How to Dye Hair With Allspice

Allspice adds a slight red, brown color to the dark base of the dye.

Hair dye is composed of many different chemicals that react with each other to change your hair color. However, many people do not like the thought of lathering with various chemicals -- especially if they are pregnant, or have difficulty breathing in fumes from traditional hair dye. To change your hair color to a dark, sable color, use walnut shells and paprika for a natural approach to hair dyeing.

Things You'll Need

• Walnut shells
• Mortar and pestle
• Plastic container
• Table salt
• Kettle
• Gloves
• Strainer
• Pot
• Allspice

Instructions

1. Crush up two walnut hulls using a mortar and pestle and then place the shells into a plastic container.

2. Cover the crushed shells with a bit of boiling water and then add a pinch of salt to the mixture. Set the mixture aside and let the shells soak for about three days.

3. Add three cups of boiling water to the container after the shells have soaked for three days. Allow the shells to simmer in the liquid for five hours.

4. Put on a pair of gloves and strain the walnut shells out of the liquid -- the walnut mixture is quite dark and will stain your hands, so avoid getting it on your skin.

5. Boil the remaining liquid in a pot until it has reached half its original volume. Then, add a teaspoon of allspice to complete the dye. The allspice will give the dye a rich mahogany color that blends well with the dark base.

6. Place the mixture back into its plastic container and let it sit for about a week before you use it. Periodically shake the container to keep the dye well-mixed.

References

• NaturalMedications.com: Color Your Hair Naturally