How to Dye Hair

Dyeing your hair at home can seem overwhelming, but it’s actually very simple when you know the steps. In addition, you also save money and time. This article will guide you to dye your hair the right way.

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Prepare

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Wash your hair 24 to 48 hours in advance. Doing so allows the natural oils that form in the hair to make it easier for the dye to adhere to the hair. The dye will color the hair naturally and keep the color longer. ^{[1] X Research Source}

If possible, don’t use conditioner when washing your hair the day before you dye your hair. Conditioner strips away the natural oils needed to make the dye easier to color.
If your hair is extremely dry, condition it every night in a hot shower for a week before you start coloring your hair. Then, don’t use conditioner the night before you dye your hair. This will prevent the hair from drying out after dyeing.

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Choose the color you like. It’s easy to get confused with the hundreds of colors you can choose from. If this is your first time dyeing your hair, it is best to choose a shade that is no more than 2 orders of magnitude darker or lighter than your hair color. ^{[2] X Research Source}

If this is your first time dyeing your hair, you can use a temporary dye or a relatively long-lasting dye. Using either type is easy to handle, you don’t have to suffer from damaged hair for a long time. Remember to apply a relatively long-lasting dye while your hair is still damp.
Temporary dye will usually wash off after 6 to 12 washes. The dye is relatively long-lasting and requires 20 to 26 washes to remove. Fasteners will last for 6 to 8 weeks but can sometimes last longer. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Keep yourself and your home dye-free. When you dye your hair, you don’t want red spots on the floor and shirt. Cover up areas where the dye can easily get on and cover the floor with newspaper. Have a towel ready to wipe the stain. Wear old clothes that you don’t like anymore, so choose the clothes that you already want to throw away. Because dyes are easy to stick on clothes.

Cover your shoulders with a towel or shirt. The towel or hood will absorb the dye that flows out when dyeing your hair. You can buy a hood at a hairdresser’s store. If you decide to use a towel, choose a dark color so that the dye is not visible. Secure the scarf at the front of the neck with a pin or clip.

Comb. Comb your hair so that it doesn’t get tangled up. This will make it easier to apply the dye and let the hair color evenly.

Cover your hairline, ears, and neck before applying the dye. You can use Vaseline, lip balm, or hair product that came with the dye kit (if you have one). This is an optional step, but covering it will make it easier to wash off the dye from the skin. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Wear gloves. Gloves are usually available in a dye kit, but if you don’t have one you can use rubber, vinyl or latex gloves. Wearing gloves when dyeing hair is mandatory. Otherwise, you will dye the skin of your hands too. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Use the supplied bottle or bowl to mix the dye. Follow the instructions on the dye box. Most dye tins come with a bottle for you to mix. Follow the instructions to mix the dye ingredients in the bottle. Then, shake until the mixture is evenly mixed. If the medicine box does not come with a bottle or bowl, you can buy more to mix colors.

If there is no brush in the dye box, you can buy it at a cosmetic store or use your gloved hands to apply the dye.

Mix dye with dye auxiliaries. This only applies to certain dyes – the instructions on the box will tell you about the use of dye auxiliaries. Dye auxiliaries are usually available in dye cartridges. If you don’t have one, you can buy it at a hair product store.

If you have to buy dye auxiliaries, you should choose 20%.

Hair dying

Use a comb to separate your hair into 4 sections. Use large hair clips (available at the supermarket) to clip sections of hair. Part your hair like that so you don’t miss your hair when dyeing. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Apply the dye to each section of hair. Divide each section of hair into a 1-inch clump while applying the medication (so that the dye can be evenly spread). Use an applicator bottle or brush to evenly distribute the dye into your hair. You can also use your gloved hands to even out the dye. ^{[7] X Research Resources} Whether to begin applying the dye will depend on whether or not you have ever dyed your hair before.

For hair dyed for the first time, apply the dye about 2.5cm from the hairline.
For re-colored hair, apply the dye at a distance of 1.2cm from the hairline.
Spread the product evenly through the hair so that it doesn’t just color the top layer of hair.
The thicker the hair, the more you have to divide the hair into smaller sections so that the dye penetrates the hair evenly.

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Set the time to incubate the hair as prescribed. Follow the instructions on the box. Do not wash off the dye before the required time or leave it in for too long. Remember to follow the instructions. If you have a lot of gray hair, it is best to incubate your hair for the highest specified time. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Do not leave the dye overnight. Because leaving it overnight will make the hair dry and cause severe scalp irritation.

Wash off the dye

Wipe the dye off your neck and forehead with a tissue or wet washcloth. Don’t touch the dye in your hair. If you want, you can wear a shower cap so that the dye doesn’t mess around.

Once you’ve put on your shower cap, you can wrap an extra towel so that the shower cap retains heat on your head. This will help speed up the dyeing of your hair.

Wait until the incubation time is up, then rinse the hair. After the incubation time is up, rinse the dye off with the shower or use the sink to rinse it off. Use warm water to remove the dye. Rinse until the water is no longer colored. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Don’t worry if you see colored water – this is normal and it doesn’t mean you did something wrong. However, if it is a temporary dye, the water will continue to color until you have completely washed the dye off.

Wash and condition your hair with conditioner. Wait at least an hour before washing your hair. Incubating hair is to let the dye penetrate evenly into each hair. After shampooing, use extra conditioner that comes in the dye kit. Next, rinse your hair thoroughly. ^{[10] X Research Source}

Almost every tin of dye comes with a conditioner, but if yours doesn’t, you can use conditioner at home.

Blow-dry and style as normal. You can blow-dry or blow-dry your hair. Once your hair is dry, style it as usual and show off your new hair color! If you are not happy with the results, you can ask your hairdresser to help you correct the color. Or you can wait at least 2 weeks to dye your hair again. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Advice

If you’re using a permanent dye to color your hair for an event or holiday and you want your hair to look healthy and have a natural color, dye your hair a week in advance. This gives the hair (and scalp) time to wash and condition a few times. Newly dyed hair often looks unnatural. After a week, the hair will be natural color.
Buy shampoo and conditioner specifically for colored hair. This type of product has a mild detergent and will help the color last longer.
When showering and shampooing, use cold water! It makes the hair more durable and is also good for the hair.
Do not wash your hair with warm water as it makes the hair color fade faster.
When using permanent hair dye, do not wash your hair after applying the dye unless directed by the manufacturer. Washing your hair will cause your hair to lose its color faster. Also, if you use vegan hair dye (made from fruits and vegetables), the longer you leave it in, the longer the color will last.
Place the dye swatch next to your face and hair to see which dye color works for you.

Warning

Some dyes contain a chemical called paraphenylenediamine, which some people are allergic to. If your dye contains this ingredient, it’s best to test it on a small area of skin before applying it to your hair. Apply the dye directly to the skin, maybe behind the ear or inside the arm, let it sit for 20 minutes, then wash it off and wait at least 24 hours to see if an allergic reaction occurs.
If you experience a burning or itching sensation after applying the dye, wash it off immediately.
Do not dye your eyebrows or eyelashes yourself. You could cause serious damage to your eyes or cause blindness. ^{[12] X Research Source}

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Hair dying

Wash off the dye

Advice

Warning

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