No matter your color needs – from root touch-ups to going darker – at-home hair dye can help. Just remember these expert tips when planning an at-home color job!
Use an Application Brush
Use an application brush instead of squirting dye over your locks to achieve even, less messy results, and for optimal results. And make sure to switch out your regular shampoo and conditioner with one designed specifically for color-treated hair!
Balayage
Balayage is an advanced hair coloring technique that creates natural-looking highlights without using traditional foiling methods. Balayage involves painting bleach onto small sections of hair so it appears as though sunlight naturally lightened your locks, creating an unlined and multidimensional effect for a soft, dimensional finish without needing frequent touch-ups.
There are various balayage styles, so finding a stylist to achieve your desired look is essential. For blonde locks, try opting for sandy or lighter brown tones in your balayage color, while for darker locks, try adding mahogany or gold hues for warmth and dimension in your style.
To maintain your balayage, use moisture shampoo and conditioner to protect the ends from becoming dry and brassy. Also, avoid swimming in chlorine pools or using metal hairspray, and be sure to wear a hat or scarf when outdoors to shield it from the sun’s harmful rays.
Ombre
As its name implies, ombre is a classic fade from darker roots to lighter highlights at the tips. This look works best on medium-length hair and can be styled straight, wavy, or curly.
To create a natural-looking ombre effect, utilize the balayage technique with a lightener using WellaPlex as a strand-protecting product and backcomb slightly where the dye begins. Next, use tint brushes or combs to paint vertical strokes of pigment onto the client’s hair; backcombing slightly where the color starts will help avoid harsh lines.
Feel free to add vivid pastel shades into your ombre palette, such as this blue-green style. To pull this off, your client must have darker natural hair; pre-lighten the shade using either Blondor or Color Touch demi-permanent color products for best results.
Dip-dyed
Dip-dyed hair can create an eye-catching style for those who wish to stand out. While ombre involves gradual changes from one shade to another, dip dyeing takes a more drastic and direct approach; its bright-colored tips will contrast against your natural strands for an eye-catching contrast and attention-grabbing style.
Pink was the original shade that popularized dip dyeing, but multiple hues are now available to help complete this look. Choose between light or dark pink shades that complement your skin tone and base hair color, or dare something bold like neon to add flair and something different!
Rainbow
Rainbow hair can be an exciting and daring look in various forms. From pastel streaks to an all-out rainbow mermaid wig, there are sure to be the right hues and shades that speak to you. If you are ready to take the risk, talk with your stylist about a complete rainbow dye job, or bring pictures of what you are after!
To extend the longevity of semi-permanent colors, it’s best to apply them on damp hair. This will minimize product consumption while spreading the paint evenly and helping it spread more smoothly. Also, stay out of direct sunlight and heat-producing styling tools if you have rainbow hair!
Interested in the rainbow hair trend but still needs to be ready for a whole cascade? Try opting for a darker rainbow instead. This gemstone gothic blend of pastel hues creates an eye-catching face-framing effect without being overbearing. To maintain your new rainbow hues and keep them looking their best, use tone-correcting shampoos safe for colored hair.
