To make hibiscus hair dye, you'll need to boil hibiscus petals in water to extract their color.
Steps for Making Hibiscus Hair Dye
Here's a breakdown of the process, based on information from "[DIY Natural Hair Colour]":
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boil the Water: Start by boiling 2 cups of water. |
| 2 | Add Hibiscus Petals: Add 1 cup of red hibiscus flower petals to the boiling water. |
| 3 | Continue Boiling: Boil the mixture for a few more minutes. |
| 4 | Steep the Petals: Allow the petals to steep in the hot water. This allows the color to be extracted, liquefying it. |
| 5 | Cool: Turn off the heat and let the water cool completely. |
Why This Works
- Hibiscus petals contain natural pigments that are released when boiled in water.
- Steeping helps these pigments fully dissolve into the water, creating a colored liquid.
Considerations
- The intensity of the color will depend on the amount of petals used and the steeping time.
- Hibiscus dye usually imparts a reddish tint to the hair, so the result may vary depending on the natural hair color.
