Organic Hair Dyes

Commercial coloring or hair dye contain ingredients that is harmful to health. Most people would resort to natural, safe alternative products. Organic hair dye is most often preferred alternative products. Aside from its less harmful, Organic hair dye is also inexpensive compared to synthetic or commercially hair dye. Organic hair dye colors only the keratin surface of hair, leaving protein hair so that the natural shines won’t strip off. But when we hear Organic hair dye, what comes into our mind is Henna. Of course Henna is an Organic hair dye. But don’t you know that there are other Organic hair dyes other than Henna?

Our nature is full of wonderful colors that are oftentimes neglected. But if we look at our surroundings we will find trees and plants that can be used as organic hair dye. For example a Catechu or an Acacia tree leaves when extracted will produced a dark brown hair dye. “In India catechu leaves are used as an Organic hair dye. It is also known that an Acacia leaves when used as hair dye does not strip off hair proteins. ‘source from beautybrains.com”.

Walnut is also used as Organic hair dye. A walnut soak in water for 3 to 4 days will make the water turns black and is also used as Organic hair dye. But be careful when using Walnut dye as it also stain flesh. Another common colorant is coffee. I have read from beautybrains.com that coffee bean is also a good source of Organic hair dye. And what is good about coffee bean is that, it has a revitalizing effect to hair.

Another common Organic hair dye is Chamomile flower. Anyone who wishes to dye their hair blonde safely, Chamomile is the best blonde coloring. Aside from that, it also gives hair radiant, vitality and strength. Lemon can also be used as substitute to Chamomile and it has same effect and benefits. Have you heard of Woad? Woad is a herb related to mustard. Woad leaves when extracted will produced a blue color, which can be classified as organic hair dye. It is also believed that Woad is used by scientist to fight against cancer.