Different Kinds of Natural Hair Dyes

Are There Natural Hair Dyes?
There are different kinds of so-called natural hair dyes.

Natural permanent hair dyes still contain ammonia and peroxide, but in lower concentrations than chemical hair dyes.

Flower and plant extracts are normally used to scent and condition the hair during the treatment (such as soy and flax to condition and rosemary to add a lovely scent). Plant extracts and leaves and flower extracts along with metals (copper amongst other metals) to obtain specific colors (reds).

These dyes are recommended for pregnant women who want to dye their hair, and people with sensitive skins or allergies, as ammonia and peroxide can cause skin problems and rashes in allergy-sensitive people. Any kind of hair dye must always be tested on the skin (leave a bit of dye on the skin of the arm for 24 hours and check for redness or a rash) before applying.

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How Are Natural Hair Dyes Made?

Henna is an example of a totally natural hair dye. The effects of hair dying with henna are mostly beneficial to the hair as this substance also conditions the hair. Natural henna is a green powder made of the plant Cassia Obovata and contains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, making the hair look fuller and shinier. Natural hair dyes are made of plants (henna) and (walnuts for a brown tint) combined with a low percentage of peroxide and ammonia. If the hair dye is not a permanent color, the dye will not contain ammonia.

The Possible Dangers of Artificial Hair Dyes

Dying hair with products containing chemicals will eventually dry the hair out. Split ends and breakage will cause the hair to look dull and 'dead'. More importantly, there is a small risk that using any type of hair dye may possibly cause leukaemia or myeloma. Chemicals in the hair dye entering the skin and body, may damage cells in the human body and create a higher risk for contracting these diseases.

This risk might be smaller with natural hair dyes, but the best option is obviously to just stop hair dying and using neither chemical hair dyes nor natural hair dyes.

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