Tips for At Home Hair Coloring
Learn To Color Hair at Home - Save Money, Look Beautiful
Salon hair coloring is easier than at home hair coloring, but it can be quite pricey. Learning to color hair at home isn't as difficult as one might think.
The most important thing to remember about at home hair coloring is to read the instructions on the hair coloring product carefully before application. This article will provide additional tips about at home hair coloring to help achieve the best results once the product is purchased.
At Home Hair Color Tip #1
Select a hair color shade. If this is the first time to color hair at home, do not choose to drastically lighten the hair. Choose a hair color that is a different shade but the same basic color for best results.
At Home Hair Color Tip #2
Do not wash the hair the same day it will be colored. Wait at least a day after shampooing before using an at home hair coloring kit.
At Home Hair Color Tip #3
Always apply the hair coloring product to dry hair. Wet hair will not absorb the color.
At Home Hair Color Tip #4
At home hair coloring kits will strip any remaining residue and dirt from hair once rinsed, so there is no need to wash the hair immediately after coloring. Doing so could diminish the shine or brilliance of the color.
At Home Hair Color Tip #5
Before applying the hair color, be sure to protect anything that may stain. Best bet is to use a smock or specific towel each time hair is colored and wash immediately afterward. Be careful not to sit on furniture or touch anything with the hair color product or hair while the color is processing. Lemon juice and astringent skin toners will remove any stains from skin, while bleach will generally remove stains from surfaces that can be bleached. Adding a thin strip of petroleum jelly around the neck and hair line prior to hair color application can help prevent skin stains. Gloves can protect hands from hair coloring stains.
At Home Hair Color Tip #6
Rinse hair thoroughly until the water runs completely clear while rinsing. Cool to lukewarm water will rinse better than hotter water. Color not fully rinsed can not only stain pillows and clothing even after it dries, but the coloring processing of the hair color can continue, giving a darker shade than expected.
At Home Hair Color Tip #7
If the hair color is too dark after drying, shampooing right away is usually enough to dull the color slightly. Dawn Dishwashing detergent also works well for lightening at home hair coloring that is a bit too dark. Don’t leave the shampoo or soap on for very long, but be sure to saturate the hair to ensure even coverage for lightening.
At Home Hair Color Tip #8
Do not recolor hair for at least two weeks, even if the color is not as expected, because doing so can damage the hair.
At Home Hair Color Tip #9
Use a color-safe shampoo or a shampoo designed specifically for helping colored hair maintain its luster and color.
At Home Hair Color Tip #10
Whenever possible, allow hair to air dry. Heating and styling products can dry out and damage hair as well as dully or lighten colored hair, making re-coloring more frequent.
When these tips are followed, the best possible at home hair color can be achieved with little difficulty and mess, and relatively inexpensively. Once the hair is beautifully colored, now it’s time to take care of it to keep it that way. Anna Cristofaro has some excellent Healthy Hair Tips to keep that new hair color brilliant and beautiful.
