“She couldn’t find white eggs — so she made brown ones look even better” 🥚🌈 Most people skip brown eggs for Easter, thinking they won’t take color well 🎨💡 But with a few clever tricks (shared by a biologist!), they can turn out bold, glossy, and beautiful. Full dyeing guide in the article below 👇
Easter is almost here—and as always, white eggs are suddenly hard to find in stores. It happens every year! Many people think there’s no point in coloring brown eggs because the dye doesn’t show up well and the colors look dull. But that’s not completely true. Biologist Irina Lyalina shared how to get bright, beautiful results on brown eggs too—without spending a lot of money.
Why Brown Eggs Are Harder to Dye
Brown eggs really do absorb more dye than white ones, especially when using natural colors. White eggs take on color more easily, which is why they’re so popular before Easter. Still, brown eggs can look just as nice if you prep them the right way.
How to Get Brighter Colors: Easy Tricks
Add 1–2 tablespoons of regular 9% vinegar for every half-liter of water in the dye mix.
Wipe the eggs with alcohol before coloring. This removes any oils so the dye sticks better.
Use store-bought dye for richer results—it works well even on dark shells.
Natural Coloring Options
If you prefer to stick with natural methods, choose ingredients that give off strong color:
Onion skins – the classic choice that always works.
Turmeric – gives a bold yellow shade.
Beets – great for soft pink or deep burgundy tones.
Best Coloring Methods (According to a Biologist)
Boiling in the dye – Cook the eggs directly in the dye water on low heat for about 15 minutes.
Soaking overnight – After boiling the eggs, let them sit in the dye until the next morning for deeper color.
To finish, rub a little vegetable oil on the dry eggs to give them a glossy shine—just like the ones in the store.
So if the white eggs are all gone, don’t worry. Brown eggs can look just as festive when you know what to do!
Do you have your own Easter egg dyeing tricks? Tried coloring brown eggs before? Share your favorite methods or results in the comments—we’d love to hear how you celebrate!
