TO DYE FOR
Forget protests - save your tea bags for DIY hair coloring.
There are some at-home remedies that sound like more trouble than they’re worth. Mayonnaise on my face? No thanks. Smashed banana in my hair? I’ll pass.
But there’s something to be said for eco-friendly hair care routines that won’t break the bank. Which is why we were excited to hear that master stylist Philp Pelusi (who also owns an organic salon) had figured out a fool-proof way to dye your hair at home using nothing more than bags of tea. It’s good for the environment (have you ever thought about the chemicals used in traditional dyes?), good for your wallet, and good for your hair.
Read on for his step-by-step instructions:
Store-bought tea is a great DIY, natural coloring agent, shine booster and protecting product. For coloring, tea can stain the outer layers of the cuticle of the hair which enhances existing color and either darkens or lightens depending on the shade you choose.
For warmer tones, use teas that have a golden color, such as Chamomile, Orange or Mango.
For cooler tones, go with teas that have a lighter shade, such as Peppermint, Green or Black teas. These are a great, temporary way to change up your hair, but stay natural and soft.
Tea rinses also boost shine because they naturally lower the ph of the outer hair cuticle, which helps to seal the cuticle and keep the outer layer smooth and shiny. Plus, it seals in moisture for the under layers. Teas, especially organic varieties, also contain various degrees of antioxidants that help prevent hair color fading and decrease free radical damage.
Be careful when selecting a tea and possibly consult your colorist before applying it so as not to get the wring effects, such as too dark a tea on too porous hair.
At Tela Design Studio, Philip Pelusi’s organic salon and tea room in NYC’s Meatpacking District, stylists actually apply teas as a conditioning treatment and color booster – a great way for clients to save money from frequent coloring visits. But, anyone can do this at home for the same great effect.
How to Use:
1. First, boil the tea of your choice. Let it cool to room temperature or below while you shampoo and rinse hair.
2. Then, working on clean, wet hair, pour tea over hair strands and work in for a few minutes with fingers.
3. The longer you leave the tea on your hair and the more frequently you apply it, the more staining the effect, so be careful not to over do it.
4. Rinse and apply conditioner for detangling.
Visit telanyc.com for more info.
But there’s something to be said for eco-friendly hair care routines that won’t break the bank. Which is why we were excited to hear that master stylist Philp Pelusi (who also owns an organic salon) had figured out a fool-proof way to dye your hair at home using nothing more than bags of tea. It’s good for the environment (have you ever thought about the chemicals used in traditional dyes?), good for your wallet, and good for your hair.
Read on for his step-by-step instructions:
Store-bought tea is a great DIY, natural coloring agent, shine booster and protecting product. For coloring, tea can stain the outer layers of the cuticle of the hair which enhances existing color and either darkens or lightens depending on the shade you choose.
For warmer tones, use teas that have a golden color, such as Chamomile, Orange or Mango.
For cooler tones, go with teas that have a lighter shade, such as Peppermint, Green or Black teas. These are a great, temporary way to change up your hair, but stay natural and soft.
Tea rinses also boost shine because they naturally lower the ph of the outer hair cuticle, which helps to seal the cuticle and keep the outer layer smooth and shiny. Plus, it seals in moisture for the under layers. Teas, especially organic varieties, also contain various degrees of antioxidants that help prevent hair color fading and decrease free radical damage.
Be careful when selecting a tea and possibly consult your colorist before applying it so as not to get the wring effects, such as too dark a tea on too porous hair.
At Tela Design Studio, Philip Pelusi’s organic salon and tea room in NYC’s Meatpacking District, stylists actually apply teas as a conditioning treatment and color booster – a great way for clients to save money from frequent coloring visits. But, anyone can do this at home for the same great effect.
How to Use:
1. First, boil the tea of your choice. Let it cool to room temperature or below while you shampoo and rinse hair.
2. Then, working on clean, wet hair, pour tea over hair strands and work in for a few minutes with fingers.
3. The longer you leave the tea on your hair and the more frequently you apply it, the more staining the effect, so be careful not to over do it.
4. Rinse and apply conditioner for detangling.
Visit telanyc.com for more info.
This story was published on April 21, 2009.
CONTENT RATING:
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Loopy
04/21/2009
this is awesome.
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Heather
04/21/2009
I hope this works, this would be an awesome alternative to stinky and harmful hair dye. As a tea drinker, I know that black tea changes the color of the water pretty significantly, but green tea and peppermint barely work. What color do you think green tea would turn your hair, green? I wouldn't recommend for blondies. I would assume that coffee would be more dramatic in turning your hair brunnette.
Kathlene
04/21/2009
This looks like a great idea, but I'm kind of skeptical. I think I'd rather stick with henna hairdyes.
Eve
04/21/2009
Cool! I'll fo' sho' be trying this.
Krysta
04/21/2009
I've been waiting to get a hold of some red hair dye to freshen my color, and there just happens to be some red tea in the kitchen, and now I know I can use that instead:) Thanks Nylon
Kelsey
04/21/2009
Hmm, mucho excitamundo.
How many tea bags do you guys think it would take? I have hair that goes about halfway down my back and I was thinking black tea to darken it ...
Thanks Nylon <3
Ivy
04/22/2009
does this work on people with black hair?
megan
04/22/2009
this is a fabulous idea
Hannah
04/22/2009
Whats weird is I was drinking tea yesterday and wondering if it would work as a temporary dye.. glad someone figured it out for me!
L
04/23/2009
Liking the recycling idea on tea as hair dye. Anything environmental friendly is definitely worth trying!
L
04/23/2009
Liking the recycling idea on tea as hair dye. Anything environmental friendly is definitely worth trying!
Krystal
04/23/2009
So would I use black teas for my black hair. This seams like a wonderful idea but how many bags of tea do I boil just one? Thank you Nylon!
<3
HannahMarii
04/23/2009
Its a 5 star idea, its just a SHAME that a modern mag like Nylon has to tell the modern world about a trick-of-the-trade that has been around since the depression.
Susie
05/06/2009
so i don't get it..
what teas turn your hair into WHAT color?
i have dark brown/black hair so can someone help me with this..
kayla
09/07/2009
i'm just getting ready to try this and i hope it works. :)
kim
09/04/2010
just tried this and it worked~~ thank you :D xx
Beth
03/16/2012
How long does it stay! Looks soooo good though! :)
ZOE
10/09/2012
How long does it last, will it wash out in the shower or will it take a few days or weeks?
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