A Cosmetic Chemist from India (a doctor no less: Dr. Hari) was relaying the following story of a totally truly 100% natural hair dye, one of my most asked questions
Its not blond...
but its 100% natural and he says it covers Grey...
As a Natural Hair Dye, Yes it works. But the problem is it (the active L-Ascosrbic Acid) is not stable. If one wants to use Indian Gooseberry (Amla), it should be something like a home-made preparation. Not for selling or marketing - in the real sense. Also, it should be used for about a month. The recipe is, plug the Amla berries from the tree, through away the interior nut (Amla Oil is made from this nut - just for your information) . Make a pulp out of the remaining parts in a small iron pot and apply this pulp (as soon as possible) on the hair (it will strongly stain the hand and the dress - so take care) and leave for about 15 to 20 minutes on the hair (remain inside the home. Don't expose to sun light - for well known reasons - stability of the dye gets affected when exposed to sun light). Then wash it off. Repeat this for one month and any one can see - (SEE) - the difference.Yes, even now, women (and also men) in villages in India uses this. In Indian Gooseberry, there are different varieties (Botanically in the same family, there are different species). The one that is used in India is Phyllanthus emblica. For better results, mix Amla pulp with few tannin containing containing plant sources.Regarding its retentivity, it is something like a permanent hair dye. The plus point is, its safety. Next is, as for as someone is using it, he need not worry about greying of hair.
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