3. Experiment with water based temporary hair dyes
The Splat brand is known for its outrageous, vibrant, permanent dyes.They also have a temporary washable dye and they come in a few colors like purple, blue, pink, and red.
The first ingredient of this dye is water which prevents the dye from drying out your hair and you can find them at Wal-Mart in the hair dye section for $7.00 or $8.00. Inside the box, there is a tube of dye and a brush applicator as well as instructions on how to apply.
It is recommended to apply this dye on clean, dry hair and after you apply it, allow it to fully dry. This can be a messy job, but removes much easier with a normal shampoo. If you are going to dye your entire head, 2-3 boxes are recommended.
4. Try hair chalk
Hair chalk is specifically made to add temporary color to your hair. It is quick and easy, you can find hair chalk on Ebay, Amazon and Ross Dress for Less.There is a popular “As Seen on TV” brand called Hot Huez as well, it’s hair chalk that is made to easily glide the color on to your strands of hair without a huge mess (when using regular hair chalk sticks, this can leave a heavy mess on your hands).
The only thing is, Hot Huez only comes in 3-4 colors versus the huge containers of hair chalk you find online that has various colors. Find Hot Huez online or for $3.99 at Ross Dress for Less in the hair section. Just shampoo or co wash as normal to get the chalk out.
5. Gradually lighten your hair with cinnamon and ingredients from your kitchen!
In order to achieve any vibrant color, the best way is to bleach your hair but know that bleaching strips your natural hair color away. If you want a natural bleaching effect then mix up some cinnamon, honey*, olive oil*, and vinegar. Another way is mixing lemon juice and water and apply it to your hair every week. The key ingredient to the lightening your hair is sunlight so sitting out in the sun after applying these methods will do the job. You will start to see results within a month.
There are also hair lightening products out there that claim to lighten your hair without all of the harsh chemicals and bleach. We definitely recommend doing a ton of research including looking at YouTube videos so that you can actually see some tutorials and results on how to naturally lighten your hair before picking one that you like the best.
What about you? Have you found healthier ways to dye your hair? Let’s hear it!
Renieka Jones-Patterson says
Thx for sharing sis!! Blessings to u in your business and education endeavors!!
Halwah Muta-Ali says
Henna!!
Delise Evans says
Alot of good tips, may have to try it
MzWanda says
You didn’t mention henna! Best all natural coloring on earth!!!
Markita Keyes says
Kool aid..I used that back in the day..it works
Monique Wilson says
I use manic panic…. I don’t know if its natural but it is vegan so that to me is a plus…. And if I want vibrant colors I just got bright blonde clip ins dye the root black and the rest whatever color I want….
Cassandra says
Insert a quick blurb about a natural concoction for hair lightening without even an inkling to link a recipe or reference or even state some rough proportions? Real informative, BHI, that makes that whole 2nd to last paragrapgh so freaking useable….
Can you guys even claim to investigate black hair care anymore? Your new norm with content is devoid of individuality save some spotlight on a stylist once a week.
Alma Ruddock says
I think that’s way too harsh on the writer who’s taken the time to put this post together. Criticising constructively is well and good but when peppered with sarcasm doesn’t do much to inspire. Just saying.
Michele says
I was only able to see two methods of naturally dying hair. Please provide the other 3. Also very interested in drying black to cover gray. Please consider posting this information. Tks
Cecilia Jasper says
I wouldn’t call kool-aid a naturally pigmented product. They do contain artificial colors…which ones depends on the flavor.
Theresa Lovingmeflawsandall Doss says
We used Kool-Aid in the late 80s to dye hair!!!
Ondrea Reeves says
Just dont get your hair wet cause u will be dripping kool aid
Theresa Lovingmeflawsandall Doss says
Lol, all on your shirt collar!!
Ondrea Reeves says
Yesss im a witness????
Keysha Gully says
Thats not new thats early 90s
Tameka L Castleberry says
Never. At least get a henna pack. Same price