Leave in for 30-60 minutes or longer, or sit out in the sun with the chamomile tea still in for stronger results. [2] X Research source Add additional ingredients to the spray such as lemon juice, white vinegar, or raw honey to help strengthen the lightening effect. Leave in hair for the same length of time, but note that repeated applications with lemon juice can dry out hair slightly. [3] X Research source In addition to enhancing blonde tones, chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe the scalp, conditions hair, and encourages hair growth.
Leave the tea in for longer, or sit out in the sun with it in, for stronger results. Combine with chamomile tea, or other ingredients like lemon juice, white vinegar, or raw honey to help strengthen the lightening effect. In addition to golden tones, calendula also has soothing and antibacterial properties for the scalp.
Avoid inhaling the steam created from simmering the root over heat, as rhubarb roots and leaves contain a high quantity of oxalic acid, which is toxic to ingest but makes the lightening effect last longer. [6] X Research source This treatment will also help mask gray hairs.
Leave in for 30-60 minutes or longer for a stronger effect. In addition to enhancing darker colors, black tea also helps flaky scalps and overly oily hair, and covers gray hairs effectively.
Leave in hair for 30-60 minutes, or longer for a stronger effect. In addition to darkening hair, these herbs also reduce dandruff, add moisture, remove buildup, add depth, and cover grays in hair.
Leave walnut rinse in the hair and let dry in the sun for best results. This treatment will create a very dark effect in hair that is very dry or color treated, and can provide the darkest coverage for gray hair. Use gloves and take care when applying this treatment, as black walnut will stain very easily. [9] X Research source
Add fresh beet and carrot juice to further bring out red colors in the hair. Note that these juices stain easily. [10] X Research source In addition to enhancing red colors, rooibos also encourages hair growth and prevents gray hairs, as well as soothing the scalp and reducing dandruff. [11] X Research source Add calendula tea or fresh calendula petals to help bring out lighter highlights in auburn hair.
You can also add rose petals to this tea treatment for extra brightening of red tones, plus moisturizing, growth encouraging, and scalp nourishing effects. Add fresh beet and carrot juice to further bring out red colors in the hair. Note that these juices stain easily. [12] X Research source Add calendula tea or fresh calendula petals to help bring out lighter highlights in auburn hair.
Blow dry hair or sit in the sun for a stronger effect. You can also add a pinch of paprika spice to enhance reddening effects. Add fresh beet and carrot juice to further bring out red colors in the hair. Note that these juices stain easily. [13] X Research source Add calendula tea or fresh calendula petals to help bring out lighter highlights in auburn hair. In addition to enhancing reds, hibiscus also thickens hair and prevents hair loss, detangles hair, treats dandruff, adds shine, and covers gray hairs.
