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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: How to lighten hair
• Part 2 of 3: How to enhance reddish tones
• Part 3 of 3: Coffee to Darken Hair
• What do you need

If you are concerned about the toxins in hair dye but still want to dye your hair, there are several natural remedies.Of course, they do not allow you to achieve a significant color change (for example, dyeing from a brunette to a blonde), but they help to improve the natural shade of the hair.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: How to lighten hair

1. 1 Pour 1/3 cup lemon juice into a spray bottle. Lemon juice is considered a natural clarifier. Take three lemons and squeeze the juice out of them, or just buy ready-made natural lemon juice at the store. If you are squeezing the lemon juice yourself, be sure to remove the seeds.
2. 2 Brew chamomile. Like lemon juice, chamomile tea is a natural bleaching agent. Boil one glass of water and brew chamomile (you can use chamomile tea bags). Let the chamomile steep for five minutes and then add the lemon juice.
3. 3 Add cinnamon and almond oil. These ingredients also contain natural bleaches, so together they make the blend effective. Take about one teaspoon of cinnamon and one tablespoon of almond oil, add to the other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Almond oil can be substituted for coconut oil.
4. 4 Spray the mixture onto your hair. If you just want to slightly freshen up the shade of your hair, then spray on the strands that need to be lightened. Alternatively, spread the mixture all over your hair. Try to spray or distribute the mixture evenly.
5. 5 Sit in the sun for a while. You will have to stay in the sun for about two hours to get the result. The reason for this is that it needs a little warmth. Be sure to apply sunscreen to your skin to avoid sunburn.

Part 2 of 3: How to enhance reddish tones

1. 1 Collect flowers. You will need half a cup of calendula flowers or marigold petals and two teaspoons of hibiscus petals. If you are unable to pick these flowers in your garden (or elsewhere), purchase dried flowers from a drug store or health store. The aforementioned flowers are known for their ability to enhance the reddish tint of the hair.
   • For a more reddish color, use more hibiscus petals.
2. 2 Boil two cups of water in a small saucepan. Place the flowers in boiling water and reduce heat. Let the mixture simmer for at least thirty minutes. Thanks to this, the flowers will give all the juices to the water.
3. 3 Pour the mixture into a bottle. Use a strainer or colander to separate the liquid from the flowers. Put the broth in the refrigerator. This will preserve the freshness of the broth.
4. 4 Apply to damp hair. It is best to rinse your hair with this solution after a shower, and then spend some time in the sun until your hair is dry. Repeat the procedure daily, and after a while, you will get the desired shade of red. Such herbal decoctions work gradually, as the color becomes brighter only after prolonged use.
   • To maintain the color of your hair, continue rinsing your hair with the mixture regularly, every few days.

Part 3 of 3: Coffee to Darken Hair

1. 1 Prepare coffee. Coffee contains natural brown pigments. Measure out one glass of water and add a tablespoon of coffee. Brew the coffee as usual and then let it cool for about half an hour.
   • If you want, you can add a tablespoon of coconut or olive oil to your coffee to act as a hair conditioner.
2. 2 Apply coffee. Try to apply coffee all over your hair and all over your head. After applying the coffee, it can be helpful to comb your hair to distribute the coffee evenly through your hair.
3. 3 Put on your hat. Take a plastic bag or shower cap and place it over your head. Keep the coffee mask on for at least an hour and a half. The longer you keep the coffee on your hair, the darker the color will be. The cap is necessary to maintain warmth, as the heat opens the hair scales, allowing the pigment to penetrate inside.
4. 4 Rinse off the coffee mask. Don't use shampoo. Just rinse off the coffee with warm water.If you haven't added olive or coconut oil, you can apply conditioner to your hair while you rinse off the coffee.

What do you need

• Lemon juice
• Chamomile decoction
• Cinnamon
• Almond or coconut oil
• Olive or coconut oil
• Calendula or marigold flowers
• Hibiscus petals
• Water
• Coffee