How to naturally "redden" strawberry blonde hair?

Jan 13, 2017

Jessica T.

Hey guys! I was curious if anyone knew how I could make my hair more orange. I have had the same natural strawberry blonde hair my whole life, and I've always wanted to be a little more ginger! I am hoping for 100% natural ingredients like veggies or fruits. I've heard of cranberries and beets being used, but I'm afraid of having obvious RED rather than orange. I would be okay with color depositing shampoo but I have no idea if that would be for someone with no dyes currently. Any suggestions help!(:

Jan 14, 2017

Brandy S.

You could try hemp? Lush sells something like that

Jan 14, 2017

Jamie D.

I would try henna. Lush has some but I don't think it's 100% natural, although I know many of the ingredients are.

Jan 14, 2017

Breeze T.

I would suggest henna too, but the only issue with it is that every time you reapply henna it gets progressively darker. Just slightly every time, but it starts to become noticeable that it's getting darker after a while. If you don't mind that, go right ahead! If you don't want that, since it's permanent, just touch up the roots without going over everything.

http://offbeathome.com/dying-your-hair-red-with-henna/

And PLEASE do not bleach if you're not sure the henna was 100% pure because the metal salts that make henna more powerful also make your hair green if you bleach it later on. I'd avoid it even if it's 100% pure just in case.

Jan 16, 2017

Jessica D.

Is there any naturally-occurring orange stain you could mix with your beets or cranberries? Or a strong yellow? That's what I would consider for myself, in your shoes. You're right, straight red might be TOO red, but if you find an orange or yellow to dilute it with that will also stain, I think it will orange-up your 'light orange' hair just fine :)

Jan 19, 2017

Breeze T.

Saffron and turmeric are yellow. No harm in trying I guess, but it'll probably wash off.