Take your time, especially your first time. If you try to hurry, you're more likely to miss spots and make a mess, so make sure you put aside at least 2 hours, just in case it takes longer than expected. And do it at least 24-48 hours before a special event. Don't dye your hair the night before doing anything or going anywhere special, just in case it doesn't come out right.
Start with the top layer of your hair, because you want the top to be a little bit brighter to give you a little bit more of a "natural highlights" look. Even if it's regular dye, not highlights, the hair that gets dyed first will be a tad brighter and you want it to look as natural as possible. Make sure you take the tip of the bottle and "comb" it through your hair to get it as evenly across the roots as you can. Then starting in the front, take large sections of hair and rub the dye in entirely and comb it through. Work your way to the middle of the back of your head, then start in the front on the opposite side with the same thing. When your done, take what's left of the dye in the bottle and squeeze it into your gloved hands, rub it through your hair and periodically keep combing it through, this will ensure that you don't miss any spots, especially in the back where you can't see. DO NOT attempt to keep any left-over dye. Throw it away UNCAPPED or else it might explode. Dye is no longer good about 3 hours after you mix the two parts of it together (there's a color tube and a bottle of white stuff you need to squeeze together and shake thoroughly). If your hair is long enough to go past your waist, you might need to buy two boxes to have enough. You might also need two boxes if your hair is very thick. Start with just one and see if it's enough, then you'll know for next time.
Wash your hair 24 hours before you're planning on dying it (you need enough oil to build up in your hair to protect your hair and scalp from the chemicals, but if there's too much, the dye won't absorb into your hair as much. 24 hours is usually a good time period. If you hair is curly, straighten it as much as you can first or else it's VERY difficult to comb (my hair is extremely curly and I can't dye it unless it's straight). Make sure it's entirely dry before you start dying it, unless the dye packaging says to dampen your hair first. Always read ALL the directions before you begin. And if you've never dyed your hair before, you should really do a strand test and allergy test to make sure it's the color you want and that your skin won't react to the dye.
Avoid getting it anywhere near your eyes at all, it will burn like all heck, but if you do, wash thoroughly with lots of water and remove contacts if you're wearing any. Don't worry about your face or neck, it will wash off with water when your done. Just don't let it sit there too long. Once the dye is entirely through your hair, twist it and put it into a big alligator clip on top of your head to keep it off your face and neck. Clean your skin with soap and water (don't forget the top and back of your ears!). Let sit for as long as the dye packaging says to (normally 15-25 minutes). DO NOT let it sit longer than 45 or 50 for any reason. Set an alarm or timer if you need to.
When you go to rinse it, rub your hair with water and let it sit an additional 2 minutes somewhat wet, but not soaked. Then rinse until the water runs mostly clear. When it does, use ONLY the conditioner that came with the dye. Do not use shampoo. Do not wash your hair again for at least another 24 to 48 hours and only use conditioner. You might want to save a little of the conditioner that came with the dye. And be prepared for just a little bit to wash out for the next 2 or 3 showers. Use a dark towel and dark clothing.
If it's temporary dye, avoid rain at all costs and don't wear light colored clothes because it WILL keep coming out little by little for the next couple days until it really sets into your hair.
Good luck! Have fun experimenting with colors! It gets easier the more you dye it.
Any tips 4 on coloring u'r hair?
well i would say go get it done by a professional...it is worth every penny
Any tips 4 on coloring u'r hair?
Id go 2 a professional and let them doit
Any tips 4 on coloring u'r hair?
* Coloring Your Hair *
Coloring hair is a complex process that involves more than the application of a coloring agent into your hair, letting it sit, then washing it out. For your benefit, we've provided the following information to help you understand some of these complexities. The more you understand, the easier it will be to customize a formula that best meets your hair color needs.
1. THE NATURE OF HAIR COLOR
Have you ever noticed how your hair color can look different at home, at work, or outdoors? Because color is a reflection of light, hair color will reflect the background colors of the surrounding environment.
TIP As you begin to compare hair color swatches to select a new color or to match your existing hair color, do so in a well-lit room with white walls, outdoors in the daylight, and/or in a variety of well lit rooms. This will help you accurately match and select your color choice so that you will be satisfied with the results of your customized Hair Colour To Go閳?formula.
2. ARTIFICIAL HAIR COLORING
In general, hair coloring is simply the application of artificial color pigments to change the color of your hair. There are four types of hair color: Temporary, Semi-permanent, Demi-permanent and Permanent.
TEMPORARY: A temporary color will stain or coat the outside of the hair shaft, and as the name implies, it will wash out in one or two shampoos. We use temporary coloring in our custom blended shampoos and conditioners to maintain or "refresh" your hair color between regular color treatments.
SEMI-PERMANENT: Like temporary coloring, semi-permanent coloring is a short-term option that can add greater depth to hair. It provides a slight blend with the existing color, but may not thoroughly cover the existing color. Semi-permanent hair coloring will last a lot longer than temporary coloring, but washes out between four and six shampoos.
DEMI-PERMANENT: This type of coloring is designed to deposit color for subtle changes, but will not lighten the hair. Demi-permanent color will provide some coverage for someone with a small percentage of gray, but it may not offer complete coverage for someone with moderate to mostly gray hair. When coloring your hair with demi-permanent color, it will last four to six weeks.
PERMANENT COLORING: Coloring your hair with permanent hair coloring generally gets the best results. It is flexible to lighten hair up to three levels from sheer coverage to complete coverage with more intense shades. It is also the most durable with coverage lasting five to six weeks.
3. CHANGING PREVIOUSLY COLORED HAIR TO A LIGHTER COLOR
It is difficult to adjust recently colored hair before it has completely washed out. For example: a person who colors his or her hair brown one week, can not simply use a different hair color to change it to blond the next week. To do so could substantially damage the hair, and produce unwanted color pigmentation. If such hair color change is desired, we strongly encourage you to work directly with one of our professional technicians or a professional salon in your area.
4. RETURNING COLORED HAIR TO ITS NATURAL COLOR (OR DARKER)
It is difficult to adjust recently colored hair before it has completely washed out. For example: if a person colors his or her hair blond and wishes to return to their natural color (or darker), the hair must be prepigmented. If such hair color change is desired, we strongly encourage you to work directly with one of our professional hair technicians or a professional salon in your area.
5. GETTING RID OF STAINS AROUND THE HAIRLINE
The careful application of a hair coloring formula is generally the best way to avoid color stains on the hairline. However, depending on the color type (light or dark) and volume, sometimes stains are unavoidable, even at the best salons. To avoid potential interference with the hair coloring process, we recommend that you do not use Vaseline or any other cream prior to coloring your hair. Instead, when your hair coloring process is complete, we recommend massaging water into the color on your hair, and take this time to clean your hairline as best as possible. This should remove most stains.
Any tips 4 on coloring u'r hair?
1)After choosing a color,section your hair off in four quadrants.Down the middle and across ear to ear
2taking half inch sections,apply from scalp to ends throughout a chosen quadrant.
3)if gray in temples,apply to temples first,using 20 volume developer,10 volume to deposit color only on hair less than 10 % gray.
4)processing time 25 minutes
Any tips 4 on coloring u'r hair?
i've dyed my hair myself probly ten times, and my best advice is to never do anything impulsive, or when your angry or depressed!! remember it does damage your hair and your going to have to live with it for at least a little while, so dont go "funky cherry red" just cause your mad at your parents... i did... haha.
also, at home is always risky. its not always going to look likeit does on the box. (my hair absorbs color uber fast). professional is the safest way to go. (after years of my own coloring mistakes, i'm going to a pro tomorrow for my hair for senior pictures... lol)
good luck and have fun with it!
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