How to dye your hair naturally without chemicals =)

Using Lemons

A method that has been around for a long while to lighten and highlight hair has been one that uses lemons. The acid in lemons works as a natural bleach that is intensified and accelerated by exposing the treated hair to UV rays from sunlight.

As lemon juice acts as a bleach be aware that using it on dark hair may turn it red or lighter brown rather than blond depending on your natural hair color.

Some people find it easier to put the lemon juice into a spray bottle for application.

Longer hair will require the juice of more lemons.

The lemon juice can work quite slowly over several applications so highlighting specific areas can be tricky. Unless you can remember exactly where you applied the ‘dye’ you may end up with patchy results.

Using Tea to Dye Hair

Here’s how you can use tea to dye hair.

Black tea – this can act as an effective stain or dye for darkening hair. Brew a very strong mix of loose tea or tea bags with boiling water. Strain and allow to cool completely before applying to hair ensuring complete saturation.

Chamomile tea – works for highlighting fair high or for subtly lightening blond/ fair hair. Prepare as for black tea.

Using Coffee to Dye Hair

Does coffee dye hair? Yes it does. Strongly brewed black coffee can darken hair. Saturate the hair with the prepared liquid.

Walnut Shells Hair Dye

Boil the shells in water, strain and allow to cool. Apply the resulting liquid to your hair. Naturally occurring dyes within the shells will work to darken hair.