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Have you ever wondered about different options for changing your hair colour? Well this article will get you started!
Steps
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1Select which colour you think would look best. This may be based on your eye colour, skin colour, or natural hair colour.
- Red colour compliments green eyes very well.
- Naturally blonde hair works well with any colour.
- People with black hair may want to try purple or dark (black-cherry) reds.
- People with red hair should try greens and blues.
- Brunettes look good with reds or oranges.
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2Decide whether you want a permanent colour or not.
- Permanent hair colour can create the most dramatic changes, either lightening or darkening the hair. [1]
- Semi-permanent hair colour will wash out after a period of time, typically within 1-2 weeks.[2] It is best for darkening hair colour, and typically creates a more natural look.
- Demi-permanent hair colour is very similar to semi-permanent, but takes longer to wash out.
- Temporary hair colouring -- such as chalking, Kool-Aid[3] , or Jello [4] -- work great as well. These are perfect for younger children or someone who wants a day-long dye.
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3Decide how you will apply the colour, whether by yourself or by a professional.
- If you decide on getting a permanent colour, strongly consider going to a salon and to have your hair dyed professionally.
- You may still want to go to a salon for semi- or demi-permanent colouring, however these are safer to do yourself than permanent colouring.
- Chalking requires a special process, but it can be performed at home. [5]
- Dying hair with Kool-aid or Jello can also be done easily at home.
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4Enjoy your new look!
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Community Q&A
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QuestionAt the moment I have red hair, but I'm going so grey I need to change it as it's getting hard to keep up. Any suggestions?
Community AnswerWell, if your grey hair is coming in fast you should try to relax more, because if you are stressed out your gray hair grows faster. To cover up the grey you can either buy the color for your hair at a CVS and do it yourself, or buy the L'Oreal grey cover up spray. -
QuestionCan I dye my hair pink?
Community AnswerYes, hair can be dyed pink. Whether or not you want to, is totally up to you!
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Warnings
- Blondes beware that Kool-aid may stain your hair for longer.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- As the colour fades, it may turn to a shade you were not wanting or expecting. (Red can turn to pink, green can turn to yellow, etc.)⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Permanent hair colour has harsher chemicals, and it can further damage hair that is already fragile or damaged.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Permanent hair colour will need to be retouched periodically as the hair roots grow out.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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References
- ↑ https://www.southernliving.com/fashion-beauty/hairstyles/permanent-vs-semi-permanent-hair-dye
- ↑ https://www.southernliving.com/fashion-beauty/hairstyles/permanent-vs-semi-permanent-hair-dye
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLrLChZHBs
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qduusf8Y9Jw
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk7ec_uUPO8
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