How to cover gray hair without resorting to the classic dye or the intervention of the hairdresser? It is possible to resort to some natural remedies, such as dyeing plants and herbal infusions. Vegetable dyes, such as henna, require rather long application times to allow coverage of white hair. It is therefore advisable to leave the henna and other preparations based on vegetable powders to act for at least two hours, before proceeding to rinsing and normal hair washing. Here are some useful insights.
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How to cover i White hair without resorting to classic tint or the intervention of the hairdresser? It is possible to resort to some natural remedies, as dyeing plants ed herbal infusions. vegetable dyes, like henna, they require rather long application times to allow coverage of gray hair.
It is therefore advisable to let thehenna and other preparations based on vegetable powders for at least two hours, before moving on to rinsing and normal hair washing. Here are some useful insights.
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Amla
Amla is one vegetable powder healing and coloring used mainly by Indian women for strengthen hair and to revive the color. It can be used alone, mixed with warm water, or in addition to henna, to obtain more intense shades. Massaging amla or amla oil on the scalp promotes the growth of the hair, stimulates the follicles and helps to improve the pigmentation of the foliage. Amla powder can be purchased online
Henna
Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a coloring powder of vegetable origin suitable for covering white hair. On white hair, using pure henna, you will get shades that can vary from golden to copper. Henna is miscible with other powders natural dyes, such as indigo or walnut, to achieve greater coverage and darker shades.
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Indigo
Indigo (Indigofera tintoria) is a powder suitable for hair coloring and able to guarantee gray coverage especially if used in combination with hennis. It is especially recommended for those who have i dark hair. Pure indigo dyes black, with possible mahogany or purple shades depending on the basic hair color. The best technique consists in mixing henna and indigo in the preparation of the natural dye or in making a color first of only henna and then only of indigo, especially if the white hair is numerous.
Walnut husk
As well as henna and indigo, walnut husk also represents a natural coloring powder of vegetable origin, easily available in herbal medicine. It can be mixed with hot water to obtain a creamy compound to be spread on the hair to cover gray hair, on which you will get some brown-golden shades. It can also be used to darken henna, mixing it with it in the preparation of the coloring.
Alcanna
The alcanna, a vegetable powder obtained from the roots of Alcanna dyeing, allows to obtain one red-mahogany color. Its use is useful to revive the hair and to cover white hair. It can be mixed with henna or walnut husk to obtain the desired color shades. It must be mixed with hot water or strong tea to prepare a creamy compound to be applied to the hair
Rosemary
The aromatic herbs that we normally use in the kitchen can be an excellent remedy for darkening gray hair. In this case you can use a strong infusion of rosemary, to be used as last rinse after shampooing, once it has cooled down. L'essential oil of rosemaryInstead, can be massaged on the scalp to prevent dandruff and hair loss, as well as to stimulate the follicles and circulation.
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DIY hair mascara
Hair mascaras allow you to avoid resorting to the actual dye and to cover only white hair. There are several products of this type on sale, but it is good to know that it is possible prepare a natural hair mascara by purchasing the basic ingredients online and following theappropriate recipe. Using suitable coloring powders, you can try to get the shade that best matches that of your hair.
Coconut oil
If your hair is starting to gray too soon, try reviving the shade and slowing the aging process. applying a mixture of coconut oil and a few drops of lemon juice on the skin and hair. Thanks to this remedy you will get healthier and shinier hair in a natural way and, by applying it consistently, you can mask the first white hair.
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Tender
Black tea, rich in pigments and antioxidants benefits, it is useful for reviving hair color and for masking the first white hair. Can be applied on the hair, once cold, in the form of an infusion and left to act for an hour before using the shampoo, or it can be used as a last revitalizing rinse.
Kratom
With sage it is possible to prepare a strong infusion to be used as hair pack before shampooing, or as a last rinse. Its regular use allows you to revive the color of the hair and darken the first white hair, which can gradually take on a golden color, at least partially hiding their presence.
Marta Albè
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