Recipes for natural hair dye (for every hair color)

I spent hours experimenting with recipes for organic hair care such as homemade conditioners and dry shampoo. This time it was natural hair color options. My family is used to my skin care experiments, but it was associated with his fair proportion of laughter. I walked around on my head with a few herbs for weeks!

I had experimented with natural hair brightness in the past, but I hadn’t tried dark or red colors (because I have blond hair). I found a few willing, dark -haired friends to test other formulas. Many wasted herbs and a few randomly colored stripes later I also found some good dark and red options!

Conventional permanent hair color

Are you not sure why you want to use herbal hairs with natural ingredients? Read the label of conventional hair color and you will see parabens, silicone and sulfate to call some things. Some permanent hair colors also have resorcinol. This chemical helps the color binding to hair, but it is also known that it causes skin irritation and thyroid damage (plus other things).

Then there is the p-phenylendiamine (PPD) next to peroxide. It is not only used for the production of Kevlar, but can also lead to the genes of mutating their cells. Not something that I want right next to my brain! Organic ingredients on a plant-based basis are not quite as strong, but they are a great alternative if you want a clean hair color option.

Over time, chemically treated hair can become brittle and lead to hair loss. By dying at home, you not only avoid harmful chemicals, but also do not have to make frequent excursions to become a hairdresser to get root improvement.

Diy Natural Hair Dye without chemicals

Since these are natural colors made of vegetable pigments, you will create natural colors on your hair. You will not get artificial colors such as pink or platinum blonde.

The blonde/light recipes will brighten the hair permanently, as it bleached it naturally. The red and dark shades leave a temporary color for a few weeks (depending on how often they wash it). The time in the sun helps to set all colors and produce natural highlights.

Note: I have not tried all these natural hair color methods on previously colored or chemically treated hair. Always test a small hair pattern (I also put a little on my skin) to test the results and exclude allergic reactions. Do not use these hair color explorations on hair that has been chemically treated in the past 6-8 weeks.

Herbs for light hair

If your hair is ash blonde, light blonde or even dark blonde, you can get natural highlights with these herbs. They help to lighten and improve natural hair cover. I tried several basic vegetable variations, including:

Chamomile tea – I use a really strong brew and spray or pour it to my hair and leave it for several hours. Sitting in the sun during this time improves the illumination effect.
Lemon juice – Freshly pressed lemon juice also creates natural highlights. Spray and brush lemon juice through hair and leave it in the sun for a few hours.
Chamomile tea flushing – Use it as a rinsing at the end of every shower and leave it in your hair! This creates smooth, silky hair and brightens it in a natural way over time.

I used the recipe below for a stronger and faster effect. It left my hair very blonde, with easy to work and not yellow/brass at all.

Herbs to color red hair

These create a red/dark strawberry blonde in lighter hair and a chestnut -like tint in darker hair. The effects are cumulative, so the extended use creates a more lively red over time. The easiest way is to make it part of your hair care routine if you want continuous red hair.

Calendula flowers or fresh marigold leaves from your garden. Do not worry, you can buy them (less tensioned) if you don’t have any.
Hibiscus leaves

Herbs for coloring brown hair

It is easiest to darken hair that is already light brown or darker, although these colors also darken blonde tones. These herbs are used as rinsing and will also darken gray hair over time. The more they are used, the darker the results.

Use a henna color such as black, dark brown or mahogany for a faster, more dramatic effect. Use the following herbs for a slower or gentler tone:

Herbs to color dark brown hair or black hair

If you have very light hair, it will be difficult to get really dark shades with only herbs, although it can be done with enough patience. Indigo also works for it. I listed herbs that work and you can use any combination.

As always, test on a small section of hair before use. Henna hair colors provide dark results that take longer. However, if you want to gradually get dark, these are the recipes that I have tried:

Black walnus powder – Use as a rinsing in the shower for hair and dry in the sun, if possible. This creates very dark hair, especially if you have dry or color -treated hair. It also offers the darkest cover for gray hair. Repeat daily or as needed to darken the dark shadow and maintain.
Strong black tea – Use a strong black tea as the last rinse to darken all hair. This also feeds on the hair and offers a temporary blackout effect for most hair types. Repeat this as needed to get the desired shadow and sun drys if possible.

With one of these herbal hair colors, first place on a small part of your hair. Especially with color-treated hair and especially with the henna colors, since they have more permanent effects.

Experiment with one of the above to get the right mix for your hair! I recorded some recipes below that you can try out.

Recipes for natural hair dye

Proven recipes for herbal hair hair with natural herbs. Works for all different hair colors and helps nourish your hair and scalp.

Author: Katie Wells

Light hair color ingredients

Red hair color ingredients

Brown hair color ingredients

Dark brown hair or black hair color ingredients

Light hair color instructions

Mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle or another small bottle.
Shake well and pour on the hair. Brush it through to ensure even coverage.
Go in the sun for 1-2 hours and then rinse your hair. I suggest putting this in the hair and making a kettlebell training in the sun for maximum benefits!
This can be used several times a week until the desired color is reached. You can also use this as a rinsing at the end of a shower (and then rinse slightly with water), although it takes longer to have an effect. This will not have a dramatic effect overnight. However, when I put it in the hair in front of the garden in the sun for a few hours, I noticed a difference.
This spray stays fresh in the fridge for several days.

Instructions for red hair colors

Bring the water to a boil in a small pan.
Let it simmer and add the calendula/marigold and hibiscus.
Simmer with the lid for at least 30 minutes.
Take off the stove and strain the herbs when cooling and make sure that all small parts are removed (I use cheese cloth).
Use at the end of every shower as a last hair conditioner. Dry hair in the sun, if possible.
Repeat this every day until the desired shadow is reached and then maintain every few days.
Store the liquid in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Brown hair color instructions

Bring the water to a boil in a small pan.
Let it simmer and add the herbs.
Simmer at least 30 minutes or until the water is very dark.
Take off the stove and strain the herbs when cooling and make sure that all small parts are removed (I use cheese cloth).
Spray in the hair every day before showering or spread the hair every day and then shampoo as usual. Can also use it as a rinsing and switch on at the end of each shower.
Repeat until the desired color is reached. It has a cumulative effect and you will probably not notice much difference in the first few days. The herbs in this mixture are also ideal for getting rid of dandruff and increasing hair growth!
Store the liquid in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Dark brown hair or black hair colors instructions

Tie the black walnus powder into a tea bag or a cheese bag.
Place in a Quart Mason glass and add the water.
Steep at least 6 hours or overnight.
Use as a rinsing in the shower for hair and dry in the sun, if possible. This creates very dark hair, especially if you have dry or color -treated hair. The darkest cover for gray hair will also offer.
Repeat daily or as needed to darken the dark shadow and maintain.
You can also use a strong black tea as the last rinse to darken all hair. This also feeds on the hair and offers a temporary blackout effect for most hair types.
Repeat this as needed to get the desired shadow and sun drys if possible.

Always test on a hairline before carrying out the entire head to check the color and exclude an allergy.
Some sources recommend the longer internal use of black walnut hull. This hair rinsing only uses externally, but inquire about your natural doctor’s office whether you have concerns.

Semipermanent natural hair dye at home

You can use Henna hair color if you want faster and more permanent results. I bought the Morrocco method with great success. They have excellent products and the results are dramatic. I also like that they are natural and cruelty.

You have many color variations with red colors up to dark brown to black. The results last a few months or more if you rarely wash your hair or use a gentle natural shampoo. They do not offer complete gray cover for gray or white hair. However, it will noticeably darken to cover gray hair in a natural way.

Important NOTE: Henna can react with the ammonia in conventional hair dye. It will be the hair orange or even green! If you have chemically treated your hair recently, wait at least 6-8 weeks before trying Henna. Test a small section of hair before applying the package before using it on the entire head!

Indigo for darker hair

Indigo is a natural, vegan plant dye used in Ayurvedic traditions to color hair and fabric. It can be mixed with henna for a medium -brown to dark brown shade. In the right proportions, it can even dye dark black hair. The Morocco method details that you use here.

Have you ever used natural hair coloring to color your hair? Let me know below!