Want to go red, but without the chemicals? Here’s a beet(iful) guide

Want a hair colour refresh without chemicals? Beetroot's got your back — and your roots.

- Natalia Ningthoujam

Beyond its health perks — from gut health to anaemia prevention — this crimson superfood is also gaining fame as a natural hair dye. Packed with nutrients and pigment, beetroot gives a subtle reddish hue to grey strands and nourishes your mane while doing it. Bonus: you can skip the salon — this one’s a DIY.

Why beetroot is good for your hair

Before the ‘how’ of it all, here’s a look at why you can opt for this DIY solution to tame your mane.

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Beetroot boosts scalp circulation and delivers oxygen to hair follicles. “Better blood flow means better nourishment, which helps people struggling with slow-growing or thinning hair,” says aesthetic physician and cosmetologist Dr Karuna Malhotra.

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