New Delhi: Many people rely on hair dye or henna to cover grey hair, but the process can be time-consuming and inconvenient. Now, a simple natural alternative is gaining attention for offering a quick touch-up in just two minutes. Here’s everything you need to know about this easy DIY solution.
Why are people using hair dye?
Premature greying of hair has become a common problem these days. Often, hair starts turning grey from the roots at the front, which later on reaches an extent where people have to use hair dye or henna to cover it. But many people tend to avoid these hair dyes because of the chemicals. Also, after applying the hair colour, it requires some time to settle in, which is not feasible when you need to go somewhere urgently.
How can this new dye be useful?
This new natural dye can be very helpful. After applying it, you don’t even need to wash your hair. In just two minutes, it gives your hair an instant dark colour. Even if you have to go somewhere urgently, this instant touch-up dye can come to your rescue. This dye is made up of natural ingredients that empower hair growth.
What are the ingredients used to make this dye?
The ingredients needed to make this dye are:
- A handful of dried curry leaves
- A handful of onion peels
- Henna powder (1 teaspoon)
- Nigella seeds (1 teaspoon)
- Tea leaves (1 teaspoon)
- Amla powder (1 teaspoon)
- Almond (1)
What is the process to make this dye?
- Take an iron pan
- Add all the given ingredients in the above-mentioned quantities.
- Roast them lightly until they begin to smoke.
- Use tongs to burn the almonds directly over the flame and then add them to the iron pan.
- When all the ingredients turn black, turn off the heat.
- Then, grind everything into a fine powder using a mixer.
- Sift it through a cotton cloth to make it even finer and store it in an airtight container.
What is the process to use this dye?
Use a cotton ball to apply this dye if your front section of hair has turned grey. This will instantly make your hair darker and fuller.
If your hair is mostly grey, then mix the powder with aloe vera gel or coconut oil before applying. After drying, just comb your hair, and you are ready to go. There is no need to apply shampoo to clean your hair.
How can we make brown dye?
Brown dye is useful if your hair has a slight brown shade. Cocoa powder can be used to make brown dye. Use as much cocoa powder as needed to achieve the brown tint you want.
