Friday, November 5, 2010

Brown to dark hair-Can You Dye Hair With Coffee?

     This is something just as food for thought if you are already a coffee lover. As it turns out, Java is a wonderful choice in a hair treatment, allowing you to naturally darken the color of your hair with a strong, black brew!

    This process simply works by first shampooing your hair, and then rinsing with black coffee that has already cooled. Repeat this process several times, reusing the coffee that you have rinsed with. Allow the final rinse to remain in the hair for 15 minutes, and then rinse the hair until the water runs clear. If you are interested in dying your hair with henna as well, coffee powder can be mixed with henna to make a paste to color treat hair. This is often better for darker hair types, especially since using coffee and henna on blonde hair may make it look washed out and dirty. However, if you have black or brunette hair, this is the perfect way to darken your locks, cover up any gray, and keep your hair shiny and vibrant!

     This is often a better alternative to the many chemical dyes on the market that can strip and damage all textures of hair. If you are hoping to have a gentle treatment without chemicals in your hair, coffee or espresso is a wonderful way to naturally darken your locks. If you are simply hoping to cover gray or white hair in your naturally dark hair, coffee may be the perfect way to do so. This will allow you to save money and keep your hair free from chemicals, using something as natural as your cup of Joe.If you are hoping to cover gray or white hair, using henna may be the best choice mixed with coffee. These two ingredients can be combined with apple cider vinegar to apply directly to the hair. To begin, brew several cups of strong coffee, and mix it into a paste with henna powder. If you have medium to dark brown hair, you will need to choose a medium or dark brown henna color accordingly.

     Furthermore, if you have very dark hair, you may want to brew espresso instead of strong coffee for a deeper color. After you have made the paste, mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with the paste, and allow it to cool completely. This can be applied directly to the hair and allowed to dry, and make sure to rinse completely when you are finished. This is a natural and eco-friendly dye that can be used at home to provide great coverage for up to six weeks at a time.

     If you simply rinse your hair with coffee or espresso not using henna, then the natural color may not last as long. However, it will still work as a quick boost to add shine to lifeless and limp hair. Coffee is a wonderful beverage to enjoy on a daily basis for a number of health benefits, but it is also handy enough to be used for a quick dye to restore color to your hair at home!


Another popular accessory for coffee is the commercial coffee maker! For a great selection, check out Mark Ramos' website, The Coffee Bump.