How to Dye Dark Hair

Dyeing dark hair can be quite tricky. One has to play safe with three shades lighter than what you have. It is quite easy, as long as you go to a good hair stylist. This will allow to you safely try any color that you may please. The only hassle with coloring dark hair is that the lighter shades of color are not that obvious on dark hair. So some tend to resort to bleaching the hair and then coloring the hair again to the desired color. The result is dry damaged hair that now resemble hay, thanks to some insane hair coloring ideas. So there is obviously something we can do to color your dark hair, let's find out what that is.

How to Tincture Dark Hair?

If you want to dye your dark hair lighter, you can do so without bleaching. So you can go two ways about it. Either you go to a hair stylish and let her work magic on your hair, or you go to a local store, and buy a good hair coloring kit meant for dark hair and get to work. For the latter approach, you need to get few things ready like petroleum jelly, gloves, comb and a bowl to mix the hair dye. By the way you will need at least a volume 40 developer.

You must know that if you want to dye your hair in any shade, the result will be different from that shown on the container of the hair dye. Don't blame the cosmetic companies for this, hair color on dark hair is always a few shades darker than what should actually appear. So keep this in mind when you go to buy your hair dye. If you want to dye blue, then remember if it is a warm blue shade, it will be visible only in the sunlight.

So to begin the coloring process, you first shampoo your hair to remove the oil and dirt that may have housed itself on your hair. Then apply the jelly on your forehead and ears, to avoid dyeing your skin along with your hair. Then wear your gloves and mix-in the hair dye mixtures while closely following the instructions. Then using a comb, part your hair and apply the dye evenly, leaving it on for good 45 minutes or the duration mentioned in the pack. Later, wash your hair and condition it well. Once your hair dries, you will notice the change in color.

Maintenance Tips

Since your hair is dark, chances are that the color will fade off easily if you don't take good care. Remember to always use a color enhancing shampoo or conditioner. Follow a good hair care routine. It is always best to have an intensive conditioning treatment for your hair once a week. This can be done at home with some eggs and yogurt or mayonnaise. Remember that you can color naturally also without using any chemicals. You can wash your hair with some lemon juice and this will gradually lighten your hair. Some women even swear by honey.

So this is where I sign off. Dye dark hair fearlessly and don't be afraid to experiment. Eat well and exercise regularly, this will help your hair recuperate from the damage of hair coloring.