needed, using towels that can be stained and gloves during the procedure.
First of all, prepare very strong black tea as normal, taking into account the length of your hair. Immediately after, apply the tea along the entire length of the hair and keep it in a plastic cap, leaving it to act for around 20 minutes. Finish by rinsing and conditioning your hair as you normally do. Repeat the process in the next washes until the result reaches what you expect.
4 – Cocoa
If your hair is naturally blonde, cocoa is perfect for darkening it! It gives an effect between caramel and natural chocolate that will change the look of your look.
To start, have unsweetened cocoa powder on hand and mix it into the amount of shampoo you use to wash your hair regularly. Then, apply to the hair, massaging as if it were a normal shampoo, from the scalp to the length of the hair. Lastly, rinse your hair with conditioner.
For a better result, we recommend that you carry out the procedure with half a bottle of shampoo and store the bottle separately, so you can use the product several times during the week.
5 – How to darken your hair using Amla powder
This ingredient is made from a typical Indian gooseberry, but can be easily found in online and physical stores selling Indian or natural products.
To make your hair black, use two teaspoons of amla powder in a container and add a teaspoon of hair oil — coconut oil is a good option — add hot water until the ingredients are covered. Finally, mix until a homogeneous dough forms.
When the paste is ready, add conditioner so that it can be applied throughout your hair. Then just divide the strands into strands — we recommend that they be in six and that they are moistened for a better effect, and now just massage it throughout the hair, from the scalp to the ends.
Wrap your hair in a plastic cap, leaving it to act for between half an hour and an hour and a half. After that, rinse your hair and repeat the process once a week.
6 – Henna powder
Henna is already well known among women, as it is a product with strong hair dyeing capabilities. However, there are several types of henna sold on the market and for hair coloring, henna in specifically Indian stores with all natural ingredients in the packaging is the most recommended.
To darken your hair with henna you will need to make a paste with the product. Always read the instructions on the packaging, but the best option is boiling water and lemon juice. Mix everything using a wire whisk in a stainless steel bowl for a better result. The paste should have a thick but runny texture, just like mashed potatoes.
Separate the hair into sections, preferably six, and apply the product along the entire length: from the roots to the ends of the hair. To avoid stains, use gloves and towels that can be stained throughout the procedure.
When you finish applying it to your hair, wrap it in a plastic cap, which could even be a supermarket bag. The time varies from henna to henna — see the instructions on the packaging — but, in general, it is estimated that the wait should be two hours. Then, wash your hair normally with conditioner, preferably in a sink, so as not to stain your body.
In the first few days after application, you need to be careful when sleeping, covering your hair to prevent it from releasing dye and staining your bedclothes.
7 – Walnut shells
Walnut shells are perfect for darkening lighter hair. You will use powdered or crushed peels, but be careful: the greater the quantity, the darker color your hair will be.
In a pan, boil the powdered or crushed walnut shells for about half an hour. When cooling, use a strainer to strain the peels and the liquid you use to apply to your hair. Apply it to the entire length and leave it to rest for an hour, but if you want to leave it longer, that’s okay: the longer you rest, the darker your hair will be.
Finally, after resting, wash your hair with warm or cold water to maintain the darker color for longer.
8 – How to darken your hair using shampoos and conditioners
What many people don’t know is that using shampoos and conditioners designed for black hair can darken your hair! In this sense, just choose a well-known brand and its products specifically for the darkest hair possible, now just use it regularly. For a faster effect, wash your hair every other day.
If you don’t want to change your conditioner or shampoo, add cocoa powder to the products you use and little by little you will see the difference!
Hair care
When darkening your hair at home, some care needs to be taken;
- Consult a specialist before applying henna, as its interaction with dyes can damage the hair;
- Always test substances on your skin before using them on your hair at least a day in advance to avoid unexpected reactions;
- Use Vaseline on your forehead, back of your neck and behind your ears to prevent the product from getting on your skin and staining it;
- Some ingredients can leave a strong smell on your hair, so wash with a scented shampoo and plenty of water;
- Choose old clothes, gloves and towels that can be stained when handling the recipes indicated here;
- In case of any unexpected reaction, consult a doctor.
In conclusion, now that you know how to darken your hair, how about learning more about how to lighten your hair without having to go blonde.
Sources: MSN, Wikihow, Lar Natural.
Images: Power of Beauty, Cure Through Nature, Luciana Gomes Beauty Manual, El País, Aliexpress, Zona Cerealista, Istock, Pinterest, Hiperteia, Capila.
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