How to Dye Your Hair at Home Like a Pro
It may seem daunting if you’ve never done hair coloring on your own before, but with a few simple tips, you can easily tackle it.
On the one hand, dyeing hair by yourself seems very easy, on the other hand, it can be more difficult than you think when it comes to practice. When it comes to hair coloring, leaving ourselves in the hands of trust is therefore always a safer way. But when it comes to business, if you pay attention to a few points, you can achieve this too.
The critical point of your hair coloring experience: Color selection
The first advice we can give you is that you should not be fooled by the hair color of the model on the product you bought. For example, if your hair is dark brown and you want to switch to more yellow tones, when you apply the dye directly, your hair will miraculously not turn yellow. In each hair dye box, there is a table showing how your estimated color will look on your hair, and this may give you an idea.
In addition, if you prefer organic hair dyes instead of chemical hair dyes, you will prevent various accidents that you may experience at home and you will not inhale various chemicals that are harmful to your body.
How much and what hair color should I buy?
Another thing you need to pay attention to is that you are getting dye according to your hair length. If your hair is shoulder-length or longer, buy two tubes of dye. Instead of preparing these two tubes separately, prepare the mixture in equal proportions in a glass or metal bowl and apply directly to your hair.
Your hair type is another important point. Curly, wavy and coarse hair absorbs dye faster and can result in a paler tone, such as a bluish or ash color. On straight hair, it is the opposite; Warmer tones such as orange and copper can be obtained. To avoid this, if your hair is curly or wavy, choose warmer tones such as copper, bronze, chestnut, which are slightly lighter than your own hair color. If you have straight hair, do the process with cooler colors such as champagne.
In this way, you can prevent your hair from running into orange tones. You can choose the hair dye you want from the hair dyes section among dozens of colors.
Before starting the hair dyeing process
Your hair should not be clean while dyeing. Natural oils in the hair help the dye to hold better. Therefore, if your hair has not been washed for at least two days, you can achieve a better result.
Another point you need to pay attention to before starting the coloring process is to test how your skin will react to the dye. Prepare a coin-sized mixture of the dye you bought and apply this mixture just behind your ear with the help of cotton. If your skin has an allergic reaction to the dye, never dye your hair. Another suggestion is to avoid disappointment. To see how the dye you bought will change the color of your hair, first apply it in a small pinch. If you like the color you get, you can avoid bad surprises by applying the dye to your entire hair.
Now put on an old t-shirt and take your towel over your shoulders. We’re going to start dyeing your hair.
Things to consider when dyeing
All the materials you need from gloves to a comb are usually found in the box of the hair dye you buy. Therefore, you do not need to buy an extra product. How to apply the dye is written in detail on the box or in the brochure inside. Follow the instructions exactly what is written there. Before dyeing your hair, comb it well and open your tangled hair. This allows you to apply the dye more easily. Before you start the dyeing process, you can apply some Vaseline on your forehead, hairline, neck and the sides of your ears and back. This prevents the dye from getting on your skin.
During application
Comb your hair and divide it into four equal sections and secure them separately with a hair clip. In this way, you will not miss an area and you can apply the dye evenly. You can visit our hair brushes and combs category for different types of combs. Open one of these four sections and divide it into two equal parts and apply the dye to your hair with the help of a brush. Continue this process to apply it all over your hair. When applying the dye, make sure to start from the top, that is, from the bottom of your hair, and go down.
After applying the dye to your hair, let it sit for as long as it says in the instructions of the product you bought, that is, neither less nor more. If you keep the dye on your hair for less time, it may not achieve the desired effect; If you keep it long, you may cause damage to your hair. It is useful to set the alarm on your watch so that you do not get distracted. After the time is up, rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water. Then shampoo and finish the wash using conditioner.
For longevity of hair dye…
We recommend using shampoos and hair care products specially developed for colored hair. Wash your hair every few days instead of every day, because water is the biggest enemy of the dye and can directly cause it to bleed and discolor. Add hair masks and hair care oils to your care ritual once a week so that your hair does not wear out and dry out.