Hibiscus Petal Powder Natural Hair Dye

Hibiscus Petal Powder Natural Hair Dye

by katia
(new orleans,la usa)

Hello, I read somewhere that hibiscus petal powder can be used to color my hair a nice burgundy color.

Since I only use natural products on my hair such as henna for color, I was wondering if it's true about the hibiscus. If it is, could you please instruct me on how to apply it to my hair.

THANKS.

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Hibiscus Petal Powder Natural Hair Dye

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Hibiscus dye
by: elissa

Thanks for the quick response! We actually tried the hibiscus/calendula before we got your note and (surprise surprise) it didn't change her hair color.... She's not particularly sensitive, but I got freaked out reading the ingredients to the spray on/wash out hair dye my husband got for this costume. the braids look great-- maybe she'll just have to be a blonde pippi!

Natural Red Hair Dye
by: Kyley

Hi Elissa,

If your daughter is looking for the shocking carroty red hair of Pippi Longstocking, I don't think she can get that in a natural dye. Certainly not one that will wash out in a hurry.

The thing about natural hair colors is that they really just enhance what you already have, in a subtle way. And with herbal rinses like the hibiscus, you have to do it repeatedly over time to see knock-out results.

I'd suggest henna, which is a natural product that gives a beautiful red color, especially if you add half a lemon to the mix, but it does NOT wash out. You're looking at 1 to 3 months before the color is gone.

So if she's not allergic or especially sensitive to chemicals, I'd say just go with one of those cans of garish one-time color. Or a wig.

Hope that answers your question, and I hope your daughter has a great time being Pippi!

does hibiscus die come out easily?
by: elissa

our daughter wants red hair to be pippi longstocking for halloween. what is the best natural way to do this that will come out pretty easily? (she's blonde) Thanks!

A GREAT DISCOVERY
by: kate

thanks for the idea katia...

Hibiscus Hair Rinse for Red Hair
by: Kyley

Hi Katia,

Sorry it took me so long. I lost this thread in all the busy-ness... Here's a recipe for a herbal hair rinse for red hair:

Combine 2 cups (500ml) distilled water with 5 tablespoons each dried Hibiscus and Calendula flowers in a pot and bring to a boil on the stove. (Or just use 10 tablespoons hibiscus.)

Remove from the heat and let steep for 1 to 3 hours.

Strain out the herbs and pour into a large dark glass or PET plastic bottle.

Add 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar.

To use, pour it over your hair after conditioning, massage it gently into your scalp and then rinse. (Don't get it in your eyes - it stings!)

I hope that answers your question, Katia, and thanks for asking. Good luck!

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