When You Dye Your Hair With Carrot Juice, Here's What Happens
Emma Terry
Dyeing your hair with carrots is fairly simple. According to Healthline, you can use the juice of the carrot with a carrier oil to create a dye that will give your strands an orange or red tint. There are carrier oils great for hair, skin, and nails, like olive and coconut oil. You will have to apply the mixture evenly to your hair and cover it with a plastic cap for a few hours. Rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar will help strengthen the reddish-orange color.
The beta carotene nutrient in carrots is what gives them the unmistakable orange, according to Treehugger. The carrot juice dye works best with lighter hair colors. On darker strands, the color may not transfer at all or be visible enough. For those trying out this DIY, you can dye your hair with carrot juice as often as you like to achieve your desired vibrancy.