How often do you find that you get bored with your hair?
If you’re always following the latest trends, scrolling for hair inspiration on social media or thinking of the next color to dye your hair, you might find that you spend a lot of money in the hair salon.
But, there are beauty alternatives to the salon that won’t break the bank.
Dyeing your hair at home isn’t as complicated as it sounds.
Even if you tried to do it when you were younger and it went wrong, you can achieve an incredible color, or a fun new style, at home – easily and safely. You just need to know what to do, how to do it and do it all in the right steps.
The Basics
Over the years, you’ve learned how to do your own makeup, so there’s no reason that you can’t do the same with your hair.
In fact, right now, it’s easier than ever. Not only is it really hard to get it wrong (thanks to detailed instructions and a foolproof method), but thanks to blogs run by professional stylists and experienced YouTube stars, there are examples all over the internet for how to do everything.
But, before you even get there, you need to cover off the basic first. You’re going to make sure that you not only get the steps right but that you stay safe while you’re doing them.
What You’ll Need
First of all, you’re going to need to pick your at home hair color.
Unless you’re a trained professional, it might be a little hard to achieve an ombre or a perfect blend of honey blonde highlights.
So, you’re going to want to keep your choice simple and easy to follow. Brunettes, red and super brights are easy to apply at home if you have a good base (dark for darks, light for brights).
Then, you will need to read the instructions, but it’s likely that you’ll need gloves, a hair coloring mixing bowl and applicator and the coloring kit.
How To Do It
Then, you’re going to need to get down to work.
Coloring your hair may seem like a puzzle if you’ve never done it before, but you can find detailed information and pick up cool, easy-to-follow techniques by reading up online (using sites like http://hairclippercenter.net/best-way-use-ion-color-brilliance) or watching YouTube.
That way, you can apply the color from start to finish with ease.
How To Maintain It
Once the color is applied and you’re happy with the finished effect, you’re going to want to look after your hair in order to keep it looking fresh.
If you’ve just dyed your hair brunette or red and it’s new to you, you might find that the color fades.
The pigment on brights can also do the same, so it’s important to work on keeping your hair healthy in order to prolong your look (these healthy hair tips may help: https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/tips-for-maintaining-healthy-hair?utm_term=.afY449gRDa#.vl0RRLkqOr).
The Upkeep
Colored hair often required a lot of upkeep. When you’re doing this at the salon, it can cost you hundreds, if into thousands, of dollars over the course of a year.
But, by doing it at home, you can save on that. You’re going to need to stay on top of your hair by redoing it every 10-12 weeks, or more if the color fades. Conditioning your hair will also help to prolong the color and keep it in good shape.
