TIPS TO DYE YOUR HAIR AT HOME WITH NATURAL HAIR DYES

In addition to facing other less fun challenges, the months of confinement of the first phase of Covid 19 have given us the opportunity to discover our skills as hairdressers and cooks.

To the point that some who were released then as improvised hairdressers for their children and husbands , have become true experts.

Despite everything, few are those who dared to experiment with themselves, and many who have reached the new normal with more roots than Madonna in the 80's.

However, seeing how things are evolving and sensing the possible autumn that is coming, it would not hurt that "those who have not dared to date", lose the fear of applying natural hair dyes at home by yourself .

DYEING YOUR HAIR AT HOME IS EASY, FAST AND INEXPENSIVE

And not only that, dyeing yourself with colors of organic origin is the best option not to leave the house, not be exposed to the virus and take care of yourself in a single step.

It is barely a matter of 20 minutes!

Dyeing your hair with natural hair dyes

At a time when it seems that we have forgotten good customs, and in which streets, parks and beaches are flooded with plastic gloves and used masks, we must stop and think about the environment .

Therefore, my recommendation is that you always apply hair dyes of natural origin , and especially from a pharmacy. You will be guaranteed that both the manufacturing process and the product itself have passed the most exhaustive quality controls.

It is true that in the past natural hair dyes did not guarantee 100% gray coverage , nor did they offer many color options.

However, today we have a wide variety of brands and endless color palettes; that adapt to all hair types , to offer coloring in its cleanest and most ecological version .

You will achieve a permanent natural color, formulated with vegetable products and natural oils , that does not use irritating chemicals such as ammonia, paraffins or peroxide, so related to traditional hair dyes .

Tips for applying natural hair dye at home

Although you have to have a little hand, either for a color change or to cover gray hair , the process is super simple. You just have to follow the manufacturer's instructions step by step that you will find on the packaging itself.

And rest assured, because surely you have at home everything you need to apply the dye in the correct way . Well, you just need gloves, an old towel, a garbage bag, a comb ... More than objects, you need some preparation in advance.

Dress for the occasion

For your dyeing session, use the same clothes that you would use to paint or make small home renovations. I also protect my shoulder area with an old towel or a plastic bag.

Finish off your outfit with gloves; that surely in times of pandemic you have a whole box somewhere in the house.

The allergy test

That it is a dye made with natural products does not mean that you cannot have a certain sensitivity to any of its components. Milk is also natural, and many suffer from lactose intolerance.

To do this, try the dye on the nape of the neck. By the way, we check that the product is safe for us, we will see how the color is.

Hair neither clean nor dirty

Some say that the dye takes better on dirty hair , but we must not exaggerate either. We don't have to spend a week without touching the water; with the hair being clean from yesterday is more than enough.

Hair salons may wash our hair prior to dyeing, but in that case they will use a deep cleaning technical shampoo that makes it easier to grip the dye.

Respect times and quantities

The brand's specialists have already done enough tests that you don't have to experiment on your own. So, don't think that by stretching the exposure time the color will catch more or better.

Natural hair dye color "climbs"

This expression is what painters use to say that you have to choose a color tone below, because "as the paint dries, one tone rises." Well, with the dyes it is more of the same. Choose the color tone a point lighter than you would like.

Don't forget a mask

To finish the ritual, after rinsing the newly dyed hair with "cold" water, apply a repairing mask "from the middle to the ends" with the help of a comb. It is the last step to ensure a perfect hair coloring in a few minutes . 

If you have found these tips and advice to dye your hair at home useful , do not forget to share on social networks.

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