Searching for home hair dye options can feel overwhelming.

Sitting strong amidst a list of wonder herbs is the grayish-green tinted sage.

Here’s what happens when you dye your hair with sage.

Sage tuft on wooden counter

You’ll essentially be making a sage tea to use as hair dye.

Continue to cook for 5 more minutes at a reduced temperature.

The pigment can stain your bedding if you don’t dry your hair properly.

Cup of sage tea

The mixture is particularly effective on darker shades of hair (viaHealthline).

Sage hair masks promote overall hair health

Hair dyeing is not all sage is good for.

The herb has antioxidant properties that work wonders on your scalp, according toHair La Vie.

Brunette with long hair

it’s possible for you to even swap it out with your regular shampoo, reportsHair Buddha.

What really happens to your hair when you dye itusing commercial products is no secret.

Why not opt to use this herb of Mediterranean origin instead?