7 Natural DIY Hair Dyes To Give You A Hair Makeover At Home

Dyeing your hair is one of the coolest trends nowadays. If you want to change your look, the first thing the mind goes to is changing the way your hair looks. While some prefer getting a new haircut, the majority lean towards changing their hair colour. People opt for colourful streaks to add a colour pop look, a global blonde or brown look, or even multi-colour shades on their tresses. No doubt your hair colour - to some extent - defines and represents your personality, chemical-based products are likely to take a toll on your hair health. What is the solution? Take a natural route. Here are 7 homemade hair dyes, prepared with natural ingredients found in your kitchen that will give you a makeover without damage. 

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7 Natural Hair Dyes To Give Your Hair Damage-Free Makeover 

1. Beetroot Dye 

Homemade hair dye with beetroot will give your hair a deep burgundy hair colour. Take beetroot shavings and mix them with some carrier oil. Apply the mixture to your hair and wrap it in a plastic cap. Wash it off after an hour. You can even keep it for a little longer if you want a deep red shade.

Beetroots have a natural tint that work as a natural hair dye

2. Carrot Dye 

Want to give a red or orange tinge to your hair? Try this carrot juice dye. Yes, you read it right. Mix carrot juice with any hair oil. Apply the mixture to your hair, cover it up with a shower cap and leave it for an hour, before taking a shower. 

3. Coffee Dye

Mix a tablespoon of coffee with a cup of water, and put it to boil until it gets reduced to one-third of the original amount. Shampoo your hair as usual and give the last rinse with the decoction of coffee.

4. Henna Dye 

This homemade hair dye prepared with henna gives a maroonish shade to the tresses. Mix water and henna in a bowl and leave it overnight. Next day, apply it evenly on your hair, covering the roots. Leave it for two hours until the henna dries up, and wash it off with cold water. 

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5. Saffron Dye 

Instead of trying chemical-based colours to cover up your grey and white tresses, prepare this saffron dye for a natural and hair-health-friendly procedure. Boil 1 tablespoon of saffron strands in 2 cups of water for approximately 20 minutes. Cool it down, and apply it all over your hair and scalp. Rinse it with shampoo and conditioner.

Saffron has anti-greying properties

6. Cinnamon Dye 

This dye will render a reddish hue to your mane. If you are looking for a homemade hair dye for black hair, consider this cinnamon version. In a bowl, mix ½ cup cinnamon powder and ½ cup of your regular conditioner. Apply it all over your hair, and keep it for an hour before washing it off. 

7. Food Hair Colour 

Want to try out-of-the-box or unconventional hair colours? Prepare your homemade dye with food colouring to bring out that quirky side. Add a few drops of your favourite food colour to 2-3 teaspoons of conditioner. Apply it to your hair, and rinse it after an hour. 

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