![]() ![]() Then rinse it out and use a color-preserving shampoo like R+Co Gemstone Color Shampoo to stop the process. Apply the dye to dry hair and let it sit for the amount of time advised in the instructions. Some brands require mixing and others don’t and regardless of which you choose, use gloves when you apply the dye and apply a protective barrier, like Vaseline around your hairline and ears (to repel stains). Read the directions on the package and gather the tools you need beforehand (including a timer, brushes, etc.) in the bathroom so you’re not scrambling around while dye is on your hair. Shampoo a few days before and don’t put in any styling products. When you’re doing your own dye, keep it simple. Picking a color that is too dark is going to leave your hair looking unnaturally “inky” and too light runs the risk of turning your hair orange, she says. Anything more drastic is difficult to achieve on your own. ![]() ![]() To achieve that, Nathan recommends choosing a hair dye that’s only a shade or two darker than your natural hair or one shade lighter. If you’re trying to dye your hair a candy color that’s one thing (and requires more steps), but the average guy wants a dye job that looks as natural as possible. “I’ve had more guys call up looking for vivid pastels,” she says as an example. But now there is a big trend toward men becoming more experimental. Traditionally, when most guys considered dying their hair, it was to cover up grays and seamlessly blend in with their natural color, says Deb Rosenberg, lead colorist and AVP of Education at Color & Co. (If not, GH Beauty Lab pros recommend having your own ready.The first thing to consider when picking an at-home hair dye is, duh, what color you want your hair to be. Some also include color-remover wipes to sweep away dye splatters and a shower cap to slip over your hair while the dye processes to prevent dripping. ✔️ Extras: Kits may have packets or tubes of color-protecting shampoo, conditioner or a deep-conditioning treatment to enhance the result. If not included, gather a bowl to dispense the dye into, an applicator brush and clips to section hair to ensure even coverage. Some also include a mixing tray or bowl and applicator brush. ✔️ Applicators: Most kits come with an applicator bottle in which the developer and the color are shaken together. ✔️ Gloves: One set is often included to protect skin from dye, but have extra gloves on hand just in case you need to switch them out for a different size or a fresh pair. Lay out tools before starting for easy access. ✔️ Instructions: Each product is different, so read the directions fully before use to familiarize yourself with the process, and follow them closely for best results. ✔️ Developer: Usually housed in an applicator bottle, the developer contains hydrogen peroxide and is mixed with the hair color before application. ✔️ Hair color: This container holds a blend of the alkalizer and the dye precursors, the molecules that form the final color molecules in hair. Here's what you'll want in a typical at-home hair color kit (and should have on hand before application), according to GH Beauty Lab experts: "Very nice packaging with all the pieces labeled my hair felt soft and healthy and looked so shiny when I was done!" GH Beauty Lab Executive Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D, is a fan of the service and a former GH Beauty Lab scientist called it "a great option if you want the customization you get from working with a hair colorist and the convenience and savings of doing it yourself at home." It "felt very personalized - the service, the color I wanted, the emails with helpful info and tips," a tester raved. It was a top performer in the GH Beauty Lab's at-home hair color test for providing the desired shade, giving rich and even results, and leaving hair looking silky and feeling nourished, although it didn't provide as good gray coverage or resist fading as well as other custom hair color brands in Lab testing. ![]() Just like in the salon, ESalon's professional colorists create a customized hair color just for you and your hair needs, which is then shipped to your door for application at home. ![]()
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