Whether you can tell it’s a natural color or not, plenty of people (men, women, and children) dye their hair. Some people do it every two weeks, some once a month, and some people do it just once and instantly regret it. There’s actually a good chance that you dye your hair, but do you actually know what you put into your hair?
It seems like such a common thing to do that people don’t even think about it. If you do it too much, it damages your hair, everyone knows that, but have you read the fine print that recommends you to do a patch test first? Or do you just ignore it and jump into the good stuff? Artificial hair dye has been known to cause severe allergic reactions, respiratory disorders and has even been linked to cancer.
It’s a scary thought, so you want to avoid it if you can. If you absolutely must dye your hair, do it as a little as possible. Try to avoid chemicals like hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, resorcinol or p-Phenylenediamine.
You can also opt for more natural dyes. You don’t get as dramatic of a color, nor can you control the shade as easily, however you also aren’t pouring cancer-causing chemicals onto your scalp. You heard about it on Glee, Sam uses lemon juice to get those golden locks of his. It may be a myth to get rid of freckles, but lemon juice can be rubbed into your hair to regulate blood flow to help your hair grow, help with dandruff or lighten your hair.
You can also try tea. It tastes great hot or cold, and does wonders for your hair. Just brew a pot overnight (black tea for those with darker hair and wish for a nice finish) and rinse it through your hair. It may take a while, but can lighten your hair. Just make sure you hold the sugar and honey for this pot of tea.
The natural method of hair dye is a bit more tedious and unpredictable, but it is better to dye your hair rather die your hair. Just remember that it does take time and embrace the result!
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