How to dye hair at home 8 tips from professionals

I feel that hair coloring is not for you

Afraid that you will make a mistake that will cost you many months trying to fix it.

All in all it's a bit scary but, on the other hand, you don't have to go to a beauty salon for it, so the tendency to save time or overcome fears and pick up a paint brush yourself is completely understandable.

There are many factors to consider when you dye your hair: choosing the right shade (and making it appear as it should), putting the color in the right spots, choosing the company that suits you. For this we will try to help you, of course we are only writing a blog here for you and we do not pretend to replace professional advice.

So a little patience (remember to always go slowly) and a little guidance and maybe a new era of color will open before you.

As Lauryn Hill said back in 1998, "Everything can be that simple." And we don't know about all of you, but we also prefer not to make things difficult. Life is hard enough! So, with the help of some experts, we've come up with 13 tricks, breakthrough product recommendations and at-home hair color tips so that the strenuous act of coloring yourself can turn into the best and easiest spa day ever. .

First of all there are the three keys to success

Of course you are comfortable (comfortable clothes, a comfortable chair, a mirror, etc.).

Surely you have everything you need (we have a lot to offer, just ask).

Make sure not to be pressed for time.

  1. Don't trust the model on the hair dye box

Sure, the smiling woman on the front of the box looks pretty, but her hair color is fantasy. The color always ends up lighter than the model's hair on the package, home hair dyes are very strong - stronger than the ones we use in the salon - so they lift the color and make it lighter than what you see on the box. Instead, look at the small swatch at the top of the box - it's a better representation of how the shade will actually look on your hair.

  1. Know when to go lighter - or darker

The rule is this: for a permanent color, choose a color that is slightly darker, half or a third of what you want because the color key tends to be strong, however, do not err on the lighter side of the color you are looking to achieve. Semi-permanent formulas don't have a key, meaning they get darker and darker the longer you leave them on your hair, so it's safer to choose a color that's a little lighter to begin with.

  1. Buy two boxes of hair dye

If your hair is past your shoulders, or shoulder length and particularly coarse, use two boxes of the same shade to ensure full coverage. Just be sure to mix the colors in a glass or plastic bowl - not metal because metal will oxidize the color and cause it to change color.

  1. Consider your hair texture

The texture of the hair is just as important when coloring the hair as it is when cutting it. "Coarse, curly or frizzy hair absorbs color faster and will turn a cooler shade when you dye it, so it looks grayer, or a little bluish", fine to medium hair textures don't absorb color as easily and will turn a slightly warmer shade when you add color, meaning they will It has orange, red or copper undertones.

So what does that mean for you? If your hair is frizzy or curly, choose a warm color (golden, copper, bronze), but a little lighter than your natural hair color; If your hair is fine and straight, choose cooler shades (champagne, beige) that are slightly darker than your natural color.

  1. Touch the roots without staining the scalp

If you're just doing your roots, we recommend putting coconut oil or a deep conditioning mask on the mid-section and ends to help preserve any lightness or dimension you have in your hair, the color from washing your roots can stain the rest of your hair, so we suggest creating a barrier Using coconut oil to prevent the color from dripping through the rest of your hair. Vaseline can be alternately added around the hairline to prevent dyes from staining your scalp.

  1. Rethink your hair coloring tools

If you are an unnatural blonde, the box colors will not hide the dark roots of your highlights, as they are designed to match the hair color by only a shade or two, you can use a curling iron to apply only to the roots of the hair or a wide tooth comb to slightly peel the color at the beginning of the highlights your.

  1. Add shampoo to your hair color

If your ends are very dry and you dye your entire head, don't put color on your ends. Instead, three minutes before you're supposed to wash, add two squirts of shampoo to the color left in the bottle. Shake it and apply the mixture on your ends. It dilutes the color but still gives it a hint of color and shine.

  1. let your hair down

Make sure your hair is loose long enough for the color to absorb well. Don't rush and choke him right away. To wear a garment that you won't worry about getting dirty during the day. After your hair is dry, if you're not happy with the color, you can tone it down by applying a deep conditioner to damp hair. Then cover your head with plastic wrap or a warm, moist towel. Leave for 20 minutes (at 10 minutes, dry your head with a dryer), then wash with shampoo and rub your hair.

In conclusion, we hope we were able to help you

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