You can darken your grey hair naturally using ingredients like coffee. Here's how:
Using Coffee to Darken Grey Hair
Coffee can act as a natural dye, gradually darkening grey hair and adding depth to brown shades. The effect is temporary and subtle, requiring repeated applications.
Materials
- Strongly brewed coffee (cooled)
- Used coffee grounds
- Leave-in hair conditioner (optional)
Instructions
- Brew Strong Coffee: Brew a very strong cup of coffee. Let it cool down completely.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, mix the cooled coffee with used coffee grounds. Add a leave-in conditioner to the mixture to make it more paste-like and easier to apply, as well as to help moisturize your hair. The ratio is approximately 2 parts coffee, 1 part coffee grounds, and 1/2 part conditioner.
- Apply to Clean Hair: Wash your hair with shampoo and skip the conditioner. Towel dry until damp. This helps the coffee adhere better.
- Saturate Your Hair: Apply the coffee mixture thoroughly to your hair, ensuring all strands are coated, especially the grey areas.
- Wait and Rinse: Leave the coffee mixture in your hair for about an hour. The longer you leave it, the more color will deposit.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse your hair with water until the water runs clear. Avoid shampooing your hair for 24 hours to allow the color to set.
- Repeat Regularly: Repeat this process 1-2 times a week to maintain the color.
Considerations
- Results Vary: The results depend on your hair color and the percentage of grey hair.
- Multiple Applications: It may take several applications to notice a significant difference.
- Color Fading: The coffee color will fade with each wash, so regular applications are necessary.
- Other Natural Options: Other natural options include henna, black tea, and walnut shells.
