Colour your hair Naturally!

Hey guys, 
Recently I decided that I wanted a new hair colour, but wanted it to stay natural.Im not an overwhelming fan of using hair dye, as im a pretty spontaneous person, and know that i'll be unhappy with the results in a few weeks, and its also not very good for your hair! I had already heard of some of the common , popular ones like using lemon juice, but seeing as their is pretty much no sun in England, and I can't be bothered to wait till summer, I wanted things I could do any day, and henna : Where on earth do you buy that from? So I decided to try some new ways of dying your hair , without nasty chemicals! So here are a list of some of the ways, while still keeping that natural finish.

 Enjoy, 
The Country Rose 

1. Coffee! ( To Darken) 

Yes, you did read that right! You can dye your hair naturally a few shades Darker with coffee. I myself am planning to try this look. 

And its pretty simple too. Continue to use this look until your happy with the colour. But personally if your going for the natural sort of look, i would do it twice or three times.Lasts until you stop doing it basically. And totally does not damage your hair! Brilliant :) 

You Will Need : 

- A sink

- Cup

- A strong cup of black coffee ( Or if you want

a lighter look, go for a lighter colour coffee,

 but know that this will not be as affective or noticable.)

Instructions : Brew some nice strong coffee : Preferable a strong brand. Leave it black, and give it time to cool.Pour into the sink.

Brush your hair thoroughly , as this will make it easier for the colour to soak in.Soak and massage it into your hair for fifteen minutes( More if you desire more noticable results)

And leave it in your hair for another fifteen minutes or so.You can keep your hair in a clip or band, but don't wrap it in a towel, because this will absorb all the coffee!

 Rinse hair with warm water.

Tip : If you are a light blonde the results will be more dynamic and dramatic! Test the colour on a small section of your hair first.

2.Honey ( Lightener) 

Honey can do this because of the peroxide it releases.And its very easy, but the downside is that it takes a while for the results to show.

Instructions: 

Add some honey to your conditioner every time you condition, and you should notice results in a few weeks or so.

3.Carrot and beet juice! ( Red)

Don't want to use henna for a redish tint? Carrot and beetroot juice can add the same affects to your hair.

Instructions : Mix half a cup of beet juice to half a cup of carrot juice .Pour this over damp hair and dry your hair for about thirty minutes.Leave the rest to dry naturally.If your not satisfied with the intensity of the red, repeat the application for a few weeks.

4.Tea !

Black tea – this can act as an effective stain or dye for darkening hair. Brew a very strong mix of loose tea or tea bags with boiling water. Strain and allow to cool completely before applying to hair ensuring complete saturation.

Chamomile tea – works for highlighting fair high or for subtly lightening blond/ fair hair. Prepare as for black tea.

5.Paprica! ( Red) 

I sure know that I have some in my cupboard , so why not give it a go for reddish tints? So here is how.

Tip : Paprica gives particularly good results with Rose hip tea. ( or make your own with rose petals and boiling water).

Instructions: 

Make a paste using the paprica, either mixed with the tea, or with just water. Comb it into your hair.

6.Coco- powder! ( Darker) 

This is really cool , and I know I have some coco powder somewhere, so its easily do-able too! 

Instructions :
Take half of your normal shampoo , and fill the rest of the bottle up with coco-powder. Mix well. Use like normal shampoo. Three times should do it ! ( More if you would prefer a darker colour)

Vinegar and soy-sauce!

Both of these are things that I always have at home, and its so easy to do.

Instructions:

Make a mixture of both Vinegar and soy-sauce and use it as a conditioner when you shower! Leave it in for 2-5 minutes, and rinse it out.

Thankyou for reading! Protect your hair this year, switch to a natural dyer instead

Remember to use these things with caution if you have light hair, as these are generally made for people with darker hair. But many such as the Camomile tea and Honey are suitable for all hair colours! <3 

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Tea , just like coffee, can also dye your hair.

Vintage Photographs

Oh my , 
I really love Vintage photographs  , you know the ones that are so creatively done , and so beautiful. I myself am not a good photographer , but i would love to be .So this blog article is for all people that are , or want to be, Vintage  photographers. Good Luck!
( Maybe post your pictures on here if you want , I would love to see them!) 

There are lots of things you can photograph , and make vintage. Such as landscapes , Norfolk is ideal for these. With its pretty little countryside .You simply can't get that signature English countryside look anywhere else .Nature such as trees and flowers are very often featured in vintage photographs.

A rule of vintage photography , is to opt for one or the other , very simple : i.e just one main thing in the picture , or to have lots of things , in a "cluttered" fashion. 

Many cameras , computers and phones have affects that can make your photos look vintage. But i must say i prefer the natural photos , that our taken at just the right time of the day , so they have wonderful lighting . Dawn is really beautiful for this , and so is dusk.

I always love to see pictures of people dressed in vintage clothes. It really makes my day to see someone sticking to this beautiful style. Because without people like that , the style would be gone by now.They keep the fashion alive and fresh. I love to see those photos , with the people with their bright lipsticks and big hair. Its a lot of fun to be one of those models too , so maybe you and your friends could get together and do something like that , it would be lots of fun for you all! 

So there are some ideas , i must say that i am not very wonderful with photography, but i am truly inspired by the photographs i see every day. Hope you enjoyed reading this article :) 

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Yours , 
The Country Rose xxxx