Natural redheads are rare, but that doesn’t stop people from yearning for red hair. The market is flooded with hair dyes to color your hair red. But of course, these hair dyes are laden with harmful chemicals which can damage your hair permanently. To avoid getting the damage with the dark red hair color dye, you can try to color your hair in a natural way. These methods won’t turn your hair into a cherry red color but it can surely add auburn or a ruby hue to your hair. This way you can not only get your desired color at home, but you can also steer clear of harmful chemicals.

These are three natural ways to turn your existing hair into natural red color shades.

1. Use Henna for to get the dark red hair color

Henna is a natural product that colors your hair like a natural red hair dye. But be sure to buy henna from a genuine reputable supplier as henna combined with other chemicals can be harmful to your hair. It is important to check the ingredients and read the label carefully. It should be in its purest form as it has a very low health hazard rating. Also, try to keep a note while buying henna that the natural henna has a single red-orange shade, any other share is artificial and you should avoid buying henna that comes in different shades. The pigment in henna is called lawsone.

• It binds to protein hair and keeps natural highlights and undertones.
• Henna can be very tricky to remove once you apply it to your hair. It is as permanent as most other synthetic hair dyes available in the market.
• The best way to determine whether the color is right for you is to do a strand test before putting it on your entire head.
• It’s also important to do a skin patch test to make sure you’re not irritable or allergic to henna before using it.

How to Apply:

Read the instructions carefully on the packet and mix it water in a bowl until you have a creamy paste.

• Cover the bowl and let it sit overnight to get a more naturally beautiful shade of red.
• Mix a spoonful of water and stir thoroughly the next day.
• Wet your hair and towel dry. Wear gloves and with the help of your finger or a brush apply it to your hair.
• Once applied properly to your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap and let it sit.
• After a few hours, wash your hair with cold water thoroughly.

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2. Beetroot Juice

You can also use fresh beet juice or cranberry juice as a subtle, natural and temporary red hair dye.
To get a subtle natural auburn shade of red you can go with fresh beetroot juice to dye your hair red temporarily. The more beetroot juice you use, the darker tinge you get as beetroot is naturally rich in reddish color and will leave your hair with a tinge of red.

How to Apply:

• Simply put the beetroot in a blender and filter the juice from the pulp. You will just need the juice to dye your hair.
• Mix with either coconut oil or honey for conditioning in a bowl
• Now, place the mixture in a spray bottle and spray it all over your hair.
• Now once all your hairs are covered with the juice, apply some heat from the hairdryer.
• Repeat this process as many times as necessary to get the desired red color of hair.

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3. Jamaican Sorrel

Jamaican sorrel is a bright red flower that can be used to add a ruby hue to your hair that sparkles in the sun. Sorrel is actually a member of the hibiscus family; it is available in its dried form in the market. Apart from turning your hair red it also strengthens the hair from root to tip, seals the hair cuticles and helps to stop hair breakage.

How to Apply:

• Place the two cups of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Bring it to boil and add the sorrel.
• Let the sorrel soak for several hours. Now, strain the colored water in a bowl and add 1/4 honey to it.
• Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and towel dry.
• Now, apply the mixture with your fingers to your hair.
• Cover your hair with a shower cap and let the dye sit overnight.
• Rinse your hair with warm water.

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