If you feel uneasy about using harsh chemicals in your hair but still want to color it, there’s no need to worry. There are plenty of natural ways to color hair and avoid major damage.

Recommended Video Read on for a full guide to all-natural hair dyes and chemical-free, plant-based color brands. Experiment with organic hair colors and never worry about the effects of hair dye again!

Alternatives to Hair Dye

Hair dyes contain harsh chemicals like ammonia and paraphenylenediamine (PPD) that may cause irritation and often leave hair dry and damaged. Thankfully, there are natural ways to color hair and avoid the side effects of chemical hair processing. If you start with heat damaged hair in the first place, healthy hair dye will help you enhance the shade of your locks without further compromising their health.

10 DIY Hair Dyes and Safe Hair Dye Brands

Did you know you can dye your hair at home without hair dye? Herbs, tea, coffee, and lemon do not only spice up your dinners and your life but also make splendid homemade hair dyes. If these options don’t work for you or you want more control over the desired shade, choose among the chemical-free hair dyes also listed below.

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#1: Coffee

If you’re looking to go darker with your hair, coffee hair dye would be a good natural option to try. Note that coffee, although black, will not make a diy black hair dye. Instead, it will help you go a shade or two darker and will also cover up some grays.

To prepare the dye, brew a cup of strong coffee, let it cool, and mix with 2 tbsp. of coffee grounds and one cup of leave-in conditioner. Once you’ve got your mix prepared, apply it on clean, damp hair, and let it sit for an hour or so. Rinse and repeat the procedure one again if necessary.

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#2: Herbs

There are many herbs that can help you achieve the color you want based on your natural hair color. For instance, hibiscus works best to deepen red shades. Sage deepens shades of brunette and black hair. At the same time, if you have light blonde or bleached hair, you can achieve a vibrant and impactful yellow hair color with turmeric mixed with conditioner. Just check the incredible results shown in this video: