We all know that for the best results you need to get your hair dyed at the salon, by a professional, with the right products. Unfortunately, what we don’t know is when our salon’s will be back open. Unless you are quarantined with a professional stylist, you’re stuck to fend for yourselves when it comes to keeping up with your hair color.
We decided to put together a list with a few tips we suggest to keeping your
at-home dye job from turning to an all out nightmare...
Keep Your Expectations Realistic
Don’t start dying your own hair from a box and expect it to come out with salon quality. You will set yourself up for disappointment. It is most likely that the color you choose will NOT look exactly like it does on the model on the box.
Don’t Shoot for Huge Results
Save your major changes for the salon, like highlights or
multiple colors. If the color change is
too drastic it will probably require multiple process to get to the end
result. Think of this as a temporary fix
until you can come see us. Stay with a
similar color to what you already have.
We suggest staying within two shades (darker or lighter) of what your current
hair color; and whatever you do, DO NOT try to mix shades to make a custom
color!
One Thing at a Time
If you have recently done a chemical treatment to your hair,
make sure to wait at least 7 days before dying your hair. Too much process can cause severe damage to
your hair. Also, keep in mind that
treated hair will process color more quickly, so you want to be careful how
long you are leaving the dye in your hair.
Strand Test
Always test the color you choose on a small (hidden) piece of
hair to see how it is going to take the dye.
That way if the color isn’t what you wanted, it’s not too late to
change.
Section your Hair
To avoid patchy color, make sure to split your hair into at
least 4 sections. You want to apply the
color as evenly as possible. Also, leave
it down. Twisting your hair and clipping
it up while the color is processing can also make the color turn out uneven.
PRO TIP: Hair dye can be extremely messy. Make sure you have on old clothing and you
place old towels on nearby surfaces to prevent the dye from ruining anything. You can protect the skin by using a clear
solid lip balm or lotion along your hairline. Use a make-up cleansing wipe for any dye that has splattered onto the
skin in the process.
After Care:
Make sure to shampoo and condition your hair when rinsing
the dye out. Without washing it out, the
cuticle stays open and the color will continue to process. This will make the dye look darker than
anticipated.
Use a color- boosting gloss treatment or a color-depositing
shampoo once a week. This can revitalize
the color between dye jobs. Also try to
wash less. The more you wash your hair,
the faster it will fade out. Try to use
a dry shampoo in between washes to preserve the color.
Protect it From the Sun
Now that there’s plenty of down time, there is a lot of time
to hang out in the sun. UV protection
for color treated hair is just as important as it is to the skin. Try to stay in the shade as much as possible
and wear a hat or a scarf to cover your hair when you are exposed to the sun
for a long period of time.
Things right now may not be ideal, but it is important to
work with what we can.
Remember, this is temporary. Stick to these small tips and you can keep
your hair maintained until you can come in to see us. We can’t wait to see you again!!
