Fatal Conveniences™ Solutions: Hair Dye

In the quest for self-expression and style, hair dye has become a ubiquitous tool in the world of beauty and fashion. Whether it's a dramatic transformation, a subtle touch-up, or simply covering those stubborn grays, millions of people around the world turn to hair dye to enhance their appearance. But, what if we want to continue to use our hair color as an outlet for self-expression? What if we want to cover up our gray hairs? Thankfully we don’t need to give up hair dye completely. There are some simple solutions and measures we can take to ensure we are changing our hair color in both a safe and effective way. That’s why in this episode, we’ll explore solutions for the Fatal Convenience™: Hair Dye. Reliable Sources where you can learn more: Dye Your Hair Naturally With These Easy Methods 15 Best Natural Hair Dyes for Long-Lasting Color in 2023 The Best Natural Hair Dye for Healthy Hair Dye Your Hair Naturally With These Easy Methods  Solutions: DIY Natural Hair Dye (Times of India, 2021) *Works better on lighter hair colors. For purplish color: Ingredients: 1 Beetroot1 tablespoon of corn syrup1 tablespoon of coconut oil Preparation:Cut the beetroot into very tiny pieces or smash it.Mix beetroot with corn syrup and coconut oil.Apply on hair for 60 minutes and then rinse off.Enjoy your new look. Food color dye: Ingredients:½ cup of a thick hair conditioner of preferenceFood coloring of your choice Preparation:Mix hair conditioner with a few drops of food coloring.Apply on hair for 15-20 min and then rinse off.  To cover gray hairs: Ingredients: ½ cup of brewed expresso coffee.½ cup of conditioner1 tablespoon of coffee grounds Preparation:Mix all ingredients.Apply on hair for 60 minutes and then rinse off. DIY Hair Dye by healthline (Gotter, 2017)To lighten hair:Steep 1/2 cup of chamomile flowers in boiling waterLet the mixture sit for half an hour to steep and cool, and then strain the flowers out.After you wash your hair, pour the brewed tea through your damp hair at least 10 times.Wait for 16 minutes before washing it out.Apply once a week to maintain color. To dye hair:Steep between 1/2 and 1 cup of dried sage in a quart of boiling water for at least 30 minutes. (The longer you let it steep, the darker the tint could be.)Let the water cool and strain out the sage.After you wash and towel dry your hair, pour the sage water over your hair for as long as possible.Let the tint develop for at least 15 minutes before washing it out. Lemon dye:Pour lemon juice into a spray bottle.Spray the juice liberally onto your hair.Use a comb to spread and separate the juice evenly through your hairSit outside in the sun for optimal results.Leave the lemon juice in for at least an hour, and then wash it out. Reddish-Orange tint:Mix carrot juice with carrier oil like coconut or olive oil.Apply the mixture liberally to your hair.Wrap your hair in plastic, and let the mixture set for at least an hour.Rinse with apple cider vinegar. You can repeat this the next day if the color isn’t strong enough. LINKS Find more from Darin: Website: https://superlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://superlife.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://superlife.com/down-to-earth/ SPONSORS Thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com  and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off. I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Darin Olien Show! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here's how: Subscribe, rate or listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher Follow my Instagram to keep updated on the podcast, weekly deep dives and other projects that I'm supporting (and the occasional Chaga appreciation post) Sign up for my Weekly Email to keep up with what I’m tuned into. For feedback or suggestions, email my team at [email protected] Find the list of brands & products that get the big tick of approval from me here. Comment below to join the discussion!