4 Easy Ways To Colour Your Hair Naturally!

How often do you go to the salon to get your hair coloured? On average, a woman goes to the salon once a month to get her hair coloured. But are you aware of its side effects? Hair dyes can cause skin cancer and make you blind. So, to save yourself from its side effects and obviously, spending thousands of bucks on it, dying hair naturally is the perfect solution. Here’s how you can do it.

Henna

Ever saw your daadi applying henna mehendi on her hair? Heena is not new. It is a traditional way to dye your hair. Not only does it leave hair with a rich red hue, but it is also great for the scalp. It strengthens the hair shaft, conditions the scalp and pulls out the impurities from hair follicles. 

How To Apply It

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Black tea leaves
• 4 tbsp Henna powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Amla Powder

Process

• Soak the henna powder in a cup of water for 8-9 hours. 
• Boil the black tea leaves in water. Keep it aside to cool.
• Once the tea has cooled, pour it into the henna paste with lemon juice and amla powder. Mix it well.
• Apply the paste on your hair and make sure you cover all the gray parts.
• Leave it for 2-3 hours. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.

Coffee

Your favourite morning pick-me-up can also be your hair's best friend. It is an effective way to add shine and colour to your hair. If you are looking to take your hair a shade darker or cover gray, coffee can do the tricks. 

How To Apply It

Ingredients

• 1 strongly brewed pot of coffee

Process

• Pour the brewed coffee o your hair, while massaging your scalp.
• Once you’ve poured all the coffee through your hair, let your hair saturated in it for 30 minutes.
• Wash your hair with normal water. Do not apply shampoo or conditioner.

Curry Leaves

Not only does it make your food tasty, but curry leaves also restores the hair follicles melanin. It also boosts hair growth by improving scalp health.

How To Apply It

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 7-8 curry leaves

Process

• In a saucepan add coconut oil and curry leaves to it. 
• Heat the mixture until you see a black residue forming. Keep it aside to cool.
• Massage the oil into your scalp and hair tips. Leave the oil for an hour.
• Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Also Read: Want To Colour Your Hair? Here's How You Can Do It At Home!

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice has numerous benefits, if applied right. It is a great way to get sun-kissed locks of your dreams and to get rid of dandruff.

How To Apply It

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Process

• Combine the ingredients in a bowl and start applying it to your hair.
• Massage the mixture into your scalp and work it through the length of your hair. Leave it in for 30-45 minutes.
• Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

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