- Garlic Peels: The outer, paper-like skin of garlic cloves. You will need about a cup full of garlic peels, which can be collected from 5-6 garlic bulbs.
- Tea Powder: 2 tablespoons. Tea powder is a natural hair colorant.
- Khatta (Katachu): 1 teaspoon. Khatta is an extract from the Acacia tree and is known for enhancing hair volume, shine, and color.
- Olive Oil (or any hair oil): For mixing the hair dye powder.
Instructions
Whenever you use garlic for cooking, remove the outer skin and store it in a pouch or container. Ensure you remove any thick or sticky parts of the garlic skin. Collect enough peels to fill a cup.
Roasting Garlic Peels
- Roast the Garlic Peels: Heat a pan over a small flame and add the garlic peels. Roast them slowly until they turn black. This process may take about 10-15 minutes.
- Add Tea Powder: Once the garlic peels are black, add 2 tablespoons of tea powder to the pan. The mixture will start smoking; at this point, turn off the heat.
- Cool the Mixture: Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes. Remove any unwanted parts from the garlic peels.
Preparing the Hair Dye Powder
- Once the roasted garlic peels and tea powder mixture has cooled, add 1 teaspoon of khatta.
- Transfer the mixture to a dry jar and grind it into a fine powder. Your hair dye powder is now ready.
- Store the powder in an airtight container for future use.
Applying the Hair Dye
- Take 2 tablespoons of the garlic peel powder mixture in a clean bowl. The amount can be adjusted based on the extent of grey hair coverage needed.
- Mix the powder with olive oil or any hair oil of your choice. Ensure the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Apply the mixture to your hair as you would with any regular hair dye. For best results, preserve the mixture for seven days before applying.
- Leave the dye on your hair overnight and wash it off the next morning. For more intense results, you can leave it on for 2-3 days before washing.
Benefits of Garlic Peel Hair Dye
- Garlic peels contain sulfur, which stimulates hair follicles and strengthens hair roots.
- Regular use can help reduce dandruff and scalp irritations.
- Being a natural remedy, it is free from side effects commonly associated with chemical hair dyes.
Tips for Best Results
- Consistency: Natural remedies take time to show results. Be consistent in your usage.
- Diet and Lifestyle: The effectiveness of natural remedies can also depend on your diet, age, and overall health.
- Patience: Give the remedy a few weeks to see noticeable results.
