Hair Coloring at Home – How to Do This on Your Own?

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Are you planning to dye your hair on your own? But, do you know how to do this? If not, don’t worry – here is our guide on coloring your hair at home. Learn how to get the perfect color in the comfort of your house!

A step-by-step guide to hair coloring at home

Are you ready to order your dye and get down to hair coloring? Even if you’re not, you will be after reading our guide below. So, how should you do this?

Prepare for the process

The first step is to get ready by choosing the right hair color. There are two main aspects that you should focus on while doing it:

  • Your current hair color,
  • Your skin tone.

The first one will impact your final shade – a dye doesn’t work straightforward, it combines with your natural hair color and the outcome is based on both. Understanding this relation will help you choose the right product a get a color that you’ll truly love.


The skin tone is also important – your outcome color should match it. Even the most beautiful blonde or brown hair will not look equally pretty on everybody. While selecting your dye, you should consider your complexion and choose a hue that will complement it.

Test your dye and begin coloring

If you have your dye ready, you should now test it. Put a small amount of your hair coloring product on just a strand of your hair that lays in a less visible area, and see what the outcome is. This might save you from coloring your whole hair with a wrong dye, and ensure that the outcome will be satisfying.

If the test went well, it’s time to begin dyeing your hair. What should you do?

  • Wash your hair and dry it.
  • Put on old clothing and apply a barrier cream to your ears and along the hairline.
  • Divide your hair into sections with clips.
  • Mix the hair color if necessary.
  • Apply the dye.

Keep your color on the hair for the right amount of time and then wash it off

After you apply the dye, you need to wait – hair coloring might take some time. Check the leaflet to see how long you should keep the color on – going below or over this amount of time might result in a different color that does not match what you imagined. Plus, it may damage your hair or make the new color fade more quickly.

Maintain your colored hair

If you are coloring your hair at home, you might think that after your color is done, this is the end of it. But, in fact, you should always maintain your colored hair. Use conditioners designed for dyed hair, moisturize it and see whether your particular color needs some additional preventive measures (e.g. red should not be washed in high temperatures). 

The takeaway

Hair coloring at home doesn’t have to be a struggle anymore. With our tips, you should be able to do this easily and quickly. But don’t worry if you don’t – visiting a professional hair salon is always a good option, so if you’re afraid to dye your hair on your own, opt for that.

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