The Color Curse

The Color Curse

There has been much debate about color and natural hair. A lot of people argue that dying your hair alters it from its natural state and therefore nulls your natural status. I cannot say that I agree, probably because I, like many other naturals, have a weakness for some color. Part of the reason that I enjoy being natural is because I can easily change my hair and try new things, one of those things is colors.

Today, I plan to try a new color in my hair and will discuss the ways to care for your hair for dying purposes.

A lot of people like to deep condition before and after they dye their hair.

Here are a few ingredients to consider for your pre and/or DC next time you dye your hair.

Hair food

·        Banana: rich in potassium, natural oils, carbs and vitamins that soften air and protect elasticity preventing split ends and breakage.

o   Also enhances the sheen of hair, encourage growth and control dandruff
o   Can be difficult to remove

·        Beets: high in crabs, low in fat, source of folic acid, beta-carotene, chlorophyll, potassium, vitamin C, iron and antioxidants.

o   Also can be a natural dye

·        Carrots: the juice can be added to conditioner to give your hair an extra boost of nutrients.

o   Can be mixed with beets to color hair
o   Can be used to restore limp hair

·        Avocado: rich in several vitamins, copper and potassium

o   Will strengthen air and make soft and silky

·        Yogurt: rich in zinc, calcium, lactic acid, vitamins B1, B2, B-6, B-12, protein and yeast

o   Promotes hair growth
o   Makes easy to comb and get rid of knots

·        Eggs: packed with vitamin A, D, E and fatty acids

o   Used for shine, moisturizer and conditioner

·        Olive oil: smooth, shine, soften and condition

These items are equally good for your hair when ingested and when applied directly. I encourage you to try as many as you can, you may learn something new about your hair!

Choosing to dye your hair is a big commitment to your hair, if you thought the maintenance was tedious before, and then it is definitely not a step you would want to take. But, for those of you who are ready to dye and ready to commit to the upkeep afterwards to help restore the health of your hair and maintain it then I wish you much luck.

Here are my results post dye (which I immediately followed with a dc consisting of: avocado, lemon essence, hone

What are your favorite homemade dc's?