DYI solutions for greying hair: Budget-friendly tips you need to try
Grey hair is an entirely natural occurrence that should not be a source of embarrassment. Nevertheless, many women decide to dye their hair. Knowing there is a cheaper alternative to costly salon visits is worth knowing. You can darken your hair by checking out a chemist or looking in your kitchen.
24 June 2024 19:49
Premature greying hair can be due to genetics, stress, or an unhealthy lifestyle. However, all hair begins to turn grey sooner or later, as it is a natural effect of the ageing process.
Although more and more people accept their grey hair, and Hollywood stars promote the trend of wearing silver strands, many women still regularly dye their hair. Spending a fortune at a hair salon is unnecessary because there are proven home methods for darkening hair.
How to darken grey roots?
Dyeing hair at home can be risky. Those inexperienced in this process can go to a chemist and buy one of the dedicated products: spray, powder, or touch-up markers designed to conceal grey roots. Choose the right colour and solve the problem in just a few seconds.
However, it's important to remember that this method does not provide long-lasting results. Actual darkening of grey roots can be achieved with home methods known to our grandmothers. Owners of dark brown hair should be delighted.
Walnut shell rinse for grey hair
Not many people realise that grey hair can be darkened using walnut shells. Instead of throwing the shells away, put them in a pot and boil for about 30 minutes until the water turns dark brown.
Once the water has cooled, you have a ready rinse, which should be applied regularly to hair immediately after washing. Results may be visible after a week or two. Additionally, the decoction of walnut shells nourishes and strengthens the hair.
An even more popular method of darkening grey hair is to use an infusion of coffee or black tea. The grounds should be strained before rinsing the hair, and the coffee or black tea should be combined with cold water in a 1:1 ratio.
