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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Darkening Your Hair=== | ===Darkening Your Hair=== | ||
| − | #Use brewed coffee and leave in conditioner. Coffee is a great and cheap natural product that you can use to dye your hair darker. Be sure to buy organic coffee as non-organic coffee can contain other chemicals.<ref>http://www.lahealthyliving.com/natural-remedies-remedies/how-to-use-coffee-to-dye-your-hair/</ref> | + | #Use brewed coffee and leave in conditioner. Coffee is a great and cheap natural product that you can use to dye your hair darker. Be sure to buy organic coffee as non-organic coffee can contain other chemicals.<ref name="rf1">http://www.lahealthyliving.com/natural-remedies-remedies/how-to-use-coffee-to-dye-your-hair/</ref> |
#*Make a strong coffee with organic coffee. You should make it too strong to drink and use a dark roast or espresso. This will provide the most potent dye. | #*Make a strong coffee with organic coffee. You should make it too strong to drink and use a dark roast or espresso. This will provide the most potent dye. | ||
#*Let your coffee cool down. You don't want to burn your scalp in the process! | #*Let your coffee cool down. You don't want to burn your scalp in the process! | ||
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#*Apply the mixture to your hair with applicator bottles. You can get these at beauty supply stores. | #*Apply the mixture to your hair with applicator bottles. You can get these at beauty supply stores. | ||
#*Let the mixture sit for one hour, then rinse. Your hair will now have a beautiful chocolate color. | #*Let the mixture sit for one hour, then rinse. Your hair will now have a beautiful chocolate color. | ||
| − | #Make a coffee rinse. This procedure might need to be repeated a few times for best results.<ref | + | #Make a coffee rinse. This procedure might need to be repeated a few times for best results.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Shampoo your hair, then pour strong brewed coffee (that is cooled) over your hair. | #*Shampoo your hair, then pour strong brewed coffee (that is cooled) over your hair. | ||
#*Leave the coffee on for 20 minutes. | #*Leave the coffee on for 20 minutes. | ||
#*Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar. This will remove the coffee and help to seal in the color. | #*Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar. This will remove the coffee and help to seal in the color. | ||
#*Repeat rinses as needed to get even darker results. | #*Repeat rinses as needed to get even darker results. | ||
| − | #Make a rinse from black walnuts. You can use walnut powder or the walnut hulls. Walnut hulls will provide the most potent dye and tend to stain.<ref>http://www.healthextremist.com/natural-hair-dye-methods-how-to-dye-your-hair-all-naturally/</ref> | + | #Make a rinse from black walnuts. You can use walnut powder or the walnut hulls. Walnut hulls will provide the most potent dye and tend to stain.<ref name="rf2">http://www.healthextremist.com/natural-hair-dye-methods-how-to-dye-your-hair-all-naturally/</ref> |
#*If you are using hulls, crush them and cover them with boiling water. Let this soak for three days. | #*If you are using hulls, crush them and cover them with boiling water. Let this soak for three days. | ||
#*If you are using walnut powder, boil water and pour 5 tablespoons of powder into it (depending on the darkness you want). Let the mixture soak for a few hours or longer if you want darker results. | #*If you are using walnut powder, boil water and pour 5 tablespoons of powder into it (depending on the darkness you want). Let the mixture soak for a few hours or longer if you want darker results. | ||
#*Apply the mixture to your hair and let it sit for at least 20 minutes and let it air dry. Your hair should now be several shades darker. | #*Apply the mixture to your hair and let it sit for at least 20 minutes and let it air dry. Your hair should now be several shades darker. | ||
| − | #Make a tea from sage and rosemary. This is also a great method for covering gray hair.<ref>http://pioneerthinking.com/beauty/grey-hair-dye-recipe</ref> | + | #Make a tea from sage and rosemary. This is also a great method for covering gray hair.<ref name="rf3">http://pioneerthinking.com/beauty/grey-hair-dye-recipe</ref> |
#*Mix equal parts of sage and rosemary to one cup of hot water. | #*Mix equal parts of sage and rosemary to one cup of hot water. | ||
#*Steep the herbs for at least 10 minutes. | #*Steep the herbs for at least 10 minutes. | ||
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#*To cover gray, add an equal amount of sage to the water with the tea while it is steeping. | #*To cover gray, add an equal amount of sage to the water with the tea while it is steeping. | ||
===Lightening and Adding Highlights=== | ===Lightening and Adding Highlights=== | ||
| − | #Add yellow highlights with tea made from chamomile. This is an effective natural way to lighten your hair.<ref | + | #Add yellow highlights with tea made from chamomile. This is an effective natural way to lighten your hair.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Steep chamomile tea bags in boiling water for at least 30 minutes. | #*Steep chamomile tea bags in boiling water for at least 30 minutes. | ||
#*Shampoo and towel dry your hair. | #*Shampoo and towel dry your hair. | ||
#*Pour tea rinse over your hair and let it air dry. | #*Pour tea rinse over your hair and let it air dry. | ||
#*Repeat for a few days until you reach your desired shade. | #*Repeat for a few days until you reach your desired shade. | ||
| − | #Use lemons to lighten hair. This method works slowly over several uses.<ref | + | #Use lemons to lighten hair. This method works slowly over several uses.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Apply pure lemon juice to hair. It will act as a natural bleach. | #*Apply pure lemon juice to hair. It will act as a natural bleach. | ||
#*Lightening effects can be intensified by exposing the treated hair to sunlight. | #*Lightening effects can be intensified by exposing the treated hair to sunlight. | ||
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#*Apply to hair, leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse. | #*Apply to hair, leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse. | ||
#*Repeat as desired for enhanced results. | #*Repeat as desired for enhanced results. | ||
| − | #Create bright highlights with rhubarb root and water. You will want to use the dried root of the rhubarb plant for this method. <ref>http://www.almanac.com/blog/natural-health-home-tips/lighten-your-hair-rhubarb</ref> | + | #Create bright highlights with rhubarb root and water. You will want to use the dried root of the rhubarb plant for this method. <ref name="rf4">http://www.almanac.com/blog/natural-health-home-tips/lighten-your-hair-rhubarb</ref> |
#*Simmer 3-4 tablespoons of dried rhubarb root in a quart of water for 20 minutes. Don't breath the steam. | #*Simmer 3-4 tablespoons of dried rhubarb root in a quart of water for 20 minutes. Don't breath the steam. | ||
#*Let this mixture sit overnight and strain in the morning. | #*Let this mixture sit overnight and strain in the morning. | ||
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#*Air dry without rinsing. | #*Air dry without rinsing. | ||
===Enhancing Red Tones and Highlights=== | ===Enhancing Red Tones and Highlights=== | ||
| − | #Enhance reddish tones with paprika and rose hips. Paprika is a reddish spice that can enhance red tones or add red highlights to hair. <ref>http://www.outofstress.com/dye-hair-naturally/</ref> | + | #Enhance reddish tones with paprika and rose hips. Paprika is a reddish spice that can enhance red tones or add red highlights to hair. <ref name="rf5">http://www.outofstress.com/dye-hair-naturally/</ref> |
#*Make a tea from rose hips. Brew rose hips in boiling water. | #*Make a tea from rose hips. Brew rose hips in boiling water. | ||
#*Let the tea cool. | #*Let the tea cool. | ||
#*Make a paste using the tea and paprika and apply it to hair. You might find it helpful to use an applicator brush. You can find these at beauty supply stores. | #*Make a paste using the tea and paprika and apply it to hair. You might find it helpful to use an applicator brush. You can find these at beauty supply stores. | ||
#*Leave the paste on hair for at least 30 minutes then rinse. | #*Leave the paste on hair for at least 30 minutes then rinse. | ||
| − | #Apply beet and carrot juice to hair. This method is simple but may require multiple applications for enhanced results. <ref | + | #Apply beet and carrot juice to hair. This method is simple but may require multiple applications for enhanced results. <ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Mix beet and carrot juice together in equal parts. | #*Mix beet and carrot juice together in equal parts. | ||
#*Apply the mixture through the hair and work it through. | #*Apply the mixture through the hair and work it through. | ||
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#*This method works best to enhance color in red hair. | #*This method works best to enhance color in red hair. | ||
#*In blondes, the results tend to turn out a bright strawberry blonde. | #*In blondes, the results tend to turn out a bright strawberry blonde. | ||
| − | #Use rose hips to add a light reddish tint to hair. You can do this method by making a strong herbal tea from dried rose hips. <ref>http://www.organicauthority.com/dark-hair-color-naturally</ref> | + | #Use rose hips to add a light reddish tint to hair. You can do this method by making a strong herbal tea from dried rose hips. <ref name="rf6">http://www.organicauthority.com/dark-hair-color-naturally</ref> |
#*Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. | #*Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. | ||
#*Add 1 cup of rose hips. | #*Add 1 cup of rose hips. | ||
