Coloring Your Hair At Home: Here’s Everything You Need To Know!

You don’t have to wait till the day when you’ll finally be free and patient enough to book a parlour appointment to get a permanent hair color! We agree with you on the fact that hair coloring costs quite a lot of money, time and post-maintenance. However, haven’t you heard that where there is a will there’s a way? The same applies to hair colors as well. If you’re willing to put in the required effort to color your locks at home, go for it!

First and foremost, you got to know that hair coloring at home using a permanent hair color is much more than casually running your preferred color through your hair strands. Unlike temporary hair colors, there’re a lot more factors that need to be paid attention to while dealing with permanent hair colors, such as the health of your tresses and scalp. A few others comprise your natural hair color, the amount of peroxide you’re subjecting your hair to, how many grey hairs you have, have colored your hair previously etc.

Also Read : Temporary Vs Permanent Hair Colors: What's A Better Choice?

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If this is your first time experimenting with permanent hair color at home, let us burst your bubble. Your hair color might not match the shade card you chose in the beginning. But that’s okay, to figure out how it works, you have got to start somewhere. Get balayage, highlights, lowlights, money pieces or the desired head-turning global hair color or Ombre hair color of your dreams at home!

Also Read : How Is Balayage Is Different From Highlights

Steps: How to do it? (With permanent hair color, of course!)

1. Select a shade you like keeping in mind that your might does not look the same when colored. If you’ve pale skin, we’d suggest you go for warm hair color tones. For darker tones, it’s better to go for a cooler hue.
2. Wear gloves. A pretty obvious step. Once you’re all set to color your hair, wear the gloves provided in the box of colors.
3. Grab a bowl and a brush. You’re halfway there, mate.
4. Divide your hair into sections. It’s always advised to work your hair color in sections to ensure thorough coverage. You can divide your hair into at least four sections, two on the bottom and two on top.
5. Go for the roots first. Apply the color to the roots of your hair, to begin with, as that’s the point where your hair grows from. Roots need the most color and time to process the color.
6. Comb it. Comb your hair to distribute the color on your hair evenly.
7. Get your hands on a shower cap. Put it over your colored head. Give your hair the time to process the color according to the packaging instructions.
8. Wipe the stain off. This is the time for you to wipe the color stains off your forehead, arms and wherever using cleansing wipes.
9. Wash your hair. The last step is to wash your hair with a color-protect shampoo and conditioner.

Voila, you’re done!

Things you should know before you take the permanent hair color plunge!

• You should NOT skip conditioning your hair after coloring. If you do, the cuticles might remain open and the color will most probably keep working. You should condition if you do not wish to have a darker shade.
• You can create subtle, yet crisp highlights using a simple and clean toothbrush at home. Maybe with grey hair color or a burgundy hair color?
• You should NOT mix two or more colors to create a custom shade without the help of a salon professional. Go for a simple shade.
• The best decision is to dye your hair when it’s dry and devoid of water. Even the best hair color will not get deposited on hair strands properly when they’re wet.
• Always buy two hair color boxes. The amount of color you’d need depends on the thickness of your hair. Running out of color while you’re halfway there isn’t a pretty picture.
• Look for an allergic reaction to the chosen color. Apply a little bit of color behind your ear and leave it for 24 hours to tick off the worry of a possible allergic reaction.
• Try not to wash your hair for 2 to 3 days before coloring. The natural oils in the roots of your hair will protect it from the harsh chemicals that the dye brings with it.
• Detangle your hair well before coloring. This is how you maintain proper coverage.
• You can always apply Vaseline generously on your forehead, ear area and neck to avoid stains which are hard to get rid of.
• Always always always follow the directions and instructions mentioned in the packaging, so that you don’t have to fiddle with the box in the middle of your coloring sesh.
• Put on a T-shirt or a buttoned shirt you hate, which you can throw away after you’re done coloring and staining.

Go ahead, color your heart out. Explore the hair colors for women and hair colors for men offered in the market. Whatever goes wrong will be taken care of later. However, we’d advise you to not go for dramatic transitions such as switching from rich black to a vibrant blue at home, as they’re riskier when done alone. Such transitions demand a lot of processes which are best understood by a salon expert.

However, if you just can’t stop thinking about that exotic blue hair color, red hair color, purple hair color or blonde hair color you so badly wish to get, go for temporary hair colors. As compared to permanent hair colors, temporary hair colors are a safer, mess-free and damage-free option. You can apply the temporary hair color you desire with ease and wash them off whenever you feel like it! As instant hair color forms a thin coating on the outermost layer of your hair strands and does not penetrate into the hair roots, there’s no scope for damage here. Temporary hair colors are perfect for impulsively planned night outs, parties and other occasions. If you wish to play with colors every other day without lightening your hair, steer clear of permanent hair colors and go for temporary hair colors.

Wishing you luck on your next hair color experiment. Have fun!

Also Read : Should I Bleach My Hair Before Using A Permanent Hair Color?

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