You can make a natural hair dye using coffee in a couple of ways, both detailed below.
Methods for Coloring Hair with Coffee
There are two main methods to use coffee for coloring your hair, each with slightly different steps:
Method 1: Coffee, Conditioner, and Grounds
This method combines brewed coffee, conditioner, and used coffee grounds to create a paste that you apply to your hair.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Brewed Coffee | 1 cup (237 mL) |
| Conditioner | ½ cup (118 mL) |
| Coffee Grounds | 1 tbsp (5 g) |
Instructions:
- Mix 1 cup of brewed coffee with ½ cup of your favorite hair conditioner.
- Add 1 tablespoon of used coffee grounds to the mixture.
- Apply the paste to your hair, ensuring all strands are coated.
- Leave the mixture in your hair for an hour.
- Rinse your hair thoroughly with water.
Method 2: Strong Coffee Rinse
This method uses a strong brew of coffee as a rinse to deposit color onto your hair.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Strong Coffee | 1-1.5 cups (237-355 mL) |
Instructions:
- Brew 1 to 1.5 cups of strong coffee. Let it cool down.
- Soak your hair completely with the brewed coffee.
- Allow the coffee to sit in your hair for up to one hour.
- Rinse your hair thoroughly with water.
Additional Tips and Considerations
- Darker Hair: Coffee works best on darker hair shades as it primarily adds a subtle, warm, brown tone.
- Repeat as Needed: You can repeat either process to achieve a more noticeable color.
- Mess Prevention: Applying the coffee mixture can be messy, so wear old clothes and protect the area where you’re applying the color.
- Patch Test: Before applying any mixture to your entire head, test it on a small strand to ensure you are happy with the results.
- Shade: The color intensity depends on factors like coffee strength, hair porosity, and original hair color.
