I've been contemplating darkening my hair color for a few weeks now. (My natural color is a dark brownish black.) The question is how dark do I want to go and how permanent? Jet black or something more subtle? A color that fades after a few washes or something more long lasting? I am not sure yet. One thing is for certain, though; I will use a natural as opposed to chemical hair dye. (See post on chemical damage.) So stay tuned. In the mean time, here are some natural methods that I am considering:
BLACK TEA DYE:
- probably the most subtle and temporary of the options
- recipe #1
- recipe #2
WALNUT DYE:- normal walnuts may be used, black walnuts for better results
- use husks over actual walnut for more dye content
- recipe #1
- recipe #2
INDIGO & HENNA DYE:- additional benefit of thicker hair
- color is long lasting / henna is permanent but indigo is temporary
- henna may loosen the curl pattern over time
- recipe
SAGE, COFFEE, ETC.:
- subtle color change
- review on black coffee dye - click here
- recipes
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