Natural Hair Coloring

Commercial hair dyes contain thousands of different chemicals, some of which are reported to be carcinogenic — but you don’t have to choose between gorgeous color and good health. Natural hair care expert Christine Shahin shows you how to use nontoxic plant pigments — henna, indigo, amla, and cassia — to color your hair naturally, whatever your hair type or ethnicity, with beautiful results! These pigments are readily available at natural food stores and online, and they’re simple, safe, easy to use, and cost-effective. With clearly written instructions and step-by-step photography, Shahin shows you exactly how to apply these pigments, alone or in combinations, to achieve a full range of shades of brown, black, and red. She also includes instructions for transitioning from chemical dyes to natural ones and for using chemical and natural dyes together.

In "Color My Fro," 31 big-haired fairies, mermaids, warriors, models, cheerleaders, and fierce divas grace the pages of this coloring book celebrating the beauty of black women and natural hair. At each turn of the page, a new natural hair inspired illustration greets you. Fun for any occasion, "Color My Fro" is the perfect stocking stuffer for natural hair lovers of any age so grab your crayons, colored pencils, and your afro pick and get started! Looking for more books celebrating the beauty of black women and children with natural hair? Check out Crystal Swain-Bates' other books, all of which are available on Amazon: Children's Books: "Big Hair, Don't Care" by Crystal Swain-Bates "The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star" by Crystal Swain-Bates Adult Books: "How to Go Natural Without Going Broke" by Crystal Swain-Bates

Like 75% of American women, Ronnie Citron-Fink colored her hair. Yet as an environmental journalist, she knew all those unpronounceable chemical names on the back of the hair dye box were far from safe. So Ronnie decided to ditch the dye and go in search of answers. What are the risks of hair dye? Are there safer alternatives? Will I still feel like me when I have gray hair? True Roots follows her journey from dark dyes to a silver crown of glory, from fear of aging to embracing natural beauty. Along the way, women of all ages can learn to protect themselves from dangerous products and discover a new hair story--one built on individuality, health, and truth.

DIY Natural Hair Dye Make All Natural Organic Hair Coloring At Home When hair color first started to appear in the market, the main active ingredient in them was ammonia, a very potent chemical that changed the fundamentals of the hair frolics, and when I said changed I meant damaged it permanently. Just in last few years, most hair color makers are now offering hair color without the ammonia in them, but does that mean it is all good now? Not really, see, most of them took ammonia out but replaced it with other chemicals like phenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical widely used in the newest type of hair dyes, even those that claim to be natural. It's a popular ingredient because it helps the new color to look natural and to withstand numerous washings without fading. There are some concerns with this ingredient. The main concern with this ingredient is that it is an allergen, and can create difficult skin reactions on the scalp, ears, or neck-wherever the hair dye comes into contact with your skin. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) PPD is potentially capable of causing multiple toxic effects following skin contact. Data from studies of both humans and animals are sufficient to demonstrate that PPD has potent skin-sensitizing properties. Several cases of contact dermatitis have been reported following occupational exposure to dyes containing the chemical. Studies have also identified the chemical as the third most common ingredient, after fragrances and preservatives that can cause contact dermatitis from cosmetics (mainly skin-care products, hair preparations and colorants, and facial makeup products). According to American cancer society, "Many American women, as well as a small but increasing number of men, use hair dyes. You may have heard rumors about a link between using hair dye and getting cancer. Many studies have looked at hair dyes as a possible risk factor for various types of cancer." Sounds scary enough? Well, it should. When I read that, I realized, I needed to do something about it, and I did. I started researching how to make all natural plant-based hair color, after a few months of trial and error I figured out the ways, and I am happy to report, my own creation is safer, better and brings out the natural shine of the hair. The most ironic thing is, they are not hard to make, the ingredients are not hard to find, and best of all, instead of doing long-term damage, they actually do wonder for your hair and scalp. Do I have your attention now? Then let's get to work and let's discuss how easily you can get started on this new journey of all natural hair dye for you and your loved ones. I broke this book down into two parts. The first part is all about your own hair, the care it needs, the color charts you need to know about, what and how to color your hair. From chapter "Recipes and Options" I discuss the ingredients and process of making all natural hair color and how to enjoy your new found hobby. After reading you will be able to have a clear understanding of the most popular natural hair dye and hair colors, but more importantly you will be able to make determination of how to pick the right color for each type of hair, and lastly you will be able to make your own beautiful Henna, and many other natural hair colors. Enjoy your all natural shiny and vibrant new hair color.

For fans of Johanna Basford's Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest comes a hip, gorgeous doodle coloring book about all things hair. Unlike other adult coloring books, which depict nature scenes and cityscapes, this title celebrates strong, confident women with a passion for style, design, and fashion. Revel in the mesmerizing patterns and intricate details of Andrea Pippins's delicate pen-and-ink illustrations, ready for you to color, complete, and embellish. Lose yourself in page after page of bold hairstyles and accessories, from rows of braids, to Mohawks, to sweeping updos, to cascades of ribbons and beads. Be transported to another world as you ink in Medusa's slithering coiffure, Cleopatra's elaborate headdress, and Marie Antoinette's towering bouffant. Perfect for experienced color-inners and newcomers alike. Coloring enthusiasts of all ages will love this empowering and stylish book. So go ahead--let your hair down, grab some pens or pencils, and add some color to your life. "Pippins's imaginative images will inspire your inner artist and fashionista." --The Huffington Post "The girl power stress-reliever we all needed." --Bustle

The Science of Black Hair is the ultimate consumer textbook on black hair care. Technically oriented and detailed throughout, this book was written with the serious hair care consumer in mind. Hair science, research and testimony combine in this carefully written text designed to examine black hair on a deeper level. With its light academic style it is truly the last hair book you'll ever need. Readers will learn how to: * Maintain chemically-treated or natural hair in optimal health. * Stop hair breakage with a novel, protein/moisture balancing method. * Regulate product pH balance for shinier, more manageable hair. * Grow their hair longer, stronger and healthier for life! Additional Features * Regimen Builder with extensive product listings * Ingredients glossary * Interviews * Real photos of hair at the microscopic level Are you ready to stop battling your hair? Win the war against breakage. Forever. The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care combines research with testimony in an authoritative reference text dedicated to the care of black hair- relaxed or natural. This powerful book introduces readers to a comprehensive healthy hair care strategy for achieving beautifully radiant hair regardless of hair type. Black hair structure, properties, and maintenance methods are carefully outlined throughout this go-to reference book to give you the tools you need to improve the health and look of your hair, TODAY. The Science of Black Hair Chapter 1: Scalp and Hair Structure, Function, and Characteristics Chapter 2: Textured Hair Properties & Principles Chapter 3: Understanding Hair Growth and Damage for Healthier Hair Care Chapter 4: What's Your Hair Care Regimen? Chapter 5: Hair Product Selection Basics Chapter 6: Protein & Moisture Balancing Strategies for Breakage Correction and Defense Chapter 7: Getting Started with a Healthy Hair Care Product Regimen Chapter 8: Low-Manipulation Hair Maintenance Strategies Chapter 9: Coloring Textured Hair Chapter 10: Chemically Relaxing Textured Hair Chapter 11: Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair Chapter 12: Regimen-Building Considerations for Kids Chapter 13: How Our Health Affects Our Hair Chapter 14: Working Out on a Healthy Hair-Care Regimen Chapter 15: Final Thoughts

To every beautiful brown skin girl - may you always love your KINKS and CURLS! - Dr. Phoenyx Love Your Hair, a children's story follow-up to Dr. Phoenyx's bestselling natural haircare book, If You Love It, It Will Grow, takes us on a journey lead by a super-cute, confident and sometimes sassy little girl named Phoenyx who loves her hair and wants every beautiful brown skin girl to love their hair too! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of playful rhymes, beautiful illustrations, sassy style, and gorgeous afro puffs that will have YOU proudly rocking your glorious kinks and curls! Dedicated to empowering little brown girls, Love Your Hair is all about positivity, positive imagery and is a delightful story of hair-love and self-love that little brown girls and grown women alike will fall in love with over and over again!

Commercial hair dyes contain thousands of different chemicals, some of which are reported to be carcinogenic — but you don’t have to choose between gorgeous color and good health. Natural hair care expert Christine Shahin shows you how to use nontoxic plant pigments — henna, indigo, amla, and cassia — to color your hair naturally, whatever your hair type or ethnicity, with beautiful results! These pigments are readily available at natural food stores and online, and they’re simple, safe, easy to use, and cost-effective. With clearly written instructions and step-by-step photography, Shahin shows you exactly how to apply these pigments, alone or in combinations, to achieve a full range of shades of brown, black, and red. She also includes instructions for transitioning from chemical dyes to natural ones and for using chemical and natural dyes together.

HAIR THAT’S TO DYE FOR Want an accent streak of fire-engine red? How about forest-green tips? Or maybe you’re daring enough to transform your locks into a rainbow of bright colors? It’s all up to you! With DIY Dye and some imagination, you can easily personalize your hair with any color and style imaginable. This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions on every aspect of at-home hair coloring including: • Picking the right dye • Concocting original hues • Adding highlights • Getting an ombre in any color Whether you’re looking to add color for a day, week, month or longer, DIY Dye shows you how to fashion the look you want using affordable options like coloring kits, chalks, henna, food coloring and even Kool-Aid packets.

For more than twenty years, Lorri Goddard-Clark has colored the hair of people from all walks of life—everyone from teachers and homemakers to some of the most famous heads in Hollywood. But while salon professionals like Lorri can achieve truly amazing looks, most women choose to color their hair at home. Now, in this inspiring book, Lorri shares her secret recipes for salon-worthy coloring and highlighting techniques for the first time. The Hair Color Mix Book shows how to combine tints found in readily available home hair kits to create beautiful, vibrant custom shades such as: Dark Chocolate with Deep Caramel Ribbons Toasted Cinnamon with Buttered Lights Spiced Persimmon Gingered Toffee Amber Honey Dream with Lemon Blossom Ribbons