The result of home coloring is often unexpected: some are lucky, others not so much - few people know all the rules.
MISTAKE #1: Choose paint color based on the photo on the box.
Correction: Each brand has its own hair color on the packaging - even colors with the same numbers are different. Refer to the picture on the side or bottom of the box for the “before” and “after” shade. Choose from a palette of artificial hair samples. The result largely depends on the original color and characteristics of the paint.
MISTAKE #2: Not doing a test stain.
Correction: There will be no unpleasant surprises if you first dye a small strand from the side of the neck and evaluate the resulting result. If you like the shade, continue.
MISTAKE #3: Significantly increase paint exposure time.
Correction: By increasing the time by more than 5 minutes, you violate the dyeing technology. Dye remaining on the hair for a long time damages its structure, dries out the skin, and irritates the hair follicle. Such losses are difficult to recover. It is more prudent to carry out the procedure correctly.
MISTAKE #4: After coloring, use active shampoos, for example, anti-dandruff. Correction: For a week after visiting the salon, use shampoos for colored hair. They control the ongoing process of coloring and oxidation. Then, to maintain the color, use special care products.
MISTAKE #5: Dye your hair more than 2 shades darker or lighter.
Correction: Already a week after dyeing, regrown roots will become noticeable - you will need to tint them. Choose a shade of paint that is close to your natural hair color.
MISTAKE #6: Selecting the wrong oxidizing agent for the paint.
Correction: Oxidizing agents in the form of a creamy emulsion contain lanolin alcohols, which have a softening, protective and moisturizing effect. Their choice depends on the desired coloring result. The first 10–40 minutes of action of the oxidizer are spent on lightening the hair. The next 15–20 minutes are for fixing the color. A 3% oxidizing agent will lighten your hair slightly - use it for tone-on-tone dyeing. Use a 12% oxidizing agent with high brightening power to lighten dark hair, but be aware that it “eats” the final color. Follow the recommended exposure time for paint with oxidizer. When using clemazone, you can reduce the lightening time by 2 times, but leave the color deposition period unchanged - 15–20 minutes.
MISTAKE #7: Choosing the wrong type of paint.
Correction: Each type of paint has its own tasks. Light tints, marked on the packaging as group/type 1, impart a tint that gradually washes off after the 3–8th wash. Semi-permanent, or tinting, dyes of the 2nd group/type slightly change color, refresh hair that has become dull from the sun, do not lighten dark hair, do not completely cover gray hair, and last about a month and a half. Permanent, or permanent, dyes of the 3rd group/type provide rich colors and completely cover gray hair. They can lighten hair by 1-2 tones, and especially strong ones by 2-4, they don’t wash off for a long time, but they make hair lose its shine.
MISTAKE #8: Not protecting the face and neck area.
Correction: The paint leaves stains on the skin, the oxidizing agent causes a burn. Therefore, before dyeing, wear clothes that you don’t mind ruining. Be sure to use gloves. Apply a rich cream to your neck and ears. If paint gets on any areas of the skin, wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol lotion.
MISTAKE #9: Not doing an allergy test.
Correction: Check the skin's reaction to the paint in a small area: for example, behind the ear or on the inner bend of the elbow. Allergies manifest themselves in the form of severe irritation, redness, and inflammation. If you feel discomfort when applying the dye, wash it off and take antihistamines. If you have bronchial asthma or kidney disease, it is not recommended to dye your hair.
MISTAKE #10: Covering your gray hair incorrectly.
Correction: Gray hair is easily covered with dark shades and difficult with light shades. A thicker layer of paint will be required and the procedure will take longer. Dual action anti-aging coloring is recommended - consult your colorist. You don’t have to get your makeup done at the salon every time; pay once for the selection of paint and color - and you can maintain the shade at home, but it will definitely suit you.
MISTAKE #11: Trimming ends before dyeing.
Correction: When dyeing with permanent dye, the structure of the hair is disrupted. Afterwards it is recommended to trim the ends. Toning, on the contrary, creates a protective film on them - the haircut is done before the procedure.
MISTAKE #12: Fading incorrectly.
Correction: Hair lends itself well to bleaching, but some girls want to speed up the lightening process even more. The use of too strong an oxidizing agent is an extreme measure, which is only used when dyeing gray hair in light colors, so that the shade turns out to be uniform.
Correction: All paints are mixed, applied and act differently. Read the attached instructions carefully and do not throw them away until the end of coloring, so that, for example, you do not forget the percentage of the oxidizing agent.
MISTAKE #14: Reduce dyeing time.
Correction: This is permissible for light hair and when dyeing dark hair with a non-aggressive dye in a similar tone. Rinse off 5 minutes early. In other options, carefully follow the instructions. If you wash off the paint earlier, this does not mean that the color will be lighter or darker; the pigment may simply not adhere well.
MISTAKE #15: Dyeing clean hair.
Correction: Permanent dye gives an aggressive reaction, splits the hair shafts and burns the skin. Apply protective lotion to your scalp. When blonding clean hair, you can burn the ends - first lubricate them with special oil.
MISTAKE #16: Toning on dirty hair.
Correction: Unlike permanent dyeing, tinting is done on clean hair. Due to the dense structure of the oil or styling product, the tinting dye will not penetrate into the hair structure. After the procedure, use a special shampoo.
MISTAKE #17: Using conditioner before painting.
Correction: The use of conditioners before the procedure does not have the best effect on the quality of coloring due to the free radicals that they contain to soften, moisturize and remove static electricity. Conditioner will prevent the dye from working evenly.
Many people prefer DIY dyeing to salon dyeing. It would seem that everything is simple and there is no reason to overpay the salon for someone else’s hands and expensive paint. But often home dyeing spoils the hair, and we are not at all happy with the effect. Don't give up! It's all about the mistakes that absolutely everyone makes who tries to change the color at home! However, they can be easily avoided. Here are 20 problems and their solutions. Learn them and painting your home will become simple and convenient!
Mistake #1: You choose the color based on the picture on the package
Sorry, but dye manufacturers don’t know what kind of hair you have: fine, porous or hard and “glassy.” The result of dyeing depends not only on your natural color, but also on the condition of your hair, previous dyeing and other factors. Use the shade chart, which is usually on the back of the box, to get an idea of what the color will look like on your hair. But don’t rely on it completely either!
Mistake #2: You don't do a color test
Yes, it’s a shame to spend money on a whole package, use only a few drops of paint, and throw away the rest. But the hair is a pity! If you paint everything at once and get a radical black color with a green tint instead of the promised golden walnut, the correction will obviously cost more. Choose a small curl from the side of the neck and check on it what the result will be.
Mistake #3: You don't do an allergy test
Without exception, all manufacturers ask you to first test the reaction to the paint on a small area of skin. But of course you rely on luck. In vain! An allergy to dye can manifest itself in the forms of irritation, itching, inflammation and even hair loss! So, at the same time as testing on a small strand, check the skin’s reaction to the dye. The area should be chosen on the back of the neck or behind the ear: the skin there is sensitive and the place is inconspicuous.
Mistake #4: You're not protecting your skin
You dyed your hair, and then spent three days scrubbing paint stains from your neck and ears? Before coloring, apply greasy cream or Vaseline to exposed areas of skin that may be affected. And no stains!
Mistake #5: You use hair conditioner before coloring.
The day before dyeing, it is better not to wash your hair at all. But if you really can’t go a day without washing your hair, don’t use conditioner: it closes small pores on the surface of the hair, and the dye will color the strands unevenly.
Mistake #6: You don’t wash off the styling
Yes, you shouldn’t wash your hair immediately before dyeing, but don’t take this too literally: if the day before you did complex styling using foam, mousse, hairspray and gel, be sure to wash it off! Otherwise, coloring is simply pointless.
Mistake #7: You use hair dye on your eyebrows and eyelashes
Never paint your eyebrows or eyelashes with hair dye - your eyelashes may fall off! But this is not the worst thing: the paint can get into your eyes, which can have serious medical consequences for your vision. There are special professional paints for eyebrows and eyelashes, and coloring is recommended to be done in a salon.
Mistake #8: You leave the paint on longer than expected to make the color more intense
Under no circumstances should you leave the dye on your hair too long - this can seriously damage your hair. The dye, remaining on the hair longer than it should, damages the structure of the hair shaft to a greater or lesser extent, and the dye's duration of action is still limited: after 30 minutes (in some cases - 40, read the instructions) it simply stops working. You'll burn your hair, but the color won't get any better.
Mistake #9: You wash your colored hair with anti-dandruff shampoos
Special anti-dandruff shampoos have the strongest cleansing properties. And they will simply wash away the artificial pigments! If you have a problem with dandruff, use special products labeled “for colored hair.”
Mistake #10: You dye your hair more than two shades darker or lighter than your natural shade.
Your hair color should be in harmony with your natural color type. If you want radical changes, go to the salon and consult with a colorist: he will select the optimal range (warm or cool), create the right mix of shades so that the hair tone is in harmony with the color of your skin and eyes, and will carry out the procedure safely and professionally. Home dyeing is not the answer in this case.
Mistake #11: You lighten your hair with a powerful oxidizer
Often, when they lighten their hair at home, girls buy a professional 9-12 percent oxidizer and sit with the applied solution for up to an hour! This is very harmful. A skin burn can cause a severe allergic reaction - so that even more gentle dyes will cause allergies in the future. And the hair turns into tow. Moreover, the color always turns out yellow. And then... ash paint is applied on top!!! And it necessarily contains a blue pigment, which, in combination with yellow, produces a clear greenish tint. We hope all this is not about you.
Mistake #12: You don't paint your roots
Keep in mind: the ends of the hair are more porous, and the roots are denser, so if you immediately apply the dye to the entire length, you will get the effect of regrown hair, when the shade seems to be the same, but the roots look lighter.
Mistake #13: The ends of your hair are too dark
The opposite effect of the previous point: when hair color is applied to the entire head at once, not only do the roots turn out too bright, but the ends usually turn out darker than you intended. Moreover, this is a cumulative phenomenon: with each subsequent coloring, the ends will become darker and darker. Always apply the dye first to the roots over the entire surface of the head, and only then distribute it to the ends.
Mistake #14: You dye your hair unevenly
Well, you don’t have eyes in the back of your head, no! If you don't have a boy's haircut, ask a friend to help you.
Mistake #15: You apply dye to wet hair
And some of the pigments immediately flow down onto your shoulders. Permanent dyes are applied only to dry strands, and, remember, unwashed for about a day.
Mistake #16: You wash your hair the day after coloring
After dyeing your hair, you should refrain from washing your hair for at least a day to allow the dye to set better. And also do not use hair styling products so that the aggressive components in their composition do not interfere with the absorption of paint pigments. Since the dye itself contains degreasing components, after dyeing your hair is clean and there is no problem waiting 24 hours.
Mistake #17: You leave the finished mixture to sit
After mixing the paint with the developer cream, you should immediately begin coloring. The fact is that chemical processes begin immediately after mixing the components, and if the prepared mixture is allowed to brew, the color may turn out dull.
Mistake #18: You dilute the dye with shampoo or conditioner
If, when dyeing your hair, it seems to you that there is not enough dye, do not dilute it with regular shampoo or conditioner! You will lose in quality. Try to use the mass sparingly, since you are sure that it will not be enough, and in the future, buy 2 packages instead of one. Life hack: with average hair thickness, you won’t be able to get by with just one bottle if your hair is longer than your shoulders.
Mistake #19: You use a metal comb
The metal oxidizes and reacts with the paint, affecting the paint result in unpredictable ways. Use neutral plastic, wooden or ceramic combs.
Mistake #20: You paint yourself blue (green, red, purple) for fun.
Scientists have found that radical hair coloring can lead to serious skin diseases. Crimson, violet, green, bright red and blue colors are especially dangerous: these paints contain the substance para-phenylenediamine, which causes inflammation of the skin.
Despite the more than 5 thousand-year history of the hair coloring tradition, we still ask ourselves the question: isn’t it dangerous? Moreover, myth-making around this procedure has deep historical roots.
Frequent dyeing can lead to hair loss
You can wear makeup for the rest of your life. The main thing is to do it competently. Select high-quality paints from well-known manufacturers. Pre-test the dye on strands of hair and an area of skin (most often behind the ears). Carry out coloring strictly in accordance with the instructions. Carefully care for colored hair using special products that strengthen and nourish the hair roots.
You should not dye your hair during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
This is not prohibited, however, due to physiological changes in a woman’s body during this period, in particular, hormonal fluctuations, the coloring result may not coincide with your expectations. A similar effect can occur during coloring during menstruation. Contraindications for the procedure are: asthma, eczema, organic kidney damage, hair diseases, for example, fungal ones.
The hair coloring procedure should start from the roots.
Not always. When first dyeing, you need to start applying dye from the ends of the hair. A few minutes after finishing work with the tips, you can begin painting the main part of the head. This is due to the fact that the ends of the hair contain natural pigments in much lower concentrations, as a result, this part of the hair will change color much longer. At the roots, the hair is healthier, the temperature is higher due to its proximity to the body, so coloring occurs more intensely.
When repeating dyeing, the dye is first applied to the regrown parts of the hair at the roots, and then to the remaining hair to refresh the color.
Masks for colored hair wash out dye pigments
On the contrary, conditioners and special masks used immediately after hair coloring not only do not wash out the pigment, but also allow the resulting color to be preserved for a longer time. In addition, they nourish and care for the hair after the procedure. But washing your hair with shampoo after coloring is not recommended for at least 2-3 days. This time is necessary for all the hair scales that have absorbed the pigment to close and prevent the dye from being “washed out.”
After repeated dyeing and bleaching, natural hair becomes darker
This visual effect does not occur as a result of regular bleaching of your own hair, but is a complex of several phenomena.
- Firstly, the hair at the roots is always darker than its main mass, and in combination with a light shade of hair, this external effect is only enhanced.
- Secondly, over time, the hair does darken, but this is not due to the effect of the dye, but to age-related changes. To restore them and give your hair a blooming, healthy look, you need care using special products.
Hair starts to fall out after dyeing
There is no scientific explanation for the sudden onset of hair loss after dyeing. It’s just that most often women resort to coloring procedures at the appropriate age - to hide the beginning gray hair. But age-related changes are not only gray hair, it is also a gradually increasing intensity of hair loss, a natural process in advanced age. However, it is possible to provoke sudden hair loss if you use cheap dyes with aggressive, unadapted bleaching agents.
The process of hair coloring according to the instructions can be adjusted to suit you
This is a big and gross mistake. Applying paint in a smaller volume (or time) than required, according to the principle of “less chemicals,” will not lead to the expected effect; rather, it will force you to resort to coloring again, which obviously will not bring anything good to your hair after such a short period of time. Likewise, overexposure to hair dye is harmful. Violation of coloring technology can cause disruption of the structure of the hair shaft and its physical and chemical characteristics, which is fraught with problems for the hair.
That is why experts advise having your hair dyed in salons, with the help of specialists.
715Do you want to try a new color or refresh an old one? If you prefer to dye your hair yourself, the following tips will help you avoid mistakes!
1. Incorrect evaluation of the original color
Light or medium brown? Or is it still dark blond? Many women find it difficult to determine their own hair color and shade. In order for the coloring result to meet expectations, it is important that the initial hair color is suitable. Only then will the medium blonde turn into a beautiful nutty brown.
How to avoid the pitfall: Compare your hair color (dyed or natural) to the pictures of strands found on most hair dye packages. This is a good hint. If your original hair color is not there, you should abandon the idea of using this dye and look for an alternative. If you're not sure, ask your hairdresser what hair color you have and what he would recommend: you don't need to tell him right away that you'll be dyeing it at home.
2. High expectations
Being blonde is your old dream! But instead of Marilyn Monroe, your hair now looks more like Pappy Longstocking's. The color is orange and not even even, but spotty.
How to avoid mistakes? Coloring products for home use can give excellent results. But not every color request can be implemented in the bathroom. Extreme color changes require detailed analysis of the hair structure and a clear understanding of the chemical processes involved in coloring. Anyone who bleaches their hair themselves runs the risk of leaving the product on for too long (which further damages the hair) or too little (result: orange!).
Therefore, it is better to look for a hairdresser if you want to do highlights, ombre, or radically change the color. If you plan to change your natural tone by 1-2 shades or cover up your gray hair, you can do it at home.
3. Poor preparation
You bought hair dye and would like to start immediately - after all, it won't take long. An old towel on the shoulders, let's go... Stop!
Haven't you forgotten such important things as hairpins, comb and alarm clock? It's a shame! Since the finished mixture must be applied immediately, there is no time left to run around the apartment looking for auxiliary items. Try to always prepare for the process in advance.
Here's how it works - don't rush to dye your hair, first gather useful tools:
- Paint brush: makes it easier to apply, especially if you only want to color the roots.
- Hair clips – only plastic ones! And a thin comb, it allows you to separate and fix individual strands.
- Old towel and old clothes: They are not afraid of dirty paint stains.
- Kitchen alarm clock or its equivalent on your phone: Helps accurately determine paint exposure time.
- Petrolatum: Prevents skin staining.
4. Too little paint
You thoroughly prepared for the procedure, but when applying paint you noticed that there was not enough paint! You've applied a generous amount to your roots, and now there's not much left for length. As a result, the coloring turns out to be uneven, because different areas of the hair came into contact with the dye to different degrees.
This way you can avoid this mistake. Do you have short hair? One pack is usually enough for you. But when you grow it to shoulder length, be sure to buy two. Mix both immediately so as not to waste time and damage your hair.
It is clear that home dyeing involves saving money. But don’t spare money on the second package, otherwise the result will be completely different.
5. Vegetable versus chemical dyes
You were confident in the correct choice of paint and color. But for some reason the light brown you wanted turned out uneven. Only the top 10 centimeters are the correct color, and nothing has changed in the length.
This way you will avoid this situation: natural hair dyes with henna or walnut shell extract color your hair according to a different principle of action than chemical dyes. Some natural paints also contain metal salts to speed up the coloring process. This in itself would not be a problem, but hair that was once colored with natural dyes should not interact with a chemical dye.
Do not use chemical dyes until naturally dyed hair has grown out and is completely cut off. Otherwise, the coloring result may be terrible, especially discoloration - green color is guaranteed.
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By dyeing our hair independently at home, we risk making many mistakes that can lead to poor color quality and also damage our hair. We dye our hair when we need to change the style, cover gray hair or simply refresh our hair color. But incorrect hair coloring can cause irreparable damage to your hair.
You need to choose a paint that suits your color type. There are several mistakes that many women make when coloring their hair at home.
It is a mistake to think that you will get the same hair color as the girl on the package. The coloring result largely depends on the natural color of your hair. You need to look at the color chart, which is located on the back of the dye package, to understand how approximately this color will look on your hair.
Before dyeing your hair, be sure to throw an unnecessary towel over your shoulders, which may get dirty during the dyeing process, and use the gloves that always come with the dye. You can protect your skin from paint stains using cream or Vaseline, which should be applied near the hairline. If the skin is still stained with paint, then it needs to be wiped with cotton wool soaked in alcohol lotion. Never use conditioner immediately before coloring your hair; washing your hair with shampoo will suffice. But at least a day before dyeing, you should not wash your hair.
Before dyeing, your hair should be clean, free of hair styling marks, and if you have split ends, it is better to cut them. You cannot dye your eyelashes and eyebrows with hair dye. There are special paints for this, and it is recommended to paint them in a salon.
You can’t leave the dye on your hair too long—it can seriously damage your hair. Do not forget that it is much easier to make the color more intense than to then lighten already colored hair. If you are not satisfied with the coloring result, then you will need to wait 2-3 weeks before the next coloring.
Dye your hair only a color that is 2 shades lighter or darker than your natural color. Hair dye should match your natural color type (skin tone, eye color).
20 mistakes when coloring your hair
Mistake #1
You mix the paint in advance, hoping that it will sit and the color will turn out brighter and richer! The opposite is true - chemical processes begin immediately after mixing, and the color will be duller.
Mistake #2
You are using metal tools! When interacting with dye, they form compounds that can harm the hair. All bowls and combs should be either ceramic, plastic or wood.
Mistake #3
You wash your hair before you color your hair! Permanent dye should be applied to dry, unwashed hair. This way they are less injured because they are protected by sebum and are less susceptible to toxic components. It is advisable not to use styling products on the day of coloring so that they do not interfere with the absorption of paint pigments.
Mistake #4
You didn’t do a test, but dyed all your hair at once. It is better to choose a small curl from the side of the neck and check on it what happens as a result of applying the paint.
Mistake #5
Afterwards, you should only use shampoos labeled “for colored hair.” These shampoos help the color set and extend the life of the new color. You should not use shampoos for dandruff or against hair loss, as they contain active additives.
Mistake #6
Coloring is darker or lighter by more than two tones.
In just a week, the roots will begin to grow and everyone will see your true color. Therefore, you should not dye your hair dark or lighten it by more than two tones.
Mistake #7
Incorrectly colored gray hair. Gray hair is very difficult to cover with light colors. Gray hair should be painted over only with dark colors.
Mistake #8
Mistake #9
Incorrect discoloration. Hair usually responds very well to bleaching. Only with gray hair can you use a strong oxidizing agent to ensure an even tone.
Mistake #10
We don't read the instructions. Many people neglect to read the instructions, and do it completely in vain. All paints are applied and act differently. The instructions may indicate the percentage of oxidizing agent, so read the instructions carefully and do not throw it away until the end of coloring.
Mistake #11
Bleaching hair with a “vigorous” oxidizing agent. Often girls buy professional 9-12% oxidizers and, in pursuit of blonde, leave the solution on their hair for more than an hour. This cannot be done!
Firstly, you risk getting a severe chemical burn to the skin, accompanied by a serious allergic reaction, after which the scalp will react negatively even to gentle dyes. Secondly, once soft, silky hair will turn into straw, which only scissors can get rid of.
And thirdly, you still won’t see a platinum blonde in the mirror - the color will turn out yellow. Next, by dyeing bleached hair with “ash” containing blue pigment, you will get blooming greenery on your hair.
Mistake #12
Apply paint along the entire length at the same time. It is not for nothing that professional hairdressers color the hair at the base first. Due to the structure of the hair shaft, the ends have a more porous structure, and the pigment particles “grab” much faster. And healthy and dense roots resist paint penetration for a long time. Therefore, by dyeing your curls along the entire length at the same time, you risk getting the effect of regrown hair.
Mistake #13
Start coloring from the ends. As we said above, damaged and weakened ends, like a sponge, absorb paint, so starting the procedure from the bottom is wrong. Otherwise, the ends will be noticeably darker than the roots. In addition, this phenomenon has a cumulative effect: with each subsequent coloring, they will acquire an even more saturated shade.
Mistake #14
Dye the strands unevenly. This is one of the most common hair coloring mistakes. We don’t have eyes on the back of our heads – we’ll have to come to terms with this and ask a friend or loved one to help with coloring the back strands. However, some ladies use a brush so masterfully even in the most inaccessible places that the result is no worse than a salon one. Patience - everything comes with experience.
Mistake #15
Color wet curls. Permanent dyes must be applied to dry, unwashed hair. Or do you want streams of paint to flow down your shoulders?
Mistake #16
Wash your hair the day after dyeing. In order for the dye to “set” on your hair properly, you should not wash your hair for 24 hours after the procedure. And also try to do without styling products, as aggressive “chemistry” prevents the absorption of color pigment. Since the coloring composition contains degreasing components, your curls will retain their “marketable” appearance throughout the day without washing.
Mistake #17
Leave the coloring composition to sit. The reaction of the base and developer begins immediately after mixing, so do not postpone coloring until later. Otherwise, the color will turn out faded.
Mistake #18
Dilute the dye with shampoo to increase the quantity. Have you prepared a coloring mixture, but it turned out to be too little? Do not rush to dilute the paint with shampoo or conditioner - this will reduce the quality of the coloring. If one tube of paint is not enough, use it sparingly, and next time take two packs.
Mistake #19
Use a metal comb when dyeing. The metal oxidizes when it interacts with the coloring composition, so the color of your hair may be unpredictable. For these purposes, purchase a wooden plastic or ceramic comb.
Mistake #20
Dye your hair a bright acid color for fun. No, of course, every woman should perform some extraordinary act at least once in her life. For example, dye your hair bright purple.
However, it is worth thinking several times before radically changing your image: “vigorous” dyes (especially crimson, green, blue, bright red) are quite dangerous for the skin, because they contain para-phenylenediamine, which causes inflammation of the skin. Therefore, if you cannot do without an “explosive” hairstyle, do not forget about the allergy test.
- Before coloring your hair, take a sensitivity test. Apply a small amount of paint to the inside of your elbow and leave it on for an hour. If no redness or burning occurs, then feel free to proceed with the procedure.
- It is best to apply the dye from the back of the head, since the temperature of this part of the head is lower and the hair color may turn out less saturated.
- The paint should first be applied to the roots, and then distributed along the entire length. After you have completely applied the dye, whip it into a foam and comb your hair with a comb. This ensures uniform hair coloring from head to tip.
- If you paint only regrown roots, then a couple of minutes before washing off the paint, also comb it along the entire length.
- The paint should not be overexposed. It is a mistake to assume that hair color will only become brighter and more saturated over time. In fact, during this time your hair breaks down and becomes dry.
- Don't skimp on water when washing off the paint. Make sure you completely remove the dye from your head. Never dye your hair if there are abrasions or wounds on the scalp.
- Pregnancy or menstruation is also not the best time to change your hair color. During this period, major hormonal changes occur in a woman’s body, which have a great impact on the change in natural hair pigmentation.
- Avoid dyeing your hair after perm. Hair after a perm really needs rest and treatment. Let some time pass before you expose them to harm again. Experts say that two weeks will be enough.
Mistakes when coloring hair at home
- Never rely on the color you see on the outside of the box. It will not be identical to the image as all hair has its own pigmentation which will affect the result. To understand what hair color you will get after dyeing, look at the back of the box. A palette of your initial hair color and the final shade after the dyeing procedure is always printed there.
- Do not think that paint cannot damage the skin of your face and body. It contains very strong dyes and harmful substances that can cause an allergic reaction. Before dyeing your hair, cover your shoulders with a towel and put on the gloves that come with the dye on your hands.
- Before changing your hair color, do not use various conditioners and balms. They envelop the hair with an invisible film, which prevents dyes from penetrating into the hair shaft. It is even recommended to wash your hair the day before dyeing your hair so that there are no free radicals on its surface.
- To avoid disappointment with the resulting hair color, choose a shade two shades lighter or darker than your natural one. When choosing paint, it is very important to take into account your color type (skin color, eyes, eyebrows). A radical change of hair color can lead to disappointment. You may lose your flair.
When coloring your hair at home, many people risk making a number of serious mistakes. Not only can this result in an undesirable color, but it can also cause serious damage to the scalp and the hair itself. If you always listen to the advice of experts, you can avoid common mistakes when coloring your hair.
Let's look at a number of mistakes that occur when dyeing hair at home:
- Most often we want to get the same hair shade that is indicated on the package.
In the meantime, the result directly depends on your natural hair color. To have an approximate idea of what color you will get on your hair, we recommend using the shade chart on the dye packaging.
- Dye your hair without doing an allergy test
Many of us do not pay attention to the advice of manufacturers about mandatory testing on a small area of skin to determine the reaction of the paint. An allergic reaction can manifest itself in the form of inflammation, irritation, itching, and even such unpleasant manifestations as hair loss. In order to protect yourself from unnecessary problems, we recommend conducting a test 1-2 days before dyeing your hair. For it, you can choose an area on the bend of the elbow, on the neck or on the back of the neck.
- Use hair conditioner before coloring your hair
According to experts, you should not directly use hair conditioner. It is better to wash your hair with your usual shampoo. And a day before the planned coloring, you need to completely stop washing your hair.
- Using paint without testing
Dyeing all your hair at once is a huge mistake. To begin with, you should dye a small curl of hair, evaluate the result, and only after that make a decision on further dyeing or refuse to obtain a possibly not the most expected hair color.
- Distribute the dye over dirty, tangled, and sometimes hair that is glued together with hairspray.
- When dyeing, do not worry about protecting your skin and clothing.
In order to protect your skin and clothes from drops of paint, immediately before applying it you need to throw a towel over your shoulders and lubricate your ears and neck with a rich cream. When dyeing your hair, you should definitely wear gloves, which are most often included in the dye kit.
- Hair dye stays on longer than recommended time
If you increase the time you dye your hair, you will cause severe damage to your hair. Since dye left on longer than the allotted time harms the structure of the hair shaft. A greater risk of dye overexposure occurs when hair is lightened.
- Wash dyed hair with anti-dandruff shampoo
Dye manufacturers don’t know what kind of hair you have: thin, porous or hard and “glassy.” The coloring result depends not only on your natural color, but also on the condition of your hair, previous dyeing and other factors. Use the shade chart, which is usually on the back of the box, to get an idea of what the color will look like on your hair. But don’t rely on it completely either.
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