HOW TO DYE YOUR HAIR AT HOME

    Dying your hair has always been a complicated and delicate process which is why most turn to a professional. However, with a couple more weeks of lock-down to spare, why not take this opportunity to channel your inner Brad Mondo? This article will give you all the knowledge you need to give you a complete guide to getting your new look along and the aftercare required.

1- Getting the right hair-dye colour

    The colour you get in the end will depend on your base colour. As you won’t have a professional adjusting the hair colour and developer to get the exact colour you want, use the colour advertised on the box as a guide. When picking the right shade of dye, don’t worry if you can’t find the perfect shade you are looking for. You can always adjust it to your desired shade.

-          Lighter shade - mix it with conditioner until it is two shades darker than the shade you want.

-          Darker shade – mix it with a darker dye from the same product line and company.

    Think of the colour spectrum and how your hair colour will mix with the hair dye colour to know what the final colour will be. Eg. if you have dark blonde hair and try to it blue don’t be surprised if you end up with green hair because yellow + blue = green.

Tip: When buying hair dyes be sure to buy two boxes in case you decide to change your final shade.

2- Preparation

    To ensure a smooth process there are a few steps to do before you colour your hair.

1.          Don’t wash your hair for 2-3 days as your natural oils will protect your scalp from the chemicals and hair and hair dyes are formulated to worker this way.

2.          Use some Vaseline around your hairline and ears to prevent your skin from staining.

3.          Use gloves to protect your hands from the exposure to chemicals ( Nitrile gloves work best)

3- Applying dye

    Be sure your hair is dry first. Take a strand of hair start brushing the dye on from the roots to the ends. Make sure you fully saturate and evenly distribute the dye before you move on. Follow any additional steps mentioned on the box and leave the dye in as instructed and wash.

 

4- Aftercare

Now that you have finished colouring your hair, here is some tips to keep your hair healthy and the colour long lasting.

·       -  Water will wash out the colour in your hair so avoiding it will be your best bet to make your colour last.

·       -  Wash your hair at the end of your shower to limit water exposure.

·       -  Use colour safe shampoo and conditioner to slow down colour loss.

·      -   Avoid heat so skip the curlers and straighteners and air dry as much as possible.

·       -  Use a hair mask once or twice a week to nourish and repair any damages to keep it healthy and shiny.

      

       Now I hope you guys found the article useful and if you need extra guidance check out Brad Mondo's video on how to dye your hair at home.

-Nikki

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-Brad Mondo, 2020. [video] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98dPekpSVGQ [Accessed 30 October 2020].