Any natural hair dyes to cover white hair?

[scrummyyummy]

I have dark, almost black hair and have noticed a few white (not grey) hairs coming through. I have used hair dyes from the shops but despite conditioning my hair, the dyes are making my hair very dry. Is there a natural dye which I could use to cover the white? I don't like the thought of using ammonia or peroxide in products which you get from the shops. Any suggestions please? Thanks!

[CuteToni]

My Nan uses Loving Care, (I think). Most hairdyes nowadays cover grey, not sure about white. Speak to your hairdresser.

[rowanwitch]

All the permanent colours need peroxide/ammonia or similar to work. White hair is hard to dye but you should be able to use home products, I find Garnier Nutrisse is quite gentle or Loreal Preference. If you are happy using a semi permanent and risking the fade Casting creme gloss seems to leave your hair in pretty good nick.

If you have the patience or a friend willing to help just cover the white bits using an old mascara brush or if it is just a few pluck the white hairs out

[coriander2]

Apparantly there is no such thing as a grey hair it's acually a white one but looks grey amongs the darker hair.
The best colour product I have found for coverage is L'Oreal Preference. It's the most permanent for me but still fades a bit over a few weeks.Unfortunately its not ammonia free but comes with a colour enhancing cream conditioner to give a silky finish and shine.

[Buenchico]

Disclaimer: I'm a 50-odd year old fella with very little hair. (What I've got left is white/silver/grey and it's staying that way!). The following links are simply things I came across while Googling for an answer to another question a few weeks ago. Don't blame me if it all goes wrong!!!!

See here:
http://www.hennaforhair.com/indigo/
and here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SIq5MokOpA

Chris

[filthiestfis]

LOL Buenchico thought you might be 60 odd!

[tamborine]

Chris - your barber will starve....tch !

[madmaggot]

Holland and Barrett do a hair dye but I can't vouch for it.
http://www.hollandand...rm=hair%20dye&rdcnt=1

[scrummyyummy]

Thanks for your suggestions everyone! I've used the supermarket ones but they aren't natural as they have chemicals but I will take a look at the Holland and Barrett ones. Thanks for the links!