Most women have dyed their hair at least once in their lives. Today hairdressers are ready to offer a lot various techniques by changing the color of curls. Transforming from a brunette to a blonde or becoming a brown-haired woman with highlighted strands is no longer difficult. What if you don’t have the time or desire to visit salons, but you still want to dye your hair? Well, this is not a problem now: the process can be repeated in your own bath. Moreover, the money savings are significant. And if you strictly follow the instructions for coloring, then the result will be no worse than after the hands of a salon master. So, let's dye our hair ourselves.
Pros and cons of home coloring
The main advantage of home hair coloring is that you can do it without leaving your home within 40-60 minutes. This saves time and money. All you need to do is buy paint.
There are also disadvantages:
- it is inconvenient to dye the back strands;
- you need to look for special mixing containers;
- there is a high probability of incorrect color selection, and hence a negative result;
- undyed strands;
- dye stains on skin and clothes.
How to choose hair dye
When choosing paint, consider the following nuances:
- color shade;
- popularity of the cosmetic brand;
- recommendations from specialists or friends (reviews on the Internet);
- ease of preparation of the solution;
- color fastness;
- dyeing time;
- Is the product suitable for dyeing at home?
If you just need to refresh the color, use the same brand you used previously.
When making a drastic change in tone, remember:
- if you are a brunette or brown-haired woman and want to become a blonde, then first and only after two weeks change the color;
Bleached hair
- The hair bleaching procedure is best performed in a salon;
- black color ages, and after 35 you should hardly use it.
- dark color emphasizes facial wrinkles and other skin imperfections.
- gray strands when dyed in bright red tones will look even brighter.
- check the skin's reaction to the dye. To do this, apply a drop of paint to the thin skin of your hand. wait 20 minutes and see if there is any swelling. If not, then you can start painting.
- When purchasing paint, look to see if the package includes gloves and painting instructions.
Home dyeing kit
Classic monochromatic dyeing technology
The technique is not so complicated that it can only be performed by a hairdresser. In addition, each package of dye comes with detailed instructions for the procedure. So feel free to get started. You will need:
- dye;
- brush or sponge;
- glass container;
- wooden or plastic stick for breeding;
- cotton pads;
- hand cream;
- hair clips;
- two diapers (or something else, preferably an old one).
Do not wash your hair 2-4 days before painting. The fatty layer formed on the hair will protect it from the aggressive effects of chemical dye. Don't be afraid, this won't affect the result.
You shouldn’t wet your hair before dyeing either: manufacturers have come up with a thick composition that does not run down your hair and fits well on dry strands.
Hair dyeing steps:
- prepare all the necessary items for painting;
- secure your hair with an elastic band or a clip on the top of your head and apply a rich hand cream to areas that may come into contact with the paint: ears, neck, forehead. This is necessary so that droplets of paint that accidentally fall on the skin can be easily washed off;
Hair clips
- Divide your hair into several parts: the occipital area, the temporal lobes and the parietal lobe. Pin the hair bundles with clips;
- Prepare the paint composition: squeeze the oxidizing agent into a glass bowl, and then the paint. Mix the composition until smooth;
- cover your knees with one diaper and your shoulders with the other;
- put on gloves and take a brush or sponge;
- Grab a little dye and apply it to the roots of your hair. Start the coloring process from the back of the head, and leave the crown and temples for a snack;
- Comb each strand with a wooden comb after applying the paint evenly;
- Having finished painting all the strands, wrap your head in cellophane;
- after a certain time specified in the instructions, wash off the paint warm water and dry your hair with a towel (you shouldn’t wash it with shampoo for the first time).
You will see the true color within a day. During this time, the hair will be completely dyed from the inside, and the color will turn out as promised on the package.
Ombre dyeing at home
Ombre is a technique that lightens the ends of the hair. If you don't want the roots to turn brassy or orange, you can dye them after the ends are lightened. This step is optional, but it helps smooth out the transition from one color to another.
There are two types of ombre: classic and reverse. At classic version turn out dark roots and light ends, with the opposite - light roots and dark ends.
Classic ombre
Ombre coloring steps:
- Choose a color that goes well with natural color your hair. It is best to choose a color that differs from yours by 1-2 tones. As a rule, choose a lighter shade of chestnut, red, and also light brown color. The smaller the change in shade, the more natural your ombre will look.
- Select where the color gradation will end. This is just as important as choosing a color. The closer to the ends of the hair the gradation ends, the better. The most suitable place for connecting tones is considered to be the chin line.
- Comb your hair thoroughly to ensure even coloration.
- Wear the gloves that are usually included with the paint. You can also use rubber, vinyl or latex gloves. This is necessary so as not to damage the skin of your hands with bleach.
- The dyeing process begins with lightening the hair. To do this, prepare bleach or light paint. However, keep in mind that the dye will lighten the hair less, and the final effect will be much more modest. The lightest and cheap way lighten hair at home - use a mixture of equal parts of hydrogen peroxide (20%) and hair lightening powder. Mix 60 g of 20% hydrogen peroxide with the same amount of powder until a homogeneous thick mass is obtained.
- Divide your hair into sections. First, into 2 parts, and then divide each of them into two more strands. Next, divide each strand in half again.
- Secure each strand with a hairpin, separating it from the rest.
- Comb your hair around the area where you want to start your ombre. Combing will help soften the transition from one shade to another, making it less harsh.
- Apply lightener with a brush from the ends to the intended transition area. Do this carefully, covering all strands evenly.
- Using a mirror, make sure that the transition line is smooth. Next, cover all planned areas with clarifier. Carefully inspect the strands to avoid missing any sections.
- Allow the brightener to soak in. The soaking time depends on how much you want to lighten your hair. This may take you from 10 to 45 minutes.
- Check the resulting shade by removing the bleach from a small section of hair 10-20 minutes after application. If you are happy with the resulting color, wash off the bleach completely. If you want to get more light shade, leave the clarifier for a while longer. For light hair lightening, 10-20 minutes are enough. For stronger lightening it will take 40-45 minutes.
- Rinse off the bleach with warm water and then wash your hair with sulfate-free shampoo. Don't use conditioner for now.
- Start coloring your hair after it has dried. Divide your hair into strands again, securing them with bobby pins. Make as many strands as you feel comfortable with.
- Prepare the paint following the instructions on the package. Do this in a well-ventilated area.
- Apply dye to your hair. If you do classic ombre(lighter ends of the hair), apply the dye to the previously lightened areas and a little higher. If you are doing a reverse ombre, apply the first coat of paint near the dividing line between the lightened and unlightened areas, and the second, more thick layer, - to the ends of the hair.
- Make sure all strands are covered with dye.
- Wrap your head in cellophane or put on a special cap.
- Wait a certain amount of time. Since you bleached your hair before, you will most likely need no more than 10 minutes. But if you leave the paint for 25-45 minutes, it will turn out more saturated color.
- Rinse off the paint with warm water. After this, wash your hair with sulfate-free shampoo. Treat your hair with a restorative conditioner, as bleaching and coloring your hair can cause significant damage.
- Air dry and style your hair naturally. This will allow you to determine whether you have dyed your hair the right color.
Remember that if your hair is too damaged, it is better not to dye it. Lightener and paint will only make things worse.
Hair care after the procedure
Immediately after dyeing, it is important not to dry your hair, otherwise it will begin to split. Do not use a hairdryer or curling iron for several days, or pre-lubricate your hair before drying with special foams and mousses that will at least slightly protect your hair from exposure to hot air.
Foams and mousses for hair
If you have red undertones, for example, buy a special shampoo for colored hair. This way you will retain the color for a long time.
Wash your dyed hair with shampoo whenever it gets dirty. Use balms and conditioners for colored hair. Rinse strands additionally herbal decoctions, Apply masks to your hair 2-3 times a month. Regular care will give your hair strength and healthy shine.
Video
For an example of ombre coloring, see the video below.
Conclusion
So, it’s completely within the power of any woman. If you follow all the rules recommended by the instructions, take into account all the nuances described in this article, then the process and result of coloring will not cause negative emotions. If you do this regularly, then over time both experience and skills will come, and the procedure itself will be simple and quick. In general, the conclusion is this: dyeing your hair in a salon is easier, but more expensive; at home, it’s cheaper, but less comfortable. What to prefer? Choose for yourself.
Hair color is one of the main factors in overall appearance. A correctly selected shade revitalizes the complexion, brightens the appearance, emphasizing all the advantages and makes the eyes shine. But visiting a beauty salon is not always convenient, and salon-quality coloring is not cheap.
Therefore, we have created a list of tips and step by step instructions from experienced stylists - colorists, on how to dye your hair at home.
With these tips, dyeing your hair will not take you much time, and the result will be no different from the salon; in addition, by dyeing your hair at home, you will significantly save your money.
According to Professor Sharon Dorram, a representative of the Sally Hershberger company (Sally Hershberger) in New York, – “Hair coloring in modern world has become extremely simple and transparent. You will no longer be the owner of heavy monotonous shades,”
Let's start with 5 simple rules that you need to familiarize yourself with before dyeing your hair:
- Color choice: If you want to look natural, don't choose a color that is darker than yours. native color hair. If you want to add brightness to yourself, choose a shade 2-3 shades darker. Be careful, be sure to pay attention to the palette of the paint brand you choose and the shades of colors.
- Mirrors: You will need several mirrors so you can look at yourself from all angles, so you can make sure that there are no unpainted areas left when painting.
- Lighting: Lighting in a closed bathroom will not allow you to appreciate the new shade of your hair. Therefore, it is better to carry out the staining procedure in a well-lit room, preferably in daylight.
- Hair conditioner: Be sure to use conditioner after you wash off the dye and wash your hair thoroughly. If you use household paint, then the conditioner is usually included in the kit; it is quite suitable, but if you wish, you can replace it with the one you are used to using.
- Re-dyeing: When dyeing for the second time, it is better to dye only the roots of the hair. Apply the dye to the regrown area and comb from the roots along the length so that the color is uniform, as when dyeing for the first time. You need to dye your hair completely when the color loses its saturation, about 4 times. You can tint the roots once every 3 weeks (see how quickly the roots grow).
To dye your hair at home we will need: Brush, bowl, hair clips, ponytail comb, 2 towels, face cream (oily texture), alcohol-based toner, timer or stopwatch, napkins, gloves.
Brush - It’s better, of course, to buy a professional brush, it’s not expensive at all, choose for yourself right size and you will be most comfortable using it. Alternative option maybe a regular paint brush. Choose a brush size that is 1.5-2 inches wide.
Bowl - To mix the ingredients, we need a bowl. You can purchase a professional one, with a handle and measuring markings, its cost is absolutely acceptable, and you are guaranteed convenience. An ordinary homemade bowl may well suit you.
Hair clips - Choose for yourself comfortable clip-on hairpins or crab hairpins; they are needed for pinning up strands that are already dyed and those that are waiting their turn.
Comb "bar" - This is your most chief assistant. With the help of this comb, or rather its “tail,” you will quickly and conveniently distribute your hair into sections and distribute the remaining dye throughout your hair.
Cream (oily texture) - The cream should be applied to areas of the skin that are usually stained with a brush. This is the forehead area, ears and neck. Just apply the cream to your skin, but never to your hair.
You will only need toner if you end up getting paint all over your face. With its help, you can easily wash off paint stains.
Gloves - We need gloves to protect our hands from paint.
Timer or stopwatch - We need a stopwatch so that we don’t overexpose the dye on our hair.
Before you start dyeing your hair a new color, do a test
Of course choosing new color hair, you want to see it on yourself as soon as possible. And if you really want to be sure of your choice, try doing a test, dye one strand and look at the result.
As Sharon Dorram, one of the leading colorists, says, “You must, you must! Must! - Make sure you like the color. — Understand how long you need to keep the dye on your hair.”
Here's how it's done: select a strand behind the ear, close to the skin (this way you can evaluate the combination of the chosen shade of paint with your skin)). Apply the dye to the strand. Let stand according to instructions. Then wash off the paint from this area or wipe it off with a damp cloth. Dry the strand with a hairdryer. Place a white towel on your hair to evaluate the color change against its background and compare it with your original color. If you are satisfied with everything, proceed to painting according to the recommendations below. If not, then you should choose a different shade.
And so let's move on to hair coloring
1. Preparing the tools and the place where you will dye your hair is the first thing you need to start with.
2. Take a bowl and mix the ingredients (paint and oxidizer) in it using a brush. Mix the ingredients according to the instructions for the paint you have chosen. The instructions will indicate the mixing proportions, as well as the time.
3. Divide your hair into parts as shown in the picture:
Or in any option convenient for you, the main thing is that the hair is divided into several even zones, this will allow you to fully dye all your hair. After preparing your hair for coloring, wrap yourself in a towel and apply the cream to your forehead, neck and ears.
4. Take one of the selected areas and use a brush to separate the strands and paint the roots. To prevent the strands from getting tangled, do not forget to pin them with clips. Do this for all separated zones.
5. After the roots are dyed, proceed to dyeing the entire length. To do this, go back to the area where you started painting the roots and apply the paint along the length in the same way.
6. Now that the paint is applied,Be sure to note the time indicated. While you wait, wipe off paint stains from your face and ears if they get dirty. And take time to relax with a cup of tea.
7. After the dyeing time has expired, wash off the paint. First, simply wash off the bulk of the dye with water, then wash your hair with shampoo, several times very thoroughly. After this, apply conditioner to your hair, hold for 3-4 minutes and rinse.
8. Dry your hair until slightly damp and style using a brush and hair dryer.
Just a few efforts and you yourself have created your own perfect color hair.
Based on materials from: http://www.oprah.com/style/How-to-Dye-Hair-at-Home
Every specialist will tell you for sure that it is unwise to dye your hair at home, but this is unlikely to stop you, because due to various reasons Most of the fair sex do just that - they dye their hair themselves.
To prevent this procedure from ending in fiasco, it is necessary to follow the advice of professionals in order to maintain the healthy shine of the strands and produce uniform coloring.
- Choice of paint – at home you are unlikely to be able to achieve a high-quality sharp transition from dark to white and vice versa. You can make the wrong choice of shade and ruin your strands. It is best to choose coloring compounds at an average price, focusing on quantity per hair length.
- When painting for the first time, you need to choose shades that will not differ much from natural color, so as not to visually change the contours of the face and skin color in a negative direction.
- Dyes without ammonia are considered the safest; they do not dry out the hair or damage its structure. However, their disadvantage is considered to be low durability - about 2 weeks.
- Ammonia dyes perfectly cover gray hair and help radically change the color. If you choose high-quality formulations and color your hair no more than once every 3 weeks, then you don’t have to worry about your hair.
- When dyeing strands at home, you should not experiment, mix paints, especially from different manufacturers, add shampoo and oils to the mixture, the reaction of all ingredients may be unpredictable.
- To protect your hands from staining, you need to wear special gloves that are included with the paint. If they are not available, then you need to purchase them at the pharmacy.
- If the packaging indicates that the paint should be left on for 30 minutes, then it is better not to leave this time on than to increase it. This way you will protect yourself from damage and breakage of your strands.
- After coloring, it is not recommended to wash your hair for several days in order to coloring composition entrenched. Be sure to do it in 2 days nourishing mask, you can use honey, essential oils, sour cream.
- In order for the dye to last longer on your hair, you need to choose the appropriate shampoo, for example, for colored, highlighted hair, to preserve the color and maintain the structure of the strands.
- Concerning color range, then the shade of the hair must be in harmony with the color of the eyes, skin, eyebrow color, etc. The tone should be chosen gradually, and not done dramatic changes, especially without the participation of specialists.
To avoid serious troubles when dyeing strands, it is important to remember that applying paint to skin with damage, microcracks and wounds is strictly prohibited.
It is also prohibited to keep the coloring composition on your hair for more than the time allotted in the instructions, as the hair becomes brittle and loses its strength. The structure of the root part is disrupted, the bulbs begin to grow slowly and gradually collapse.
Representatives with pale skin should not choose red shades, much less black, which ages and makes the complexion faded. For dark skin shades of caramel and chocolate are suitable, and light chestnut color It will look harmonious with green and brown eyes.
The coloring composition must be mixed in plastic dishes, apply the mixture to your hair immediately after dilution. To avoid paint stains on the skin, you must first apply fat cream along the hairline.
Before dyeing, you need to comb your hair and moisten it a little with water. First, apply the paint to the root part and the entire length of the strands, and only paint the roots at the end. After application, smear the paint over all strands, do a light massage to effectively fix the composition.
Now you need to collect all your hair in a bun, cover it with a plastic cap and a towel. Rinse the paint with running water at room temperature, apply a fixing balm, and dry it best naturally.
Attention: applying paint should be done on unwashed hair, and therefore it is not recommended to wash your hair 3 days before the procedure. After dyeing, the coloring composition can be evenly distributed throughout the hair using a comb with thick teeth.
enjoy chemical compounds during pregnancy and breastfeeding is prohibited; you also need to be careful during menstruation so as not to spoil the desired result.
Who wants to not only dye their hair, but also strengthen it, it is useful to use such natural paints like henna and basma, thanks to their combination you can get different shades- from red to dark chestnut.
You can enjoy your new image and conquer your desired horizons!
So, let's begin. Beauty salons today are so expensive that they will literally burn a hole in your budget. And this applies primarily to hair coloring.
Therefore, sometimes you have to look for other ways to get the dream shade for your curls. If you haven't tried dyeing your hair at home yet, the first time can seem incredibly difficult and intimidating.
There's really nothing to worry about! I have prepared simple and effective life hacks, thanks to which dyeing your hair yourself will be as easy as shelling pears.
1. Paint testing
The first thing you should do before changing your hair color is test the dye. The test is carried out on a small strand near the neck.
Apply the product to your hair according to the instructions. The time must be indicated on the box. This way you can understand what color your final hairstyle will be.
And you won't have to worry that a disaster will happen and you'll end up dyeing your hair blue instead of blonde. In addition, this will help identify allergenic paint.
2. Don't believe the pictures of women on the packaging.
You shouldn’t focus only on what the paint model looks like. This is a common mistake among beginners. Most people follow the lead of women, whose images are placed on the front of the packaging of the product. permanent coloring.
Don't trust the women on the packaging
You will be surprised to find out that your hair will be a shade or more lighter. This happens because the oxidizing agent that is mixed with the pigment in home coloring products is more powerful than that used in hairdressing salons.
Therefore, your curls will ultimately be lighter than the woman from the package. You need to find an example of coloring. It is placed in the instructions or directly on the packaging (on the back or sides).
This shows what the final result will be when using the product on hair with different base colors.
3. Dark shades
Look for more dark shades for long-lasting coloring, and for tinting, choose several shades lighter.
If you plan to use permanent paint, then choose a product that will be a tone or 2 darker than the color of your dreams. After all, the oxidizing agent significantly lightens the hair. But when choosing a toner, choose a lighter shade. After all, the more time you withstand it, the more dark color hair will work out.
4. Two packs
For long hair or curls that dry too quickly, take 2 packs of paint at once. Not too much Thick hair One tube is enough to reach your shoulders.
5. Hair reaction to dye
Not all hair reacts equally to coloring. This must be taken into account when choosing a dyeing technique and color. Curls, like coarse hair absorb most of the pigment, while the shade comes out cold.
Therefore, any paint will have a blue tint or have ashy notes. With straight thin or normal hair the situation is different. On the contrary, such hair tends to give a warm tint.
Therefore, the final color often gives off rust or copper. To avoid this, you need to choose warm shades, such as gold or copper, which will be lighter than your natural color.
And for curly hair Those who struggle with an overly cool tone, such as ash blonde, need to choose colors that are a little darker.
6. Use conditioner on ends before rinsing dye out of roots.
Most people maintain color by dyeing their regrown roots.
Use conditioner on the ends before rinsing the dye out of the roots.
However, there is one caveat: the ends of the hair are quite porous, so they absorb dye well, the excess of which is removed from the roots when washed. This may cause the ends to appear darker.
There is a simple and quick way how to avoid this. It is enough to apply conditioner to the ends until the color is washed off from the roots.
7. Correct zoning
The key to getting beautiful, rich color is to color your hair in in the right order. This is called "dividing" or zoning.
It is best to first make a vertical parting line from the center of the forehead through the entire head, along the back of the head and to the neck.
Then you need to draw a horizontal line that will “connect” the ears. You will get 4 equal zones. This is the minimum number; you can make a little more zones, but still adhere to the rules.
In any case, you need to start coloring from the back of the head, gradually moving to the front zones. The paint on the back of the head and neck will sit and oxidize longer, so these areas will be darker, but it will look more natural.
8. Mix shampoo with dye to color ends
This only applies to hair with dry ends, as they have a porous structure and absorb dye well.
Dye the main part of your hair first, but don't forget to leave a little product for the ends. 3 minutes before washing, mix the remaining paint with shampoo.
You can use them in equal proportions or use a little more shampoo. Paint the ends with the mixture. The hair along its entire length will have a rich color, and the ends will look healthy.
Paint the ends with the mixture.
9. Add water and massage your hair
A good life hack on how to get uniform coloring without stains and undyed strands. Just spray your head a small amount water and massage your hair in the areas where you want the dye to go. Then rinse everything off and get the perfect color.
10. Don't forget to use conditioner
Don't neglect this care product.
First, conditioner moisturizes colored hair.
Secondly, it is extremely important that the conditioner closes the hair scales that opened during dyeing to absorb the dye.
This way you can make the color more saturated for a long time.
11. An old shirt from your father or husband
Be prepared for the fact that due to carelessness, not only your hair, but everything around you will be dyed. I know a lot scary stories about how people ruined branded clothes and dirty their own sinks and tables regular paint for hair.
Don't expect to simply apply the dye to your hair. Better play it safe. Cover all surfaces with old newspapers or trash bags.
You should also put on an old button-down shirt or comfortable robe before you start coloring your hair. These clothes also won't get dirty if you decide to change them, since you won't have to pull them through your dyed hair.
12. Protective coating for skin
Often the paint remains on the forehead and ears. This can be avoided by using Vaseline (or any other greasy cream).
Protective covering for skin
Apply it in a thick layer on the ears and along the entire color line on the face and back of the neck. You can take cotton swab for these purposes. With its help, you can treat areas even more carefully than just with your fingers.
13. Toothbrush for shine
A great way to add highlights to your hair during the coloring stage is to apply the dye to small areas using a toothbrush. Thanks to its bristles, the coloring is smooth and neat. The effect is even better than with a brush, since the brush rubs the dye into the hair better.
14. Apply dye to the roots first
The roots should be darker, to achieve this effect it will take more paint and time.
So start coloring from the roots and pull the remaining dye through your hair with a brush, comb or fingers.
15. Use 2 mirrors
Most big problem, if you apply makeup yourself, the hair on the back of your head and near your neck will appear. It's a real horror, especially when you don't have a friend standing behind you to tell you where you painted poorly or missed an area.
So keep pocket mirror nearby so you can check if you've dyed your hair well at the back.
Use 2 mirrors
16. Wear a shower cap
I know that you have a whole bunch of different tasks that you can do while coloring, instead of sitting aimlessly and counting down the minutes.
Therefore, just tuck your hair under a special cap or wrap your head with film. The paint won't drip and stain everything around while you go about your business.
17. Wear gloves while washing
Everyone knows that when painting, you must wear gloves (rubber or nylon). But do you understand how important it is to use them when washing off? After all, the pigment is just as well absorbed into the skin when washing off as it is during coloring itself.
18. Do not touch the ends when re-coloring.
Popular master colorist Christine Silverman advises not to add extra color to the ends when recoloring. This makes the hair look too heavy.
19. Pink shampoo to combat greenish shine
Your hair may develop a greenish tint due to previous dyeing, buildup harmful substances or chlorine accumulation (for those who like to visit the pool).
Pink shampoo and conditioner will solve this problem because pink color eliminates greenish shine.
20. Eye shadow on roots
When life gets busy, things like touching up your roots aren't at the top of your priority list. But this does not mean that you should walk around with unsightly hair and expose your overgrown roots to everyone.
So here's a little life hack that you can use when you're in a hurry, but still need to look decent. If your roots are darker than the rest of your hair, then the transition between colors is highlighted by a clear line. Soften this transition with eye shadow that is the same color as your roots.
Apply eye shadow to your hair, starting from the transition line and a few centimeters down to create a hard line between the colored and natural hair almost unnoticeable.
If your roots are lighter, use an eyeshadow that is the same shade as the colored part. Don't forget to use hairspray to set the shadow particles on your curls.
21. Mixed colors are safer
Have you never applied makeup yourself before or want to learn how to new technology? In this case, do not take dyes of primary colors (yellow, red, blue).
They are less pliable and difficult to work with. Use mixed variations of them instead. For example, pink or purple.
22. Apply coconut oil before swimming
I think everyone knows that chlorine, which is used to disinfect water in public swimming pools, ruins hair color. It also has a bad effect on the hair structure itself. It will help to avoid such a blow Coconut oil, which must be applied to your hair before visiting the pool.
Coconut oil
The oil will prevent the accumulation of chlorine and its effect on the hair. Applying a rich conditioner is also a great alternative.
23. Conditioner before shampoo
Now there will be a rather strange life hack for washing your hair, which, however, will help maintain the rich shade longer.
Use conditioner before shampooing. This will remove all the oils and other dirt from your hair, but the color itself will not be affected. Reapply conditioner to washed hair.
24. Whiten skin with toothpaste and olive oil
Even very careful people will probably touch their forehead or neck while painting. If you couldn't avoid it, then there is a simple and quick way to get rid of stains. Mix toothpaste with whitening effect (any brand) and regular olive oil. Soak a cotton swab in this product and wipe the dirty areas.
25. Say No to Metal Tools When Painting
The oxidizing agent in the paint may react with the metal. This usually results in a color change.
There have been cases when the reaction was so violent that the hair practically began to break and fall out right during the dyeing process. So better take a glass cup and a plastic spoon.
Now that we're armed great ideas and knowledge about hair coloring, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and dye your hair right now. You are a strong independent woman who will not be afraid even if she makes a couple of mistakes on her first coloring session!
Go ahead and dye your hair right now.
Video for the article
Hair coloring has long become commonplace cosmetic procedure, these days, almost every woman changes her natural shade, experimenting with images. To change your image, it is not at all necessary to resort to the services of a master: by observing some subtleties, you can repeat the process at home yourself, fortunately it does not involve any special difficulties, and the choice of colors is truly limitless. So that you are not disappointed with the result, we will tell you how to do it yourself at home and avoid classic mistakes.
Choosing paint
Main plus salon coloring is that there are no painful doubts about the choice of paint and correctness of one's own actions- just sit in your chair, enjoy the process, and all responsibility falls on the master. Another thing - coloring at home: you have to do it yourself study information on the labels of coloring compounds and wonder if they will harm your hair. Fortunately, there is a common algorithm of actions, following which will help you purchase a quality product:
- Visiting the store cosmetics, first of all, look at the sales consultant, he will detail will tell you about the pros and cons different colors, will choose the best option for you.
- If there is no consultant, stand in front of a shelf with paint and immediately mentally cut off the cheapest sector- perhaps the products used on it are effective, but the level of maintenance harmful substances definitely going off scale.
- Choose a paint that does not contain ammonia and contains natural caring components(oils, herbal extracts).
- Check the contents of the package for all necessary items, and the tightness of the tubes themselves with coloring composition and balm. Workers at some stores glue boxes of paint tape to avoid theft - treat the situation with understanding. Just ask check the product directly when paying at the checkout.
- Do not forget take into account the length and thickness of hair. To paint short hairstyle, one pack is enough. If the strands are below the shoulders, it’s better buy paint with reserve. Necessarily find the expiration date, production date, manufacturer information. This information should be presented as simply and clearly as possible, not allowing discrepancies.
Even full paint compliance with all standards does not exclude the possibility allergic reaction, so be sure to do a preliminary test on your wrist, according to instructions. Only after this action, in the absence of irritation, is the paint considered suitable for use? use personally for you.
Dye your hair at home - the task is not difficult, but when assessing the result, the decisive factor will be quality of application. To bring the level of independent manipulation as close as possible to a professional one, use a few proven tricks:
- Don't wash your hair for 2 days before painting, this will preserve their natural protection - sebum. It is not recommended to use balms, conditioners or shampoo 2 in 1, creating a small film on each hair - there is a risk uneven color distribution.
- Strictly keep time specified in the instructions. If you overexpose the dye, the shade will not become richer, but the health of the hairstyle will inevitably suffer.
- Avoid radical image changes; they are very difficult to do on your own without the help of a professional. It’s better not to take risks at home, give preference to shades that differ from the original by 1-2 tones.
- Working with coloring composition, do not use metal equipment, it can oxidize, which will significantly change the final hair color.
- Do not add to purchased composition your ingredients, the consequences can be dire.
- After coloring put the hair dryer aside and let your hair dry room temperature. Try don't wash your hair at least another day, let the pigments set.
Even if you have dyed your own hair at home many times, be sure to check your actions with the instructions. For different color mixtures rules mixing, application, exposure may differ fundamentally. For comparison, we suggest reading about how to lighten hair at home.
How to dye your hair correctly
Do-it-yourself coloring at home, it still requires the presence of an assistant in the person of a friend, sister or even husband in order to evenly apply the coloring composition. But paint it well you can do your own hair, acting step by step:
- Set up a place for the procedure. The ideal option is to sit opposite the trellis, laying out everything you need on it: paint, a glass bowl for diluting it, gloves, old towel on shoulders, a rare wooden or plastic comb, a flat brush for coloring, hairdressing clips.
- Along the contour of the face Apply a rich cream almost close to the hairline. This will protect the skin from paint getting on it.
- Mix paint according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- The process begins by applying the dye mixture to the back of the head, so We ensure maximum openness this zone. The hair should be divided into four parts, making two partings crosswise: from ear to ear through the parietal part, from the forehead to the neck. You will get just 4 sectors with cross area on the back of the head.
- Secure the strands clamps and start painting. First you need to paint the partings, then the back of the head itself.
- Temples and forehead area are better paint last, since the hair here is thinner and absorbs pigment faster.
- When all the dye is on your hair, comb your hair with a sparse comb to distribute the mixture more evenly. It is strictly not recommended to cover your head with anything - modern dyes require access to oxygen.
- After for the required time, rinse the composition from your hair, carefully running your fingers over each strand. Please pay attention Special attention temples, area behind the ears - all areas should be washed well.
- Apply caring balm to restore hair, rinse off after a couple of minutes. For subsequent care and restoration, you can use hair masks which you will read about.
- Wait until your hair is completely dry, evaluate the result.
If all the steps are performed correctly and the paint color is chosen well, the reflection in the mirror will pleasantly surprise you: uniform coloring always makes the hair visually thicker, gives it a glossy shine and smoothness. Now, knowing how to do it right for yourself, you can improve your image at home, experimenting with different shades.