Because of the current pandemic situation, most of our favorite salons are still closed. This leaves us to grown out hair roots and faded hair color! Here, we listed tips and tricks for when you choose to try coloring your hair at home.
1. Don’t rely on the box model.
Looks can be deceiving… As a queen of DIY, it is tried and tested that the color on the box doesn’t always match the outcome. Even salon experts know this. It is said that the developer included in the box dyes are stronger than the ones used at the salon. This results in lighter color than what’s expected.
2. Buy two boxes.
To achieve desired coverage, buy two boxes of your chosen hair color. Especially if your hair is past your shoulders and coarse.
3. Use proper tools.
Make sure to mix the dyes in a glass or plastic bowl since a metal one will oxidize the dye and affect its color.
4. Section your hair.
To avoid patchy color, split the hair into four sections — middle part, two in front of the ears and two in back. Use clips and work through all the sections to ensure full coverage.
5. Let your hair down.
Don’t make the mistake of twisting your hair into a bun just like on the TV commercials. This can affect the uniformity of the hair color. Instead, just let your hair down.
6. Just add water.
Before rinsing out the color, add a little water on your scalp to emulsify the dye. This will make it easier to be rinsed and ensure no dye gets left behind.
7. You must condition when you’re done.
Box dyes can be drying because the hair cuticles were left open. After rinsing out, Make sure to use a deep conditioner in the shower or the one that comes with the box dye.
If this is all too much for you, you may opt to use the popular bubble shampoo hair dyes. What we found that everybody loves are below. All these come in a wide range of wearable colors. Choose what best suits you!
- Hot Style Bubble Coloring by Etude House, $9.36
- Hello Bubble Hair Color by Mise En Scene, $15.00
- Creamy Bubble Hair Color by Kao Liese, $19.86
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