Tuesday, November 16, 2010

How to lighten really really brown hair without dying it or?

how to brown lighten w/o dying it or?

using that shampoo that gets ur hair a different color w/o dying it cuz it turns my hair red-ish and dont like it. when i go n2 the sun with my hair (its very dark brown with natural red hilites) it gets red. lemon juice always turns it red.How to lighten really really brown hair without dying it or?
For over 5,000 years, Egyptians have used a dark powder made from the henna shrub to give their hair and beards an auburn tint. Nowadays, you can buy henna powder from many herb supply houses, and some health food stores and co-ops. It's known as a safe, healthful dye, and鈥攕ince it coats the cuticle layer of each strand鈥攊t'll actually make your hair feel thicker. However, be warned that henna tends to produce an almost brassy orange-red shade when used alone . . . so it's best to mix it with a ';lighter'; herb like chamomile. (Since it is so strong, henna shouldn't be used at all by persons with white, gray, or very light blond hair.)



Always try a timed test swatch first, too . . . otherwise, you might end up with an unexpectedly bizarre orange head! If you'd like to mix up my favorite recipe (I've found that it puts pretty reddish gold highlights in my dark mane), measure one part of powdered chamomile and two parts of powdered henna into a nonmetal bowl . . . then add enough boiling water to make a thick paste. Stir in a tablespoon of vinegar鈥攚hich will help release the plants' colors鈥攁nd let the blend cool for a few minutes.



When the paste is lukewarm, put on a pair of rubber gloves (henna can stain your palms and fingernails, too) and massage it into your clean, wet hair. Comb it through with a wide-toothed comb to insure even distribution of the dye. Next, pile up your hair, fit a plastic bag over it, and wrap a heavy towel around your head to hold in the heat.



You'll need to leave the dye and towel turban in place for anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours: The darker your natural hair is, the longer you'll have to wait for the henna-chamomile to take effect. When the time is up, remove the towel and bag and rinse your hair until the water comes clean, then allow the newly colored tresses to air-dry . . . as usual, in the sunshine if possible. (Any stains that the dye might leave on your hands or around your hairline can be removed with a little elbow grease and lemon juice.)



Should you prefer a simpler (and slower-acting) procedure, you can make a weaker solution of the herbs and use it as you would any of the previous color rinses. Just mix together one tablespoon each of henna, chamomile, and vinegar. .. then steep them in a quart of boiling water for 15 minutes. Naturally, you should cool and strain the liquid before using it.



SOME ';SAGE'; ADVICE



Of course,darker-haired beauties sometimes need to enhance the color of their locks, too . . . and sage is one of the oldest鈥攁nd most effective鈥攃olorants for use on dark brown or black hair. A rinse made from sage leaves can be used to deepen any brunet shade, and it'll also effectively cover gray in dark hair.



A sage rinse can be made by steeping a handful of the dried herb in a quart of boiling water for 30 minutes (longer, if you want a darker tint). Cool the infusion, strain it, and pour it through freshly shampooed hair 15 or more times. Then wait ten minutes before washing the liquid out with clear water. Because a sage rinse is a progressive dye, you'll have to apply it weekly until you produce the shade you want . . . and then continue using it once a month to maintain that color.



Tag alder bark is another popular hairdarkening botanical ... but it generally produces a lighter tone than sage, so it's best when used to darken blond hair or to cover gray in locks that are light to medium brown. To make a tag alder rinse, simmer an ounce of bark chips (your health food store can likely order them from an herb supply firm) in a quart of water for about half an hour . . . then cool and use it exactly as you would the sage rinse I've already described.



A very dark, sable-colored dye can be obtained from walnut hulls, but this one is tricky, since the nuts' outer casings tend to stain everything they touch (for that reason, I recommend that you wear gloves throughout all stages of the process, and avoid rubbing the mixture into your scalp). To prepare the dark juice, first crush the hulls in a mortar . . . cover them with boiling water and a pinch of salt . . . and let them ';soak'; for three days. Then add three cups of boiling water and simmer the hulls鈥攊n a nonmetal container鈥攆or five hours (replacing the water as it steams away). Strain off the liquid, place the walnut hulls in a cloth sack, and twist it tightly to wring out all remaining juice. Finally, return the expressed liquid to the pot and reduce it鈥攂y boiling鈥攖o about a quarter of its original volume. The resulting brew can then be used to whip up a rich walnut dye, as follows.



Add a teaspoon of ground cloves or allspice to the prepared extract. Allow the dye mixture to steep in the refrigerator for about a week (shaking it frequently during that time). When it's ready for use, strain the liquid鈥攗sing a piece of cheesecloth鈥攁nd pour it at least 15 times through freshly shampooed hair before rinsing it out thoroughly.



By experimenting with the formulas contained in this article, you'll be well on your way to achieving just about any hair shade you'd like . . . without resorting to expensive, unsafe chemical dyes. Soon you should be able to experience the same pleasure I feel when dyeing my tresses with herbs. I know鈥攚hile doing so鈥攖hat I'm not only saving money by using easily gathered materials, but also protecting the health of my locks. If you experiment a little, you can have fun coloring your hair, too . . . naturally!How to lighten really really brown hair without dying it or?
My beard was dyed with Just for Men and it turned out way to dark, So I went to walmart and in the womens hair dye area I found somthing that really works. It is called COLOR OOPS hair color remover. It takes 20 min and my beard was back to original color. I'AM TELL YOU THIS POSITIVELY WORKS.

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my hair was pretty much the same and there is nothing you can really do other then dye it. dying your hairing really doesnt cause that much damage if you either go to a professional or a beauty supply store. id say that your only choice because the red will NEVER come out of your hair. and if you do decide to dye it, do not use a color that has red in it. (eg.';gold';, ';burgendy';) sorry but i hope this helped.

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