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\n<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Wash your hair 24 to 48 hours before dyeing. Doing this allows the natural oils in your hair to develop which in turn allows the dye to bind to your hair more easily. The dye will blend more naturally with your hair, and that tends to make it last longer.[1] X Research source If possible, avoid conditioner when you wash your hair the day before dyeing it. Conditioner eliminates your natural oils, which you need for the dye to set in more easily. If your hair is extremely dry, condition it every night for at least five minutes in a hot shower for a week before you plan to dye your hair. Then, do not condition your hair the night before dyeing. This will keep your hair from drying out after you dye it. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d6\/Dye-Hair-Step-2-Version-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Dye-Hair-Step-2-Version-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d6\/Dye-Hair-Step-2-Version-5.jpg\/aid63782-v4-728px-Dye-Hair-Step-2-Version-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":259,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":410,"licensing":"
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\n<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Pick a color that you really like. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the hundreds of shades you can choose from. If this is your first time dyeing your hair, it's best to stick to a hair dye that is no more than two shades darker or lighter than your own natural hair color. If you are new to dyeing, you can also try dyeing your hair with a temporary or semi-permanent dye first. Using one of these types of dyes ensure that if you mess up, you won’t have live with your mistake for long. Keep in mind that you have to apply semi-permanent dye to damp hair. Temporary dyes, such as chalk and mousse, usually wash out after 1 to 2 shampoos. Semi-permanent dyes will rinse out after 20 to 26 shampoos. Permanent dyes are permanent. The color may fade after 6-8 weeks, but will need to grow out.[2] X Research source Advertisement 3 Protect your home and yourself from dye stains. While you want to stain your hair, you do not want weird blotches of cherry red all over your carpet and favorite shirt. Cover any surface around you that might get dye on it and put newspapers on the floor. Have paper towels nearby to deal with spills. Wear a ratty old shirt you do not like, preferably one you are ready to throw away. It is very easy to get dye on whatever shirt you are wearing. 4 Put a towel or color cape around your shoulders. The towel or cape will catch any dye that may drip off of your hair during the dyeing process. You can purchase a color cape at a beauty supply store. Secure the towel in the front of your neck with a safety pin or clip. If you decide to use a towel, use one that is a dark color to avoid visibly staining the towel. 5 Brush your hair well. Make sure that there are no tangles left in your hair. This step will make applying the dye easier, but it will also help you to make sure that your hair will be evenly dyed. 6 Coat your hairline, ears and neck before applying dye to your hair. You can use Vaseline, lip balm or the conditioner included in the kit (if one is provided). This step is optional, but applying this coating will make it easier to rinse off any dye that gets on your skin.[3] X Research source 7 Put on your gloves. Gloves generally come with a dye kit, but if they don’t, you can simply use normal rubber, vinyl, or latex gloves. Remember that it is imperative to wear gloves when dyeing your hair. If you do not, you will end up dyeing your hands as well.[4] X Research source 8 Use the supplied bottle or a bowl to mix the dye. Follow the directions provided on the box. Most box kits include bottles that you use for mixing the dye. Follow the instructions to combine the dye ingredients into the bottle provided. Then, shake the solution until the ingredients are well combined. If your dye does not include these items, then you will need to purchase a bowl to mix the dye in. If your hair dye does not come with a paint brush, you can buy one at your local beauty supply store or just use your gloved fingers to apply the dye. Be careful picking colors based on what they look like on the box, as that may not be what you actually get. For instance, if you have black hair, you're too far on the color spectrum from blonde to easily achieve that color. 9 Mix your dye with a developer. This only applies to some dyes - the box your dye came in will have instructions regarding developer. The developer is generally included in the kit. If it is not, you can purchase it at your local drugstore. If you need to purchase your own developer, choose a 20% developer. Each increment of 10 represents one level change of color. For instance, a 30% developer will move your hair up three levels. If you're a sandy blonde, then you can get to a bright, sunny golden blonde with 30%, because that's a level 7 to a level 10 change. Advertisement Part 2 Part 2 of 3:Dyeing Your Hair 1 Use a comb to separate your hair into four different sections. Use large, plastic salon clips (found at your local drugstore) to hold the sections apart. Separating your hair into neat sections will ensure that you don’t miss dying a patch of hair.[5] X Expert Source April FerriProfessional Hair Stylist Expert Interview. 8 December 2020. 2 Apply the dye to your hair in sections. Break each section of hair up into smaller 1/4"-1/2" subsections as you work (this will just make your dye job more even.) Use the applicator bottle or brush to dispense the dye onto your hair. Use your gloved fingers to work the dye into your hair.[6] X Research source Whether to begin applying the dye will depend on whether or not you have ever dyed your hair before. For virgin (first time dyeing) hair, start applying dye about 1 inch (3 cm) from your roots. For touch-ups, start applying dye about ½ inch from your roots. Work the dye into your hair well so that you do more than simply color the top layer of your hair. The thicker your hair is, the smaller you should make your sections so that the dye can saturate the hair fully. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Dye-Hair-Step-12-Version-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Dye-Hair-Step-12-Version-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Dye-Hair-Step-12-Version-5.jpg\/aid63782-v4-728px-Dye-Hair-Step-12-Version-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":259,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":410,"licensing":"
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\n<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Set a timer for how long you need to leave the dye in your hair. Follow the instructions on the box. Do not rinse the dye out before the minimum time or leave the dye in past the maximum time. Make sure to follow the directions exactly. If you have a lot of grey hair, it’s best to leave the dye in for the maximum amount of time. It may help to sit under a heated dryer, as well.[7] X Research source Never leave hair dye in overnight. Leaving it in overnight will dry out your hair and it may cause severe skin irritation as well. Advertisement Part 3 Part 3 of 3:Rinsing Your Hair 1 Wipe excess dye off of your neck and forehead with a paper towel or wet cloth. Do not disturb the dye in your hair. If you want, you can put a shower cap on your hair to keep the dye from going everywhere. Once you have put a shower cap on, you can wrap your head in a towel so that the cap retains the heat of your head. This will speed up the dyeing process. 2 Wait until the process time is up to rinse your hair. After your time is up, either get into the shower or use a sink to rinse your hair out. Use warm water to rinse the dye out of your hair. Rinse your hair until the water runs clear.[8] X Research source Don't panic if you see the color run in the shower - this is totally natural and does not mean you’ve messed up the dyeing process. Keep in mind that if the dye is temporary, the dye will continue to run each time you wash it until it is completely gone. 3 Shampoo and condition your hair. Wait at least an hour before shampooing your hair. Waiting to wash allows the dye to more thoroughly penetrate your hair shaft. After you have shampooed your hair, use the conditioner that came with the dye kit. Rub it thoroughly into all of your hair. [9] X Research source Almost every kit comes with conditioner, but if yours did not you can just use what you have at home. 4 Dry your hair and style as usual. You can either blow dry your hair or let it air dry. After your hair is dry, style it as you normally would and show off your new hair color! If you are unhappy with your results, you may want to see a hair stylist for color correction. It is also a good idea to wait at least two weeks to color your hair again.[10] X Research source Advertisement Community Q& A Did you know you can get premium answers for this article Unlock premium answers by supporting wikiHow Add New Question Question How much does it cost to get your hair colored? Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016. Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Expert Answer Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. Pricing varies by where you live. On average, it would range from $50-$100 at a salon. The type of color service will impact the price as well, whether you’re getting a single process, highlights, balayage, etc. Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.Looking for more fun ways to learn on wikiHow?Learn about yourself with Quizzes or try our brand new Train Your Brain word game. Yes No Not Helpful 18 Helpful 51 Question How long does it take to get your hair done? Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016. Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Expert Answer Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. This depends on the texture, thickness, and length of your hair. However, it will take about an hour to apply hair dye, let it process, and rinse it out. Styling your hair will take up additional time. Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.Looking for more fun ways to learn on wikiHow?Learn about yourself with Quizzes or try our brand new Train Your Brain word game. Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 46 Question How do you mix hair dye and developer? Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016. Ashley Adams Professional Hair Stylist Expert Answer Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. Refer to the packaging for specific instructions, as it could be a 1:1 ratio, 1:2 ratio, etc. if you purchased a kit, usually all you have to do is mix the two together in a color bowl or applicator bottle. Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.Looking for more fun ways to learn on wikiHow?Learn about yourself with Quizzes or try our brand new Train Your Brain word game. Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 37 See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Video . By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Tips Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.
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Learn about yourself with Quizzes or try our brand new Train Your Brain word game. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0 Advertisement You Might Also Like How toApply a Color Rinse How toCondition Curly Hair How toGet Good Looking Hair (Milk Conditioning) How toSoften Hair After Dyeing How toDye Hair with Kool Aid How toConvince Your Parents to Let You Dye Your Hair How toLighten Your Hair How toDip Dye Hair How toDye Your Eyebrows with Coffee How toDye Bleached Hair Brown How toMix Hair Dye How toDye the Underlayer of Your Hair How toLighten Dyed Hair How toTreat an Itchy Scalp After Using Hair Dye Advertisement References ↑ https://www.birchbox.com/magazine/article/5-things-to-know-before-coloring-your-hair/ ↑ http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/804517/tips-for-coloring-your-hair-at-home ↑ http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/hair-care/expert-tips-hair-color ↑ http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-color/hair-dye-faqs ↑ April Ferri. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 8 December 2020. ↑ http://www.clairolpro.com/hair-color-techniques/basic/application ↑ http://www.clairolpro.com/hair-color-techniques/basic/application ↑ http://www.clairolpro.com/hair-color-techniques/basic/application ↑ http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/804517/tips-for-coloring-your-hair-at-home More References (3) ↑ https://www.esalon.com/faqs/question/18/how-often-should-i-color-my-hair ↑ http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-color/hair-dye-faqs Videos provided by Sazan Hendrix About This Article Co-authored by: April Ferri Professional Hair Stylist This article was co-authored by April Ferri. April Ferri is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Co-Owner of Widows Peak Salon, a hair salon based in Los Angeles, California. With over ten years of experience, April specializes in hair coloring and enhancing and transforming natural tones into vibrant shades for beautiful and low maintenance hair. Her work has been featured in Voyage LA Magazine, and she has worked as a stylist for LA Fashion Week. This article has been viewed 3,311,769 times. 3 votes - 67% Co-authors: 155 Updated: October 11, 2022 Views: 3,311,769 Categories: Coloring Hair Article SummaryXBefore you dye your hair, make sure it's clean and brushed, and throw on old clothes in case you get dye on yourself. When you're ready, put on plastic gloves and mix the hair dye and developer together. Working in sections, apply the dye to your hair using the bottle or brush that came with your hair dye kit. Then, use your fingers to work the dye into your hair from root to tip. Once all of your hair is covered, leave the dye in for however long your kit says to, and then rinse it out in the shower. For help choosing the hair dye color that's right for you, read the article! 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Co-authored by: April Ferri Professional Hair Stylist 3 votes - 67% Click a star to vote % of people told us that this article helped them. Co-authors: 155 Updated: October 11, 2022 Views: 3,311,769 Abigail G. Nov 15, 2020 "My success story begins last night when I read this article. I wanted to dye my hair a rose gold/smoky pink color and the next day I was going to get the dye to dye my hair. The next day I went to the store and found the color. Dyed my hair. Looks great."..." more Alex R. Dec 6, 2017 "This is great. I'm doing a class assignment on a process of something I've never done before or learned anything about. Very helpful and informing. I especially liked the 'Getting Ready' segment and the Q&A comments."..." more Katie-Lea Beresford Jun 20, 2016 "I've never dyed my hair before and thought I'd read up on it before buying a kit. This really helped, and the useful tips on how to prevent dye running onto your skin etc were also really helpful. "..." more Sandra Harris Jun 18, 2016 "I've never dyed my hair and am wary. This article was comprehensive and it answered all my questions. It is a wonderful tutorial. I am less fearful and we'll forge ahead."..." more Lauren Murphy Feb 23, 2017 "I was really stressed about dyeing my hair. Then, I read these steps and was immediately ready to get it done. I followed the directions, and it turned out great!"..." more Share yours! 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