Before purchasing a product, make sure what effect you expect. Will it be a total colour change, grey hair coverage, giving your hair another shade or lightening it? Remember that the target colour will not always look the same as on the packaging, as it will depend on your current hair colour and health. Pay attention to nutrients added to the dye and potential irritants. You can learn more about preparing for a colouring treatment in our article here.
Remember to do a patch test before dyeing your hair (no matter whether it’s the first time you’re using this hair dye or you have used it before). Use the product according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Prepare your hair – it should be cleansed, but do not dye it directly after washing. Read our article to learn how to prepare for hair colouring. Secure the space where you will do the treatment. Removing hair dye from tiles and other materials is no easy feat. For safety, you can use foil and line such surfaces as floor with it. Make sure to wear clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty. You can also use dedicated hairdressing capes available at many stores. Reserve the right amount of time for the entire process, both the application of the dye to your hair and leaving the dye on your hair before rinsing. Remember about protective gloves! It’s worth having a convenient brush and a hair colour comb with a spike that makes it easier to separate individual strands. Read our article for more valuable information on hair colouring process.
Hair dye washing out is an individual issue and depends on numerous factors. However, you can influence many of them to enjoy your distinctive, deep colour longer.
Remember about appropriate care. The colour will wash out quicker of weak, dehydrated, and damaged hair. Take care to hydrate and nourish it. Don’t forget to apply a protective serum, particularly in very high and low temperatures. It will provide protection against unfavourable effects of cold and hot air. You can also use heat protectant spray, exactly the same that you apply before drying or styling your hair. Avoid sunbathing and wear headscarves and hats in the summer. Don’t forget about a cap in the winter; it protects against frost and secures hair ends against splitting and touching the clothes.
You can also freshen up your hair colour between dyeing treatments. In this case, products dedicated to coloured hair that contain coloured pigment will come in handy. When choosing a shampoo, try to avoid those particularly strong, cleansing (especially anti-dandruff), and if you struggle with oily scalp, do not use them as often and incorporate sebum-regulating lotions into your hair care routine. If you need a stronger effect to boost your hair colour, pick hair dye shampoos.
No matter whether you’re naturally blonde or you colour your hair, you can easily dye your hair the right shade or remove unwanted yellow tones. Blondes with lightened hair are particularly prone to this issue, as it often emerges as a result of turning a darker shade into a much lighter one. There is, however, a really easy way to reduce overly warm tones; try products for coloured hair that include blue, violet or silver pigments. Make sure to check out Ultra Color range that features not only shampoos, but also conditioners, masks, rinses and toning pigments.
Regardless whether you’ve got a friend helping you out or you want to dye your hair alone, it’s worth following a few tips:
You can find detailed instructions in our guide.
