Home Hair Dye

by Jenny
(BC)

Here's my home hair dye recipe containing rhubarb and chamomile!

Due to the chemicals added in today's hair dyes, I seem to have an allergic reaction whenever I try to use them; it actually brings my scalp out in a terrible rash and makes it quite sore.

So I don't have much choice but to make my own hair treatments and home hair dye. My hair is a light mousey color which can be a bit boring and dull so I've had to find a way to lighten my hair without using any chemicals in it.

Figuring I wasn't the only one to suffer with this problem I've submitted this highlight treatment and hair rinse recipe for all to share, as it seems to work pretty well for me.




Rhubarb and Chamomile highlighting treatment

2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
2 tablespoons dried powdered rhubarb root
10fl oz (300ml) boiling water

Grind or crush the chamomile, add it to the rhubarb powder, and mix to a paste with the boiling water.

Section out your dry hair and cover with the hot paste, wrap with plastic wrap and leave for 60 minutes before rinsing out.

Shampoo as normal, to enhance the lighten effect rise with the highlighting rinse bellow.



Rhubarb and Chamomile highlight rinse
(use after the lightening treatment above or after a regular shampoo for a milder outcome.)

4oz (125g) fresh rhubarb
1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
2 pints (1.2litres) water
1 teaspoon borax

Finely chop the rhubarb and place in a pan with the chamomile and water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Allow to cool until just warm, than strain and mix in the borax.

Pour the warm rinse though freshly washed hair 2 or 3 times if you can, then leave to dry naturally.

I'm hoping that you like my home hair dye recipe and I really hope it helps you out!