This article covers everything you need to know about how to darken hair naturally. So, make sure to follow closely to the end to learn all the steps involved.
Now, according to a survey conducted in the U.K., women tend to alter their hairstyles approximately 150 times during their lifetime, and coloring often plays a role in this process.
Nonetheless, it’s possible to naturally darken your hair without using harsh chemicals or spending a significant amount of money at a salon.
You can use these simple darkening techniques at home, and each method would set you back no more than $10.
Additionally, since these approaches are all-natural, they cause minimal damage to your hair when compared to harsh chemical treatments.
Here are eight natural ingredients and how you can use each of them to darken hair:
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1. Black Tea
- Brew a strong cup of black tea and let it cool
- Then pour the tea over your hair and leave it for about an hour
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water
- Repeat this process a few times a week until you achieve the desired shade
2. Coffee
- Brew a pot of strong coffee and let it cool
- Then pour the coffee over your hair and let it sit for about an hour
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water
- Repeat this process once a week until you achieve the desired shade
3. Walnut Shells
- Crush walnut shells into a fine powder and mix with water to create a paste
- Apply the paste to your hair and leave it for about 30 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water
- Repeat this process once a week until you achieve the desired shade
4. Sage
- Boil sage leaves in water for about 30 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool and strain out the leaves.
- Apply the sage water to your hair and leave it for about an hour.
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- Repeat this process once a week until you achieve the desired shade.
5. Cocoa Powder
- Mix cocoa powder with water to create a paste
- Apply the paste to your hair and leave it for about an hour
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water
- Repeat this process once a week until you achieve the desired shade
6. Henna
Henna is a natural dye that can darken your hair. Here’s how you can dye your hair with it.
- Mix henna powder with water to create a paste
- Apply the paste to your hair and leave it for a few hours
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water
- Repeat this process once a month until you achieve the desired shade
7. Amla Powder
Amla powder is made from dried Indian gooseberry and is known for its ability to darken hair naturally. To dye your hair with Amla powder, do the following:
- Mix amla powder with water to create a paste
- Apply the paste to your hair and leave it for about an hour
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water
- Repeat this process once a week until you achieve the desired shade
8. Potato Peel Rinse
- Boil potato peels in water for about 30 minutes
- Let the mixture cool and then strain out the peels
- Use the potato peel water as a rinse after shampooing your hair
- Leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly with cold water
- Repeat this process once a week until you achieve the desired shade
- The starch in the potato peel water can help darken hair and add shine
Conclusion
Now you have eight great ways to dye your hair naturally. Let me know in the comments which of these methods you’re going to try.
And if you’re considering bleaching your hair next, this guide is a must-read!