{"id":6129,"date":"2020-06-07T12:35:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T12:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=499"},"modified":"2020-06-07T12:35:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T12:35:37","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-at-home-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-at-home-color\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to At-Home Color"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ask any lead in a rom-com, a new hair color equals a new lease on life. Salon color treatments are gorgeous but they can be expensive and near inaccessible these days. So if you\u2019re reaching for the dye box to save on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/how-much-cost-to-dye-hair\/?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_much_dye_hair&amp;utm_content=hair_color_costs\">hair color costs<\/a>, here are some things you need to know to make your at-home color a success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-go-nuts\"><strong>Don\u2019t Go Nuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your very first time trying at-home color is NOT the time to go full <em>She\u2019s All That<\/em>. Make little changes slowly. Most Pros suggest deviating only about two shades lighter or darker than your natural shade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manage-expectations\"><strong>Manage Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit your favorite Pro, they\u2019ll often use their own mix of several colors to achieve your perfect hue. Dyes that come from the box are one-size-fits-all deals, so expect to get a less nuanced result. Also, don\u2019t trust the model on the box, nothing against the gal, but those images are often not good indicators of how the color will look IRL. Imagine a combination of the picture on the package and your natural shade, that\u2019ll give you a clearer idea of what you\u2019re actually going to get.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also stay realistic with your own skills. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/how-much-cost-bleach-hair\/?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_much_bleach&amp;utm_content=at_home_hair_bleach_is_affordable\">at-home hair bleach is affordable<\/a> and easy to get at your local beauty supply or grocery store. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that you&#8217;re ready to use it. Read the directions and do your own research so you&#8217;re ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grab-2-boxes\"><strong>Grab 2 Boxes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the length of your locks, you might need more than one box of color to get the job done. Two boxes should be enough to start with, and even if you don\u2019t use both completely you\u2019ll have some left over to clean up mistakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-sure-your-hair-is-ready\"><strong>Make Sure Your Hair is Ready<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coloring at home is perfectly safe, but most experts recommend holding off if you\u2019ve recently permed or relaxed your hair. Adding color on top of that can cause dryness or breakage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, it\u2019s a good idea to dye hair that\u2019s gone 3 days without washing. This means that your scalp\u2019s natural oils are sitting right there, waiting to protect your head from box dye\u2019s potentially harsh chemicals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-a-test-dye\"><strong>Take a Test Dye<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to DIY coloring, only fools rush in. Take a second to try the dye out on a few trimmed strands of hair or on a section that\u2019s easily hidden. That way if you make a mistake it\u2019s not a full-head of hair fail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-boundaries\"><strong>Set Boundaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hair dye gets everywhere, and dyed foreheads or necks are less than chic. Use a barrier cream on those areas before you get started to avoid stains. Clear lip balm will also work in a pinch. 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