How to dye hair at home naturally?

How to color hair at home without a hair dye?

Chemical-stuffed hair dyes can affect your hair and overall health badly, so it’s time to look for natural hair dye alternatives. We can encourage you by providing a choice of effective non-toxic substances and giving scientific reasons to opt for them.

Chemicals in Hair Dyes

Ammonia found in hair dye is causing respiratory diseases, but what about formaldehyde and p-Phenylenediamine provoking allergy reactions? A worthy reason to switch to natural ingredients that can be used at home!

By freepik.com How to Naturally Lighten Hair

Certain products contain active substances capable of lifting the hair a couple of tones higher. The process is not fast and requires some spare time since most of the following substances cannot be left overnight.

– Lemon juice is a powerful natural hair lightener due to its high level of citric acid. It works by affecting pH levels when used with heat. Make a sufficient amount of lemon juice according to your hair length, pour it into a bottle, spray it on your hair, and go out into the sun to let it activate the process.

By onefox – Vinegar contains acetic acid. It’s more aggressive and thus requires diluting with water in a 1:1 ratio at least. Blonds can opt for apple cider vinegar for a gentler effect. Dark hair needs a stronger action, so use white vinegar.

– Honey has glucose oxidase hidden in it. When combined with water, the substance releases hydrogen peroxide – the very same agent that is found in most permanent dyes. Damp your hair, apply a couple of tablespoons of honey, put a shower cap on, and leave it overnight.

– If the combo of sea and salt works on the beach without bleach, it will do the job perfectly at home by opening the hair cuticle and exposing the shaft to the sun. Damp your hair with salt water (1 tablespoon of sea salt per ½ cup of warm water) and let it air dry in the sunlight to get beautiful highlights on blonde hair.