Different use for Madder root

[Susie]

Gah, I haven't dyed any wool in ages, but I might have some alum left yet.

I might try if first without the mordant to see if I like the color.

You can buy alum where ever there are canning supplies. It is used in making pickles.

 

[Irishgem29]

Hi obsidian. I love the color and would love to try it. You mentioned mixing with conditioner to make a gloss. Do you just mix the powder and condition as normal or like you did the color?

 

[Obsidian]

I never did try the gloss, I decided to go back blond. I would mix just enough water with the powder to wet it and release the dye, then mix in how ever much conditioner you need to get the color/consistency you want.
If I was going to permanently go red, I would use quality henna but the madder was really nice. I still have a bit of reddish tones in my hair, even after using color remover and ash blond dye.