Natural Hair Colorant Types

Of all the natural hair colors, henna color is probably the most commonly used. It is a natural red-toned dye that comes from the leave of the medicinal plant Lawsonia. Henna color does not permanently change the natural color of the hair, but rather stains the outer cuticle.
Henna usually come in powder form, and is mixed with warm water until it has a paste like consistency. This paste is applied to the leaves and the texture and color of your own hair. The result of henna color on all shades of brown hair is excellent, and a marvelous rich red glow can be achieved. Black hair, too, becomes warmer and richer. Henna should not be used on blonde, bleached or grey hair.

It is best to have a professional do the job since it is difficult to judge the development rate of henna. And a trained colorist might add something to the mixture-lemon juice, a walnut infusion or black coffee, for example – to make the final tones richer or deeper.

There are other natural products that can be used to give the hair a lift. A final rinse of lemon juice will bring out really pale highlights on naturally blonde hair, as will a rinse of chamomile tea bag or flower heads and infuse in boiling water. When the mixture is cool, use it as a rinse after shampooing. Also good for blonds is a marigold infusion, made by adding boiling water to crushed flower heads. This will introduce golden honey tones to fair hair. Do not expect dramatic results from herbal rinses, but enjoy the natural shine and glow they give to the hair.

Rhubarb is a great natural lightener. It is capable of brightening all shades and adds golden highlights to blonde hair and a reddish glow to dark tones. Boil rhubarb root-50g to 1.2 liters of water-and simmer in a covered pan for about an hour. Cool, and strain of the liquid. Rinse your hair several time with this liquid after shampooing and let your hair dry naturally.