Safe Hair Dyeing

With the depletion of human growth hormone, gray hair are a given as we age. As a result, hair dyeing is an important aspect of every mature person’s hair care routine and one that needs to be performed with extreme care and caution. Numerous reports of hair damage, hair fall and other serious health concerns have lead us to become sceptical about the usage of hair dyes. It is no longer safe to trust the branded organic and natural hair dyes either. Some people say that getting a hair dye at a salon from a professional is the solution. But the truth remains that it is as risky as a hair dye routine at home. This guide takes you through the basics of hair dye in order to make decision making easier for you:

1. Henna and Vegetable Hair Dyes
Henna is made from flowers and thus is one of the most natural and healthy means of colouring your hair. It negates the bad effects of ammonia, present in artificial hair colours and thus can be used frequently without any worry. The only limitation with henna is that it tends to give a natural reddish look to your hair due to the pigments present in it. It can’t be manipulated to give other hair colours without adding chemicals and artificial agents to it and that might prove to be harmful.
Vegetable hair dyes are also gaining popularity but they happen to be colourless. These dyes are used for providing an extra shine to your hair and strengthen hair.
2. Home Made Hair Dyes
Homemade hair dyes are the safest available options. These hair dye products are made of completely natural ingredients that are easily available at home (for example tea bags and henna) and are not at all expensive. The only limitation you will have is the lack of choice of colours. Black and red (due to usage of henna) are the only available options for homemade hair dyes.
3. Chamomile
Chamomile, just like Henna is another herbal product that can be used for homemade hair dyeing solutions. It is produced from daisy like flowers and can be used to brighten your hair colour. It is recommended for usage by blondes and brunettes. Like vegetable hair dyes chamomile is incapable of providing any colour to the hair. It just enhances its shine and strength.

It is of utmost importance that you go natural while choosing hair dyes and other hair products. The presence of harmful chemicals in artificial hair dyes are known to be carcinogenic and are also known to cause other serious health issues. Hair fall, hair damage and bad hair quality are also common in case you choose artificial hair colours. Artificial hair colours have substantial amounts of triethanolamine, resorchinol p-phenylenediamine and coal tar-based chemicals. Avoid these (or any other) chemicals and stick to safe natural means.