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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Preparing to Dye Your Hair === | === Preparing to Dye Your Hair === | ||
| − | #Get a hair cut. Dyeing your hair, especially a unique color, requires some steps. The last thing you want after going through the trouble to dye your hair is to realize you want a new hairstyle.<ref>http://fashionista.com/2014/11/how-to-diy-rainbow-hair</ref> | + | #Get a hair cut. Dyeing your hair, especially a unique color, requires some steps. The last thing you want after going through the trouble to dye your hair is to realize you want a new hairstyle.<ref name="rf1">http://fashionista.com/2014/11/how-to-diy-rainbow-hair</ref> |
| − | #Consider your natural hair color. If your natural shade is dark, it will be harder to get the color to show through. You can always go for a darker shade, but the color may not be as vibrant than if your hair was a lighter hue.<ref>http://galadarling.com/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-unnatural-hair-colouring/</ref> | + | #Consider your natural hair color. If your natural shade is dark, it will be harder to get the color to show through. You can always go for a darker shade, but the color may not be as vibrant than if your hair was a lighter hue.<ref name="rf2">http://galadarling.com/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-unnatural-hair-colouring/</ref> |
| − | #* Lighter hues can also affect the outcome of a dye job. For example, if you are blonde and you try for a shade of red, your hair may come out orange. Go for blue, and you may end up with green instead.<ref | + | #* Lighter hues can also affect the outcome of a dye job. For example, if you are blonde and you try for a shade of red, your hair may come out orange. Go for blue, and you may end up with green instead.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #* White or grey hair can also make dye much brighter than it actually is. A blue-black shade, for example, could become bright blue.<ref | + | #* White or grey hair can also make dye much brighter than it actually is. A blue-black shade, for example, could become bright blue.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Choose a color that suits you. A common recommendation is to never go two shades lighter or darker than your natural hair color. The best thing to do is start with a lighter shade. You can always go darker later if you want.<ref>http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair/advice/a586/home-hair-color-1110/</ref> | + | #Choose a color that suits you. A common recommendation is to never go two shades lighter or darker than your natural hair color. The best thing to do is start with a lighter shade. You can always go darker later if you want.<ref name="rf3">http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair/advice/a586/home-hair-color-1110/</ref> |
#* Some shades may not work with your skin tone. If you have a tendency to blush, for example, you may want to avoid going with any pink or red tones. | #* Some shades may not work with your skin tone. If you have a tendency to blush, for example, you may want to avoid going with any pink or red tones. | ||
#* If you have pale skin, bright greens, and yellows could make you appear to be glowing. | #* If you have pale skin, bright greens, and yellows could make you appear to be glowing. | ||
#Assemble a hair dyeing kit. Aside from your hair dye of choice, you'll need to gather a few items to make the process easier. Keep these stored in your bathroom for future dye jobs. | #Assemble a hair dyeing kit. Aside from your hair dye of choice, you'll need to gather a few items to make the process easier. Keep these stored in your bathroom for future dye jobs. | ||
| − | #* Hair clips: These are useful for holding large sections of hair out of the way.<ref>http://fashionista.com/2014/11/how-to-diy-rainbow-hair#&gid=ci01bf807fe0019512&pid=13345680jpg</ref> | + | #* Hair clips: These are useful for holding large sections of hair out of the way.<ref name="rf4">http://fashionista.com/2014/11/how-to-diy-rainbow-hair#&gid=ci01bf807fe0019512&pid=13345680jpg</ref> |
| − | #* Rubber gloves: Hair dyes can contain some pretty harsh chemicals. Wear gloves to keep your hands safe. They'll also protect your skin from taking on the same color as your hair.<ref | + | #* Rubber gloves: Hair dyes can contain some pretty harsh chemicals. Wear gloves to keep your hands safe. They'll also protect your skin from taking on the same color as your hair.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #* Vaseline: Spread a thin layer on your hairline and on your ears. Put it anywhere the dye might come in contact with your skin. Vaseline helps prevent your skin from changing colors.<ref | + | #* Vaseline: Spread a thin layer on your hairline and on your ears. Put it anywhere the dye might come in contact with your skin. Vaseline helps prevent your skin from changing colors.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* Old clothes and towels: Dyeing hair gets messy. It's always a good idea to use materials you don't mind ruining. | #* Old clothes and towels: Dyeing hair gets messy. It's always a good idea to use materials you don't mind ruining. | ||
| − | #* Other items such as a kitchen timer, q-tips, spare gloves, and extra dyeing brushes are also good.<ref | + | #* Other items such as a kitchen timer, q-tips, spare gloves, and extra dyeing brushes are also good.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#Find a friend to help you. While you could dye your hair on your own, the process will be much easier with a friend. Having an assistant who can get to those hard to reach spots will make for a smoother dye job. | #Find a friend to help you. While you could dye your hair on your own, the process will be much easier with a friend. Having an assistant who can get to those hard to reach spots will make for a smoother dye job. | ||
=== Dyeing Your Hair === | === Dyeing Your Hair === | ||
#[[Bleach Your Hair|Bleach]] your hair if necessary. Unless you have white-blonde hair, you'll need to bleach your hair to get it to take a bright color. Bleaching your hair can be time consuming and expensive. You may have to go through several rounds of bleaching to reach the desired lightness. | #[[Bleach Your Hair|Bleach]] your hair if necessary. Unless you have white-blonde hair, you'll need to bleach your hair to get it to take a bright color. Bleaching your hair can be time consuming and expensive. You may have to go through several rounds of bleaching to reach the desired lightness. | ||
| − | #* If you need to bleach your hair multiple times, it's best to wait a week or so between applications.<ref | + | #* If you need to bleach your hair multiple times, it's best to wait a week or so between applications.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Too many bleach jobs can also damage your hair, leaving it brittle and prone to breakage. | #* Too many bleach jobs can also damage your hair, leaving it brittle and prone to breakage. | ||
| − | #* If you're feeling at all uncertain, enlist the help of a professional. It may be expensive, but having a bad bleach job fixed could cost you much more.<ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a44880/hair-color-mistakes/</ref> | + | #* If you're feeling at all uncertain, enlist the help of a professional. It may be expensive, but having a bad bleach job fixed could cost you much more.<ref name="rf5">http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a44880/hair-color-mistakes/</ref> |
| − | #Wash your hair a few days before you dye it. Dirty hair is best for dyeing. The natural oils in the scalp help prevent irritation and make for hair that is easier to work with.<ref>http://www.instyle.com/hair/11-things-know-dyeing-your-own-hair#249775</ref> | + | #Wash your hair a few days before you dye it. Dirty hair is best for dyeing. The natural oils in the scalp help prevent irritation and make for hair that is easier to work with.<ref name="rf6">http://www.instyle.com/hair/11-things-know-dyeing-your-own-hair#249775</ref> |
| − | #Cover yourself. Before you start applying the dye, make sure you drape an old towel over your shoulders. It's also a good idea to wear those old clothes you keep with your dye kit.<ref>http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/advice/g2665/the-best-way-to-color-your-hair-at-home/?slide=3</ref> | + | #Cover yourself. Before you start applying the dye, make sure you drape an old towel over your shoulders. It's also a good idea to wear those old clothes you keep with your dye kit.<ref name="rf7">http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/advice/g2665/the-best-way-to-color-your-hair-at-home/?slide=3</ref> |
| − | #* Dye can get everywhere. If you want to keep your bathroom from getting dyed as well, clean it beforehand, and lay some towels down.<ref | + | #* Dye can get everywhere. If you want to keep your bathroom from getting dyed as well, clean it beforehand, and lay some towels down.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Follow the directions to mix the dye. You will have to mix most dyes before you can apply the dye to your hair. Mix the dye in a bowl until it is well blended and smooth.<ref>http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/advice/g2665/the-best-way-to-color-your-hair-at-home/?slide=4</ref> | + | #Follow the directions to mix the dye. You will have to mix most dyes before you can apply the dye to your hair. Mix the dye in a bowl until it is well blended and smooth.<ref name="rf8">http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/advice/g2665/the-best-way-to-color-your-hair-at-home/?slide=4</ref> |
| − | #Apply the dye. Starting at your roots, apply a layer of dye. Brush the dye down to the ends working in parts. Use clips to section off your hair to make it easier to apply the dye.<ref>http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/advice/g2665/the-best-way-to-color-your-hair-at-home/?slide=5</ref> | + | #Apply the dye. Starting at your roots, apply a layer of dye. Brush the dye down to the ends working in parts. Use clips to section off your hair to make it easier to apply the dye.<ref name="rf9">http://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/advice/g2665/the-best-way-to-color-your-hair-at-home/?slide=5</ref> |
#* Once you've applied all the dye, run the dye brush through your hair a few more times to ensure even coverage. | #* Once you've applied all the dye, run the dye brush through your hair a few more times to ensure even coverage. | ||
| − | #* While your hair processes, cover it with a shower cap. This helps the color soak in better, as well as preventing you from staining anything.<ref | + | #* While your hair processes, cover it with a shower cap. This helps the color soak in better, as well as preventing you from staining anything.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* You may have to wait 30-45 minutes for the dye to set in. The length of time will vary depending on the brand of dye and the color. | #* You may have to wait 30-45 minutes for the dye to set in. The length of time will vary depending on the brand of dye and the color. | ||
#Rinse your hair. Once the suggested waiting time has passed, rinse your hair in the shower until the water runs clear to make sure you have removed all the dye. | #Rinse your hair. Once the suggested waiting time has passed, rinse your hair in the shower until the water runs clear to make sure you have removed all the dye. | ||
| − | #* The best way to rinse your hair is to get in the shower and lean back. Try to avoid letting any of the dye rinse onto your skin as it can stain you.<ref | + | #* The best way to rinse your hair is to get in the shower and lean back. Try to avoid letting any of the dye rinse onto your skin as it can stain you.<ref name="rf2" /> |
=== Maintaining Your Color === | === Maintaining Your Color === | ||
#Use a color-safe shampoo. A lot of wild colors are semi-permanent, meaning they'll wash out rather quickly. Some colors are harder to maintain, with blue being the most difficult. | #Use a color-safe shampoo. A lot of wild colors are semi-permanent, meaning they'll wash out rather quickly. Some colors are harder to maintain, with blue being the most difficult. | ||
| − | #*Always wash your hair in cool water. By avoiding a hot rinse, you may be able to decrease color fading.<ref>http://www.beautylish.com/a/vpyza/maintaining-bright-hair-color</ref> | + | #*Always wash your hair in cool water. By avoiding a hot rinse, you may be able to decrease color fading.<ref name="rf10">http://www.beautylish.com/a/vpyza/maintaining-bright-hair-color</ref> |
#Try dry shampooing. Dry shampoos can be quite helpful when it comes to maintaining brightly colored hair. They won't strip your hair color and they will keep your hair from becoming too greasy. | #Try dry shampooing. Dry shampoos can be quite helpful when it comes to maintaining brightly colored hair. They won't strip your hair color and they will keep your hair from becoming too greasy. | ||
| − | #Touch up your color. After about a month, you may have noticeable roots. To touch up the color, repeat the dyeing process focusing only on the roots.<ref | + | #Touch up your color. After about a month, you may have noticeable roots. To touch up the color, repeat the dyeing process focusing only on the roots.<ref name="rf10" /> |
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*All of the things you'll need, except for possibly the hair dye, should be available at a beauty supply store. Try specialty shops such as Spencer's or Hot Topic to find more unique colors. You can also try searching the Internet. | *All of the things you'll need, except for possibly the hair dye, should be available at a beauty supply store. Try specialty shops such as Spencer's or Hot Topic to find more unique colors. You can also try searching the Internet. | ||
*If you only want to dye part of your hair, follow the dyeing process but only apply dye to the hair you want colored. | *If you only want to dye part of your hair, follow the dyeing process but only apply dye to the hair you want colored. | ||
| − | *To keep your hair from fading as fast when you wash it, mix some of the leftover dye in with your conditioner.<ref>http://www.nylon.com/articles/kerin-rose-hair-color-tips</ref> | + | *To keep your hair from fading as fast when you wash it, mix some of the leftover dye in with your conditioner.<ref name="rf11">http://www.nylon.com/articles/kerin-rose-hair-color-tips</ref> |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
*Bleaching and dyeing your hair may irritate your scalp. | *Bleaching and dyeing your hair may irritate your scalp. | ||
*Never use household bleach on your hair. | *Never use household bleach on your hair. | ||
| − | *Be sure to check for allergies by doing a skin patch test at least 48 hours before dyeing your hair.<ref>http://www.becoloursafe.com/</ref> | + | *Be sure to check for allergies by doing a skin patch test at least 48 hours before dyeing your hair.<ref name="rf12">http://www.becoloursafe.com/</ref> |
== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
