Natural Hair Dyes

[mccfluff]

the one's without all the chemicals. i seem to be getting more and more allergic but googling for these is a minefield, most of them have ppd's in when you read the fine print. I've been looking at henna but that looks so complicated

does anyone have any experience of good or easy to use natural hair dye in dark brown, i only want to cover the grey at my temples....

[Cloverjo]

I used to use henna. I don't remember it being complicated. Very messy though!
You can buy a spray that you can aim at small patches like you have. It's called Magic Touch by L'Oréal. It's not natural, but very easy.

[mccfluff]

i've got that. its horrible stuff, like wearing hairspray. i might give henna a go, i just don't need any help in the messiness catergory

[dave50]

My wife had the same problems with ppd all of a sudden when she was 52. If you try to keep using them you will get worse and you may become very ill. She tried the natural ones and the were rubbish. In the end she ended up having to go blonde which have very little ppd in them but make sure you get a hairdresser to do it using good quality dyes, dont use the over the counter cheap stuff and always get a patch test done first.

[mccfluff]

thanks dave but im not going blond

[Islay]

I used to use henna as a teenager and just used to mix the powder with water and use a paint brush - wasn't too bad actually.

[EcclesCake]

Have you looked for organic rather than just natural?

Sorry, can't recommend any though.

[mccfluff]

there are quite a few to choose from. i might look for a hairdresser who does henna, they can clear the mess up then

[Scarlett]

Hairdressers tend not to do henna as you have to leave it on for hours, and that's not realistic in a hairdressers' chair! Also do bear in mind that if you have white hairs, it will only dye them orange and they will glow. Henna is an orange hue that varies from bright to dark, but is still basically a red colour. It will turn brown hair a lovely deep reddish colour, or brighter depending on which you choose, but your white hairs will be really bright orange! Also you can't then chemical dye over the top of henna- it may turn it green (!). Plus you have to wait for it to gradually fade out. Best bet is to ask a good hairdresser for advice, as they must deal with your situation every day.

[ripleyferdie]

My friend uses henna and indigo mix so it doesn't go neon orange. I couldn't tell you what mix she does but her hair ends up a browny auburn colour which is lovely and very healthy too

[Prudie]

Scarlett has given a good answer, there are certainly problems with going back to normal dye after using henna and you would have to mix it with something or your grey hairs will be orange.