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Dyeing your hair at home is an inexpensive option and with a few little tips you can do it like a professional and renew your look. Whether it’s a little root dye or a total makeover, it you can do yourself in the comfort of your home. You only need the basic tools and some tips to color your hair at home like a professional.
CHOOSE THE COLOR
If it is the first time that you are going to dye your hair at home, you should think carefully about the tone to choose. It is recommended do not lighten it more than two tones than your natural color. If your hair is naturally dark, a color that is too light will make it look too artificial, and it may not look good based on your skin tone.
The dye will not completely change the color of your hair, unless it is previously bleached. If you’ve dyed your hair before and want a touch-up, choose the same shade or a lighter one.
MEASURE THE LENGTH OF YOUR HAIR
If you have long hair, it is recommended to buy two boxes of dye; It is better than missing dye for your hair.
SHOP THE BASIC TOOLS
You should have a special brush to apply the hair dye, a deep mixing bowl, and clips to hold your hair. Use a cape or old towel that you don’t mind staining.
WASH YOUR HAIR 24 HOURS BEFORE
It is best to dye your hair when it is clean and dry. In this way the natural hair oils will help the dye adhere more easily. Wash your hair 24 hours before, take a warm shower the night before and avoid using conditioner.
Detangle your hair
Before applying the dye, your hair must be detangled. Comb your hair at least 3 times in a row. When the hair is straight and detangled, it is much easier to apply the dye, either with a brush or with your fingers.
ADD SHAMPOO TO THE MIX
Create the mixture according to the directions on the package. Add a little shampoo To the mix in order to hydrate your hair. You can even use a teaspoon of olive oil to give your hair extra protection.
APPLY AND DISTRIBUTE
Apply around the contour of the face vaseline so that if you stain it is easier to remove the stain from your skin. Divide your hair into four sections. Start with a line in the middle and divide 2 areas of hair in the front and 2 in the back. Hold with tweezers and begin to paint the root with the brush. Apply the mixture to each of the sections and distribute with your fingers for greater coverage.
LAST STEPS
Leave the dye for about 20 minutes. After the exposure time, apply a jet of water and rub with the dye. Clarifies with plenty of cold water to keep the color longer and wash. It is essential to follow the recommendations by the manufacturer of the dye. If you stained your clothes with dye, wet the stain with lemon juice, let it rest for 5 minutes and add cold milk. After an hour, wash normally.
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