Since the cancer-causing carcinogens were found in hair dye, people are now more aware of their hair-health. After those ingredients were banned, many manufacturers produced products without them. However, in general, people are looking for healthier ways than synthetic color dyes.
The healthiest way to color your hair is to use natural hair dyes. We can have a quick look at some natural ways to color hair.
Carrot Juice
- Mix carrot juice with coconut or olive oil.
- Apply the mixture to hair liberally.
- Wrap hair and set for at least one hour.
- Rinse hair with apple cider vinegar.
Beet Juice
- Mix beet juice with a carrier oil.
- Apply the mixture liberally and wrap your hair.
- Let is set for at least one hour before washing it.
Henna
- Mix half cup henna with ¼ cup of water.
- Stir the mixture to get homogenous paste, add more water if it becomes very thick.
- Cover the mixture in plastic and set it for 12 hours. After 12 hours you may need to add water if it’s too thick.
- Wash hair without conditioning it.
- Apply like coconut oil on your hair. Apply till you cover all hair.
- Wrap hair with plastic and let it remain for at least 2 and up to 6 hours before washing it.
- This is the most adopted natural way to color hair.
Lemon Juice
- Pour lemon juice into a spray bottle.
- Spray the juice liberally onto hair.
- Spread the juice evenly through the hair.
- Give it sunshine for better results.
- Leave to set for at least one hour before washing it out.
Coffee
- Brew a strong cup of dark-roast coffee.
- Mix ½ cup of coffee with 2 tbsp of coffee grounds and 1 cup of live-in-hair conditioner.
- Apply the mixture to clean damp hair.
- Let the mixture set for at least one hour before washing.
The methods such as above are the healthiest ways to color your hair.