DIY hair colours for sensitive skin

We all long to try out the latest trends to ensure we’re on point with our style. That said, there are a number of us who have allergic reactions to hair colours. Fortunately, there is a solution. Whether it is to cover up greys, experiment with colours, or simply go a few shades darker or lighter, these home hair colour treatments will have you covered.

Lemon for lightening hair
You Need
• 2 parts lemon juice
• 1 part water
• Spray bottle
Prep Time: 2 minutes; Processing Time: 1 hour
Method
In a spray bottle, dilute the lemon juice with water. Shake well to mix. Spray this solution on the parts of your hair you want to lighten. Ensure that these parts are saturated in the lemon-water solution. Head out into the sun for about an hour. If you do not want to go out into the sun, you can use a blow-dryer on the hot setting and add heat to the parts of your hair that you want to lighten. After an hour, wash the lemon juice out of your hair with your regular shampoo and then condition your hair. Do this once a week for optimum results. 

Carrot and beet juice for red hair
You Need
• 1 cup beet juice
• 1/2 cup carrot juice
• Old T-shirt
• Spray bottle
Prep Time: 2 minutes; Processing Time: 1 hour
Method
Wear an old T-shirt that you wouldn’t mind getting stains on and then in a spray bottle, combine the ingredients. Spray the carrot-beet juice onto your hair and then head out into the sun for an hour. If you do not want to go out into the sun, you can use a blow-dryer on the hot setting to add heat. After an hour has passed, wash the beet juice out with shampoo. Finish with conditioner. Do this one to two times a week for optimum results. 

Brews for hair darkening
You Need
• 1 tbsp tea/coffee
• 1 1/2 cup water
Prep Time: 20 minutes; Processing Time: 5 minutes
Method
Prepare the tea or coffee by boiling it in water for about 20 minutes. Once the 1 1/2 cup of water seems to have reduced by about a third, turn off the heat and let the brew cool. Filter the brew and proceed to wash your hair with shampoo. Condition your hair and then pour the brew through your damp hair. Do this once or twice a week for optimum results.