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Do you want funky leopard print hair, but don't necessarily want to pay the big bucks at a salon? Doing it yourself is a fun, cheaper option. The secret to getting the spots just right is...celery!
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:
Pre-Dye Preparation
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1Pick a color scheme. You’ll need to choose three colors: one base color, one border color, and one fill color.
- Keep in mind that it is easiest to do a lighter base color and darker border/fill colors.
- The typical combination for realistic leopard spots is a yellow/blonde base color, a black border color, and a lighter pink, red, or brown fill color.
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2Prepare your dyes. Place your border and fill colors in their own individual cups or bowls. If the dye box has specific instructions for preparing your dyes, follow them at this time.Advertisement
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:
Instructions for Dyeing Shaved Hair
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1Dye your hair the light base color. Suggested colors are blonde, white, or an unusual pastel color (pink, green, blue).
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2Allow your dyed hair to dry if necessary. Keep in mind that your border and fill dyes made need to be applied to wet or damp hair. (See specific dyes/dye boxes for instruction.)
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5Take a Q-tip and clean up any splotches that may have been caused by the celery. Simply wipe away any extra border dye.
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6Take another Q-tip or paint brush and dip it into the fill dye. Stamp or paint in the center of the spot until it is completely filled.
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7Wash and let your hair dry. See dye box for any specific post-dyeing instructions.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:
Instructions for Dyeing Long Hair
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1Follow the same steps listed in the Pre-Dye Preparation section. Dye the section of hair you have selected with the base dye as listed above. This step includes following the dyeing instructions and washing your hair out as prescribed by the dye box.
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2Comb the strand that has been dyed. If you are doing a large section of your head, begin work on half of the section.
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4Stamp the spots on to your selected section of hair. Follow the same steps listed in the above section.
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5Rinse your hair as prescribed by the dye box.
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6Finished.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do you avoid the dye running when you wash it out?Community AnswerTry rinsing it out with cold water the first time after application. Then wait a few days before using sulfate free shampoo to wash it out, again with cold water.
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Things You'll Need
- Gloves-dyeing hair can get messy
- Light Colored Dye
- Medium Colored Dye
- Dark Colored Dye
- Watch (To time dye)
- Shower or large sink to rinse hair
- Towel
- Celery for making the leopard print
- Cardboard for long hair(optional)
- Masking Tape(optional)
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