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Hair coloring is a great way to refresh your look, but hair will be damaged easily. In addition, it is also difficult to change the color of your dyed hair in a short period of time. If you want to darken your natural hair color, try a punky color like blue, or you can try more options if you just need to change the color of your hair to match your outfit! Note, since you don't use dyes, the results usually don't last long.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Darken natural hair color

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   Use filtered coffee and conditioner for dark hair. Put 2 cups of dry conditioner in a bowl, then add 2 tablespoons (10 grams) of coffee grounds and 1 cup (240 milliliters) of coffee filter at room temperature. Apply the mixture to your hair, wait 1 hour, then rinse with warm water. To make the color stick to your hair longer, you should rinse your hair one more time with apple cider vinegar and let your hair air dry.
   • The intensity of the hair color depends on the density of the coffee. Use espresso for better results. Do not add milk or sugar to coffee.
   • For best results, use a white conditioner. You can also use a regular conditioner or a hair mask.
   • This method can turn slightly light-colored hair into a dark brown tone.
   • New hair color does not last long and will fade after 2-3 times of washing. You can repeat this method many times to prolong the effect.

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   Use tea to darken natural hair color. Mix 3-5 bags of tea with 2 cups (470ml) of water. Wait for the tea to cool down before using it on your hair. Pour the tea onto your hair or combine with 2 cups conditioner and wait 1 hour before rinsing with warm water. Similar to the way to dye your hair with coffee, your new hair color will fade after about 2-3 washes.
   • Use black tea if you want to darken your hair color or dye your hair gray.
   • Use rooibos or vinegar tea if you want to increase the red tone of your hair.
   • Try chamomile tea if you want to lighten blond or light brown hair.

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   Use herbal water to darken your natural hair color and accentuate the highlights. Simmer 1-2 (5-10 grams) tablespoon of your own dried herb in 2 cups (470 ml) of water for 30 minutes. Strain out the herbal water and put it in a spray bottle, then spray on your hair until wet. Like the method of dyeing hair with coffee or tea, the new hair color does not last long and will fade after 2-3 washes.
   • Use chrysanthemums, hibiscus flowers, marigolds, or rose hips to bring out the red tones. Let your hair dry in the sun, then rinse it with warm water.
   • For dark hair, try crushed walnut shells, nettle, rosemary, or sage. Wet your hair with herbal water and wait 1 hour before rinsing with warm water. You don't need to be in the sun to dry your hair.
   • To lighten blond hair, try chamomile, chamomile, marigold, saffron, or sunflower. Pour herbal water over your hair, let it air dry (preferably in the sun), then rinse it off with warm water.

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   Color your hair red with beetroot or carrot juice. Simply pour 1 cup of beetroot or carrot juice over your hair, and then put on a shower cap to cover your hair. Wait at least 1 hour and rinse your hair with warm water. Rinse your hair one more time with apple cider vinegar for better color retention.
   • Beet juice is great for hair blond, dark red, or reddish brown.
   • If you want a reddish-orange tone, use carrot juice.
   • If the color is not dark enough, you will have to repeat the process above. Keep in mind that your new hair color won't last long and usually fades after 2-3 washings.
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Method 2 of 3: Use artificial colors

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   This method should only be applied on blond, light brown, or bleached hair for best results. Since the methods in this section have a translucent effect, they only darken the natural color of the hair. That means the darker the hair color, the harder it will be to see the new color effect.
   • Note that the blue and red colors used on blond hair will be green or orange.

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   Phase Kool-Aid powder No sugar with conditioner if you want to dye your hair. Dissolve 3 packs of unsweetened Kool-Aid powder in 1 cup of hot water. Stir the Kool-Aid with enough conditioner to cover the hair. Apply the mixture to your hair, then put on a shower cap to cover all of your hair. Wait 1 hour before rinsing your hair.
   • You can use another brewing product, but make sure it's sugar-free so your hair won't stick.
   • With this method, the new hair color remains after many washes. If the color hasn't faded yet, try washing your hair with a deep cleansing shampoo.
   • For best results, use a white conditioner. You do not need to use additional shampoo after the procedure is finished as the conditioner has partially cleared your hair.

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   Dissolve Kool-Aid powder in water if you want to dip each part of your hair. Stir 2 packs of Kool-Aid powder with 2 cups (470ml) of hot water. Tie your hair into a ponytail or two, then dip your hair in Kool-Aid water. Wait 10-15 minutes, then remove the hair. Blot the water dry with a paper towel and let it air dry. Finally, wash your hair with a mild, sulfate-free shampoo.
   • Washing your hair after dyeing your hair is very important as this is the cleansing step. If you skip this step, the color in your hair could contaminate your clothes.
   • If you have long, thick hair, you will need to increase the amount of "dye". Add 1 pack of Kool-Aid powder for every 1 cup of water.
   • You will get a temporary result and your hair color will fade after many washings. If your hair hasn't faded yet, you can use a deep cleansing shampoo.

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   Mix a little food coloring with conditioner to replace Kool-Aid powder. Fill the bowl with enough white conditioner to evenly coat your hair, then stir in a little more food color until the color is desired. Apply the mixture to your hair as you like, wait about 40 minutes, then rinse your hair with warm water and do not need to use additional shampoo.
   • New hair color will fade after 2-3 times of washing.
   • For long-lasting hair color (lasting up to 2 weeks), you should use a dyeing product with an intensity of 20 volumes. Read the directions on how long it takes to incubate the hair product.
   • Do not use food coloring made with vegetables, as this will not change your hair color. You just need to use regular food coloring.

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   The simpler way is to apply the food coloring directly to the hair. Put on plastic gloves and apply food coloring to each part of your hair with a brush. Wait 5-10 minutes, then blow dry for a few minutes to warm and loosen the color. The last thing to do is rinse the hair with cold water and blow dry it.
   • Apply oil or mineral oil wax to the roots of your hair to prevent the color from sticking.
   • Wear gloves while rinsing because food coloring will adhere to skin.
   • New hair color will have to be after 2-3 washes; Hair will gradually fade after each wash.
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Method 3 of 3: Try other methods

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   Try using hair mascara if you want a highlight or hairline. This is the product exactly as it sounds: hair mascara. This product has very simple usage; You will take a thin section of hair, then gently brush it with a mascara brush.
   • Hair mascara comes in natural and artificial colors. This type of color is opaque so it works well with dark hair.
   • If you can't find the right tone for the hairline, choose the color closest to it. Bold tones will look more natural than light tones.
   • Hair mascara usually fade after 1-2 washes.

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   Use hair dye powder for a bright color. Wet the part of the hair that you want to dye, then apply dye powder on it - make sure to paint the top and bottom of the hair. Repeat this process until the hair is the desired color. Let the hair dry and brush it. Use the heat of a curling iron or straightener to make the color stick to your hair, or use a spray to hold the hair.
   • If you can't buy hair dye, you can use fairy powder or eyeshadow. These are artificial color products.
   • Most hair dyes are translucent, but the powder is opaque, making it great for darker hair.
   • This is a great way to highlight your hair, but you can still use it to dye your hair. Note, however, that the color can adhere to the clothes.
   • The hair powder will fade after about two to four shampoos, but may discolor light in your hair.

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   Replace the powder with a hair spray of color. Simply spray on thin, dry hair. Wait for the spray to dry, then brush to remove any parts of your hair. Note, your hair may become hard after using the product.
   • Color sprays usually contain artificial colors, but you can also find products with natural colors. This type of color is opaque, so it is suitable for dark hair.
   • The product will fade after 2-4 washes, but may permanently discolor light-colored hair.

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   Try a colored gel for a more personalized hairstyle. The gel often makes hair hard, making it great for styling or other strong hairstyles. Colored gel products are no exception, but only in the effect of coloring. You will use this gel like any other gel.
   • Most of these products usually contain artificial colors, but you can still find natural colors. This type of color is opaque, so it is suitable for dark hair.
   • The gel color usually fades after 1-2 washes, but can discolor light in hair.

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   Hair extensions if you do not want to use any products. Turn the hairline where you want the extensions to be attached. Open the clip on the hair extension and attach it to the real hair, just below the throne where you turned. Close the clip, then let the hair down. Use a hair extension for an ombre effect, or individual hair sections for a highlighting style.
   • You can buy hair extensions in a variety of colors, including natural and artificial colors.
   • Whole hair extensions are usually natural colors, while individual extensions will be artificial.
   • To make your hair look natural, choose extensions that are made from real hair. However, if you just want to style it for fun, use synthetic hair extensions.
   • Natural extensions can be styled with curling irons, straighteners, bleaching and dyeing, but not synthetic hair extensions.
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Advice

• Wear a shower cap while waiting for your hair to color. If you don't have a shower cap, you can wrap your hair in plastic wrap.
• Food coloring and Kool-Aid powder can stick to the skin; Therefore, it is best to wear plastic gloves and apply mineral oil wax to the roots.
• Wash your hair with cold water and a sulfate-free shampoo for a longer lasting color.
• These methods cannot completely replace professional dyes. If you want a more durable dye, try henna - a natural dye.
• Use a white conditioner when possible. Colored conditioner can affect the color of the dyeing.

Warning

• There are several methods that can discolor blond hair as this is light colored hair. However, you can fix the problem with a deep cleaning shampoo.

What you need

Naturally darkens hair color

• Coffee, tea or herbs
• Conditioner

Use artificial colors

• Kool-Aid powder or food coloring
• Conditioner
• Shower cap

Try other methods

• Hair mascara
• Color to dry hair
• Spray colored hair
• The gel is colored
• Hair extensions